Surveillance shows thieves stealing customized flat bed tow truck crucial to Tacoma business
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is asking for the public`s help to find a 2008 International Crew Cab flat bed tow truck. It`s easy to spot because the front and back doors of the crew cab are the same size, it has tinted windows and spiky rims on the front tires. "It took us almost a year to find exactly what we wanted and even after that, we had done a lot of customization and maintenance and repairs to make it really exactly what we needed so for us, we just want the truck back," said Brandon Clifton.
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is asking for the public`s help to find a 2008 International Crew Cab flat bed tow truck. It`s easy to spot because the front and back doors of the crew cab are the same size, it has tinted windows and spiky rims on the front tires. "It took us almost a year to find exactly what we wanted and even after that, we had done a lot of customization and maintenance and repairs to make it really exactly what we needed so for us, we just want the truck back," said Brandon Clifton.
Tacomas Desmond Trufant to host free competition camp in hometown
Trufant joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio to promote the event and discuss his career and the upcoming season with the Falcons, who host the Seahawks on October 27.
Trufant joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio to promote the event and discuss his career and the upcoming season with the Falcons, who host the Seahawks on October 27.
Truck driver killed while trying to make repairs along I-5 in Tacoma
A truck driver was killed Wednesday morning along Interstate 5 in Tacoma when his truck rolled over him.
A truck driver was killed Wednesday morning along Interstate 5 in Tacoma when his truck rolled over him.
Gun shop owners worried about impact of proposed Tacoma gun tax
Community members in Tacoma are pushing back against the citys proposed gun and ammunition tax. The city of Tacoma is looking to make buying guns and ammo more expensive in the city. The proposed tax would be $25 on all gun purchases, 2 cents per round on ammunition .22 caliber and less, and 5 cents per round on all other ammunition.
Community members in Tacoma are pushing back against the citys proposed gun and ammunition tax. The city of Tacoma is looking to make buying guns and ammo more expensive in the city. The proposed tax would be $25 on all gun purchases, 2 cents per round on ammunition .22 caliber and less, and 5 cents per round on all other ammunition.
Archdiocese plans to demolish Tacoma historic church
The Archdiocese of Seattle closed Holy Rosary Catholic Church for safety inspections. Officials with the archdiocese say they found a lot of other issues with the church.
The Archdiocese of Seattle closed Holy Rosary Catholic Church for safety inspections. Officials with the archdiocese say they found a lot of other issues with the church.
Tacoma restaurant destroyed in fire
Firefighters are investigating a fire that destroyed a restaurant in Tacoma early Wednesday morning. According to the Tacoma Fire Department, the fire ripped through the Great Wall Buffet located on S. Hosmer Street near 82nd Street. No one was hurt in the fire.
Firefighters are investigating a fire that destroyed a restaurant in Tacoma early Wednesday morning. According to the Tacoma Fire Department, the fire ripped through the Great Wall Buffet located on S. Hosmer Street near 82nd Street. No one was hurt in the fire.
Captured: Fugitive, convicted rapist Ronald Clayton arrested in Enumclaw
A convicted rapist who's been on the loose since he failed to show up at the Tacoma Rescue Mission after his release from prison has been captured. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, Ronald Clayton was arrested in Enumclaw "thanks to good old-fashioned police work" by the state Department of Corrections and U.S. Marshals, with help fro Enumclaw PD. Clayton, who cut off his GPS tracker after he was released, was found in possession of meth, authorities said, and is being held on a drug charge and an escape warrant. The 41-year-old convicted sex offender was released from prison in Connell on Saturday after he was sentenced to 24 months for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. He told authorities he planned to stay at the Tacoma Rescue Mission but never showed up. Clayton was originally convicted of Rape 1st Degree and Assault 1st Degree when he was 16 for entering a woman's home while he was coming down from meth. When she answered the door, he pointed a .22 caliber handgun at her, forced her into the bedroom and raped her.
A convicted rapist who's been on the loose since he failed to show up at the Tacoma Rescue Mission after his release from prison has been captured. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, Ronald Clayton was arrested in Enumclaw "thanks to good old-fashioned police work" by the state Department of Corrections and U.S. Marshals, with help fro Enumclaw PD. Clayton, who cut off his GPS tracker after he was released, was found in possession of meth, authorities said, and is being held on a drug charge and an escape warrant. The 41-year-old convicted sex offender was released from prison in Connell on Saturday after he was sentenced to 24 months for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. He told authorities he planned to stay at the Tacoma Rescue Mission but never showed up. Clayton was originally convicted of Rape 1st Degree and Assault 1st Degree when he was 16 for entering a woman's home while he was coming down from meth. When she answered the door, he pointed a .22 caliber handgun at her, forced her into the bedroom and raped her.
Car break-ins up by nearly 20 percent in Tacoma
Tacoma Police say there has been more than 300 car break-ins this year, and some victims say they want more to be done.
Tacoma Police say there has been more than 300 car break-ins this year, and some victims say they want more to be done.
Daughters of slain Tacoma officer file lawsuit against the city for negligence
Part of the lawsuit stated Gutierrezs family believed he would be alive had it not been for the negligence of the city and the police department.
Part of the lawsuit stated Gutierrezs family believed he would be alive had it not been for the negligence of the city and the police department.
Traffic backed up on southbound I-5 in Tacoma after semi-trailer crashes
The winding part of I-5 has proven to be a treacherous road as numerous crashes have been reported in the same area in a matter of months.
The winding part of I-5 has proven to be a treacherous road as numerous crashes have been reported in the same area in a matter of months.
Point Ruston thrives as new trails connect to popular points
Most of us are drawn to the water, and around Tacoma, it's bringing more and more people to the Point Ruston area.
Most of us are drawn to the water, and around Tacoma, it's bringing more and more people to the Point Ruston area.
Tacoma business owners blame light rail expansion for loss of revenue
Salamones Pizzeria is located on Stadium Way. Victor Mitchell, the restaurants head chef, said theyve seen a dramatic decline in the number of customers coming through their doors.
Salamones Pizzeria is located on Stadium Way. Victor Mitchell, the restaurants head chef, said theyve seen a dramatic decline in the number of customers coming through their doors.
Lane, ramp closures begin at I-5/SR-16 interchange in Tacoma
WSDOT is set to begin work at a known trouble spot for crashes at the I-5 and SR-16 interchange. Weather has postponed this work, but WSDOT thinks dry conditions today and tomorrow give crews a good change to get the work done on a new permanent alignment along this stretch: http://via.q13fox.com/do3fh
WSDOT is set to begin work at a known trouble spot for crashes at the I-5 and SR-16 interchange. Weather has postponed this work, but WSDOT thinks dry conditions today and tomorrow give crews a good change to get the work done on a new permanent alignment along this stretch: http://via.q13fox.com/do3fh
Iron Maiden criticizes security for use of violence during Tacoma concert
Some heavy metal fans who saw the Iron Maiden concert at the Tacoma Dome Thursday night say the show turned ugly after the bands frontman complained security viciously assaulted a fan.
Some heavy metal fans who saw the Iron Maiden concert at the Tacoma Dome Thursday night say the show turned ugly after the bands frontman complained security viciously assaulted a fan.
Family stabs burglary suspect in Tacoma
A robbery suspect was treated for stab wounds after being stabbed by the people inside the house he was trying to break into, police said.
A robbery suspect was treated for stab wounds after being stabbed by the people inside the house he was trying to break into, police said.
Tacoma residents upset over another mental health hospital proposed in their neighborhood
How do you balance the need for a mental health hospital and the communitys concern over public safety?
How do you balance the need for a mental health hospital and the communitys concern over public safety?
Noise concerns after trees removed along I-5 in Tacoma
A busy highway like I-5 can come with plenty of noise, wind and pollution. Thats why a group in Tacoma is now fighting for WSDOT to add more trees along the highway to lower those impacts after dozens of trees were removed during a highway construction project. Jennie Reed Elementary Schools playground sits right next to I-5, but noises from children at recess can be muffled by loud big rigs. Why are they not replanting buffers that are impacting schools? asked Ricky Clousing, a resident of Tacomas South End. Clousing says Tacomas South End is an area that has seen plenty of trees removed from WSDOTs $1.4 Billion HOV and carpool expansion project along I-5 that started in 2001. There are portions around the project footprint in the last 18 years where trees were removed and there are no plans to replant them, said Clousing. Satellite images from before the project started show several different areas where trees that once served as a buffer from the highway were removed for construction. Jennie Reed Elementary Schools principal Abby Sloan says its a problem shes been trying to fix as well. It was solidified the plan from WSDOT that those trees were not going to be planted in the areas that were most sensitive and important to us because they were near kids. Thats when we started asking why," Sloan said. Back in 2017 the school and the city of Tacoma replanted 75 trees inside the barrier wall but they want WSDOT to replant trees that were removed on the other side of the wall as well. WSDOT released a statement saying theyre still working on the landscaping plan. It reads, in part: The landscaping plan for the Southbound HOV project is currently being developed and will cover the remaining areas along I-5 from M Street to the Puyallup River, and WSDOT right-of-way around Jennie Reed Elementary School.
A busy highway like I-5 can come with plenty of noise, wind and pollution. Thats why a group in Tacoma is now fighting for WSDOT to add more trees along the highway to lower those impacts after dozens of trees were removed during a highway construction project. Jennie Reed Elementary Schools playground sits right next to I-5, but noises from children at recess can be muffled by loud big rigs. Why are they not replanting buffers that are impacting schools? asked Ricky Clousing, a resident of Tacomas South End. Clousing says Tacomas South End is an area that has seen plenty of trees removed from WSDOTs $1.4 Billion HOV and carpool expansion project along I-5 that started in 2001. There are portions around the project footprint in the last 18 years where trees were removed and there are no plans to replant them, said Clousing. Satellite images from before the project started show several different areas where trees that once served as a buffer from the highway were removed for construction. Jennie Reed Elementary Schools principal Abby Sloan says its a problem shes been trying to fix as well. It was solidified the plan from WSDOT that those trees were not going to be planted in the areas that were most sensitive and important to us because they were near kids. Thats when we started asking why," Sloan said. Back in 2017 the school and the city of Tacoma replanted 75 trees inside the barrier wall but they want WSDOT to replant trees that were removed on the other side of the wall as well. WSDOT released a statement saying theyre still working on the landscaping plan. It reads, in part: The landscaping plan for the Southbound HOV project is currently being developed and will cover the remaining areas along I-5 from M Street to the Puyallup River, and WSDOT right-of-way around Jennie Reed Elementary School.
Family members mourn teen shot on Tacoma porch
Police say 16-year-old Jamone Pratt was shot on his friend`s front porch in Tacoma on Tuesday. He was rushed to the hospital where he died hours later.
Police say 16-year-old Jamone Pratt was shot on his friend`s front porch in Tacoma on Tuesday. He was rushed to the hospital where he died hours later.
Tacoma church offers alternative space for homeless who may be displaced due to tent ban
Earlier this month, the Tacoma City Council voted to ban tents in city parks. The ban takes effect in December.
Earlier this month, the Tacoma City Council voted to ban tents in city parks. The ban takes effect in December.
Teens charged as adults in Tacoma homicide
Three teenagers were charged as adults in the death of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed while on the front porch of a house in Tacoma. 16-year-old Andre Gonzalez and 17-year-old Sunshine Timmons were arraigned Friday at Pierce County Superior Court.
Three teenagers were charged as adults in the death of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed while on the front porch of a house in Tacoma. 16-year-old Andre Gonzalez and 17-year-old Sunshine Timmons were arraigned Friday at Pierce County Superior Court.