The Spotlight: Tragedy strikes as 12-year-old is hit, killed by alleged drunk driver
A day at the park turns into an unthinkable tragedy as a 12-year-old boy is struck down by a suspected drunk driver. Plus, a nationwide manhunt is over for a Michigan woman accused of shooting and killing a traveling certified nursing assistant in Everett, Washington. We speak to the victim?s father who?s relieved she?s been found, but still wants to know why this happened in the first place. All that and more, on this week?s episode of The Spotlight.
A day at the park turns into an unthinkable tragedy as a 12-year-old boy is struck down by a suspected drunk driver. Plus, a nationwide manhunt is over for a Michigan woman accused of shooting and killing a traveling certified nursing assistant in Everett, Washington. We speak to the victim?s father who?s relieved she?s been found, but still wants to know why this happened in the first place. All that and more, on this week?s episode of The Spotlight.
The Spotlight: Naked man who held woman hostage skips prison for treatment
This week on The Spotlight, a naked man with a gun, who held a women hostage for hours inside a Gold Bar grocery store, sees his day in court, but the victim says the punishment does not fit the crime. Plus, a man suspected of terrorizing drivers on I-5 is now behind bars, thanks in part to the victims who fought back.
This week on The Spotlight, a naked man with a gun, who held a women hostage for hours inside a Gold Bar grocery store, sees his day in court, but the victim says the punishment does not fit the crime. Plus, a man suspected of terrorizing drivers on I-5 is now behind bars, thanks in part to the victims who fought back.
The Spotlight: Search for 'shock and awe' takeover-style robbers
This week, The Spotlight focuses on the search for a large crew of ?shock and awe? takeover style armed robbery suspects robbing store clerks at gunpoint and putting the public in danger. Plus, a hit-and-run driver tearfully pleads guilty to killing a bicyclist but the victim?s family believes he?s only sorry because he got caught. All that and more on this week?s episode of The Spotlight with David Rose.
This week, The Spotlight focuses on the search for a large crew of ?shock and awe? takeover style armed robbery suspects robbing store clerks at gunpoint and putting the public in danger. Plus, a hit-and-run driver tearfully pleads guilty to killing a bicyclist but the victim?s family believes he?s only sorry because he got caught. All that and more on this week?s episode of The Spotlight with David Rose.
'I’m sorry for my actions:' Driver gives teary apology at sentencing for killing bicyclist in hit-and-run
It took a huge cash reward, a tip to Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound from a FOX 13 viewer and more than a year and a half of investigation by Seattle Police detectives to bring a deadly hit-and-run driver to justice.
It took a huge cash reward, a tip to Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound from a FOX 13 viewer and more than a year and a half of investigation by Seattle Police detectives to bring a deadly hit-and-run driver to justice.
$15k reward offered for tips leading to arrest of multiple takeover-style robbery suspects
Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is asking for the public's help in identifying as many as 15 suspects believed to be involved in a string of more than 30 armed robberies around Puget Sound. Investigators believe they all run in the same ring. The suspects are targeting Rite-Aid, Walgreens and 7-Eleven stores in King and Pierce County.
Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is asking for the public's help in identifying as many as 15 suspects believed to be involved in a string of more than 30 armed robberies around Puget Sound. Investigators believe they all run in the same ring. The suspects are targeting Rite-Aid, Walgreens and 7-Eleven stores in King and Pierce County.
Young robbery crew suspected in string of crimes
Law enforcement have linked this crew to dozens of robberies across Puget Sound, particularly at Rite Aid, Walgreens and 7-Eleven.
Law enforcement have linked this crew to dozens of robberies across Puget Sound, particularly at Rite Aid, Walgreens and 7-Eleven.
Man sentenced to 20 months in prison for 2021 hit-and-run that killed King Co. official
A man charged with a 2021 vehicular homicide and hit-and-run near Seward Park has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.
A man charged with a 2021 vehicular homicide and hit-and-run near Seward Park has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.
The Spotlight: 76-year-old now homeless, scammed out of $800k life-savings
This week, we look at the moments leading up to the deadly shooting at the Gorge Amphitheater and the lives lost. Plus, a king county man is conned out of his life savings when fraudsters convince him he won $17 million. All that and more, on this week?s episode of The Spotlight with David Rose.
This week, we look at the moments leading up to the deadly shooting at the Gorge Amphitheater and the lives lost. Plus, a king county man is conned out of his life savings when fraudsters convince him he won $17 million. All that and more, on this week?s episode of The Spotlight with David Rose.
The Spotlight: Pregnant woman gunned down in Seattle, teen dies at Utah treatment facility
This week on The Spotlight, a pregnant woman is murdered in downtown Seattle after a gunman opens fire on her and her husband with no provocation. Plus, a Snohomish County family is fighting to shut down what they are calling a “troubled teen” treatment facility in Utah after their daughter collapsed and died while in their care.
This week on The Spotlight, a pregnant woman is murdered in downtown Seattle after a gunman opens fire on her and her husband with no provocation. Plus, a Snohomish County family is fighting to shut down what they are calling a “troubled teen” treatment facility in Utah after their daughter collapsed and died while in their care.
The Spotlight: Debate over drug addiction
As the debate over drug addiction continues, the Seattle City Council blocks the City Attorney from prosecuting open air drug use, required by a new state law. This week, The Spotlight dives into who is now responsible for enforcing the law, and should jail time be part of the solution?
As the debate over drug addiction continues, the Seattle City Council blocks the City Attorney from prosecuting open air drug use, required by a new state law. This week, The Spotlight dives into who is now responsible for enforcing the law, and should jail time be part of the solution?
The Spotlight: Unique, unsolved and often unexpected crimes
This week on The Spotlight we bring you crimes of a different kind: unique, unsolved, and often unexpected. We start with two local elementary school principles put on administrative leave for drug use and erratic behavior in a local grocery store. Plus, criminals wearing wet suits make off with $20,000 in cash after breaking into a home on lake Washington, and their get away car, was a kayak.
This week on The Spotlight we bring you crimes of a different kind: unique, unsolved, and often unexpected. We start with two local elementary school principles put on administrative leave for drug use and erratic behavior in a local grocery store. Plus, criminals wearing wet suits make off with $20,000 in cash after breaking into a home on lake Washington, and their get away car, was a kayak.
The Spotlight: Accountability vs. treatment when it comes to illegal substances
Washington state has adopted a new criminal drug law that will make having or using those drugs a gross misdemeanor. Critics, say it focuses too much on criminal punishment. Supporters say it will address the public disorder on our streets, provide tens of millions of dollars for drug treatment and diversion programs and hopefully save lives. This week, The Spotlight takes an in depth look at the issue of accountability vs treatment when it comes to illegal substances.
Washington state has adopted a new criminal drug law that will make having or using those drugs a gross misdemeanor. Critics, say it focuses too much on criminal punishment. Supporters say it will address the public disorder on our streets, provide tens of millions of dollars for drug treatment and diversion programs and hopefully save lives. This week, The Spotlight takes an in depth look at the issue of accountability vs treatment when it comes to illegal substances.
The Spotlight: Holding dealers accountable if they sell a pill that kills
This week on the Spotlight, anyone can be held criminally responsible for suppling a deadly dose of fentanyl to someone, but law enforcement says these are some of the toughest cases to build, and even harder to prove in court. We sit down with one undercover narcotics detective who has made it his mission to go after these dealers anyway. Plus, the suspect in a brutal 1994 murder of a mother and her three-year-old son goes before a judge for the first time. We explain why this court appearance may have come a little too late for the victim?s family.
This week on the Spotlight, anyone can be held criminally responsible for suppling a deadly dose of fentanyl to someone, but law enforcement says these are some of the toughest cases to build, and even harder to prove in court. We sit down with one undercover narcotics detective who has made it his mission to go after these dealers anyway. Plus, the suspect in a brutal 1994 murder of a mother and her three-year-old son goes before a judge for the first time. We explain why this court appearance may have come a little too late for the victim?s family.
The Spotlight: Dangers of hazing, dark side of social media, new breed of dog thieves
This week on The Spotlight: We're barely into May, but we've already seen too many children with guns in their hands - some fake, most stolen, and almost always a danger to themselves and others. Alcohol can be just as deadly as a bullet, though - just ask the family of a WSU student whose name is now forever linked to the dangers of hazing. And then, there?s the dark side of social media. It took about two years for an Eastside dad to finally open up about the most traumatic and shocking event of his life, he?s sharing his story now to spare others from the same pain. Also in this show: special sessions, sex offender housing, and a new breed of dog thieves, willing to disfigure your pet if the money?s right.
This week on The Spotlight: We're barely into May, but we've already seen too many children with guns in their hands - some fake, most stolen, and almost always a danger to themselves and others. Alcohol can be just as deadly as a bullet, though - just ask the family of a WSU student whose name is now forever linked to the dangers of hazing. And then, there?s the dark side of social media. It took about two years for an Eastside dad to finally open up about the most traumatic and shocking event of his life, he?s sharing his story now to spare others from the same pain. Also in this show: special sessions, sex offender housing, and a new breed of dog thieves, willing to disfigure your pet if the money?s right.
Fife Police use virtual reality to train officers
As law enforcement agencies around the state compete to attract new officers, Fife PD said they hope those interested in the virtual reality training will contact them for one of their four open positions.
As law enforcement agencies around the state compete to attract new officers, Fife PD said they hope those interested in the virtual reality training will contact them for one of their four open positions.
The Spotlight: Washington's semi-automatic rifle ban faces court challenges
The sale, distribution and import of assault-style weapons has been officially outlawed in Washington state but big legal challenges still lie ahead. Plus, virtual reality training, bean bag guns and the Bolawarp. New tools and trainings for law enforcement officers that look like something straight out of a comic book. All of that and more, on this episode of The Spotlight.
The sale, distribution and import of assault-style weapons has been officially outlawed in Washington state but big legal challenges still lie ahead. Plus, virtual reality training, bean bag guns and the Bolawarp. New tools and trainings for law enforcement officers that look like something straight out of a comic book. All of that and more, on this episode of The Spotlight.
The Spotlight: 2 people die every day in King County from fentanyl overdose
New data sparks an executive order that hopes to combat the fast moving fentanyl crisis in Seattle. Plus, a long battle to ban assault weapons is finally over, and a man convicted of killing an Everett police officer will spend the rest of his life behind bars. All that and more, on this week?s episode of The Spotlight.
New data sparks an executive order that hopes to combat the fast moving fentanyl crisis in Seattle. Plus, a long battle to ban assault weapons is finally over, and a man convicted of killing an Everett police officer will spend the rest of his life behind bars. All that and more, on this week?s episode of The Spotlight.
Zombie drug: Police, addiction services warn horrific new fentanyl mix 'Tranq' is deadly
Tranq users get turned into real-life zombies, right down to loss of basic mental function and the rotting flesh. Some of the most chilling accounts of Tranq’s impact come from those most familiar with the drug: front line mental health professionals, addiction services, and the users themselves.
Tranq users get turned into real-life zombies, right down to loss of basic mental function and the rotting flesh. Some of the most chilling accounts of Tranq’s impact come from those most familiar with the drug: front line mental health professionals, addiction services, and the users themselves.
The Spotlight: Washington to become one of only nine states to restrict or ban assault weapons
Big decisions coming out of Olympia, starting with a change in the way guns are bought and sold making Washington one of only nine states to restrict, and in most cases ban assault weapons. Also, local law enforcement agencies are given the green light when it comes to pursuing criminals, unfortunately it won?t help you with your stolen car. All of this and more on this week?s episode of The Spotlight.
Big decisions coming out of Olympia, starting with a change in the way guns are bought and sold making Washington one of only nine states to restrict, and in most cases ban assault weapons. Also, local law enforcement agencies are given the green light when it comes to pursuing criminals, unfortunately it won?t help you with your stolen car. All of this and more on this week?s episode of The Spotlight.
Snohomish County debuts new Snohawk5 helicopter
The Snohomish County Sheriff?s Office has a new eye in the sky to help locate suspects and in and search and rescue operations. Chief Pilot Bill Quistorf says the 1989 MD 500E replaces the 1966 Hughes 500p helicopter that they had been flying for years. ?It?s pretty flawless. It looks almost brand new. It has very little flight hours on it. We were very fortunate to receive federal grant funds to purchase this one. It increases officer safety to help locate suspects at night on our infrared camera and using night vision goggles,? said Quistorf.
The Snohomish County Sheriff?s Office has a new eye in the sky to help locate suspects and in and search and rescue operations. Chief Pilot Bill Quistorf says the 1989 MD 500E replaces the 1966 Hughes 500p helicopter that they had been flying for years. ?It?s pretty flawless. It looks almost brand new. It has very little flight hours on it. We were very fortunate to receive federal grant funds to purchase this one. It increases officer safety to help locate suspects at night on our infrared camera and using night vision goggles,? said Quistorf.