Convicted felon arrested for theft of towboat from Gig Harbor marina

Convicted felon arrested for theft of towboat from Gig Harbor marina

Gig Harbor Police say he jumped the fence at the Gig Harbor Marina just before midnight on June 13 and stole a large towboat. He then beached it on the Northwest corner of Ketron Island at a high enough speed to get over several giant tree logs.

Gig Harbor Police say he jumped the fence at the Gig Harbor Marina just before midnight on June 13 and stole a large towboat. He then beached it on the Northwest corner of Ketron Island at a high enough speed to get over several giant tree logs.

Army National Guard recruiter charged with molesting child at JBLM

Army National Guard recruiter charged with molesting child at JBLM

An Army National Guard recruiter and former Air Force special agent was arrested Thursday, accused of molesting a child while living on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

An Army National Guard recruiter and former Air Force special agent was arrested Thursday, accused of molesting a child while living on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Local law enforcement have concerns over new police reform laws going into effect

Local law enforcement have concerns over new police reform laws going into effect

This weekend, new police reform laws go into effect throughout Washington, and some law enforcement agencies are concerned these changes will slow down their ability to provide justice to the community.

This weekend, new police reform laws go into effect throughout Washington, and some law enforcement agencies are concerned these changes will slow down their ability to provide justice to the community.

Tacoma security guard found dead on the job; suspect arrested

Tacoma security guard found dead on the job; suspect arrested

One person is under arrest after a security guard was found dead at her place of work early Sunday morning in Tacoma.

One person is under arrest after a security guard was found dead at her place of work early Sunday morning in Tacoma.

Lakewood police: Man held wife, 8-year-old child hostage

Lakewood police: Man held wife, 8-year-old child hostage

Lakewood Police responded to a domestic violence call on Sunday morning, involving a man who allegedly held his wife and her 8-year-old daughter hostage.

Lakewood Police responded to a domestic violence call on Sunday morning, involving a man who allegedly held his wife and her 8-year-old daughter hostage.

Tacoma police investigating two homicides from Sunday

Tacoma police investigating two homicides from Sunday

Tacoma police are investigating two homicides that occurred in the span of a few hours on Sunday.

Tacoma police are investigating two homicides that occurred in the span of a few hours on Sunday.

$4.8 million investment in policing and mental health response in WA

$4.8 million investment in policing and mental health response in WA

The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) awarded $4.8 million in grants for mental health response to 14 law enforcement agencies in the state.

The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) awarded $4.8 million in grants for mental health response to 14 law enforcement agencies in the state.

One person killed in Tacoma house fire

One person killed in Tacoma house fire

Authorities confirm one person is dead from a house fire in Tacoma.

Authorities confirm one person is dead from a house fire in Tacoma.

9-year-old girl recovering from boating accident on Lake Tapps
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9-year-old girl recovering from boating accident on Lake Tapps

Another boat driver went over the girl?s inner-tube towline and snapped it. She has undergone surgery and is currently recovering in the hospital. The driver of the other boat has not been identified yet.

Another boat driver went over the girl?s inner-tube towline and snapped it. She has undergone surgery and is currently recovering in the hospital. The driver of the other boat has not been identified yet.

Two Tacoma police officers accused of excessive force.
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Two Tacoma police officers accused of excessive force.

The two officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis have been named in a new claim against the city of Tacoma. The claim stems from the arrest of Dustin Dean back in 2019.

The two officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis have been named in a new claim against the city of Tacoma. The claim stems from the arrest of Dustin Dean back in 2019.

Man files excessive force claim against 2 Tacoma officers

Man files excessive force claim against 2 Tacoma officers

Two Tacoma police officers involved in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis have been accused of wrongfully arresting and using excessive force in an unrelated incident three months before their fatal encounter with Ellis.

Two Tacoma police officers involved in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis have been accused of wrongfully arresting and using excessive force in an unrelated incident three months before their fatal encounter with Ellis.

Mom wants answers after her daughter was shot and killed in Puyallup

Mom wants answers after her daughter was shot and killed in Puyallup

The mother of the woman dropped off at a Puyallup hospital with a fatal gunshot wound the weekend of the Fourth of July hopes sharing her story will help bring justice for her family.

The mother of the woman dropped off at a Puyallup hospital with a fatal gunshot wound the weekend of the Fourth of July hopes sharing her story will help bring justice for her family.

Tree DNA helps convict Washington timber thief after fire

Tree DNA helps convict Washington timber thief after fire

A federal jury has convicted a timber thief who authorities said started a large forest fire in Washington state, a case that prosecutors said marked the first time tree DNA had been introduced in a federal trial.

A federal jury has convicted a timber thief who authorities said started a large forest fire in Washington state, a case that prosecutors said marked the first time tree DNA had been introduced in a federal trial.