Mukilteo auto thefts on the rise, WA has second highest car theft rate nationwide
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 24, 2023—Mukilteo is on pace to surpass its 2022 number for auto thefts according to crime data from the Mukilteo Police Department. One of Mukilteo’s newest Council members, Mike Dixon, lives in a quiet Harbour Pointe neighborhood within walking distance of two public schools—Kamiak High School and Columbia Elementary School. On the […]
Annual “Cuts with Cops” event at Nic’s Barbershop on Nov 18
MUKILTEO, Wash., November 10, 2023—Mukilteo Police is partnering with Nic’s Barbershop to raise money for Prostate Cancer Research with its annual “Cuts with Cops” event. On Saturday, November 18th, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., community members can get a haircut from a member of the Mukilteo Police Department. (Professional barbers will be present for each […]
Andy Illyn sworn in as Mukilteo new Police Chief
MUKILTEO, Wash., October 2, 2023—The Mukilteo City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Joe Marine’s appointment of Andy Illyn as the city’s new Chief of Police at its Business Meeting on Monday, October 2, 2023. “I am very fortunate,” said newly confirmed Police Chief Illyn. “Some chiefs come into this job having to fix a problem or […]
Sno-Isle TECH’s Criminal Justice Program, preparing students in law and beyond
EVERETT, Wash., August 6, 2023—Sno-Isle TECH’s Criminal Justice program allows students explore a wide variety of careers in law enforcement and the criminal justice system and now, thanks the passing of a Senate Bill this year, it’s more accessible than ever. One of the benefits of the program, Myron Travis, Criminal Justice Instructor at Sno-Isle, […]
Robbery suspect arrested by Mukilteo Police
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 8, 2023—Near the 12300 Block of Harbour Pointe Blvd at approximately 11 a.m., Mukilteo Officers and Detectives arrested a suspect for Robbery in the First Degree. The arrest was part of a multiple weeks-long violent crimes investigation by Detectives. The initial incident was isolated and there is no threat to the public. […]
A pooch led police on a chase down Mukilteo Speedway
MUKILTEO, Wash., June 2, 2023—A red-haired Australian Shepherd mix-breed lived up to its name Friday afternoon leading her caretakers on a 3-mile chase throughout southern Mukilteo that stopped traffic on a major state highway and outran the police! Honey, the clever pooch, got away from her owner’s caretakers near the Front 9 Condominium complex on […]
Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang resigns for new King County position
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 18, 2023—After 20 years on the force, Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang is stepping down to pursue the next chapter of his career as King County Sheriff Office’s Chief of Community Programs and Services. Beginning June 2, Kang will lead communications, community engagement, media relations, and contracting units, while overseeing priorities for […]
Everett man with outstanding warrant led chase on Mukilteo Speedway
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 20, 2023—Mukilteo Police Officers arrest two individuals this morning after what started as a probable cause stop led to a brief vehicular pursuit on Mukilteo Speedway, ending about a mile away at the Chevron gas station. Armani Bijan Smith, 28 of Everett, was pulled over around 10 a.m. in an initial probable […]
Dozens of firearms turned in at Mukilteo Gun Buyback event
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 1, 2023—The Mukilteo Police Department collected a total of 32 firearms in exchange for $2400 in gift cards at its second Gun Buyback Event on Saturday, February 25, 2023. All exchanges were anonymous. The first Gun Buy Back was in December of last year and collected 41 firearms in exchange for $2,850 […]
Lovick releases statement on the death of Tyre Nichols
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 31, 2023—Following the release this weekend of a video detailing the deadly traffic stop and killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, TN, Senator John Lovick (D-Mill Creek), the former Snohomish County Sheriff and a trooper with more than 31 years served in the Washington State Patrol, issued this statement: “Words can’t describe […]
