Lynnwood Police Department K9 unit bring holiday joy
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Lynnwood Police Department held a meet and greet with the K9 unit on Sunday, December 12, raising funds for the special needs of its German shepherd squad. Curbside to Claim Jumpers and Anthony’s Seafood Grill at Alderwood Mall, the Lynnwood Police Department’s (LPD) K9 unit canines relaxed […]
Lynnwood Police Announce Passing of Retired K-9 Eli
Lynnwood Police announce the passing of retired K-9 EliBy: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood Police Officer Jake Shorthill has had to say goodbye to longtime partner and pet K-9 Eli, a recently retired police dog. Eli, a longtime member of the Lynnwood Police Department’s K-9 unit died on September 6 at age 10. […]
New K-9 joins Lynnwood Police Department
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff A 15-month-old German Shepard named Chase is now officially the newest member of the Lynnwood Police Department. Searching for a highly sociable dog with a strong sense of smell, the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) was led to Rochester, Wash., discovering the to be K-9. “His ability to work […]
Law enforcement volunteers show support for Lynnwood Police Department
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Members of Lynnwood’s Citizens Patrol Program presented Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) officers with a sign displaying encouraging messages on Wednesday, August 5, to reinforce their support for local law enforcement. “We wanted to show our solidarity, love, and support for our Law Enforcement team in Lynnwood,” said Citizens […]
Lynnwood Police Chief Davis retires after 33 years in law enforcement
Lynnwood, WA, July 2, 2020 — On April 10, 2017 Tom Davis was appointed as chief to the Lynnwood Police Department. Chief Davis spent most of his 33 years of law enforcement in the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office before serving as police chief in Stanwood. In a 2017 interview with My Neighborhood News Network, Chief […]
Lynnwood Police Department honors fallen officers during National Police Week despite ceremony cancellations
by Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Saturday, May 16 marked the end of National Police Week, a chance to honor the officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The observance of National Police Week began on Sunday, May 10. The Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) along with other Washington State first responder […]
Lynnwood Police Dept. providing services and support
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Amidst the coronavirus health crisis, Lynnwood’s Community Health and Safety Section Outreach Team continue to provide services and support. “These are certainly unprecedented times for all service providers and first responders,” said the team’s police social worker Ashley Dawson. “We continue to work closely with our existing clients, […]
To protect, serve, and play: Lynnwood police dogs are on duty
By Carol Ladwig carol.ladwig@lynnwoodtimes.com People in the Lynnwood area have probably never met a police professional quite as furry and friendly as Kiro the police dog. The 19-month old German Shepherd certainly looks the part of a working dog, but when he’s not actively sniffing for narcotics or searching for a missing person, he’s all […]
83-y/o Lynnwood woman killed after kidnapping suspect flees police
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood resident Trudy Slanger, 83, was killed after kidnapping and domestic violence assault suspect, Robert Rowland, 37, of Kenmore, stuck her vehicle in a head-on collision fleeing from law enforcement around 8 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at SR-525 and 148th Street SW in unincorporated Lynnwood. Rowland is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol […]
Cole Langdon sworn in as next Police Chief for Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 9, 2023—Cole Langdon was sworn in as Chief of the Lynnwood Police Department by Mayor Christine Frizzell on Tuesday, August 8, at City Hall. “I absolutely love this department,” Police Chief Langdon said. “A lot of what has made this such a fulfilling career, first of all it is a great community, […]
