Prosecutor’s Office still facing case backlog, lack of resources may be the issue
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office is still struggling to keep up with its ever-increasing criminal case backlog four years after the pandemic closed and restricted the court systems. Snohomish County Prosecutor Jason Cummings informed the Lynnwood Times getting caught up on case backlog is “a little bit like playing whack-a-mole.” Since last the Lynnwood […]
A snapshot of last year’s crime rates in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) released its annual crime rata report on Tuesday, July 9, which compiles crime data across the state. Overall, the report found that crime rates were down across the board in Washington State yet hate crimes and vehicular thefts continue to climb. Still, crime rates have […]
Snohomish County launches Law & Justice Dashboard
EVERETT—After two years of thoughtful development, Snohomish County is releasing to the public its Law & Justice Dashboard. This dashboard is one of the first in the nation to combine both law enforcement and prosecutor data to provide users a better understanding of affected persons’ involvement in the law and justice system. “It has taken […]
Suspected drunk juvenile steals car, crashes into Lynnwood home
LYNNWOOD—A suspected drunk juvenile from Lynnwood stole a vehicle and subsequently crashed it into an unoccupied home in Lynnwood on Monday, June 3. The Juvenile was picked up by Lynnwood Police Officers a few blocks away and has since been released to their parents at the hospital, according to the Lynnwood PD. Lynnwood Police Officers […]
Two more burglary suspects who targeted Asian American families arrested
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Two 34-year-old men were arrested for burglary allegedly tied to millions of dollars in stolen property from the homes targeting East Indian and Asian American families. On Wednesday, May 1, Sheriff’s Office Robbery and Burglary (RBU) detectives, Lynnwood Police detectives, and Homeland Security arrested two suspects at a residence in the 6500 block of […]
New study reveals you are more likely to be a victim of porch pirates in Evergreen State
Research conducted by leading digital mailbox provider iPostal1 has Washington state rounding up the top ten worst states for porch pirates in 2024. iPostal1 examined nationwide online search data for relevant key terms related to stolen mail, including ‘Amazon delivery stolen’, ‘DHL lost my package’, and more from Google Keyword Planner. The states with the […]
Lynnwood Police arrest two JCPenney jewelry thieves
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police arrest two in early morning jewelry theft at JCPenney stores in both Lynnwood and Marysville on Monday. Around 3:20 a.m. on Monday, April 22, Lynnwood Police were dispatched to an alarm in the fine jewelry section at JCPenney at the Alderwood Mall. On scene, officers found a glass door broken and two subjects […]
Lynnwood condo homicide victim identified as Brandon Lloyd
LYNNWOOD—The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 32-year-old Lynnwood man who was found dead in his condominium, in February, as Brandon J Lloyd. The manner of death is deemed a homicide by “sharp force injuries” consistent with stab wounds, incised wounds, and/or chop wounds. On March 6, a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody […]
17-year-old boy arrested for 2nd degree murder of Lynnwood man
LYNNWOOD—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 6, for second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 32-year-old man on February 26, 2024, at Brio Condominium in Lynnwood. The 17-year-old boy was arrested in the 15600 block of 35th Avenue West, less than […]
Community on edge, homicide at Lynnwood condominium complex
LYNNWOOD—A man in his 30’s has been found dead in his north Lynnwood condominium early Tuesday morning, February 27, in what Deputies believe to be a targeted homicide. Deputies working for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault with weapons call around midnight Tuesday morning. When they arrived on scene, they located an […]
