DCYF downplays youth overdoses at Green Hill school as fentanyl floods in

Police reports obtained by FOX 13 News reveal multiple drug overdoses inside the Green Hill youth detention center in Lewis County this month, despite DCYF adding a new body scanner, increasing searches, and giving staff extra training to keep contraband out.

People shocked that army deserter, connected to cabbie murder, hid out in their neighborhood

People in a quiet, Redmond neighborhood tell FOX 13 News they had no idea a convicted child molester, who was on the run from the military, and arrested as a person of interest in a Tukwila murder, was hiding next door.

WSP searching for State Route 18 shooting suspects

Washington State Patrol and Fife Police are searching for multiple suspects connected to a shooting on State Route 18.

Kent mom abandons baby before DUI arrest

A Kent mom abandoned her baby on her front porch before being arrested for DUI on Saturday, Kent Police say.

Pierce County sex offender committed to McNeil Island prior to release

A 36-year-old Pierce County sex offender was officially committed to McNeil Island as a sexually violent predator, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday.

FBI: Delta passenger restrained midflight for spitting, harassing travelers and crew

Darnel Silver Collins, a dual citizen of the Netherlands and the U.S., is facing federal charges for disruptive behavior and assault during a Delta flight from Amsterdam to Salt Lake City.

JBLM deserter now person of interest in Tukwila murder
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A major break in the case of a cab driver murdered in Tukwila. Police sources now tell FOX 13 that an army deserter, Jonathan Kang Lee, is a person of interest in the case.

JBLM deserter, convicted child molester in custody as person of interest in cab driver's murder: source

The vehicle that belonged to a Tumwater cab driver who was murdered, and his body dumped at Southcenter Mall, was located almost two weeks after the homicide investigation began. Police also announced that a person of interest is in custody.

Off-duty Texas school officer in coma after selfless act turns tragic

Officer Tina Egelston of the Edgewood Independent School District in Texas is currently in a medically-induced coma after being struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred while she was off-duty, directing traffic.

Florida man pleads guilty to traveling to Vancouver for sex with teen; 'restraints' found in hotel room

A Florida man has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual abuse charges involving a child after he traveled to Vancouver, Wash. with the intent of engaging in a sexual act with a minor, and produced child pornography.

Medical examiner rules shooting death of 15-year-old was a homicide

The King County Medical Examiner's Office has determined that a 15-year-old who was shot and killed in a West Seattle community center died as the result of a homicide. Initially, detectives were mum about saying whether it was a suicide, homicide or accident

Seattle stabbing leaves man in critical condition

A man is in critical condition after a stabbing near Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood Tuesday morning. 

Delivery driver shot and killed in Renton identified

The King County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the delivery driver who was shot and killed while on the job in Renton last week. 

Man sentenced for stealing multiple cars in Puyallup

A group of neighbors in Pierce County who helped law enforcement stop a prolific car thief are sharing their relief after a judge altered a plea deal and gave him a longer sentence. Frank Kern aka 'Honda John' was sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to several charges including auto theft and assault.

Washington state man charged in more than 20 swatting calls in US, Canada pleads guilty

A Washington state man accused of making more than 20 swatting calls across the U.S. and in Canada, leading to law enforcement responses to his false reports of bombings, shootings and other crimes, pleaded guilty.