Two indicted for the 2022 murder of Irah Sok
SEATTLE—Two suspects are facing federal charges for the deadly 2022 home invasion of 36-year-old Irah Sok, a mother and wife who was killed in her South Everett home while sleeping next to her child. Kevin Thistle, 28, and Chris Johnson, 23, are both in custody and face first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, […]
Prosecutor’s Office still facing case backlog, lack of resources may be the issue
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office is still struggling to keep up with its ever-increasing criminal case backlog four years after the pandemic closed and restricted the court systems. Snohomish County Prosecutor Jason Cummings informed the Lynnwood Times getting caught up on case backlog is “a little bit like playing whack-a-mole.” Since last the Lynnwood […]
A snapshot of last year’s crime rates in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) released its annual crime rata report on Tuesday, July 9, which compiles crime data across the state. Overall, the report found that crime rates were down across the board in Washington State yet hate crimes and vehicular thefts continue to climb. Still, crime rates have […]
Snohomish County launches Law & Justice Dashboard
EVERETT—After two years of thoughtful development, Snohomish County is releasing to the public its Law & Justice Dashboard. This dashboard is one of the first in the nation to combine both law enforcement and prosecutor data to provide users a better understanding of affected persons’ involvement in the law and justice system. “It has taken […]
Suspect facing felony charges following deputy-involved shooting in Bothell
BOTHELL—A 29-year-old man, Timothy D. Ewald, is now facing charges following a deputy-involved shooting at a Bothell apartment complex. It happened at the 20000 block of Bothell Everett Highway, around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. Following an investigation by the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART), Ewald was booked into Snohomish County Jail and […]
Vigilance by concerned resident leads to recovery of stolen firearm
LYNNWOOD—Just days after Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon released a video message reminding residents to stay vigilant, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies apprehend a suspect in a vehicle with a stolen firearm. Around 6:30 this morning, a concerned resident reported a male who was asleep behind the wheel of a black Mercedes at the intersection of 13th […]
Arrest in the murder of ride-share driver Abdikadir Gedi Shariif
EDMONDS—The Edmonds Police Department at approximately 2:30 p.m. on January 10, announced the arrest of Alex Matthew Waggoner, 21 years old of Edmonds, for the alleged January 3rd murder of Mr. Abdikadir Gedi Shariif. Waggoner was booked into the Snohomish County Jail and is facing Murder 2, a Class A Felony. If convicted, the 21-year-old […]
A look back at 2023: Lifestyle stories
To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 lifestyle stories. From LGBTQ+ issues to breaking barriers to dog shows to protests to volunteerism, a lot of history was made in several Snohomish County cities in 2023. Local students walk out in protest to show support […]
A look back at 2023: Public Safety stories
To continue with the Lynnwood Times’ Year in Review series, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting the top 2023 public safety stories. There were a lot of new faces leading law enforcement in 2023, the passage of a gun control ban, a special session to address the “Blake Fix,” record car thefts throughout the state, and […]
Overnight shooting in Edmonds leaves one dead
EDMONDS—Edmonds police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting that took place near the intersection of 236 Street Southwest and Edmonds Way. This is the second shooting of the year in Snohomish County. The suspect was last seen eastbound on 236 Street travelling on foot, according to law enforcement, and is described as […]
