Lead the Way graduation: Strive and struggle are your strength

EVERETT, Wash., August 28, 2022—On Thursday, twelve young men and women graduated from the third class of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s LEAD the Way program. The ceremony took place at the Gibson Center in Everett, WA, and began with a dinner for graduates, their families, and other attendees.  Sheriff Adam Fortney, his co-teacher Tyler Ware, along […]

Fifteen Snohomish County youths graduate from Sheriff Fortney’s LEAD the Way program

EVERETT, Wash., March 19, 2022 – On Wednesday, the second session of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s LEAD the Way program concluded with a graduation ceremony. The program’s goal is to provide Leadership, Encouragement, and Direction (LEAD) for youth in the county who may be involved in the criminal justice system or at a crossroads in […]

Sheriff Fortney shares updates on Snohomish County’s LEAD The Way program

Last year, Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney started his LEAD The Way program for youth between the ages of 13 and 17. The program’s goal is to provide Leadership, Encouragement, and Direction (LEAD) for youth in the county who may be involved in the criminal justice system or at a crossroads in their life. In […]

Sheriff’s youth mentor program “leads the way” to brighter futures

Snohomish, Wash. September 3, 2021 – Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney’s first Lead the Way program for youths at the crossroads in life, came to a close with a graduation ceremony at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center on Thursday, September 2. Over the past eight weeks, attendees of this first-ever Sheriff’s Office program met once a […]

Suspects for February 21 homicide taken into custody

Sergeant Josh McClureEdmonds Police Department Early this morning, with the help of our metro SWAT team and local authorities in Enumclaw, two people of interest were taken into custody related to a February 21st homicide investigation. A vehicle of interest was also seized as possible evidence. Both of the suspects were already wanted by the […]

Concerns prompt County Executive Dave Somers to look into moving Snohomish County Jail from sheriff control

LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated 11.26.2019 On November 16, County Executive Dave Somers posted a statement on Facebook sharing his intent to move the Snohomish County Jail from sheriff control to executive control. “My office has been considering asking the county council to put the jail back under the executive office. It was this way […]