Fentanyl smoke exposure sends two deputies to the hospital
BOTHELL, Wash., May 30, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two of its deputies were transported to hospital after secondhand exposure to fentanyl smoke in a routine nuisance complaint check. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, two Snohomish County deputies were investigating a nuisance complaint near the 3900 block of 164th […]
Two arrested in drug bust, thousands of fentanyl pills seized
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 25, 2023—Seattle Police Department announces its narcotics detectives, along with agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations, arrested two suspects and seized both fentanyl and heroin in Everett on Tuesday morning. Over the course of last few months, detectives worked in conjunction with federal partners regarding a large […]
Narcan saves baby at Everett hotel exposed to fentanyl
EVERETT, Wash., May 25, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) detectives are investigating young children being exposed to fentanyl in a South Everett hotel room. On May 23, around 2:45 p.m., deputies responded to a South County Fire assist at Holiday Inn Express located in the 130 Block of 128th Street SW […]
Arlington man linked to seven fentanyl overdoses inside jail
EVERETT, Wash., May 18, 2023—Additional charges have been filed against Justin Michael Sims, the suspect linked to a widespread fentanyl exposure of seven inmates Wednesday night at the Snohomish County Jail. Sims, 37, from Arlington, was booked into jail on May 16, 2023, for Theft 3 warrants stemming from an Arlington Police investigation. At approximately […]
Sheriff Fortney discusses the fentanyl crisis with journalist Sam Quinones
EVERETT, Wash., March 27, 2023—Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, interviewed American journalist and author, Sam Quinones, on his podcast Friday, March 24, where they discussed the rising fentanyl crisis in the United States. Before the interview, Quinones presented to law enforcement and local elected officials his research, and observations, of drug trends across the states […]
UPDATE: New information released in Lake Stevens shooting
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., January 19, 2023—The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (START) released new details in its ongoing investigation on the shooting involving a Lake Stevens officer and an alleged carjacking suspect that occurred on January 13, 2023, in the 9600 Block of 20th Street SE in Lake Stevens. At around 11:30 a.m. Friday, […]
Thirteen arrests in Washington and California for Cartel-connected drug trafficking
SEATTLE, Wash., October 30, 2022—Federal investigators – FBI and DEA – along with Seattle police seized two RVs packed with methamphetamine and fake pills after that were driven from California to Washington up the I-5 corridor. A total of 19 persons associated with three drug trafficking groups have been arrested and are facing federal charges […]
Two students apprehended in Lake Stevens High School bomb threat
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., October 21, 2022—Lake Stevens High School was evacuated shortly before 10:30 a.m. today after a bomb threat was made on the social media site, YikYak. Two juvenile students suspected of making the threat were quickly identified by the Lake Stevens Police Department and are being “referred for criminal prosecution.” according to the […]
Lake Stevens Police looking for public’s help in assault case
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., May 5, 2022 – The Lake Stevens Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance looking for information related to an assault that occurred in the 10100 block of 20th Street SE. On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at approximately 1:50 p.m., an adult male assaulted an adult female. The suspect is described as […]
Full police report of alleged Lake Stevens Mini Mart child-groomer
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., March 24, 2022 – On March 5, 2022, Lake Stevens Police Detectives arrested and booked 30-year-old Gurjent “Guri” Singh for Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes and attempted Rape of a Child 2nd Degree. Some of these incidents occurred at the Lake Stevens Mini Mart at 12307 N. Lakeshore Dr, where […]
