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 […]
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 […]
Women’s rights group invites public to Standing Up for Women and Girls forum
SEATTLE—Women’s Declaration International’s (WDI) USA Chapter will be hosting Standing Up for Women and Girls in Washington forum at the Seattle Public Library, Level 4 Multi-purpose Conference Room, on Sunday, November 17, at 7 p.m. Registration for the event is required for entry. WDI is an explicitly non-partisan feminist group created by women, for women, […]
Lynnwood Police team up with Bellevue PD to teach free women’s self-defense class
LYNNWOOD—In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Lynnwood Police Department and Bellevue Police Department teamed up to present a free Women’s Self Defense Workshop on Saturday, October 26, at the Lynnwood Police Department Community Room. “We had an amazing day at our women’s self-defense workshop,” Maren McKay, Public Information Officer for the Lynnwood Police […]
Lynnwood PD seeking identity of alleged bus groper
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Department Detectives are asking the public’s help in identifying an alleged groper who assaulted an 18-year-old female on September 25, 2024. Suspect has taken Mukilteo and Lynnwood bus routes. On September 23, 2024, an eighteen-year-old female was riding a bus when a male approached and said she was cute. On September 25, 2024, […]
New FBI data shows Washington state surpassing national crime average
LACEY—Recently released 2023 FBI crime data shows, for the last five consecutive years when comparing Washington state to the national average, murders are 408% higher, vehicle thefts higher by 144%, and burglaries, robberies, and aggravated assaults are all higher since 2019. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) released its annual crime rata report on Tuesday, July […]
52-y/o female in stable condition after drive-by shooting in Lynnwood area
LYNNWOOD—A 52-year-old female fell victim to a drive-by shooting in unincorporated Lynnwood near the intersection of HWY 99 and 148th Street at approximately 8 p.m. Friday evening. On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to the 14800 block of Highway 99 around 8:00 p.m. for reports of a shooting near […]
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 […]
Lynnwood Police hold first ever Shop with a Cop back-to-school event
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department held its first ever Shop with a Cop back to school event at Alderwood Mall on Tuesday, September 3, where students had the opportunity to shop alongside community Police Officers for much needed supplies leading up into the start of the new school year. The mall was closed for several hours […]
