Regional Violent Crime Reduction Unit launched to save lives
EVERETT, Wash., August 18, 2022 – On August 16, the Everett Police Department, Lynnwood Police Department, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Snohomish County Prosecutors Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, launched a Regional Violent Crime Reduction Unit to target the rise in violent crime, especially crimes involving firearms. Throughout 2022, the region has seen a […]
Murders in Washington at all-time-high as available officers at record lows
LACEY, Wash., July 20, 2022 – Violent crime in Washington State increased 12.3% in 2021, according to a report released today by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), while the number of commissioned officers able to respond decreased 4.4% (a 495 net loss statewide). Washington State retains its ranking as the lowest […]
IN2WORK: Snohomish County Jail launches new program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 18, 2022 – Earlier this year, the Snohomish County Jail started a new program, IN2WORK, focused on reducing recidivism and preparing inmates for a successful post-incarceration journey to offer second chances to inmates. IN2WORK is a program sponsored by Aramark that allows inmates to enroll in a kitchen and food safety […]
LT podcast: Sheriff Adam Fortney, in his own words
Join the Lynnwood Times for its first ever podcast episode as we deep dive with Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney into his Office’s staffing shortage, the Office of Neighborhoods, and the importance of transparency. A lack of support from Washington State’s elected officials, recruitment and retention challenges, and low wages have all contributed to a […]
Snohomish County Detectives cracked 30-year murder case of Michelle Koski
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Today, Detectives from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office have identified a suspect for the 1990 murder of 17-year-old Michelle Koski. Her body was found on August 25, 1990, by a woman walking her dog at Highway 522 and Echo Lake Road in Snohomish. The suspect, Robert A. Brooks, was identified through investigative genetic […]
Mariner High School shooting suspect released on $2,500 bail
EVERETT, Wash., June 16, 2022 – On Tuesday, June 14, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 15-year-old male for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Disturbing School Activity and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on School Property. The 15-year-old male suspect was transported to Denney Juvenile Justice Center where he was booked for Unlawful Possession […]
Sheriff announces staffing changes to offset attrition
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 6, 2022 – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announces a permanent reassignment of specialty units to patrol to offset staffing shortages and provide a safer working environment for deputies. The staffing changes will take effect this month. “Over the past couple years, law enforcement in the state of Washington has faced […]
Public Safety Town Hall with Snohomish County Leaders
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash, May 18, 2022 – Join Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney with Councilmembers Sam Low and Councilmember Nate Nehring as they host a Public Safety Town Hall from 6:00-8:00 PM on June 8th, 2022, at the Marysville Opera House. This Town Hall event is intended to start a dialogue with the community about […]
Suspect in slaying of Officer Rocha identified as Richard James Rotter
EVERETT, Wash., March 26, 2022 – According to Snohomish County records, a person named Richard James Rotter was arrested for the murder of Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha. Rotter led a two-and-a-half-mile chase hitting multiple vehicles in an attempt to elude police. He was eventually apprehended at 35th and Rucker in Everett fifteen minutes following […]
Memorial for Officer Dan Rocha at North Precinct
ARTICLE UPDATE [6:05 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added video from memorial in front of North Precinct. ARTICLE UPDATE [11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added statement from Everett Police Chief Templeman. EVERETT, Wash., March 26, 2022 – Today, the Everett Police Department announced that a memorial for Officer Dan Rocha is in front of […]
