Lynnwood Police Chief retires after 30 years of service
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 16, 2023—Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson has announced that he is retiring after 30 years of serving the community. His last day is scheduled for July 31. Nelson joined the Lynnwood Police Department on August 1, 1993. Throughout his time with the department, he’s held a variety of roles including detective sergeant, […]
Public Hearings, Gun Buyback Program tops upcoming council meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 10, 2023—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, June 12, to hold two Public Hearings—Moratorium on the Acceptance of Substance Abuse Clinic Applications and 2023 Comprehensive Plan— and discuss/vote on a Gun Buyback Program and to rename a local street. The mayor is also expected to be given […]
Mountlake Terrace man stabbed with serious injuries
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 6, 2023—At approximately 7 AM on Tuesday morning officers responded to an altercation at an apartment complex in the 19800 block of 48th Ave West. Officers responded and discovered a 26-year-old male from Mountlake Terrace had been stabbed and was suffering serious injuries. The male was transported to Providence Hospital and is […]
Lynnwood Police “Cops and Kids” brings the community together
Lynnwood, June 6, 2023—The Lynnwood Police Department organized its highly anticipated annual event, “Cops and Kids” that took place on June 3 at Alderwood Plaza. Celebrating its tenth year, this event aimed to further strengthen the connections between police officers and the local community. Under the bright sunshine, numerous police equipment and vehicles were proudly […]
Lynnwood Police seize loaded firearm in failed shoplifting attempt
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 29, 2023—Lynnwood Police seize firearm from a shoplifting suspect on Sunday afternoon after a brief foot chase ending at the Nordstroms Rack near Alderwood Mall Parkway and 196th Street SW. At approximately 4:50 p.m., Sunday, May 28, dispatch received a theft call from Dick’s Sporting Goods alleging a male suspect left the […]
Edmonds Shooting Update: Shooter targeted two teens, shot one
EDMONDS, Wash., April 23, 2023—Edmonds Police provided an update to yesterday’s drive-by shooting incident that took place at approximately 6:45 p.m. on near 20815 76th Avenue W about 1,000 feet from Edmonds Woodway High School to the south and 800 feet to the north from College Place Middle School. A thirteen-year-old Edmonds boy is in […]
13-year-old shot in drive-by shooting near Edmonds-Woodway High School
>>LATEST ARTICLE UPDATE: Edmonds Shooting Update: Shooter targeted two teens, shot one EDMONDS, Wash., April 22, 2023—Edmonds Police are currently investigating a drive-by shooting incident that took place Saturday evening on 76th Avenue W less than 1,000 feet from Edmonds Woodway High School to the south and 800 feet to the north from College Place […]
A violent 48-hours in South County leaves one dead
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 22, 2023—Within 40 hours after Edmonds Police Officers were investigating a fatal stabbing in the WinCo Foods parking lot on Wednesday evening, they were responding to an incident involving a female shooting victim taken into Swedish Edmonds Hospital. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday morning, a female arrived with a non-life-threatening gunshot […]
Observant community member’s tip leads to apprehension of felon
EVERETT, Wash., April 19, 2023—Because of the great work by an observant community member, courthouse marshals, south county deputies, Everett Police and Lynnwood’s K-9 unit, a suspect with a felony Department of Corrections (DOC) warrant was apprehended on Tuesday, April 18. Just before 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Courthouse Marshals were […]
Lynnwood PD holds Memorial Run in honor of Officer Mark Brinkman
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 19, 2023—The Lynnwood Police Department held a Memorial Run on April 15 in honor of Officer Mark Brinkman. The run was organized by friend and fellow officer, Sergeant Donald Blakely. “Mark was a close friend, a dedicated servant to this community, a strong man of faith, and a loving husband and father,” Blakely […]
