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 […]
Parents of teen lost to mall shooting call upon lawmakers to get tougher on juvenile crime
LYNNWOOD—The family of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was tragically struck down by a bullet while hanging out at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall last month, are calling upon the Washington State legislature to enact, what they’re naming, “Jayda’s Law” which would have harsher consequences for juveniles who commit serious crimes. Woods-Johnson was visiting the Alderwood Mall with […]
$1,000 reward for identification of alleged sunglass thief
LYNNWOOD—Detectives with both Lynnwood and Redmond police departments are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect wanted for stealing $11,000 worth of designer sunglasses, FOX13 reports. The suspect is wanted for Organized Retail Theft in the 1st Degree after stealing $11,000 worth of sunglasses in both Lynnwood and Redmond stores, taking these out […]
Public invited to Youth Crime and Gun Violence forum
With latest tragedy of gun violence taking the life of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson on July 3, Lynnwood City Council leadership and Lynnwood Police are hosting a community conversation on youth crime in the city. Community members are encouraged to attend and join the discussion on August 22, at 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th […]
Arrest of female involved in elaborate gift card fraud scheme
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police arrest alleged female mastermind behind organized retail theft ring in Snohomish County. On Monday August 5, Lynnwood Police Department Detectives, in collaboration with prosecutors at the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office, arrested Hayley Natasha Brown, a 28-year-old female, at an apartment in the 14600 block of 179th Ave SE in Monroe. Detectives allege the […]
Waiting for justice: Teen trafficked by a man she met on Tinder
As online recruitment and exploitation of child sex trafficking victims rise, Washington may need to pass legislation for exploited minors seeking justice. It started as a way to get her mind off things. Hannah Power was 16 when she first saw Max—one face among a sea of adult men that she scanned on her phone […]
