One dead, one injured in Lynnwood after shooting on New Year’s Eve
LYNNWOOD—The hunt is on for two suspects involved in a New Year’s Eve shooting that left one juvenile dead and another injured near Chrimar Apartments located at 196th St and 68th Avenue West in Lynnwood. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no active threat to the public, according to Lynnwood Police. On […]
East County Deputies investigating Christmas morning shooting in Gold Bar
GOLD BAR—Around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday morning, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Christmas shooting that occurred in the 100 block of Croft Ave in Gold Bar. The suspect, a 58-year-old male, shot a 48-year-old male during a verbal argument and then fled the scene on foot. The 48-year-old victim was transported to Providence […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Escamilla breaks silence on alleged association with criminals
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s newest member, Derica Escamilla, cleared the air about some recent allegations regarding some of her close family and friends’ criminal histories. In early November, an anonymous letter was sent to the Lynnwood City Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Lynnwood Municipal Court Judge Valerie Boufflou, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon, Lynnwood Mayor […]
Biden pardons son Hunter who was facing up to 25 years in prison
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Outgoing President Joe Biden (D) announced on December 1, an Executive Grant of Clemency, effectively granting a full and unconditional pardon, for his son Robert Hunter Biden for convictions related to federal gun and federal tax evasion charges. On June 11, 2024, Hunter Biden was convicted of three felony gun charges related to the […]
Shooting range nearly 40-years-in-the-making shot down by County budget
SULTAN—The decades-long plan to open a county-owned shooting range near Sultan appears to not be moving forward, yet again, as the project remains unmentioned in Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers’ proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget report. “We know the Sportsman’s Park is a project that has generated long-term public interest, and we haven’t lost sight of […]
Lynnwood High School student in custody on suspicion of road rage
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Deputies detained a 16-year-old Lynnwood High School student this morning, Wednesday, September 11, in relation to an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm. Just before 7:30 a.m., deputies responded to reports of an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on North Road. The reporting party alleged that a female suspect pulled […]
Snohomish County judge denies reduced bail for alleged teen killer
EVERETT—After six days of careful consideration, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander denied Samuel Gizaw attorney’s request for the court to lower his client’s bail amount from $2 million to $790,000. Judge Alexander heard oral arguments on September 4 from defense attorney Bryan Hershman, attorney for 16-year-old Gizaw who charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda […]
Court considering reduced bail amount for Alderwood Mall shooting suspect
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—After hearing oral arguments from defense attorney Bryan Hershman for defendant Samuel Gizaw—charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson—and county prosecutor Elise Deschenes on Wednesday, September 4, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander said she will make her ruling in the coming days on the defense’s request for the court to lower […]
Parents of teen lost to mall shooting call upon lawmakers to get tougher on juvenile crime
LYNNWOOD—The family of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was tragically struck down by a bullet while hanging out at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall last month, are calling upon the Washington State legislature to enact, what they’re naming, “Jayda’s Law” which would have harsher consequences for juveniles who commit serious crimes. Woods-Johnson was visiting the Alderwood Mall with […]
Public invited to Youth Crime and Gun Violence forum
With latest tragedy of gun violence taking the life of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson on July 3, Lynnwood City Council leadership and Lynnwood Police are hosting a community conversation on youth crime in the city. Community members are encouraged to attend and join the discussion on August 22, at 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th […]
