The Spotlight

Detectives bust the fence accused of buying stolen goods from thieves who stole half a million dollars worth of clothing from store like Lululemon and Ulta. Plus, teen violence is on the rise in Western Washington. We'll take a look at how officials are trying to put an end to it. And the Belltown Hellcat was back in court this week, wearing strange attire. Prosecutors are calling it a mockery of justice.

The Spotlight's David Rose is showcasing some of Western Washington's most heinous unsolved murders. You'll hear from families desperately seeking answers and the detectives working hard to give them justice.

The family of a 26-year-old man found dead on a sidewalk is now offering a big reward to catch the killer. A police officer suffers life-threatening injuries after being run over by a suspect. Now the community is stepping in to help. Plus, a bikini barista fights back after a disgruntled customer throws coffee at her.

We're getting a look at dashcam video of police chasing down an accused killer, suspected of kidnapping a child. Neighbors are calling for action after shots are fired on a busy street, and it's all caught on camera. We're digging deeper into the history of the driver of the Belltown Hellcat, including claims of domestic violence and stalking.

It took a new sheriff and some legal arm-twisting to catch the accused killer of Jeff Beach, who was murdered while in Pacific County for a baseball tournament. After exposing a number of issues inside the Green Hill detention center, DCYF sits down with the Spotlight for the first time, to answer questions about a system they say is in transition. And police pursuits are back. We're taking a look at the new technology cops are using to track down the bad guys.

Law enforcement officers in Washington state will soon have more leeway to pursue suspects when a new law goes into effect on June 6, 2024. Initiative 2113 restores the authority to pursue a fleeing suspect when there is reasonable suspicion that the suspect violated the law.

Law enforcement officers in Washington state will soon have more leeway to pursue suspects when a new law goes into effect on Thursday.

This weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and it comes with a warning: Be on alert. An attack can come out of nowhere. That's exactly what happened to a woman on the light rail, a mother sleeping next to her toddler, kids playing baseball at a park, and a child who was shot through a wall.

A young father was found murdered inside of a cart in Bellingham, Washington. Now, his family is begging for people to come forward with answers. A 15-year-old boy was killed in Renton and prosecutors say the suspected killer was also the suspect in a drive-by shooting in November. He was on electronic home monitoring for that alleged crime. And Tacoma Police plan to use controversial new technology to reduce crime.

As Kitsap County braces for the sentencing of three convicted murderers on May 7th, the community reflects on the emotionally grueling path toward justice for four slain family members.

Bellevue Police believe this is one of the largest retail theft ring busts in state history. A total of 42 stores were hit throughout Western Washington. Investigators say the thieves sold the merchandise for 30? on the dollar. That's $120,000 cash. Plus, the story of one of Kitsap County's most horrific crimes. The murder of a family of four is finally nearing its final chapter after a jury returned a guilty verdict against all suspects. And, a Seattle woman speaks out after her dog was shot and killed outside of her home. Why the suspect is already out of jail and the punishment he now faces.

In a significant crackdown on organized retail crime, Bellevue police have arrested members of a theft crew accused of stealing more than $500,000 worth of luxury apparel and activewear from Lululemon and other retailers across Western Washington and Northwest Oregon. Investigators revealed that at least 42 stores were targeted by the crew. The brazen thefts involved suspects walking into stores as regular shoppers and swiftly making off with bulging bags and handfuls of stolen goods.

Cartels have figured out how to make the "zombie drug" even scarier: Xylazine, the base ingredient used to make tranq, has previously been seen mixed into other drugs because it amplifies the effects. Now, it is being sold on the streets as a standalone drug. Naloxone, or Narcan, does not work if someone overdoses on Xylazine because it is not an opioid.

Seattle authorities are warning local citizens about Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer popularly known in the streets as Tranq or the Zombie drug. According to the Seattle Police, not only is the drug present in the region, but it is also being sold as a standalone narcotic for the first time ever.