Crime Fighters: VOTF has record breaking year in 2024 with all-time-high violent offense arrests
MARYSVILLE—The Pacific Northwest Violent Offender’s Task Force (VOTF) had a busy year in 2024 with 206 felony arrests, 38 firearms recovered, 65 sexual assault arrests, 23 homicide arrests, and 68 DOC arrests. Last year also marked the most homicide arrests the task force has made since its founding in 2013. Despite homicide arrests hitting an […]
Third South County shooting of teen in 10 days
EDMONDS—An 18-year-old male is in critical condition after being shot by a firearm just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, near the Edmonds fishing pier. The victim was walking with his sister when they encountered a group of four to six males just west of Dayton Street and Admiral Way. After a brief verbal exchange, […]
Snohomish County law enforcement agencies awarded $500,000 by DOJ
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office along with the cities of Everett, Lynnwood, and Marysville were recently awarded Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) by the Department of Justice (DOJ). “The Byrne JAG program is an invaluable resource for state and local law enforcement. This funding will provide police across our state the cutting-edge […]
Prelim Budget Public Hearing and City to rectify errors on property transfer
LYNNWOOD—For its BUSINESS MEETING at 6 p.m. on September 23, the City Council will holding a Public Hearing on its biennial budget; and vote/discuss correcting a real estate transfer error with the PFD, create a new law enforcement position, and confirm a planning commissioner. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and […]
LPD to hold free women’s defense workshop in honor of DV Awareness
LYNNWOOD—In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Lynnwood Police Department and Bellevue Police Department are teaming up to present a free Women’s Self Defense Workshop on Saturday, October 26. The event will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., located in the Lynnwood Police Department’s Community Room first floor, 19321 44th Avenue West. […]
Family Peace Association and LPD team up for children’s Halloween costume-making project
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department will be teaming up with the Family Peace Association this Saturday, September 21, for a children’s Halloween costume-making project – crafting Halloween costumes for local children. The event will be held at the Pacific Peace Center, located at 6328 180th Street Southwest in Lynnwood, from 9 a.m. until noon, and is […]
Parents of teen lost to mall shooting call upon lawmakers to get tougher on juvenile crime
LYNNWOOD—The family of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was tragically struck down by a bullet while hanging out at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall last month, are calling upon the Washington State legislature to enact, what they’re naming, “Jayda’s Law” which would have harsher consequences for juveniles who commit serious crimes. Woods-Johnson was visiting the Alderwood Mall with […]
$1,000 reward for identification of alleged sunglass thief
LYNNWOOD—Detectives with both Lynnwood and Redmond police departments are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect wanted for stealing $11,000 worth of designer sunglasses, FOX13 reports. The suspect is wanted for Organized Retail Theft in the 1st Degree after stealing $11,000 worth of sunglasses in both Lynnwood and Redmond stores, taking these out […]
Public invited to Youth Crime and Gun Violence forum
With latest tragedy of gun violence taking the life of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson on July 3, Lynnwood City Council leadership and Lynnwood Police are hosting a community conversation on youth crime in the city. Community members are encouraged to attend and join the discussion on August 22, at 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th […]
SnoCo DUI and Target Zero will conduct DUI Emphasis Patrols this weekend
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County DUI and Target Zero Task Force will be conducting DUI Emphasis Patrols August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, in South Snohomish County. Representatives from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, Lynnwood Police Department, Mountlake Terrace Police Department, Arlington Police Department, Edmonds Police Department, Marysville Police Department along with the Washington State […]
