Community and family mourn the loss of Bothell Police Officer Shoop at memorial service
By Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff Speaking to a limited live audience and broadcast to a few hundred over livestream, members of fallen Police Officer Jonathan Shoop’s family and community spoke at his memorial service Tuesday in Bothell. Officer Shoop died by gunshot in the crossfire of his partner after a man opened fire […]
Hundreds of BLM supporters storm Snohomish County neighborhood to protest at Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best’s home
Protest at Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best’s homeBy Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Article Updates In the early morning of August 3, the Lynnwood Times reached out to all Snohomish County Councilmembers and the Mayor of Seattle to provide statements. Their statements will be posted in the order received. [2:00 p.m., August 3, 2020] Added […]
Lynnwood repeals custodial care standards and approves RCO grant application
Lynnwood repeals custodial care standards and approves RCO grant applicationBy Alec Dietz | Lynnwood Times Staff Discussing live via Zoom from their living rooms and cars, the Lynnwood City Council voted on an ordinance repealing its outdated custodial care standards. By a vote of 6-0 (Councilmember Julieta Altamirano-Crosby was experiencing technical difficulties and never cast […]
Lynnwood to introduce LEAD program into policing
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood Police are partnering with the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s office to implement an alternative to policing in cases where people committing low-level crimes and experiencing behavioral health issues will have the opportunity to access alternatives to jail time. The Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s office will work with […]
Bothell police officer killed by friendly fire
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff BOTHELL, WA- Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop died by gunshot in the crossfire of his partner after a man opened fire on their patrol vehicle after fleeing from a traffic stop. Bothell Officer Jonathan Shoop, 32, and partner Mustafa Kumcur were on patrol the night of July 13, […]
Jim Nelson to serve as interim Lynnwood Chief of Police
By City of Lynnwood | Press Release Editors Note: The vote to approve Nelson by the Lynnwood City Council is scheduled for the August 10 Business Meeting. Mayor Nicola Smith has selected Deputy Chief Jim Nelson to serve as Lynnwood’s next Chief of Police after the retirement of Chief Tom Davis at the end of […]
Lynnwood city leaders hold listening session on Race and Equity
By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The City of Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEI) held a live stream community listening session on July 2, to hear community concerns and recommendations related to race and equity work. “The City of Lynnwood is committed to being a safe, welcoming, and equitable community for all […]
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 under curfew, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Around 4:00 p.m. today, June 1, Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, imposed a 5:00 p.m. June 1 to 5 a.m. June 2 curfew. No person shall enter or remain in the public right-of-way, or in the public parks, or at any other public place within Lynnwood City limits. The general Curfew shall continue until 5:00 am […]
Lynnwood’s Spring and Summer events canceled
By Julie Moore | City of Lynnwood Public Affairs Officer Spring and summer months in Lynnwood are some of our favorite times to connect and celebrate with our community members. Due to the current health crisis, the City of Lynnwood has made the decision to cancel some of our beloved community events in 2020. Although […]