Parkland

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

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.

May 15, 2023 11:07pm PDT

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

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

May 15, 2023 5:44am PDT

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

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

May 9, 2023 4:08pm PDT

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

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. 

April 5, 2023 10:29pm PDT

Deputies arrest domestic violence suspect after negotiating on Parkland overpass

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

April 4, 2023 4:26pm PDT

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

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

March 28, 2023 3:40pm PDT

Parkland woman found safe, deputies say

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

February 27, 2023 11:16am PST

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

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

February 23, 2023 10:39pm PST

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

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

December 20, 2022 12:12pm PST

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

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

November 24, 2022 5:57pm PST

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

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. 

November 10, 2022 5:24pm PST

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

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

November 10, 2022 5:58am PST

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

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

October 1, 2022 11:59am PDT

8 stolen vehicles recovered, 3 suspects arrested in Parkland car theft bust

Eight stolen vehicles were recovered—and three suspects arrested—in Parkland on Tuesday as part of a law enforcement operation to crack down on car thefts.

September 21, 2022 12:51pm PDT

Deputies sweep notorious homeless encampment in Parkland

Pierce County deputies swept a notorious homeless encampment in Parkland and made several arrests last week.

September 12, 2022 3:53pm PDT

Parkland homeowner shoots, critically injures burglary suspect

Pierce County deputies are investigating after a homeowner in Parkland shot and injured one of two burglary suspects Thursday morning. 

September 1, 2022 9:13pm PDT

Dad of 13-year-old killed on his bicycle asks supporters to attend council meeting

Friends and family are pushing for safer streets after a 13-year-old was killed by a driver while riding his bike in a crosswalk in late July. 

August 29, 2022 6:33pm PDT

Parkland neighbors concerned about safety, health hazards from nearby homeless encampment

Deputy Carly Cappetto said the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department recommends vacant property owners follow diligent maintenance to include cutting trees, decreasing shrubs and putting up secure fencing and security cameras.

August 15, 2022 10:54pm PDT