Lynnwood Police arrest two JCPenney jewelry thieves
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police arrest two in early morning jewelry theft at JCPenney stores in both Lynnwood and Marysville on Monday. Around 3:20 a.m. on Monday, April 22, Lynnwood Police were dispatched to an alarm in the fine jewelry section at JCPenney at the Alderwood Mall. On scene, officers found a glass door broken and two subjects […]
Lynnwood Mayor faces criticism in recent appointments and a force retirement
LYNNWOOD—When former Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Director Lynn Sordel officially retired from his position on March 15, he was disappointed by Mayor Christine Frizzell’s decision to place Joel Faber as interim Director instead of his, and his staff’s, recommendation to transition Deputy Director Sarah Olson into the role of Director. Now, some city staff members, […]
Lynnwood Police Week in Review, April 5, 2024
LYNNWOOD—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, April 5, 2024, 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: Police incidents […]
Lynnwood Police looking for juvenile involved in armed shoplifting incident
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police are asking the public’s help in apprehending a subject involved in an armed shoplifting incident from a local business. The subject appears to be a Hispanic male, who looks younger and could be a juvenile, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie with black pants and white shoes. At approximately 3:40 p.m. […]
Mukilteo Police Department annual Easter Scavenger Hunt
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Police Department is excited to announce its annual Easter egg scavenger hunt, which will take place on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Eight Golden Easter Eggs will be hidden in one of Mukilteo’s amazing parks. If you happen to find one of the Golden Eggs, inside you will find a certificate that you can […]
From Vietnam vet to stockbroker and convicted felon, Lynnwood man now set on making amends
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood resident Dennis Gibb, Vietnam veteran, former stockbroker, and convicted felon now-turned author, is set on rebuilding his life and making amends for his crimes by assisting fellow veterans to re-enter society after prison. Gibb has just released his second published novel, An Da Shelladh, the sales of which, he says, will 100% be used […]
Everett police officer among 197 FBI National Academy graduates
EVERETT—Everett Chief of Police John DeRousse congratulates Lieutenant Brett Yeadon on his recent graduation as a member of the FBI National Academy. “I am honored to have the privilege to learn and gain wisdom from the finest instructors at the FBI National Academy,” said Lt. Yeadon. “I am humbled by the opportunity to represent our […]
New police academy coming to Snohomish County, cities recognize new graduates
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—With passage of Engrossed Senate Bill 5950 on March 7, a new regional police training academy is now funded to open in Snohomish County this year, with hopes to close the gap of police shortages across Washington state. For 13 years, according to the Washington Association of Sheriff’s & Police Chiefs (WASPC), the state […]
Police officers will soon be allowed to work part time
OLYMPIA—Washington state remains 51st in the nation for active police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time, says Senator John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), sponsor of Senate Bill 5424, that is awaiting the governor’s signature. He hopes the bill will increase female officers in law enforcement to […]
18-year-old Lynnwood man in Portland hospital tied to Alderwood shooting
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) has launched an investigation of a Lynnwood police-involved shooting after an 18-year-old Lynnwood man arrived at a hospital in Portland for gunshot wounds. The 18-year-old suspect is believed to be connected to an assault in the Target parking lot, near Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, that led to a […]
