Docs: Tacoma mom accused of murdering 3-year-old son allegedly used Taser, electrical cord to punish him

A Tacoma mother is charged with murdering her 3-year-old son, and court documents reveal that the boy had multiple burns, bruises, wounds and appeared to have been shocked, likely with a Taser.

Docs: Tacoma mom accused of murdering 3-year-old son allegedly used Taser, electrical cord to punish him
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A Tacoma mother is charged with murdering her 3-year-old son, and court documents reveal that the boy had multiple burns, bruises, wounds and appeared to have been shocked, likely with a Taser.

Family reunited with dog after car stolen from Tacoma parking lot

A second dog, Coconut, was also in the car at the time, but was found by a passerby and eventually reunited with the family. Her eyes were battered and bruised following the theft.

Mother arrested after 3-year-old boy found dead inside Tacoma apartment

Tacoma police are investigating after a 3-year-old boy was found dead inside an apartment Sunday night, and a 25-year-old woman at the scene and booked her into the Pierce County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder.

Suspect arrested in 2020 Emerald Queen Casino murder

Tacoma Police on Tuesday arrested a suspect in the 2020 murder of Ty Jenkins, who was shot to death at the Emerald Queen Casino.

Tacoma PD: Last of 3 suspects arrested in 'spree' of drive-by shootings

Tacoma Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy they say is the last suspect in a “spree” of 10 drive-by shootings between Oct. and Nov. 2022.

Docs: Man shot and killed during mail theft confrontation was bailed out of jail fraudulently

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is looking for two women who were in a vehicle with an acquaintance when he was shot and killed for allegedly stealing mail. Deputies believe these women are with a wanted felon and all three are being sought by authorities. 

Recently promoted dancers with Pacific Northwest Ballet reflect on Black achievement in the performing arts

As FOX 13 continues to celebrate Black History Month, we take a look at the achievements made in the performing arts. The world-renowned Pacific Northwest Ballet recently promoted its very first Black female soloist and primary dancers.

Neighbors say Tacoma mother struggled to find son mental health help before her murder

A teacher at Cedar Heights Middle School in the Kent School District was killed in her Tacoma home earlier this month, allegedly stabbed to death by her son having a mental health crisis.

Bail set at $500k for man accused of causing deadly crash in Pierce County

A judge set bail at $500,000 for a man who was allegedly driving under the influence and crashed his car on Wednesday, killing one of his passengers. 

Pierce County medical examiner looking to ID John Doe

The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was found dead in wooded area in Parkland last summer. 

Registered sex offender arrested for allegedly groping teen on her way to school

Tacoma Police detectives arrested a 45-year-old registered sex offender after he allegedly groped a teen while she was walking to school earlier this month.