April 29, 2025 7:07 pm

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Lynnwood Police seeks public help in attempted child abduction

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LYNNWOOD—On April 14th at about 4:30 p.m. Lynnwood Police Officers responded to the 7300 block of 202nd ST SW to investigate reports of an attempted abduction.  After interviewing involved parties, officers determined three juvenile males were riding their bikes on the public trail behind the golf course. They were approached by an unknown male who suddenly […]

Lynnwood Police arrest 17 in retail theft operation

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LYNNWOOD—During a special retail theft emphasis operation at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer on Saturday, March 29, officers and detectives with the Lynnwood Police Department made a total of 17 arrests and 1 trespass—half of those arrested were not residents of Lynnwood. “The Lynnwood Police Department is committed to making our city a fun and safe […]

Cops for Inclusion April 19 for kids of diverse abilities 

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LYNNWOOD—In celebration of April as Autism Awareness Month, the Lynnwood Police Department is hosting on Saturday, April 19, “Cops for Inclusion: A day with kids of diverse abilities.” The event, held at the Northwest Church grounds in Lynnwood, is specifically designed for families and children on the Autism Spectrum. How it will work? The Lynnwood Polie […]

A Special Retail Theft Emphasis operation by Lynnwood Police nabs 14 thieves

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LYNNWOOD—On January 29, 2025, officers and detectives with the Lynnwood Police Department conducted a special retail theft emphasis at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer. During this 6-hour retail theft emphasis, Lynnwood officers made 14 arrests. During interviews, Lynnwood Detectives learned that at least 8 of the 14 arrested indicated they were not residents of Lynnwood. In […]

Firearm accident result in the death of 17-year-old

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LYNNWOOD—A 17-year-old accidentally shot himself while handling a firearm without parental supervision at a Lynnwood residence on Thursday, February 6. According to Lynnwood Police, on February 6, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m., they responded to an assault with a weapon call in the 19900 block of 56th Ave W. Officers were advised that one person […]

Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting on February 4

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LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District, now called “The District,” will conduct a hybrid meeting on February 4 to take place at the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Conference Room located at 3815 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025. Meeting date and time: […]

One dead, one injured in Lynnwood after shooting on New Year’s Eve

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

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