Twin brothers with gang ties arrested in Lynnwood shooting, one has three prior unlawful firearms cases and was out on bond
LYNNWOOD — Twin brothers Frank Ramos-Vasquez and Fred Ramos-Vasquez, both 19, were arrested Friday evening after allegedly opening fire on a 17-year-old boy during an argument in a crowded Starbucks parking lot in Lynnwood, according to police reports and court documents. On Wednesday, June 16, Snohomish County Prosecutors charged both brothers with First Degree Assault […]
County Council Approves $170,000 Jail Efficiency Study to Address Rising Costs
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council passed a motion Tuesday morning authorizing the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to conduct a comprehensive Jail Efficiency Study. The study will be initiated and carried out in close partnership between the Snohomish County Council, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and the County Executive’s Office, reflecting a shared commitment […]
Female inmate found unresponsive, dies at Snohomish County Jail
EVERETT—A 58-year-old woman died Wednesday after she was found unresponsive in her cell at the Snohomish County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office reports. The inmate was discovered around 7:25 a.m. during routine checks in the jail’s medical housing unit. Corrections staff immediately called a medical emergency and began lifesaving measures but attempts to resuscitate her were […]
72-y/o Lynnwood victim in domestic violence case passes away
LYNNWOOD—The 72-year-old man, who was the victim of a domestic violence assault in his Lynnwood residence on March 2, tragically passed away on Tuesday, March 10. The charges in this case have been amended to Second-Degree Murder, and the suspect remains in Snohomish County Jail with a $500,000 bail. At approximately 3:20 a.m., on […]
18-y/o driver captured in Los Angeles for Everett triple murder collision
EVERETT— On March 9, 2026, the US Marshals Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force made an arrest following a multiple fatality collision which occurred in Everett in November of 2024. “Our hearts remain with the victims and their families as they continue to face the impacts and unimaginable loss caused by this tragedy,” said Everett […]
72-Year-Old Critically Injured in Lynnwood Roommate Domestic Violence Assault
LYNNWOOD — Snohomish County sheriff’s detectives are investigating a violent altercation between two elderly roommates that left one man critically injured and the other in custody on a domestic violence assault charge. South County Fire responders arrived at a home in the 16200 block of Larch Way around 3:20 a.m., Monday, March 2, after receiving […]
Fentanyl exposure shuts down Snohomish County Courtroom
EVERETT — A courtroom in the Snohomish County Courthouse was evacuated Thursday after fentanyl residue on a scale was exposed during a trial, prompting medical evaluations for about 20 people, authorities said. The incident occurred at 11:55 a.m. when an evidence envelope containing the scale was handled and opened in a second-floor courtroom, according to […]
Arrest of AK-47 armed robbery suspect of Lake Stevens convenience store
LAKE STEVENS—Around 5 p.m., Thursday, December 4, the Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) located and arrested Mark Guba, 30 of Lake Stevens, for first-degree armed robbery—a Class A felony. Patrol deputies responded to a robbery at a convenience store gas station in the 16400 block of 84th Street NE in Lake Stevens that occurred at […]
14 arrested in massive Lynnwood drug bust
LYNNWOOD—Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF) executed four search warrants at the Mountain View Apartment complex in Lynnwood, resulting in the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine along with multiple arrests. The operation began on September 17, 2025, when investigators served the first warrant after receiving tips that a 29-year-old man was selling […]
Marysville Police arrest two men connected to stabbing death in March
MARYSVILLE—On July 26, 2025, the Marysville Police Department announced the arrests of two suspects in connection with the March 31, 2025, stabbing death of 66-year-old Gheorghe Sandru, describing the incident as a premeditated armed robbery that led to homicide charges against both individuals. Marysville Police Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 6:16 a.m. […]
