1 dead in Lakewood apartment fire, investigation underway
Crews are investigating a deadly apartment fire that happened in Lakewood on Monday.
Man shot during robbery in Lakewood, suspect then robs 14-year-old afterwards
A suspect shot one person and then robbed a teenager in a matter of minutes in broad daylight in Pierce County on Wednesday.
Crews investigate deadly apartment fire in Lakewood
Crews are investigating a deadly apartment fire that happened in Lakewood on Wednesday.
Police search for suspects after Lakewood shooting, crash
Lakewood Police are looking for suspects after a shooting and crash Tuesday.
Patient at Western State Hospital arrested in roommate’s death
A long-term patient at Western Washington state’s psychiatric hospital has been arrested on suspicion of killing his 69-year-old roommate, police said.
Community forum to discuss public safety concerns in Pierce County
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore on Tuesday will give an update on his crime reduction plan during a Tacoma City Council study session.
VIDEO: Police search for teens responsible for spree of robberies, random attacks in Lakewood
Police are working to identify a group of teenagers who committed a series of violent robberies in and around Lakewood earlier this week.
Tacoma woman takes recovery measures into her own hands when vehicle is stolen
A Tacoma woman took matters into her own hands when her ex-boyfriend's car was stolen, but police do not recommend that others follow suit.
Man receives 19 years for armed robbery, leading deputies on a dangerous pursuit through Olympia
A Lakewood man was sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbery, burglary and assault charges – all stemming from a single incident that happened in Olympia last April.
Lakewood Police: Mother drives stolen car through freshly poured concrete, with child in backseat
A mother was arrested early Tuesday morning after she reportedly drove a stolen Mini Cooper through an active construction zone, then ditched the car after it got stuck in freshly poured concrete.
3 cars involved in Lakewood carport fire
Fire officials are investigating what caused a fire under a carport in Lakewood Thursday night.
Lakewood Police seek help finding vulnerable 82-year-old woman
Police are asking the public for help finding a missing vulnerable adult.
Missing, at-risk Indigenous man from Lakewood has been located
Two weeks ago, Washington State Patrol (WSP) issued an alert for a missing Indigenous man last seen in Lakewood. The WSP announced Wednesday that he has been located.
Business evacuated, kid's camp shelters in place due to Lakewood hazmat situation
Firefighters are investigating a dangerous chemical reaction at a Lakewood gun manufacturing plant in Lakewood.
Firefighters prepare for increased threat of brush fires as excessive heat lingers
With this summer’s excessively hot temperatures comes the growing threat of fires sparking almost anywhere.
WA pays $2M to workers assaulted at psychiatric hospital
A judge has ordered the state agency that operates Washington’s largest psychiatric hospital to pay more than $2 million to four female health workers who were assaulted by a violent patient who targeted women.
State pays $2M to workers assaulted at Western State Hospital
A judge has ordered the state agency that operates Washington’s largest psychiatric hospital to pay more than $2 million to four female health workers who were assaulted by a violent patient who targeted women.
Drier, hotter conditions creating increase in West Pierce fire calls
Drier, hotter days are leading to more brush fire calls in Pierce County especially in urban areas that don't have a long history of wildfire conditions.
Man dies after fleeing suspect crashes car into Lakewood home
A Lakewood man has died after police say a fleeing suspect crashed into a car in his driveway and pinned him against his Lakewood home.