Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denies the evidence, says her dog never ‘bit a human’
LYNNWOOD—During Council Comments at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denied that her 109-pound, 2-year-old male Dogo Argentino/Boxer mix named Sumo has ever bitten anyone. She also denied that the dog has ever attacked a human. “Just clarify,” Escamilla said, “My dog has not bit a human for […]
Councilwoman’s Dog Sparks Outrage: Deadly Dog Attack, Alleged Cover-Up, and a City’s Failure to Act
LYNNWOOD—Multiple Lynnwood residents shared their concerns with the Lynnwood Times of a dog in their neighborhood that, after multiple attacks, has yet to be classified as a Dangerous Animal. The dog has bitten two people, leaving one unable to work, and has bitten at least three dogs, contributing to the death of one—all in less […]
Lynnwood driver arrested for DUI after totaling four vehicles
LYNNWOOD—A 20-year-old driver in Lynnwood was arrested Monday night on charges of DUI and three counts of hit and run. The driver, nor anyone else, were injured, according to the Lynnwood PD. Around 11:20 p.m. Monday, August 25, Lynnwood Police Officers responded to multiple 911 calls in the 18400 block of 52nd Avenue West in […]
Lynnwood’s new CJC has a successful first year with more planned on the horizon
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon and staff, gave an update on the city’s new Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program at the Community Justice Center (CJC) during a Council Work Session on Wednesday, July 16. “It’s been really incredible seeing this project move along,” said Lynnwood City Council President Nick Coelho. “I’ve spoke to multiple Police […]
Pursuit ends in T-Bone Collision, suspect is a 33-y/o with an extensive criminal history
LYNNWOOD—On the evening of July 1, 2025, a police pursuit in Lynnwood, Washington, ended in a collision, resulting in multiple injuries and the arrest of suspect Aaron Lee Hull, 33, of Marysville. This is his third arrest this year and according to court documents reviewed by the Lynnwood Times, Hull has a criminal past going […]
Lynnwood K9 Cannon tracks down suspect linked to stolen vehicle
LYNNWOOD—A Lynnwood police officer’s vigilance and the tracking skills of his K9, Cannon, led to the swift apprehension on Thursday, June 19, of a suspect linked to a stolen vehicle and firearm. At 1:56 a.m., Thursday morning, a Lynnwood police officer observed a suspicious GMC Yukon and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, and […]
Ninth Circuit sides with state in Olympus Spa transgender lawsuit
LYNNWOOD—The Ninth District Court of Appeals ruled that Olympus Spa – a Lynnwood-based, female-only, Korean spa that requires patrons to be fully nude – cannot sue the Washington State Human Rights Commission on First Amendment grounds for requiring transgender women into its facilities. “The HRC’s enforcement action against Olympus Spa was a straightforward application of […]
WA still leads nation in retail theft but Organized Task Force here to stay, for now
On Tuesday, May 20, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed the State’s $78 billion budget with a slew of cuts to account for the $16 billion shortfall. In that budget, however, funding is still planned to continue supporting Organized Retail Theft fighting efforts. The budget utilizes a $1 million proviso that will continue to support the […]
Drunken Alderwood brawl leads to arrest of felon with unlawful gun and stolen cars
LYNNWOOD—What began as a simple response to a drunken brawl with an Alderwood Mall security guard earlier this month led to a felony arrest of a man with multiple warrants, including unlawful possession of a firearm and multiple counts of possession of a stolen vehicle. On May 3, Lynnwood Police Officer Rogers responded to a […]
Support 7 pays tribute to the family of Jayda Woods-Johnson at 4th annual reception
LYNNWOOD—Approximately 350 attended the 4th Annual Reception & Auction on Sunday hosted by Support 7, a nonprofit that assists public safety agencies to effectively care for victims in real-time during events of trauma. The themes of “Community” and “Hope” for 2025 were ever so present when Executive Director Shannon Sessions and Lynnwood Police Chief Cole […]
