Register today for 2022 Lynnwood Police Youth Camp

LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 23, 2021 – Registration is now open for the Lynnwood Police Camp for youth ages 11 to 14 years. All county youth are encouraged to apply; however, space is limited! It’s a fun week of learning safety skills, team building, leadership development, physical activities and much more! Camp Dates: July 18-21, 2022. from 8:30 a.m. – […]
Public invited to Cops for Kids of Diverse Abilities event April 23

LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 23, 2022 – April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, and the Lynnwood Police Department is excited to be hosting its first ever event designed especially for kids and families with kids on the Autism Spectrum. Think of it like a Cops and Kids which is on June 4th by the way, only it […]
Update to Alderwood teen attack

LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 16, 2022 – Last month Lynnwood Detectives investigated an attack of a 17-year-old Snohomish teen that left him in critical condition at Harbourview Medical Center in Seattle. The attack took place Sunday, February 6, before 7 o’clock near the south Alderwood Mall parking garage when the victim, accompanied with two family members, […]
Lynnwood hosts Community Recovery Center Open House

LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 25, 2022 – The City of Lynnwood held an online Open House on the design process of the new Lynnwood Community Recovery Center, February 15. Moderated by Communications and Public Affairs Officer Julie Moore, the panel included Chief of Police Jim Nelson, Chief Strategy Officer for RI International Jamie Sellar, Representative Lauren […]
Lynnwood CC discusses wastewater treatment and local crime

LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 23, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council discussed the need for a Wastewater Treatment reconstruction, as well as the increase in crime, and utility charges at its Work Session February 16. Wastewater Treatment Reconstruction Project Deputy Director Lester Rubstello and Public Works Director Bill Franz led council through major points on the much-needed […]
Teen attacked at Alderwood Mall

LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 7, 2022 – Lynnwood Detectives are investigating an attack of a 17-year-old Snohomish teen that took place Sunday evening before 7 o’clock near the south Alderwood Mall parking garage. The male victim is in critical condition at Harbourview Medical Center in Seattle. The victim was with two family members when they were […]
Lynnwood PD unable to pursue robbery suspect under new legislation

LYNNWOOD, Wash. – After robbing a Pick-n-Pull on Highway 99 on the evening of November 30, a suspect reversed into a Lynnwood Police Department patrol car, peeled forward onto the sidewalk, crossed multiple lanes of traffic, then sped off northbound on Highway 99 fleeing the scene. The Lynnwood PD officer, under newly implemented state laws […]
Up to $20,000 incentive packages for lateral hires offered by police Departments throughout Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 21, 2021 – Following an unprecedented number of officers who left their jobs last year, police departments throughout Snohomish County continue to offer incentive packages to fill vacancies. In cities like Everett and Lynnwood, officers currently working in Washington state are eligible for up to a $20,000 hiring incentive until December […]
Groundbreaking for Lynnwood’s Community Justice Center

LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 6, 2021 – Lynnwood’s new Community Justice Center held its groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, October 27 to signify the end of the planning process of the new facility after three years of planning and redevelopments. The ceremony was not promoted as a public event to limit the number of attendees. During the […]
LPD Blotter: Domestic violence assailant ends up in jail

LYNNWOOD, Wash., October 10, 2021 — Lynnwood experienced a steady rise in crime over the last three weeks of September with an average frequency of 118 crimes per week. During September 19-25 alone, a staggering 138 crimes were reported to the Lynnwood Police Department (LPD). This is the highest weekly reported figure since last spring. It […]