Getaway driver for man who killed 4 Lakewood cops released from jail after plea agreement

Darcus Allen, the getaway driver for a man who killed four Lakewood Police officers more than a decade ago, was released with time served after pleading guilty to second-degree conspiracy to commit murder.

Infant grazed by bullet in Lakewood; suspect at-large

Multiple police and fire crews were called to a Lakewood neighborhood to respond to calls for a shooting that injured a child. 

Lakewood man charged with murder after firing more than a dozen shots at stranger

A man is charged with murder after authorities say he fired more than a dozen shots at a stranger in the Lakewood Towne Center parking lot. One witness told police he saw the suspect "emptying a clip into him."

Suspect arrested after 1 killed in Lakewood shooting

Police say one person is dead and another arrested after a shooting Thursday afternoon in Lakewood.

Jury hung in Darcus Allen case, mistrial declared again
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The jury in the retrial of Darcus Allen, the getaway driver for a man who killed four Lakewood Police officers in over a decade ago, could not reach a unanimous verdict, so a judge declared a mistrial on Thursday.

Jury hung in Darcus Allen case, mistrial declared again

The jury in the retrial of Darcus Allen, the getaway driver for a man who killed four Lakewood Police officers in over a decade ago, could not reach a unanimous verdict, so a judge declared a mistrial on Thursday.

1 dead in Lakewood apartment fire, investigation underway
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Crews are investigating a deadly apartment fire that happened in Lakewood on Monday. According to West Pierce Fire and Rescue (WPFR), crews responded to reports of a fire at the Maple Court Apartments in the 4800 block of 122nd St. SW.

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.

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.