Special Olympics Washington returns to in-person Law Enforcement Torch Run
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Law Enforcement agencies throughout Washington state returned in-person for this year’s Law Enforcement Torch run, held June 15-17, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Washington. The main Torch Run route started at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine and made its way south to Pacific Lutheran University where the Opening Ceremony for the […]
Multi-agency search for missing diver in Mukilteo
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MUKILTEO, Wash., June 17, 2022 – Today, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the Mukilteo Police Department (MPD) and the Mukilteo Fire Department responded to a diver in distress call at Lighthouse Park. According to the MPD’s press release, two recreation divers entered the water together, but only one came out, a 33-year-old man from Everett. This […]
$4.8M in mental health grants allocated to law enforcement agencies
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LACEY, Wash., July 12, 2021 – Fourteen Washington law enforcement agencies will receive grants to expand and/or implement mental health field response capabilities for 68 communities across the state. The funds were awarded by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) as a part of an existing program approved and funded by the […]
Inslee proclaims Law Enforcement Recognition Week
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OLYMPIA—For their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty or for their distinguished exceptional meritorious conduct, 22 law enforcement officers were recognized on Friday, May 3, at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony. “I want to say thanks for just being there in those moments of extreme danger and […]
CD2 candidate calls on challenger to withdraw, arrested at ceasefire protest
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ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Jason Call, Green Party congressional candidate for the Second District, called upon Lynnwood City Councilman and fellow candidate, Josh Binda, to exit the race one day before being arrested on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, standing in “solidarity” with protestors calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Both Call and […]
Memorial held for fallen State Trooper at Everett’s Angel of the Wind Arena
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EVERETT—Law enforcement agencies throughout the state gathered together with Snohomish County residents at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Tuesday, March 12, to honor the life of Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd #927, who was killed in the line-of-duty on March 2 after being struck by a speeding, and allegedly impaired, driver […]
Congresswoman DelBene Secures $18 million for First District community projects
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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) secures nearly $18 million in federal funding for 15 community projects across Washington’s First Congressional District. These projects range from road and trail improvements to environmental sustainability projects to support farmers’ markets and community center services. The allocation of the 15 community projects Representative Delbene spanning the First Congressional District […]
District Court Commissioner releases Edmonds home invaders without bail
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EDMONDS—At Monday’s court hearing, the two suspects who fled a stolen vehicle and invaded an Edmonds home were released without bail by Snohomish County District Court Commissioner Jennifer Millett. Millett was appointed by Judge Jennifer Rancourt in January 2023. Jordin Maldonado, 28, male, from Spanaway, and Tanya Hernandez, 45, from Lakewood were arrested and booked […]
Inmates who died in Snohomish County Jail identified
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EVERETT—A 36-year-old man who was found unresponsive inside his cell at the Snohomish County Jail around 11 a.m. on Monday, January 15, has been identified as Brendon E. Tesch, of Marysville, according to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office. His last known address was Lake Stevens. The cause and manner of death are pending. The Snohomish County […]
A look back at 2023: Public Safety stories
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To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 public safety stories. There were a lot of new faces leading law enforcement in 2023, the passage of a gun control ban, a special session to address the “Blake Fix,” record car thefts throughout the state, and […]