Teen accused of shooting Tacoma detective can be charged as adult
In Pierce County court Thursday, Justus Kent pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of shooting Tacoma Police detective Jason Brooks in August of 2023. Brooks was working with the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force when he was shot.
In Pierce County court Thursday, Justus Kent pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of shooting Tacoma Police detective Jason Brooks in August of 2023. Brooks was working with the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force when he was shot.
Teen accused of shooting WA detective can be charged as an adult
In Pierce County court today, Justus Kent pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of shooting Tacoma Police detective Jason Brooks in August of 2023.�Brooks was working with the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force when he was shot.
In Pierce County court today, Justus Kent pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of shooting Tacoma Police detective Jason Brooks in August of 2023.�Brooks was working with the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force when he was shot.
WA juvenile detention crisis forces inmates into adult prisons: ‘I feel betrayed’
Four weeks ago, Caya Lenay was being celebrated by DCYF for earning a degree while behind bars. Now, he’s in an adult prison along with 10 classmates, due to a lack of space in juvenile detention.
Four weeks ago, Caya Lenay was being celebrated by DCYF for earning a degree while behind bars. Now, he’s in an adult prison along with 10 classmates, due to a lack of space in juvenile detention.
WA police warn of scam targeting ‘missing pet’ posters
Sumner Police and Metro Animal Services say that someone has been calling pet owners, claiming to be animal control, and threatening to kill their pet if they don’t hand over some money.
Sumner Police and Metro Animal Services say that someone has been calling pet owners, claiming to be animal control, and threatening to kill their pet if they don’t hand over some money.
Docs: Man accused of Kent kidnapping faces felony charges
The 40-year-old Kent man accused of trying to kidnap a six-year-old girl told officers he was just “asking her for help with his prayer beads," according to probable cause documents.
The 40-year-old Kent man accused of trying to kidnap a six-year-old girl told officers he was just “asking her for help with his prayer beads," according to probable cause documents.
Boeing case puts a spotlight on plea agreements involving corporate defendants
Boeing's new plea deal with the Justice Department, following a $2.5 billion settlement that did not resolve safety concerns after two fatal crashes raises questions about corporate accountability.
Boeing's new plea deal with the Justice Department, following a $2.5 billion settlement that did not resolve safety concerns after two fatal crashes raises questions about corporate accountability.
Teen dead, man hospitalized in Port Orchard car crash
A single-vehicle collision in Port Orchard resulted in the death of a teenage girl and hospitalization of an 18-year-old man.
A single-vehicle collision in Port Orchard resulted in the death of a teenage girl and hospitalization of an 18-year-old man.
Motorcyclist flees from Arizona troopers for nearly 70 miles, then is arrested at a casino
A motorcyclist who fled from Arizona DPS Troopers on June 16 was arrested at a casino and the agency released footage of the whole ordeal.
A motorcyclist who fled from Arizona DPS Troopers on June 16 was arrested at a casino and the agency released footage of the whole ordeal.
Seattle's ‘Belltown Hellcat’ hires new attorney, seeks to overturn $83K judgment
Miles Hudson, known as the “Belltown Hellcat," claims he was improperly served, arguing that the process server's description of him exceeded his current weight by nearly 60 pounds.
Miles Hudson, known as the “Belltown Hellcat," claims he was improperly served, arguing that the process server's description of him exceeded his current weight by nearly 60 pounds.
Scammers pose as WA animal officers, threaten to kill pets if owners don't pay
Police are warning of a new scam where fraudsters impersonate animal control officers, claim to have found missing pets, and demand payment from owners or else their animals will be killed.
Police are warning of a new scam where fraudsters impersonate animal control officers, claim to have found missing pets, and demand payment from owners or else their animals will be killed.
Four teens, ages 13 to 15, arrested after Renton 7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint
Four teenagers were arrested after an armed robbery at a Renton convenience store. Police believe they are connected to additional robberies in Tukwila.
Four teenagers were arrested after an armed robbery at a Renton convenience store. Police believe they are connected to additional robberies in Tukwila.
Woman in her 70s hit, killed by semi-truck in Pierce County
A pedestrian died after being hit by a semi-truck on SR 702 Thursday morning in Pierce County.
A pedestrian died after being hit by a semi-truck on SR 702 Thursday morning in Pierce County.
San Diego lifeguards rescue teen girl ‘buried up to neck’ after sand hole collapses
A sand hole collapsed on a teen at Mission Beach in San Diego.
A sand hole collapsed on a teen at Mission Beach in San Diego.
Trump assassination attempt: Sen. Cornyn calls for Secret Service director to resign
U.S. Sen John Cornyn posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the attempted assassination was a “total failure by the Secret Service to execute their core mission.”
U.S. Sen John Cornyn posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the attempted assassination was a “total failure by the Secret Service to execute their core mission.”
Thomas Matthew Crooks hid rifle ahead of Trump rally sniper attack, Secret Service source says
The would-be Trump assassin hid a rifle ahead of the deadly rally shooting, a source said.
The would-be Trump assassin hid a rifle ahead of the deadly rally shooting, a source said.
Police investigate shooting in Seattle's Sand Point neighborhood, 1 injured
Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Seattle’s Sand Point neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Seattle’s Sand Point neighborhood early Thursday morning.
1 in custody after Seattle tiny home village fire
One person is in custody after a fire in a tiny home village in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood early Thursday morning.
One person is in custody after a fire in a tiny home village in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Tacoma police seek suspected arsonist in multiple Pierce County fires
Tacoma Police are asking for the public's help in finding whoever is responsible for a string of fires across Pierce County earlier this week.
Tacoma Police are asking for the public's help in finding whoever is responsible for a string of fires across Pierce County earlier this week.
Kent PD: 11-year-old girls thwart kidnapping attempt of young child
Three brave 11-year-old girls stopped a man from kidnapping a six-year-old girl in Kent, according to police.
Three brave 11-year-old girls stopped a man from kidnapping a six-year-old girl in Kent, according to police.
Kent community mourns 13-year-old boy shot, killed at Turnkey Park, shooter remains at large
The Kent community is on edge Wednesday after a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed at Turnkey Park. The shooter remains at large.
The Kent community is on edge Wednesday after a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed at Turnkey Park. The shooter remains at large.