Sheriff Adam Fortney: His achievements over the last four years
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—In preparation for incoming Sheriff-elect Susanna Johnson and in recognition for his dedicated leadership, commitment, and service as its 32nd elected Sheriff, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday posted a press release summarizing the contributions of Sheriff Adam Fortney over the last four years. For his last week as Sheriff, Fortney filled in […]
Bureau Chief Scott Robertson retires after 31 years of service
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Bureau Chief Scott Robertson retires after 31 years of dedicated service in law enforcement. Prior to joining the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office as a lateral deputy sheriff in 2000, Robertson spent eight years with Clyde Hill and Kirkland police departments. He served in various capacities—patrol, investigations, and special operations—and in […]
Indian Americans being targeted by organized criminals
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Robbery and Burglary Unit (RBU) detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify the suspects targeting Indian Americans. Over the past two weeks, the Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in residential burglaries primarily targeting Indian American victims. The burglaries have occurred during daytime hours in unincorporated Bothell, along 35th Ave SE […]
Marysville man with 27 convictions, arrested for 2019 sexual assault
MARYSVILLE, Wash., December 15, 2023—Rhyan Tyler Vasquez, 28, who was wanted on felony warrants for first-degree rape, kidnapping, and escape from community custody was apprehended on December 14 near the 3100 block of Pine Street in Seattle. The operation occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday and involved the Snohomish County Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) […]
Facts vs Misinformation: Sheriff Adam Fortney in his own words
Snohomish County, November 1, 2023—With less than a week for Snohomish County residents to cast their vote and turn in ballots by 8p.m. on November 7, the race for Sheriff between incumbent Adam Fortney and challenger Susanna Johnson heats up. As in any election, there is some mudslinging between candidates and their surrogates leaving voters […]
From the Publisher: When did public safety become a partisan issue?
LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 28, 2023—This morning our inbox was inundated with emails and my cellphone with 14 voicemails and 23 texts from readers frustrated at what they consider partisan propaganda perpetuated by a competing mainstream local newspaper in Snohomish County regarding the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office race. We at the Lynnwood Times follow objective journalism […]
Man shot dead on during Lake Stevens road-rage incident
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., September 25, 2023—A 41-year-old Lake Stevens man shot dead on September 22 during road-rage incident. At approximately 4:25 p.m. on Friday, September 22, Snohomish County Deputies responded to a shooting in the 15300 block of 84th Street NE. Upon arrival, deputies located a 41-year-old man deceased in the roadway. During the investigation, […]
Registered sex offender arrested for First-degree Child Molestation
SULTAN, Wash., August 25, 2023—Registered sex offender Russell Eugene Wathen, 45, of Sultan was arrested on the evening of Wednesday, August 23, by Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office east county deputies for first-degree child molestation. Bail was set at $250,000 after his initial court appearance on Thursday. On August 23, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the […]
Suspected gang-related quadruple shooting in Bothell kills 16-year-old
BOTHELL, Wash., August 22, 2023—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a quadruple shooting in Bothell that killed one and injured three others. On August 12, deputies responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of 185th Place SE in unincorporated Bothell. One of the victims, a 16-year-old male, passed away at the hospital on Saturday, […]
Edmonds woman arrested for possession of multiple stolen firearms
EDMONDS, Wash., August 14, 2023—A 20-year-old Edmonds woman was arrested for multiple counts of possession of stolen firearms on Sunday, August 13. On Sunday Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 14600 block of 56th Avenue West in unincorporated Edmonds for a report of a disturbance. Deputies discovered a 20-year-old female was in possession […]
