'It?s pretty terrifying:' Founder of drug recovery program's warning about 'tranq' dope
The founder of a non-profit drug recovery program is warning that "Tranq" dope is spreading and causes tremendous harm to users while also putting strain on health care systems.
The founder of a non-profit drug recovery program is warning that "Tranq" dope is spreading and causes tremendous harm to users while also putting strain on health care systems.
Zombie drug: Police, addiction services warn horrific new fentanyl mix 'Tranq' has arrived in the Seattle area
Tranq users get turned into real-life zombies, right down to loss of basic mental function and the rotten flesh.
Tranq users get turned into real-life zombies, right down to loss of basic mental function and the rotten flesh.
Judge clears Aberdeen mom of child abuse, but only after her baby spent months in DCYF custody
A baby boy is rushed to the hospital with multiple broken bones. Pediatricians say it's child abuse, but his mother insists they are wrong. State law says she was entitled to a second opinion, but state officials took custody of her baby without one: "I missed all the milestones."
A baby boy is rushed to the hospital with multiple broken bones. Pediatricians say it's child abuse, but his mother insists they are wrong. State law says she was entitled to a second opinion, but state officials took custody of her baby without one: "I missed all the milestones."
Washington authorities say criminals know they can get away if they can 'just get into a car'
An effort continues to roll back changes to police pursuit laws that took effect in 2021. Washington officials say criminals knowingly commit crimes and steal vehicles because they currently have the ability to leave the scene if they can "just get into a car."
An effort continues to roll back changes to police pursuit laws that took effect in 2021. Washington officials say criminals knowingly commit crimes and steal vehicles because they currently have the ability to leave the scene if they can "just get into a car."
'I watched the video... I'm angry'; Washington policing vs. Tyre Nichols' death
"I watched the video, and the first thing for me is just... I'm angry. I'm angry, I'm ashamed, I got really emotional." The Spotlight's David Rose talks with Sgt. Darren Moss of the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, discussing the horrific bodycam video of the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
"I watched the video, and the first thing for me is just... I'm angry. I'm angry, I'm ashamed, I got really emotional." The Spotlight's David Rose talks with Sgt. Darren Moss of the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, discussing the horrific bodycam video of the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
The Spotlight: Challenges and policy changes in Washington
On The Spotlight, David Rose talks with experts about police reform?how far we've come, missteps, and where we still need to go?and the policy changes being considered with it in Washington State.
On The Spotlight, David Rose talks with experts about police reform?how far we've come, missteps, and where we still need to go?and the policy changes being considered with it in Washington State.
Deputies seek ID of gunman in Maple Valley pot shop robbery
King County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for your help to identify the gunman who helped rob Goobie’s Doobies in Maple Valley on Aug. 13.
King County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for your help to identify the gunman who helped rob Goobie’s Doobies in Maple Valley on Aug. 13.
Deputies still seeking suspect in Maple Valley pot shop robbery
King County Sheriff?s detectives are asking for your help to ID a gunman who was with 28-year-old Joseph Allen Kessler when the two robbed Goobie?s Doobies in Maple Valley on Aug 13.
King County Sheriff?s detectives are asking for your help to ID a gunman who was with 28-year-old Joseph Allen Kessler when the two robbed Goobie?s Doobies in Maple Valley on Aug 13.
Too easy to steal? Locals disturbed after their Kias are vandalized, stolen
The Spotlight speaks with two victims who have had their Kias stolen or vandalized. For one of the victims, it even happened twice.
The Spotlight speaks with two victims who have had their Kias stolen or vandalized. For one of the victims, it even happened twice.
The Spotlight: Local wave of car thefts fueled by viral online videos
A hotwire how-to that has prompted the theft of thousands of Hyundais and Kias is leading to a skyrocketing trend in violent crime. Now, local leaders are taking dramatic steps to stop this social media sensation and hold car manufacturers responsible for the design flaw that makes their cars, too simple to steal.
A hotwire how-to that has prompted the theft of thousands of Hyundais and Kias is leading to a skyrocketing trend in violent crime. Now, local leaders are taking dramatic steps to stop this social media sensation and hold car manufacturers responsible for the design flaw that makes their cars, too simple to steal.
'B****, I swear, b****, I’m gonna crack your phone:' Drive-by shooting suspect says to Tacoma woman
Tacoma Police are asking for your help to identify these suspects in a stolen Kia. "They shot into an occupied residence. Thankfully, no one was struck by these bullets, but we are trying to identify them, so they can be taken into custody," said Officer Wendy Haddow about the incident on Dec. 28, 2022.
Tacoma Police are asking for your help to identify these suspects in a stolen Kia. "They shot into an occupied residence. Thankfully, no one was struck by these bullets, but we are trying to identify them, so they can be taken into custody," said Officer Wendy Haddow about the incident on Dec. 28, 2022.
'B****, I swear, b****, I?m gonna crack your phone:' Drive-by shooting suspect says to Tacoma woman
Tacoma Police are asking for your help to identify these suspects in a stolen Kia. ?They shot into an occupied residence. Thankfully, no one was struck by these bullets but we are trying to identify them so they can be taken into custody,? said Officer Wendy Haddow about the incident on Dec. 28, 2022. Since the start of 2023, more than 216 Kias and Hyundais have been reported stolen in the Tacoma and Pierce County area. Many of them have been used in violent crimes including armed robberies, drive-by shootings, and joyriding on city streets at high rates of speed.
Tacoma Police are asking for your help to identify these suspects in a stolen Kia. ?They shot into an occupied residence. Thankfully, no one was struck by these bullets but we are trying to identify them so they can be taken into custody,? said Officer Wendy Haddow about the incident on Dec. 28, 2022. Since the start of 2023, more than 216 Kias and Hyundais have been reported stolen in the Tacoma and Pierce County area. Many of them have been used in violent crimes including armed robberies, drive-by shootings, and joyriding on city streets at high rates of speed.
Kia Boyz TikTok Challenge: Pierce County warns public after robbery suspects fled in stolen Kia
Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to identify two robbery suspects who threatened a store employee with a taser.
Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to identify two robbery suspects who threatened a store employee with a taser.
TikTok Kia Boyz: Pierce County warns public after robbery suspects fled in stolen Kia
Pierce County Sheriff?s deputies are asking for the public?s help to identify two robbery suspects who threatened a store employee with a taser.
Pierce County Sheriff?s deputies are asking for the public?s help to identify two robbery suspects who threatened a store employee with a taser.
The Spotlight: TikTok Kia Boyz
Law enforcement says TikTok videos showing people how to steal Kias and Hyundais using USBs are driving a trend in violent crimes locally. Police say the cars are typically being stolen by juveniles and are being used to commit other crimes, like robberies and drive-by shootings.
Law enforcement says TikTok videos showing people how to steal Kias and Hyundais using USBs are driving a trend in violent crimes locally. Police say the cars are typically being stolen by juveniles and are being used to commit other crimes, like robberies and drive-by shootings.
Tess Babauta: Woman sentenced to 41 months in prison for robbing Bonney Lake mobile phone store
Tess Babauta was sentenced to 41 months in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to Robbery 1st Degree. She robbed the Metro PCS store in Bonney Lake in December of 2021. Babauta was not a fan of The Spotlight's coverage. Detectives say she was recorded on a jail call asking a friend to play the story for her, saying: "I just want to hear what David Rose is saying about me because he is a f****** punk a** dumb a** b*****."
Tess Babauta was sentenced to 41 months in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to Robbery 1st Degree. She robbed the Metro PCS store in Bonney Lake in December of 2021. Babauta was not a fan of The Spotlight's coverage. Detectives say she was recorded on a jail call asking a friend to play the story for her, saying: "I just want to hear what David Rose is saying about me because he is a f****** punk a** dumb a** b*****."
King County struggles to balance prosecuting teens and protecting communities
The Spotlight's David Rose talks with Jimmy Hung, the chief deputy prosecutor for King County's Juvenile Division. David asks about the recent trend in teen violence, and where the line is between punishing crimes and handicapping these kids' futures.
The Spotlight's David Rose talks with Jimmy Hung, the chief deputy prosecutor for King County's Juvenile Division. David asks about the recent trend in teen violence, and where the line is between punishing crimes and handicapping these kids' futures.
Nonprofit director says 'education, not incarceration' the solution to spike in teen crime
The Spotlight's David Rose talks with Sean Goode, the executive director of Choose 180. It's a nonprofit that aims to help youths change their trajectory and rise above what they call the "school-to-prison pipeline." David asks what we can do about the recent spate of teen violence in the Puget Sound area, and what we can do to get these kids on the right track.
The Spotlight's David Rose talks with Sean Goode, the executive director of Choose 180. It's a nonprofit that aims to help youths change their trajectory and rise above what they call the "school-to-prison pipeline." David asks what we can do about the recent spate of teen violence in the Puget Sound area, and what we can do to get these kids on the right track.
Police call recent teen violence 'interpersonal conflict,' gang expert says call it what it is
The Spotlight's David Rose sits down with gang specialist and former corrections officer Gabriel Morales, who's worked at the King County Jail for 25 years and as an instructor at the Washington Criminal Justice Training Center for another 20 years. They're talking about "the G-word??gangs?which Morales says Tacoma Police refuse to talk about when investigating the recent spate of teen violence, instead calling it "interpersonal conflict."
The Spotlight's David Rose sits down with gang specialist and former corrections officer Gabriel Morales, who's worked at the King County Jail for 25 years and as an instructor at the Washington Criminal Justice Training Center for another 20 years. They're talking about "the G-word??gangs?which Morales says Tacoma Police refuse to talk about when investigating the recent spate of teen violence, instead calling it "interpersonal conflict."
Body cam video: Cars vandalized after teen rampage, 5 arrested and then released
Pierce County Sheriff's deputies are gathering evidence after five teens shattered the windshields of cars in the parking lot of an Edgewood apartment complex.
Pierce County Sheriff's deputies are gathering evidence after five teens shattered the windshields of cars in the parking lot of an Edgewood apartment complex.