Spanaway homicide: 35-year-old shot to death inside home

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) is investigating a shooting that left a man dead in Spanaway. 

Docs: DUI driver charged with vehicular homicide after hitting, killing pedestrian in Spanaway

A 26-year-old woman is charged with vehicular homicide after authorities say she struck and killed a pedestrian in Spanaway last December. She and her 5-year-old passenger were both taken to the hospital the night of the crash.

Woman facing charges in crash that killed pedestrian in Spanaway
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A woman appeared in court on Friday to face a vehicular homicide charge. Troopers say Taylor Tavoli was traveling at a high rate of speed on SR 7 when she hit a pedestrian, crashed through a fence and then into a U-Haul truck.

Investigation underway after deadly crash involving teen driver
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According to Washington State Patrol, the stolen vehicle was being driven by a 14-year-old. The crash happened around 2:55 a.m., claiming the life of a 50-year-old man from Spanaway. His female passenger, also 50, was injured in the accident.

Spanaway man shocked to learn his stolen pickup was used in Ravensdale homicide

A Spanaway man who reported his truck stolen this summer says he was shocked to learn that it was used to run over and kill someone in late September.

Spanaway Middle School students safety walk
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Families are in the Bethel School District are participating in a safety walk to bring attention to the conditions students face while walking to school.

What happened to Rio Boyd?
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Rio Boyd, who turned 22 years old in March, has been missing since Oct. 17, 2022. Investigators said she was believed to be going to her friend's home but never made it there. Her brand-new cell phone was found off Field Rd a block away from the mobile home park she lived in.

‘We’ve got to move forward’: Family, friends hold vigil for missing Spanaway woman

Family and friends of 22-year-old Rio Boyd gathered Sunday for a small candlelight vigil. The event was held at the Mountain Valley Community mobile park where she was last scene almost a year ago.

Deputies seek help identifying attempted car theft suspects in Spanaway

Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who attempted to steal multiple cars in the Spanaway area on Tuesday. 

Child dies, 2 others hospitalized after separate fentanyl exposures in Pierce County

Pierce County detectives are investigating two separate fentanyl exposure incidents after one child died, and two other children were hospitalized over the weekend.

?Candy van, seems legit?? Sheriff?s department reminds public of stranger danger
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"WANT SOME CANDY?" The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is reminding the public of stranger danger after someone reported a white van with those words spray-painted on the side.

'Candy van, seems legit?' Sheriff's department reminds public of stranger danger

"WANT SOME CANDY?" The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is reminding the public of stranger danger after someone reported a white van with those words spray-painted on the side.

Pierce Co. Deputies seek suspects, tow trailer stolen from Spanaway

Pierce County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help to find a tilt-bed trailer that was stolen from the Spanaway Lake area.

SWAT team arrests DV suspect after 7-hour standoff in Spanaway
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A SWAT team arrested a domestic violence suspect after a seven-hour standoff in Spanaway, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.

19-year-old charged with murder after deadly Spanaway shooting

A 19-year-old man turned himself in to detectives on July 7. He was booked into Pierce County Jail for first-degree murder.