Lynnwood Police “Cops and Kids” brings the community together
Lynnwood, June 6, 2023—The Lynnwood Police Department organized its highly anticipated annual event, “Cops and Kids” that took place on June 3 at Alderwood Plaza. Celebrating its tenth year, this event aimed to further strengthen the connections between police officers and the local community. Under the bright sunshine, numerous police equipment and vehicles were proudly […]
Lynnwood Police seize loaded firearm in failed shoplifting attempt
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 29, 2023—Lynnwood Police seize firearm from a shoplifting suspect on Sunday afternoon after a brief foot chase ending at the Nordstroms Rack near Alderwood Mall Parkway and 196th Street SW. At approximately 4:50 p.m., Sunday, May 28, dispatch received a theft call from Dick’s Sporting Goods alleging a male suspect left the […]
Cops for Inclusion: Lynnwood Police hosts event for kids of diverse abilities
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 17, 2023—In celebration of April as Autism Awareness Month, the Lynnwood Police Department organized an event on Saturday, April 15 called “Cops for Inclusion: A day with kids of diverse abilities.” The event, held at the Northwest Church grounds in Lynnwood, was specifically designed for families and children on the Autism Spectrum. […]
Lynnwood Police Week in Review, January 20, 2023
The Lynnwood Police Department is committed to effective and inclusive community outreach and engagement. To learn more about the ways your police department engages with the Lynnwood community, click here! Here’s a summary of some of the most notable incidents your Lynnwood Police Officers responded to in the last two weeks leading up to Friday, […]
Lynnwood Police Week in Review, January 6, 2023
Here’s a summary of some of the most notable incidents your Lynnwood Police Officers responded to in the week or so leading up to Friday, January 6th, 2022 as well as some LPD news. This Week in Review is brought to you by Maren McKay, Public Affairs & Communications Manager for the Lynnwood Police Department: […]
Lynnwood Police Officers honored with Letter of Commendation for heroic work
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 29, 2022—Ten Lynnwood Police Department Officers received a Letter of Commendation, November 1, for action or performance above their normal duties. Sgt. Chris Breault told the Lynnwood Times the Letter of Commendation was a system the Department used to offer but has since fizzled out. Chief Jim Nelson, at the awards ceremony […]
Seven arrests in retail theft sting by Lynnwood Police
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 14, 2022 – On Thursday, October 13, the Lynnwood Police Department conducted an emphasis operation in conjunction with Lowes and Home Depot, in which officers were placed in the store with Asset Protection personnel. This was done to be able to immediately detain and charge subjects for theft and/or other charges associated […]
Three Lynnwood Police Officers injured when evidence exploded
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 16, 2022 – A source told the Lynnwood Times that shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, three Lynnwood Police Officers were injured when evidence that was being processed exploded inside the police station. All three officers were sent to hospital and have been released with nonlife threatening injuries. Both the […]
Exclusive interview with Chief James Nelson of the Lynnwood Police Department
LYNNWOOD— In continuing our podcast series on public safety, Lynnwood Times journalist Bo Brusco discusses Chief James Nelson of the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) the unique staffing challenges his department is facing and how social work and police work go hand-in-hand. Technically, there are only two vacant commissioned positions at the LPD, but there’s more […]
Fugitive on the run after gunfire exchange with Lynnwood Police
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 6, 2022 — Authorities are searching for a white man, around 5’11” with a medium build wanted for attempted murder and escaping a Department of Corrections facility. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Yesterday in front of Pick n Pull on Highway 99, at approximately 12 p.m., the suspect allegedly opened fire […]
