Tacoma talks implementing body cameras to police
Tacoma City leaders on Tuesday discussed the future of the police department, specifically focusing on body-worn cameras.
Tacoma City leaders on Tuesday discussed the future of the police department, specifically focusing on body-worn cameras.
Tacoma mayor says everything is being considered regarding police reforms
TACOMA -- Mayor Victoria Woodards says all options are on the table as her city looks into reforming its police department.
TACOMA -- Mayor Victoria Woodards says all options are on the table as her city looks into reforming its police department.
Point Defiance Zoo, Northwest Trek reopen with new safety measures
TACOMA -- Ninety-three long days after the Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek closed because of coronavirus, they are reopening to the public with new safety measures in place.
TACOMA -- Ninety-three long days after the Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek closed because of coronavirus, they are reopening to the public with new safety measures in place.
Inslee says Washington State Patrol will take over Manuel Ellis death investigation
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday said the Washington State Patrol would conduct a new independent investigation of the death of Manuel Ellis while in the custody of the Tacoma Police Department.
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday said the Washington State Patrol would conduct a new independent investigation of the death of Manuel Ellis while in the custody of the Tacoma Police Department.
Video shows officer take Manuel Ellis to the ground in a chokehold during struggle with police
TACOMA -- Video provided to the family of Manuel Ellis shows a new angle of his struggle with Tacoma officers the night he died in police custody.
TACOMA -- Video provided to the family of Manuel Ellis shows a new angle of his struggle with Tacoma officers the night he died in police custody.
Tacoma Police commit to implementing use-of-force reforms
TACOMA - The Tacoma Police Department is making changes to its use-of-force policies following the deaths in police custody that have sparked national unrest.
TACOMA - The Tacoma Police Department is making changes to its use-of-force policies following the deaths in police custody that have sparked national unrest.
Feds: Company provided subpar steel for Navy submarine hulls
SEATTLE (AP) — For decades, the Navy’s leading supplier of high-strength steel for submarines provided subpar metal because one of the company’s longtime employees falsified lab results — putting sailors at greater risk in the event of collisions or other impacts, federal prosecutors said in court filings Monday.
SEATTLE (AP) — For decades, the Navy’s leading supplier of high-strength steel for submarines provided subpar metal because one of the company’s longtime employees falsified lab results — putting sailors at greater risk in the event of collisions or other impacts, federal prosecutors said in court filings Monday.
Dozens of Washington cities hold silent marches, work strikes Friday in support of Black Lives Matter
SEATTLE -- Black Lives Matter organizers held dozens of silent marches in Washington cities on Friday, as well as work strikes and other measures to honor the lives lost to police brutality and racial injustice.
SEATTLE -- Black Lives Matter organizers held dozens of silent marches in Washington cities on Friday, as well as work strikes and other measures to honor the lives lost to police brutality and racial injustice.
Tacoma woman accused of setting 5 Seattle police cars on fire
Police arrested a Tacoma woman accused of setting five Seattle police cars on fire during riots May 30 in downtown Seattle.
Police arrested a Tacoma woman accused of setting five Seattle police cars on fire during riots May 30 in downtown Seattle.
`Drums not Guns Peace Walk` in Tacoma
Hundreds of demonstrators began marching through Tacomas Eastside neighborhood Wednesday afternoon to demand an end to violence.
Hundreds of demonstrators began marching through Tacomas Eastside neighborhood Wednesday afternoon to demand an end to violence.
Two shot in Tacoma home invasion
Two shot in Tacoma home invasion
Two shot in Tacoma home invasion
State to take over Manuel Ellis death investigation, citing conflict with Pierce Co. Sheriff's Office
TACOMA -- The state is taking over the independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma police custody after the Pierce County prosecutor told the governor and state attorney general there's an "irreconcilable conflict" with her office handling the case.According to a news release from Gov.
TACOMA -- The state is taking over the independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma police custody after the Pierce County prosecutor told the governor and state attorney general there's an "irreconcilable conflict" with her office handling the case.According to a news release from Gov.
Home security video shows new angle of the night a man died in Tacoma police custody
Home security video shows a new angle of the night a man died while in Tacoma police custody in March. The family of Manuel Ellis and their attorney held a news conference, Tuesday, to show the video and call for an independent investigation in the case.
Home security video shows a new angle of the night a man died while in Tacoma police custody in March. The family of Manuel Ellis and their attorney held a news conference, Tuesday, to show the video and call for an independent investigation in the case.
Tacoma mayor says she will push for police body cameras following death of Manuel Ellis
TACOMA -- Tacoma leaders, including Mayor Victoria Woodards, came together Monday evening to discuss racial reconciliation and healing during a drive-in event hosted by Tacoma's NAACP, Tacoma's Ministerial Alliance, OURChurch, and Associated Ministries.Some of the most passionate words during the event came from Mayor Woodards when addressing the March 3 in-custody death of Manny Ellis, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner just last week.Dozens of cars filled the Cheney stadium parking lot, hanging onto the mayor's every word."Although she is a politician, the fact that she said she is a black woman and she is tired as well," said attendee and pastor, Jeffery Jones, recalling a moment of the Mayor's Woodards' speech that really resonated with him. "I think people fail to understand that this is bigger than George Floyd.
TACOMA -- Tacoma leaders, including Mayor Victoria Woodards, came together Monday evening to discuss racial reconciliation and healing during a drive-in event hosted by Tacoma's NAACP, Tacoma's Ministerial Alliance, OURChurch, and Associated Ministries.Some of the most passionate words during the event came from Mayor Woodards when addressing the March 3 in-custody death of Manny Ellis, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner just last week.Dozens of cars filled the Cheney stadium parking lot, hanging onto the mayor's every word."Although she is a politician, the fact that she said she is a black woman and she is tired as well," said attendee and pastor, Jeffery Jones, recalling a moment of the Mayor's Woodards' speech that really resonated with him. "I think people fail to understand that this is bigger than George Floyd.
Inslee orders independent review of Manuel Ellis' death in Tacoma
Gov. Jay Inslee said on Friday the state will conduct an independent review of the investigation and any charging decisions related to Manuel Ellis’ death.
Gov. Jay Inslee said on Friday the state will conduct an independent review of the investigation and any charging decisions related to Manuel Ellis’ death.
2 dead, 1 hurt in Tacoma shooting; police search for suspect
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Police say an argument sparked a deadly shooting in a parking lot near 56th and S.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Police say an argument sparked a deadly shooting in a parking lot near 56th and S.
Hundreds rally at several protests in Tacoma
TACOMA, WA - Friday, hundreds marched and rallied through the streets of Tacoma raising awareness for the need for equality.Tacoma is facing unrest, including controversy over its own investigation into the death of a black man in police custody.Protests took place at several different locations through Tacoma including Wright Park, UW Tacoma’s campus, and the streets of the city.“I’m hoping to see as many people as possible and it be as peaceful as possible,” said Sonja Jones.Jones is 19 years old.
TACOMA, WA - Friday, hundreds marched and rallied through the streets of Tacoma raising awareness for the need for equality.Tacoma is facing unrest, including controversy over its own investigation into the death of a black man in police custody.Protests took place at several different locations through Tacoma including Wright Park, UW Tacoma’s campus, and the streets of the city.“I’m hoping to see as many people as possible and it be as peaceful as possible,” said Sonja Jones.Jones is 19 years old.
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks out in Tacoma
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks out in Tacoma
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks out in Tacoma
Santiago Mederos: Tacoma double-murder suspect on FBI Top 10 Most Wanted list arrested in Mexico
SEATTLE -- FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive Santiago Villalba Mederos was arrested Friday in Mexico in connection with the 2010 death of Camile Love in Tacoma, Washington.
SEATTLE -- FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive Santiago Villalba Mederos was arrested Friday in Mexico in connection with the 2010 death of Camile Love in Tacoma, Washington.
Protesters march in Tacoma after video shows encounter between Manuel Ellis and police
Members of the Tacoma community marched in the streets Friday, calling for justice in the death of Manuel Ellis. The 33-year-old died while in Tacoma Police custody March 3rd. In early June, medical examiners ruled his death a homicide.
Members of the Tacoma community marched in the streets Friday, calling for justice in the death of Manuel Ellis. The 33-year-old died while in Tacoma Police custody March 3rd. In early June, medical examiners ruled his death a homicide.