LPD make arrests in retail theft, another in burglary gang, and an overnight shooting
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Department (LPD) in cooperation with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office arrested, on February 20, a 23-year-old male on several counts of residential burglary and theft. The subject and his co-conspirators are suspected of being involved in numerous residential burglaries relentlessly targeting Asian and Indian homeowners throughout Puget Sound from Thurston to Snohomish counties. […]
Nonprofit thrift store, that improves lives of animals, hit with three burglaries within a month
LYNNWOOD—Bella’s Voice in Lynnwood City Center, a nonprofit thrift store which donates 100% of its sales to local food banks and animal nonprofits focused on animal welfare, was broken into last night, Wednesday, February 21, by two masked individuals resulting in $500 in damages and hundreds more in stolen product. The break in was just […]
Let’s Talk About Internet Safety event for February 28
LYNNWOOD—The community is invited to join local leaders in an open dialogue about internet safety on Wednesday, February 28, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Lynnwood City Hall located at 19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood. Join Director Will Cena of Lynnwood’s Information Technology, members of the Lynnwood City Council, detectives from the Lynnwood Police Department, and Lynnwood community members […]
Can you identify these men involved in organized retail theft?
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department put out a bulletin asking the public’s help in identifying any of the three individuals involved in an organized retail theft case. On February 1, 2024, the three men broke into a locked display rack at Wal-Mart on highway 99 and stole $2,878 worth of hard alcohol. If you have any […]
Four juveniles arrested for armed robbery at AMC Theater
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Officers responded to an armed robbery call on Sunday, February 4, at the AMC Movie Theater near Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood. The multiple suspects arrived in a stolen vehicle around 9:00 p.m., the Police Department said, before stealing two vehicles at gunpoint. The suspects immediately fled the scene. The two stolen vehicles were […]
Inmates who died in Snohomish County Jail identified
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 […]
36-year-old inmate from Lake Stevens found dead in Snohomish County Jail
EVERETT—A 36-year-old man from Lake Stevens was found unresponsive inside his cell at the Snohomish County Jail around 11 a.m. on Monday, January 15. According to the Sheriff’s Office, during a routine check, a corrections deputy discovered the inmate unresponsive inside of his cell. Corrections staff immediately called a medical emergency and began lifesaving measures. […]
A look back at 2023: Public Safety stories
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 […]
Female wanted for robbery in Organized Retail Theft arrested
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Violent Offender Task Force with assistance of the Lynnwood Police Department on Thursday arrested a 26-year-old female, Shellonda Daniel, for Robbery and Organized Retail Theft. She is suspected of committing approximately $450,000 in damages and lost merchandise to Ulta Beauty stores between Washington and Oregon since June of 2022. The female and her […]
That’s a wrap on this year’s Shop with a Cop!
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 16, 2023—Dozens of kids joined law enforcement officers of the Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo and Lynnwood police departments and the Washington State Patrol for its annual Shop with a Cop event on Friday evening. This event was made possible by the Mukilteo Police Foundation. “Our goal was to create lasting memories with […]