Parkland

'Someone else won’t have to feel the pain I do'; Mother hopeful for hit-and-run alert system

August 1, 2023 5:29pm PDT

A mother whose child died in a hit-and-run is hopeful a new alert system in Washington will provide families answers and closure in dealing with similar cases.

Pierce County neighbors divided over planned homeless micro-village

July 14, 2023 7:58pm PDT

No matter the outcome of the political back-and-forth, the 285-unit micro-village planned for the 80-plus acre site near Spanaway will still get built.

Armed carjacking suspect arrested following police pursuit in Parkland

June 5, 2023 3:22pm PDT

Pierce County deputies on Thursday arrested an armed carjacking suspect after a pursuit in Parkland.

'I saw in his eyes what he wanted to do'; Victim testifies in court appearance of suspected PLU groper

May 22, 2023 5:39pm PDT

The man accused of breaking into two dorm rooms at Pacific Lutheran University and groping students made his first appearance in front of a judge Monday afternoon.

Reward offered in Parkland shooting death of grandfather, family asks for public's help catching killer

May 20, 2023 1:01pm PDT

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in the shooting death of a grandfather at a homeless encampment in Parkland. 

PLU student explains how she fought off man accused of breaking into her dorm at night to assault her

May 18, 2023 3:38pm PDT

A college student who was groped and sexually assaulted after a man broke into her dorm at Pacific Luthern University is sharing her story of survival following that attack.  

Pacific Lutheran University groping suspect was previously employed at a public community college

May 15, 2023 11:07pm PDT

A man arrested in connection to sexually assaulting students at Pacific Lutheran University on Mother's Day was also employed at a public community college in Bremerton.

Deputies arrest man accused of breaking into PLU dorm, groping students

May 15, 2023 5:44am PDT

Pierce County deputies arrested a man who broke into two dorm rooms at Pacific Lutheran University and groped students while they were sleeping.

2 Big Foot Java locations in Pierce County hit in early-morning robbery

May 9, 2023 4:08pm PDT

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating one attempted robbery and a successful robbery at two separate Big Foot Java locations. 

16-year-old shot, killed after fight in Parkland; no suspects in custody

April 5, 2023 10:29pm PDT

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is now investigating a homicide after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Parkland apartment. 

Deputies arrest domestic violence suspect after negotiating on Parkland overpass

April 4, 2023 4:26pm PDT

Deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) arrested a domestic violence suspect after negotiating with him on a Parkland overpass.

'High-priority' repeat offender chased down, arrested after fleeing Pierce Co. deputies

March 28, 2023 3:40pm PDT

Pierce County deputies chased down and arrested a high-priority repeat offender after a foot chase in Parkland earlier this month.

Parkland woman found safe, deputies say

February 27, 2023 11:16am PST

Pierce County sheriff's deputies said Ella Terrell was found safe on Feb. 27.

Deputies: Teens pursued, arrested after drunken joyride in stolen car

February 23, 2023 10:39pm PST

Three teens were arrested Sunday for taking a stolen car out for a joyride in Parkland, while driving under the influence.

Deputies: 1 injured, 80 rounds fired in shooting in Parkland

December 20, 2022 12:12pm PST

A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Parkland.

‘Extremely disappointed’: Mother says deputies didn't investigate after her son died in hit-and-run

November 24, 2022 5:57pm PST

Following FOX 13 News’ coverage on a deadly hit-and-run, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department released new information on the case.

'Ghost bike' stolen from Parkland memorial for teen cyclist returned from scrap yard

November 10, 2022 5:24pm PST

A "ghost bike" that was at a memorial for a Parkland teen cyclist, who was struck and killed while crossing the street, has been stolen. 

Spike in thefts of car, catalytic converters forcing dealerships to conceal carry

November 10, 2022 5:58am PST

The amount of cars and catalytic converters stolen are being reported in staggering numbers along Pacific Highway. 

Man with gun puts PLU campus into lockdown, deputies take more than an hour to respond

October 1, 2022 11:59am PDT

FOX 13 News is digging into why it took law enforcement more than an hour to respond to a 911 call for a report of a man with a gun that put a local college on lockdown