ICE ‘Worst of the Worst’ felon arrested for alleged prostitution operation in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD — An ICE-designated “worst of the worst” offender was arrested for allegedly operating an illicit massage parlor in Lynnwood that openly advertised paid sexual services. Xihui Huang, 35, a Chinese national who overstayed her tourist visa, was taken into custody by ICE Seattle in June 2026 while her immigration hearing was pending. On July […]
Lynnwood PD lands new $2.5M Public Safety Grant from State to Strengthen Jail Safety, Training, and Rapid Response
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department was approved for a $2.5 million public safety grant from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, through HB 2015. This is in addition to the Lynnwood City Council approving a 0.1% public safety sales tax earlier this year, adding two new funding mechanisms to the law enforcement agency. “We’re grateful […]
Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst Vows Action and New Policies After Parking Lot Shooting of Teen
On Friday evening, June 12th, there was a shooting in Lynnwood in a busy parking lot in front of a shopping plaza that housed family restaurants, a pet store, and a Starbucks. At approximately 6 p.m., at least 30 shots were fired, wounding a 17-year-old who was transported to a hospital. “Unacceptable!” Isn’t that what, as Mayor, I […]
23-year-old shot multiple times, in critical condition at hospital
LYNNWOOD — A 23-year-old male is in critical condition at Providence Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday. On Saturday, June 20, Snohomish County patrol deputies responded to a 911 call of a shooting in front of the Tamaron Ranch Apartments located at 14500 Admiralty […]
Sheriff’s Office Locates 6-Year-Old Child Kidnapped from Lynnwood, Suspect Remains Outstanding
LYNNWOOD—A 6-year-old boy who was kidnapped overnight from Lynnwood has been located safe and unharmed in King County. The 32-year-old suspect remains outstanding and is believed to be driving the victim’s 2010 silver Ford Fusion with Washington license plate CVF8854. Around 10 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to reports of an assault and a female victim […]
17-year-old teen wounded in Lynnwood parking lot daytime shootout
LYNNWOOD — A 17-year-old boy was seriously wounded Friday evening when gunfire erupted between two groups in the Starbucks parking lot of a busy shopping center along Highway 99 in Lynnwood. Lynnwood police said the shooting occurred shortly before 6 p.m. in the Starbuck/AutoZone shopping center at the intersection of Highway 99 and 168th Street […]
Lynnwood man dies in pub shooting, suspect charged with murder
LYNNWOOD — A 38-year-old Lynnwood man died days after being shot at a local pub and grill, Lynnwood Police announced on Thursday evening. Mecos Oneal succumbed to his injuries on April 15, five days after the shooting at Just Left Pub and Grill located at 4308 198th Street SW. Officers were dispatched to the pub […]
SMART investigation underway of SCSO in Martha Lake shooting
LYNNWOOD—A man was fatally shot by Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies near Martha Lake Park on April 1. Earlier this evening around 5 p.m., deputies with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence near the 16200 Block of East Shore Drive, near Martha Lake Park. It was […]
Second teen-on-teen Lynnwood shooting within 72-hours
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish County Sheriff Deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 15900 block of Highway 99 in unincorporated Lynnwood at approximately 8:50 p.m., Sunday, March 8. Upon arrival, they discovered a 17-year-old male victim, with a gunshot wound. The victim quickly pointed out the fleeing suspect, and deputies were able to apprehend the 15-y/o […]
Statement from Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst on shooting at Meadowdale Park
LYNNWOOD—A 15-year-old boy was shot Friday afternoon at Meadowdale Park in an incident involving two Meadowdale High School students, sending nearby schools into brief lockdowns as police hunted for the suspect. The shooting victim, who had been wounded, managed to run home and call 911 himself. He was later rushed to Harborview Medical Center in […]
