Tacoma enters new year under 'Crime Reduction Plan'

As violent crime trends upward, Tacoma Police are committed to renewing their efforts to reduce violent crimes by developing what they say is a violence reduction strategy based on the best available science.

Police seek suspect in $70K jewelry theft in Tacoma, Tukwila

Tacoma Police need help identifying two suspects connected to the organized retail theft of more than $70,000 in jewelry.

4 Pierce County power substations 'attacked,' leaving thousands without power on Christmas

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) is investigating burglaries to Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) power stations that caused power outages for thousands of customers throughout the day on Sunday.

Suspect in custody for 2021 Tacoma homicide now charged for second murder

A man who was already in custody in connection to a September 2021 homicide in Tacoma has been charged for a second murder in that same year. 

Tacoma Police investigate shooting at St. Joseph hospital

Tacoma Police are investigating after a person was likely shot inside St. Joseph Medical Center on Friday night.

Tacoma invests resources and money toward targeting property crimes

In a new initiative, Tacoma police say they are investing money and resources toward targeting property crimes in the city. TPD officials tell FOX 13 News the reason for the focus on these crimes comes from the community.

Finger-pointing during closing arguments in criminal trial against Pierce County Sheriff

Closing arguments finished on Tuesday in the criminal trial against Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. The sheriff was accused of falsely reporting that a newspaper carrier was threatening to kill him during an incident in January 2021. 

Tacoma Police investigating early morning homicide

Tacoma Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in the 1100 block of S. Cushman Ave. This marks over 40 homicides in the city of Tacoma for 2022.

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer testifies in criminal trial against him

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer's testimony and cross examination from state prosecutors will continue Monday in the criminal trial against him.

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer takes the stand in his own defense

Exercising his constitutional right, Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer began his testimony in his own defense on Thursday in the criminal trial against him. 

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of 2001 sexual battery in Tacoma

Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter is being sued for the alleged sexual battery of a woman who was 17-years-old when it happened, her lawyers during a press conference Thursday.