The Hand Up Project reeling after revelations of fraud against Founder
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2023—Lynnwood-based The Hand Up Project, which helps those experiencing homelessness as a result of substance abuse, officially terminated its relationship with its founder, Robert Smiley, after ongoing internal investigations exposed he allegedly pocketed thousands of dollars in contributions from individuals using the nonprofit’s name and reputation. “The evidence they had was […]
Thieves attempt to steal ATM from Dank’s Wonder Emporium in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash., March 2, 2023—Just before 3 a.m., Edmonds Police responded to a commercial alarm at Dank’s Wonder Emporium located at 7207 212th St SW in Edmonds. Upon arrival to the scene, an officer found a red minivan parked in front and a suspected lookout sedan stopped in the roadway. Edmonds officers saw broken glass […]
73-year-old Edmonds man arrested for allegedly killing wife
UPDATE [10 a.m. Aug. 1, 2022] Per the latest police press release, John Shipley confessed to the murder of his wife. “During this interrogation, the suspect admitted to the crime, including how the incident unfolded and detailed specific acts he took that ended the victim’s life.“ EDMONDS, Wash., July 31, 2022 – Friday afternoon Edmonds […]
Suspects tied to half a million dollar in burglaries arrested
EDMONDS, Wash., July 27, 2022 — Edmonds police arrested two suspects early Tuesday evening after a multi-week residential burglary investigation. The arrests occurred just after 7:30 pm at a home in the 10500 block of Alan-a-Dale Place in Edmonds after officers surveilling the area observed a suspect vehicle arrive at the residence. Two males, a […]
16-year-old Edmonds-Woodway High School student arrested for credible gun-violence threat
EDMONDS, Wash., June 6, 2022 – Early this morning, Edmonds Police officers arrested a 16-year-old Edmonds -Woodway High School student for credible threats of violence against the high school. The suspect was booked into juvenile jail for Felony Harassment. Edmonds police worked with the Edmonds School District as incident unfolded.A realistic-looking BB gun was recovered […]
Two women robbed and assaulted at gunpoint on Interurban Trail
EDMONDS, Wash., June 2, 2022 – Edmonds Police are asking for the public’s assistance in apprehending two armed male assailants involved in an assault and robbery of two women on the Interurban Trail shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1. Both victims suffered minor injuries during the encounter as the suspects struck them with […]
Woman who struck two children with car in Edmonds to be charged
EDMONDS, Wash., April 28, 2022 – The Edmonds Police announced today that the two children struck by a vehicle last Friday were released from the hospital over the weekend and are recovering at home. The toddler is recovering from a concussion and internal bruising and the teenager suffered significant bumps and bruises. The driver of […]
SMART investigating officer involved fatal shooting in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash., April 23, 2022 – Detectives with the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred at approximately 12 p.m. at Americas Best Value Inn in Edmonds yesterday, April 22, 2022. Edmonds Police Department officers were on scene investigating a domestic violence incident involving a male suspect […]
Edmonds murder suspect released, other in custody
ARTICLE UPDATE 7:53 PM, April 8, 2022: Victorya Foulkes, was released from Snohomish County Jail today, April 8, at 2:37 p.m. and is now in the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbour. EDMONDS, Wash., April 8, 2022 – Victorya Foulkes, 27, who admitted she and her boyfriend were involved in the murder of […]
Arrest made in February 2020 homicide of 7-11 store clerk
EDMONDS, Wash., April 7, 2022 – Edmonds Police Detectives have booked Victorya Leona Foulkes, a twenty-six-year-old woman from Auburn, into the Snohomish County Jail for the February 21, 2020, homicide of Nagendiram Kandasamy. Foulkes had been previously taken into custody during a March 15, 2020, search warrant operation in Enumclaw. Yesterday’s arrest culminated in the […]
