Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst Vows Action and New Policies After Parking Lot Shooting of Teen
On Friday evening, June 12th, there was a shooting in Lynnwood in a busy parking lot in front of a shopping plaza that housed family restaurants, a pet store, and a Starbucks. At approximately 6 p.m., at least 30 shots were fired, wounding a 17-year-old who was transported to a hospital. “Unacceptable!” Isn’t that what, as Mayor, I […]
Twin brothers with gang ties arrested in Lynnwood shooting, one has three prior unlawful firearms cases and was out on bond
LYNNWOOD — Twin brothers Frank Ramos-Vasquez and Fred Ramos-Vasquez, both 19, were arrested Friday evening after allegedly opening fire on a 17-year-old boy during an argument in a crowded Starbucks parking lot in Lynnwood, according to police reports and court documents. On Wednesday, June 16, Snohomish County Prosecutors charged both brothers with First Degree Assault […]
17-year-old teen wounded in Lynnwood parking lot daytime shootout
LYNNWOOD — A 17-year-old boy was seriously wounded Friday evening when gunfire erupted between two groups in the Starbucks parking lot of a busy shopping center along Highway 99 in Lynnwood. Lynnwood police said the shooting occurred shortly before 6 p.m. in the Starbuck/AutoZone shopping center at the intersection of Highway 99 and 168th Street […]
Arlington police officer arrested on child porn charges is now fired
ARLINGTON—The City of Arlington has terminated the employment of Police Officer Dustin Bartlett, effective June 11, 2026, following an internal investigation into violations of department policy. “This Officer was previously arrested by the Island County Sheriff’s Office on May 18, 2026, for investigation of possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. He […]
Lynnwood Council hears impact of back-to-back budget cuts from LPD, Parks, and DBS
LYNNWOOD — Despite historic property and utility tax increases over the last two years, at its work session Monday, the Lynnwood City Council received updates from city departments on how budget cuts have affected service delivery as the city prepares its 2027-2028 biennium budget. Departments presenting included Development and Business Services, Parks, Recreation and Cultural […]
New Lynnwood Crisis Facility Opens, Born From 2021 Jail Suicide
LYNNWOOD — The City of Lynnwood and Sea Mar Community Health Centers cut the ribbon Monday, June 1, on a new Crisis Care Center, a short-term behavioral health facility designed as an alternative to emergency rooms and jails for people in mental health or substance use crises. Situated next to the Community Justice Center, the […]
Decorated Arlington Police Officer Dustin Bartlett arrested on child porn charges
ARLINGTON—Arlington Police Officer Dustin Bartlett, 41 of Camano Island, faces multiple counts of first-degree possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct after Island County deputies served a search warrant at his home on Camano Island and took him into custody Monday night. Bartlett was booked into Island County Jail around 9 p.m. […]
Everything you need to know about FIFA World Cup in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—With just a few weeks away until the FIFA World Cup hits the Seattle area, here’s everything to expect in the region and what the City of Lynnwood has been doing to prepare. Lynnwood Business Engagement In preparation for the incoming sporting event, the City of Lynnwood distributed a survey over the past year to […]
19-year-old wounded after pointing firearm at Bothell police officer
BOTHELL — A Bothell police officer fired multiple rounds at a vehicle early Tuesday after a passenger pointed a firearm at the officer during a traffic stop at a 7-Eleven, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announced. A 19-year-old male was wounded and is in stable condition. The incident began just after 12:20 a.m. in the […]
Van explodes after driver ignites fire at Everett police station
EVERETT—A 35-year-old man was arrested on first-degree arson charges after he drove a white van into the parking lot of the Everett Police Department’s South Precinct, exited the vehicle and intentionally set it on fire, causing an explosion that authorities said endangered officers and the public, Everett Police announced Wednesday. The incident occurred about 9:15 […]
