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 […]

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office seeking applicants

Potential applicants for deputy positions must first apply through Snohomish County Human Resources and Employment, then schedule a test with Public Safety Testing  or the National Testing Network.  Higher base salary Between 1 and 5 years of experience: $6,760 per month OR over 5+ years of experience: $7,275 per month.  Laterals with 1-5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s […]

Snohomish County allocates $1 million towards social justice

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff On Tuesday, November 10, the Snohomish County Council adopted a $1.045 billion 2021 budget, with over $1 million set aside to cultivate countywide social justice.  The five councilmembers voted 4-1 approving the budget allocations, with Councilwoman Megan Dunn dissenting, wanting funding to further support initiatives driven by the […]

Sheriff’s Department saves money and reduces its carbon footprint

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department plans to introduce an electric patrol car into its fleet, signaling a move toward the reduction of the county’s contribution to fossil fuels and significant savings in gasoline costs. The county budget, adopted on November 10, sets aside $75,000 to implement the new […]

Edmonds suspect in 1972 murder commits suicide hours before conviction

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Edmonds, Wash. – The man accused of killing a 20-year-old woman in 1972 was found dead in his home, killing himself right before a jury convicted him of murder.  Terrence Miller, 78, who was on trial for the 1972 murder of 20-year-old Jody Loomis, was found dead in […]

Office of Neighborhoods seeks to break homelessness cycle in Snohomish County

By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff In Snohomish County, social workers and law enforcement have been tag-teaming; resolving the needs of vulnerable populations since 2015, aiming to reduce homelessness and the obstacles that persist for those experiencing it.  A team of law enforcement officers and embedded social workers with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office […]