From Sinaloa Cartel Arrests to Cybertruck Vandalism: Top Snohomish County Crime Stories of 2025

In 2025, Snohomish County faced a mix of serious incidents and proactive law enforcement efforts. Below are the highlights from our 2025 crime and public safety coverage. Marysville Police Department welcomes new K-9 Officers On December 8, 2025, the Marysville Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony for two new K-9 officers: Kona (15-month-old Belgian Malinois […]
Three women arrested in the same day for smuggling drugs into a state prison

WALLA WALLA—Three separate visitors, all women, to the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) in Walla Walla were arrested Monday, March 17, for attempting to introduce contraband (drugs) into the prison. Maria Linda Baltazar, 32, of Prosser, Laura Spracklin, 36, of Olympia, and McKenzi Dawn Maple, 32, of Cheney, now face a Class B felony each, which […]