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 […]
Arrest made in Felony Hate Crime
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 2, 2021 – Arrest of a 47 year-old man wanted in connection to a Felony Hate Crime and theft that occurred Friday in Everett. The Snohomish County Violent Offenders Task Force (VOTF) apprehended the suspect at a park in Seattle. Suspect will be charged with Felony Hate Crime, Felony Eluding, and […]
Motel 6 rape suspect arrested after five-hour SWAT standoff
EVERETT, Wash. – A 32-year-old Lakewood man was arrested for first-degree rape following a five-hour standoff with deputies at Motel 6. The victim, a 21-year-old woman, was transported by air to Providence Regional Medical Center for a medical evaluation. Around 5:50 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a sexual assault at Motel 6 off of 128th Street […]
Two Snohomish County sergeants strive to be an example of leadership
Snohomish County, Wash. – “Dynamite comes in small packages,” said Sergeant Chicara Chesney of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau concerning certain stigmas that may exist about women in leadership in law enforcement and corrections, a male-dominated industry. Chesney was promoted May 4 to Sergeant after serving twelve years with the Department of Corrections. […]
SNOCAT seeks help locating vehicle theft suspect Aaron Johnson
By Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office | Press Release UPDATE APRIL 8, 2021: The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Directed Patrol unit with the assistance of patrol and K-9, located and arrested 36-year-old Aaron Johnson at the Shell station at Everett Mall Way and 4th Ave W. Snohomish, County, Wash., April 7, 2021 – The Snohomish County Auto […]
High speed chase on I-5 ends in Lynnwood
By Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood, Wash., March 12, 2021 – A 21-year-old male was arrested last night in Lynnwood near the 17100 block of 18th Place W after leading deputies on a high speed chase. The vehicle was clocked at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The suspect was booked into the Snohomish County Jail […]
Snohomish County Sheriff moving “full steam ahead” following failed recall efforts
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Photo Caption: Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney speaking at the Back the Blue rally in Everett on July 17. Source: Lynnwood Times, Mario Lotmore. Snohomish County, Wash., March 12, 2021 – The most recent recall petition against Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney is officially over, with the campaign […]
Deputies make arrest in kidnapping of Lynnwood woman
By Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 27, 2021 – Snohomish County Deputies yesterday apprehended the suspect who kidnapped a 24-year old Lynnwood woman and threatened others with a gun. Around 10:15 p.m. Monday, January 25, Snohomish County deputies responded to the 3400 block of 200th Place SW in Lynnwood for a report of […]
Snohomish County K9 Rex recovery and replacement
Link to K9 Rex’s GoFundMe page here. K9 Rex, a 16 month old Belgium Malinois, is the newest member of the Snohomish County K9 Unit. He was purchased in October of this 2020 through a generous grant from the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. Rex immediately began training with his handler, Sergeant Boyer. K9 Rex and […]
Snohomish County detective recognized nationally as Top Forensic Examiner
You aren’t gonna get away when Quick is on the case! By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Detective Tyler Quick, a Digital Forensics Investigator with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and a member of the regional U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, has been awarded Top Forensic Examiner by the National Computer Forensics […]
