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.

Update: Family reunited with lost documents, presidential letters belonging to decorated Army veteran

A family in Parkland was looking for the rightful owners of some personal and likely meaningful documents found on the side of the road. A day after our story aired on Thursday, the right family said they saw our report on FOX 13 and their ears perked up.

1 person critically injured, girl grazed after shooting near Parkland, deputies say

Pierce County deputies are investigating after a person was critically injured and a 12-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet after a shooting overnight near Parkland.

'Probably the worst thing I’ve had to deal with':  Parents of 13-year-old cyclist killed share their message

The parents of Michael Weilert, the 13-year-old boy killed on his bicycle in Parkland this week, are sharing their story in the hopes that no other parents ever deal with a similar tragedy.

SWAT team arrests man suspected of shooting, killing JBLM soldier in Parkland

The Pierce County SWAT Team arrested a man accused of shooting and killed an active-duty soldier at Joint Base Lewis-McChord earlier this month.

Body cam video shows Parkland child using his body to block door from armed father

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is investigating after an officer shot an armed suspect who was threatening to hurt his children on April 15.

Plan ahead for Pierce County road closures on Friday

A stretch of roads will be closed for several hours in Pierce County to accommodate a funeral procession held for SWAT deputy Dom Calata. 

15-year-old by found dead in Parkland apartment after shooting

A 15-year-old boy was killed Saturday night in a shooting in Parkland, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department said. 

Mom, boyfriend arrested after 2-year-old girl's death ruled homicide

A two-year-old girl is dead, and her mother behind bars. Pierce County deputies found the child dead inside a home in Parkland Sunday morning.

Mother, boyfriend charged in 2-year-old's death
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Pierce County deputies arrested a mother and her boyfriend after a 2-year-old girl's death was ruled homicide.

Man critical after shooting at Parkland apartments

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a man was found lying in the street with a gunshot wound.

Parkland woman rescues family from burning home

Fire officials say a Parkland woman rescued a family of six from their burning home early Saturday morning.