Recovered body suspected to be that of missing 16-y/o female

MARYSVILLE—Shortly after 9 a.m. Monday, April 22, members of the Tulalip Police Department were alerted to the body of a female in the tidal area where Tulalip Bay meets Battle Creek. The body was turned over to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, which will provide official identification of the victim and cause of death […]

Lynnwood Police arrest two JCPenney jewelry thieves

LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police arrest two in early morning jewelry theft at JCPenney stores in both Lynnwood and Marysville on Monday. Around 3:20 a.m. on Monday, April 22, Lynnwood Police were dispatched to an alarm in the fine jewelry section at JCPenney at the Alderwood Mall. On scene, officers found a glass door broken and two subjects […]

Manhunt for two armed suspects in Sunday shoot-out in Marysville

MARYSVILLE—A multi-agency search is underway for two remaining armed suspects involved in a Sunday morning shoot-out with a Marysville homeowner. Three armed suspects in a stolen red Chevrolet Camaro from the city of Tukwila confronted a Marysville resident at his home, near 84th St NE and 41st Drive NE, who was also armed. Gunfire was […]

Public invited to Marysville Mayor Nehring’s State of the City address January 31

MARYSVILLE—Mayor Jon Nehring invites the public to join him in-person or online for his State of the City presentation on Wednesday, January 31. Nehring will describe the City of Marysville’s recent accomplishments and outline what’s ahead in 2024 and beyond. The free program will conclude with a question and answer session. The recorded presentation will […]

Statewide bill introduced to outlaw public drug use exposure of fentanyl and meth

LAKE STEVENS—House Bill 2002 would make it a gross misdemeanor—or a class C felony if a minor is involved—to knowingly or intentionally exhale the smoke of fentanyl, methamphetamine, or their derivatives in a public space within 10 feet of another person, or within an enclosed public space with another person. The landmark bill, introduced by […]

Marysville’s BlueBridge Program strengthens community bonds

MARYSVILLE—In the heart of Marysville, the BlueBridge Alliance Program is forging a powerful connection between law enforcement and the community. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative, spearheaded by the Marysville Police Department, is breaking barriers, and creating a new standard for community policing. “Our team is committed to providing outstanding service in partnership with our community to […]

Marysville man with 27 convictions, arrested for 2019 sexual assault

MARYSVILLE, Wash., December 15, 2023—Rhyan Tyler Vasquez, 28, who was wanted on felony warrants for first-degree rape, kidnapping, and escape from community custody was apprehended on December 14 near the 3100 block of Pine Street in Seattle. The operation occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday and involved the Snohomish County Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) […]

Marysville seeking applicants to fill vacancy on board serving retired law enforcement

MARYSVILLE, Wash., November 7, 2023—Marysville residents are invited to apply to serve on the city board that reviews applications for medical, dental and vision treatment for members of the LEOFF (Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’) Retirement Plan 1.  The five-member LEOFF Disability Board meets at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every odd-numbered […]

Marysville Police warning after trend of Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts

MARYSVILLE, Wash., September 30, 2023—Marysville Police arrested five juveniles in connection with a recent surge in thefts involving Kia and Hyundai vehicles, which were then used in other criminal activities. Owners are encouraged to use steering wheel locks and/or vehicle immobilization systems. The incident unfolded when officers responded to an assault at Fred Meyer, where […]

Health Department plans to use fentanyl settlement dollars to combat growing epidemic

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 27, 2023—According to the Snohomish County Health Department, more than 860 people in the county have died of overdoses since the start of 2020, and 658 of those were opioid-related. The total had already passed 80 fatal overdoses within the first quarter of 2023, more than half of them tied to […]