New legislation regulating police tactics effective July 25
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Inslee signed new legislation that affects law enforcement and how they provide public safety services that will go into effect on July 25 leaving many police departments revising their responses to crime. HB1054 passed 54-43 at the House level and 27-22 at the Senate, signed by the Governor May 18, establishing […]
Lynnwood crime down yet murders skyrocket across the state
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 18, 2021 – In its 2020 Crime in Washington Annual Report by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, overall Lynnwood saw a 3.9 percent reduction in crime; however, Washington state experienced a 46.6 percent increase in murders (302 compared to 206) and a 100% increase in manslaughter for 2020. Due […]
Several deaths in Lynnwood during Fourth of July week
The Lynnwood Police reported 113 crimes for the week ending the month of June and beginning the month of July. Theft and burglary remain on top this week also, but this week’s reports have seen an increase in death cases. About 32 cases of theft and felony happened in Lynnwood the week June 28th– to […]
47 year-old woman found dead in Lynnwood jail
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 14, 2021 – Yesterday, at about 3:00 p.m., a custody officer performing an inmate check discovered a 47 year-old female inmate unresponsive near the shower of the female detention area of the Lynnwood Jail. Officers began life-saving efforts, which were continued by arriving medical personnel, but these efforts were unsuccessful. There were no […]
Last week 116 crimes in Lynnwood, theft leads the pack
LYNNWOOD Wash, July 3, 2021 – During the week between June 21-28 there were 116 crimes reported by the Lynnwood Police Department with the most frequent being theft in 25 cases. High on the Lynnwood crimes list last week is Adult Protective Services (APS) with six cases over and Child Protective Services (CPS) with four. […]
Lynnwood government facilities transition to in-person services
LYNNWOOD Wash., July 1, 2021 – Throughout the next several months, Lynnwood government facilities will transition back to in-person services with slightly modified hours. Beginning on Tuesday, July 6, the Lynnwood Police Front Desk and the Municipal Court will re-open. On July 12, Lynnwood City Hall and Development & Business Services will re-open. The Lynnwood […]
Lynnwood’s annual National Night Out
The Annual “National Night Out Against Crime” celebration for 2021 is scheduled to happen all across America on Tuesday evening, August 3. During National Night Out (NNO) residents turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and go out to meet their neighbors in the name of crime prevention. In 2020, more than 16,000 communities […]
Lynnwood necklace theft suspect
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 30, 2021 – First reported on Q13 Fox, the Lynnwood Police are seeking the public’s assistance in apprehending Oleg Dopolyuk for the theft of a $900 gold necklace from Bella’s Voice. According to Q13, in addition to the scabs on his face, Dopolyuk also has scabs and red marks on his arms […]
Former police officer Derek Chauvin files motion for new trial
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 4, 2021 – Today, former police officer Derek Chauvin, through his attorney Eric J. Nelson, files motion for a new trial. Chauvin faces decades in prison after he was convicted of two counts of murder, and manslaughter on April 20, for the death of George Floyd. To view the motion, click here. […]
Largest narcotics bust in Renton Police history
Renton, Wash. – On April 19 Renton police officers, along with assistance from the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, removed over $1.7 million dollars of narcotics off the street following a lengthy criminal investigation by its department. The drugs seized included: 39 pounds of Methamphetamine, 8.75 pounds of Heroin, 6.6 pounds of Cocaine […]
