With ?majority? of cases linked to drug addiction, Marysville Police Department offers path to recovery
When it comes to property crimes, Marysville police say the majority of their cases are linked to drug addiction.
When it comes to property crimes, Marysville police say the majority of their cases are linked to drug addiction.
Everett Police working to solve mysterious death after missing sex offender's partial remains found
Everett Police are reaching out to the public to help put the pieces together regarding the last moments of a sex offender who vanished, and whose remains were eventually found two years later.
Everett Police are reaching out to the public to help put the pieces together regarding the last moments of a sex offender who vanished, and whose remains were eventually found two years later.
The Spotlight: Ride-along with Snohomish County Sheriff's deputy
Snohomish County Sheriff?s deputies say South Precinct areas around Airport Road and Highway 99 and 128th and 4th Ave are seeing a high influx of crime. ?Crimes of violence have really skyrocketed,? said Deputy Brendan Pike who took The Spotlight?s cameras on ride-along. He?s one of five deputies serving an area the size of Tacoma. Despite their staffing challenges, they are on a pro-active mission to protect businesses, arrest criminals and provide resources to those ready to accept help.
Snohomish County Sheriff?s deputies say South Precinct areas around Airport Road and Highway 99 and 128th and 4th Ave are seeing a high influx of crime. ?Crimes of violence have really skyrocketed,? said Deputy Brendan Pike who took The Spotlight?s cameras on ride-along. He?s one of five deputies serving an area the size of Tacoma. Despite their staffing challenges, they are on a pro-active mission to protect businesses, arrest criminals and provide resources to those ready to accept help.
Your DNA could help solve local John Doe cases, even if you don't know of anyone missing
Inside the unassuming walls of the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office sits a room full of cardboard boxes. Inside those cardboard boxes are human bones. Some of those bones belong to five men whose names have been lost to time– for now.
Inside the unassuming walls of the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office sits a room full of cardboard boxes. Inside those cardboard boxes are human bones. Some of those bones belong to five men whose names have been lost to time– for now.
The Spotlight: Snohomish County's proactive approach to fighting crime, violence and drugs
Amid a raging fentanyl epidemic, drive-by shootings, gang violence, open-air drug markets, nuisance properties and illegal homeless encampments, law enforcement in Snohomish County is taking a pro-active approach to meeting the concerns of the community. The Spotlight?s cameras take viewers on a ride-along where arrests are made and services offered for those ready to accept help. Plus, Everett Police Major Crimes Detectives are asking for the public?s help to solve a mysterious death after the partial remains of a missing sex offender were found. The Spotlight?s David Rose joins investigators as they excavate a property looking for clues to determine a cause of death. And, go behind the scenes with the Snohomish County Medical Examiner?s Office as forensic investigators try to identify five John Doe?s. How your DNA can help put names to their faces and bring comfort to their families.
Amid a raging fentanyl epidemic, drive-by shootings, gang violence, open-air drug markets, nuisance properties and illegal homeless encampments, law enforcement in Snohomish County is taking a pro-active approach to meeting the concerns of the community. The Spotlight?s cameras take viewers on a ride-along where arrests are made and services offered for those ready to accept help. Plus, Everett Police Major Crimes Detectives are asking for the public?s help to solve a mysterious death after the partial remains of a missing sex offender were found. The Spotlight?s David Rose joins investigators as they excavate a property looking for clues to determine a cause of death. And, go behind the scenes with the Snohomish County Medical Examiner?s Office as forensic investigators try to identify five John Doe?s. How your DNA can help put names to their faces and bring comfort to their families.
The Spotlight: Air support - how law enforcement track down car thieves and perform rescue missions
The Spotlight takes you into the air this week with Washington State Patrol's Aviation Unit to track down car thieves. Plus, the desperate need to replace the helicopters used by King County's Air Support Unit that date back to the Vietnam War. And we fly along with the U.S. Coast Guard in Port Angeles, Washington where they are practicing to save lives.
The Spotlight takes you into the air this week with Washington State Patrol's Aviation Unit to track down car thieves. Plus, the desperate need to replace the helicopters used by King County's Air Support Unit that date back to the Vietnam War. And we fly along with the U.S. Coast Guard in Port Angeles, Washington where they are practicing to save lives.
The Spotlight: Summer of Violence
It's raining lead all across Western Washington. Wild shootouts in Everett and Seattle caught on tape, and reports of a gang war in Tacoma. Plus a part-time rapper makes a terrible decision that turns his life upside down. And a happy ending for a family and their feline friends.
It's raining lead all across Western Washington. Wild shootouts in Everett and Seattle caught on tape, and reports of a gang war in Tacoma. Plus a part-time rapper makes a terrible decision that turns his life upside down. And a happy ending for a family and their feline friends.
Auburn Police looking for information on victim, suspect(s) after deadly shooting
A man was seen on surveillance video running from someone, before collapsing in the middle of an Auburn road, dying from gunshot wounds. Now, police are asking for the public’s help in solving the case.
A man was seen on surveillance video running from someone, before collapsing in the middle of an Auburn road, dying from gunshot wounds. Now, police are asking for the public’s help in solving the case.
The Spotlight investigates: Where is missing Washington girl Oakley Carlson?
A community is demanding answers after the parents of a missing girl, Oakley Carlson, are locked up refusing to help bring her home. Did social workers ignore phone calls warning that Oakley Carlson was being abused? The Spotlight investigates the agency tasked with protecting children in Washington state.
A community is demanding answers after the parents of a missing girl, Oakley Carlson, are locked up refusing to help bring her home. Did social workers ignore phone calls warning that Oakley Carlson was being abused? The Spotlight investigates the agency tasked with protecting children in Washington state.
The Spotlight investigates: Where is missing Washington girl Oakley Carlson?
A community continues demanding answers in Grays Harbor County, Washington after the parents of a missing girl are locked up refusing to help bring her home. Plus, did social workers ignore phone calls warning that Oakley Carlson was being abused? Our investigation into the agency tasked with protecting children reveals a workplace culture of fear - as the foster mother who loved Oakley like her own holds onto hope.
A community continues demanding answers in Grays Harbor County, Washington after the parents of a missing girl are locked up refusing to help bring her home. Plus, did social workers ignore phone calls warning that Oakley Carlson was being abused? Our investigation into the agency tasked with protecting children reveals a workplace culture of fear - as the foster mother who loved Oakley like her own holds onto hope.
'Detective Cookie Chess Park' brings community together
For the past 16 years, Seattle Police Detective Denise "Cookie" Bouldin has run a chess club for kids in the Rainier Beach area. To honor her work and keep the momentum going, the community has started work on the "Detective Cookie Chess Park," which aims to bring neighbors and kids together.
For the past 16 years, Seattle Police Detective Denise "Cookie" Bouldin has run a chess club for kids in the Rainier Beach area. To honor her work and keep the momentum going, the community has started work on the "Detective Cookie Chess Park," which aims to bring neighbors and kids together.
Seattle Police searching for robbery suspect caught on camera using stolen debit card
Even though DNA is being successfully used every day by law enforcement to identify criminals, detectives say great suspect photos and tips from the public are much faster. Take a look at this robbery suspect, for example, who Seattle Police say was caught on camera using a victim's stolen debit card.
Even though DNA is being successfully used every day by law enforcement to identify criminals, detectives say great suspect photos and tips from the public are much faster. Take a look at this robbery suspect, for example, who Seattle Police say was caught on camera using a victim's stolen debit card.
Digging for answers: Detectives searching for new clues in case of woman missing since 2017
DNA technology is often used successfully to identify human remains. Just this week, detectives announced they identified a John Doe found 45 years ago in Snohomish County as a transient Native American man. Detectives also identified a Jane Doe who went missing 41 years ago from her Lake Loma cabin as Alice Lou Williams. Now, one local mom is hoping to get some answers after her daughter, Jessica Seybold, disappeared in 2017.
DNA technology is often used successfully to identify human remains. Just this week, detectives announced they identified a John Doe found 45 years ago in Snohomish County as a transient Native American man. Detectives also identified a Jane Doe who went missing 41 years ago from her Lake Loma cabin as Alice Lou Williams. Now, one local mom is hoping to get some answers after her daughter, Jessica Seybold, disappeared in 2017.
Solving crimes at hyper-speed: New Rapid DNA tech identifies suspects in minutes
A new rapid DNA testing system could be rolling out across Washington state in 2023. These mobile devices promise to help detectives to quickly focus in on the right suspect from the start of an investigation. From property crimes to violent assaults, the rapid DNA could also keep the wrongfully convicted out of prison.
A new rapid DNA testing system could be rolling out across Washington state in 2023. These mobile devices promise to help detectives to quickly focus in on the right suspect from the start of an investigation. From property crimes to violent assaults, the rapid DNA could also keep the wrongfully convicted out of prison.
Inside the homicide room: How detectives build a murder book to solve a cold case
Right now, the suspect charged with killing a teenage girl in 1993 is sitting in Western State Hospital waiting for doctors to clear him for trial. Snohomish County Sheriff's Detective Brad Walvatne says Alan Dean was identified as a suspect through genetic genealogy. He was arrested in 2020 but detectives have continued to argue that he is incompetent to stand trial. Melissa was kidnapped from her home during a struggle. Her body was found in a ravine the next day in Everett. She had been strangled. To solve a case like this, Det. Walvatne says he goes to the beginning to meticulously build a timeline.
Right now, the suspect charged with killing a teenage girl in 1993 is sitting in Western State Hospital waiting for doctors to clear him for trial. Snohomish County Sheriff's Detective Brad Walvatne says Alan Dean was identified as a suspect through genetic genealogy. He was arrested in 2020 but detectives have continued to argue that he is incompetent to stand trial. Melissa was kidnapped from her home during a struggle. Her body was found in a ravine the next day in Everett. She had been strangled. To solve a case like this, Det. Walvatne says he goes to the beginning to meticulously build a timeline.
The Spotlight: Scanning for Suspects with Rapid DNA
Rapid DNA scanners the size of a printer promise to revolutionize the way police work cases. Delivering results in 90 minutes, they could lead investigators to the right suspect sooner.
Rapid DNA scanners the size of a printer promise to revolutionize the way police work cases. Delivering results in 90 minutes, they could lead investigators to the right suspect sooner.
The Spotlight: Careaga Family Murdered
Kilos of cocaine, stolen cash, big egos, and outlaw bikers. Five years after a quadruple murder shocked Kitsap County in Washington state, the accused killers are in custody. The Spotlight gets the inside insight on the investigation and exclusive video of the arrest. As two members of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club await trial, charged with murder, kidnapping, and arson.
Kilos of cocaine, stolen cash, big egos, and outlaw bikers. Five years after a quadruple murder shocked Kitsap County in Washington state, the accused killers are in custody. The Spotlight gets the inside insight on the investigation and exclusive video of the arrest. As two members of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club await trial, charged with murder, kidnapping, and arson.
The Spotlight: Meet the school district that arms administrators in case of active shooters
As tragic as the recent mass shootings are, history suggests they will happen again. A school district in Eastern Washington says if the unthinkable happens there, it?s ready to meet force with force. The Spotlight finds out what school is like when the staff is strapped. Plus, David gets shot with sim rounds by real cops during an active shooter drill. And we meet a hardworking man who was trying to enjoy a burger after working a double, when carjackers opened fire costing him an eye.
As tragic as the recent mass shootings are, history suggests they will happen again. A school district in Eastern Washington says if the unthinkable happens there, it?s ready to meet force with force. The Spotlight finds out what school is like when the staff is strapped. Plus, David gets shot with sim rounds by real cops during an active shooter drill. And we meet a hardworking man who was trying to enjoy a burger after working a double, when carjackers opened fire costing him an eye.
Seattle Police arrest suspected armed carjacker who looks like The Joker, can't drive a stick shift
CAPTURED: A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old are in custody, charged as juveniles, for first-degree robbery. Detectives say after the Seattle carjacking spree, the suspects committed an armed carjacking in Tukwila. They drove the stolen vehicle to Federal Way where they shot up a house. Officers responded and arrested them, despite their attempts to escape. They will be also looking at charges of drive-by shooting, unlawful possession of a firearm and resisting arrest.
CAPTURED: A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old are in custody, charged as juveniles, for first-degree robbery. Detectives say after the Seattle carjacking spree, the suspects committed an armed carjacking in Tukwila. They drove the stolen vehicle to Federal Way where they shot up a house. Officers responded and arrested them, despite their attempts to escape. They will be also looking at charges of drive-by shooting, unlawful possession of a firearm and resisting arrest.
'Infuriating:' Video shows sneaky thief crouching down to watch victim step away before striking
A thief crouches down to hide, waiting to strike, patiently watching a homeowner go in and out of his house in Burien, Washington.
A thief crouches down to hide, waiting to strike, patiently watching a homeowner go in and out of his house in Burien, Washington.