Feds: Unemployment fraud suspect also tried to bilk IRS of $1.6 million
A suspended Nigerian government official accused of stealing $350,000 from Washington state as part of a massive pandemic-related fraud also sought to bilk the Internal Revenue Service of nearly $1.6 million, federal prosecutors said Friday.
A suspended Nigerian government official accused of stealing $350,000 from Washington state as part of a massive pandemic-related fraud also sought to bilk the Internal Revenue Service of nearly $1.6 million, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Tacoma Police officers charged with murder are still on the city's payroll
Questions remain around the active employment of three Tacoma Police officers charged in the killing of Manny Ellis.
Questions remain around the active employment of three Tacoma Police officers charged in the killing of Manny Ellis.
Tacoma officers charged in death of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis plead not guilty, bail out of jail
The three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis have pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges.
The three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis have pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges.
2 Tacoma officers charged with murder in death of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis; 3rd officer charged with manslaughter
Two Tacoma police officers have been charged with second-degree murder for the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis and a third officer has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday.
Two Tacoma police officers have been charged with second-degree murder for the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis and a third officer has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday.
Decision imminent in Manny Ellis case
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office will announce Thursday, May 27, whether they will file charges against the officers who restrained Manuel Ellis the night he died in Tacoma police custody.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office will announce Thursday, May 27, whether they will file charges against the officers who restrained Manuel Ellis the night he died in Tacoma police custody.
Washington AG to announce whether officers will be charged in death of Manuel Ellis
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office will announce a charging decision in its review of the death of Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis on May 27.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office will announce a charging decision in its review of the death of Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis on May 27.
Charging decision expected in Manny Ellis case
Manuel "Manny" Ellis died at the hands of Tacoma police in March 2020.
Manuel "Manny" Ellis died at the hands of Tacoma police in March 2020.
CAPTURED: Pierce County Sheriff's deputies arrest convicted sex offender who absconded from Florida
CAPTURED: Deputies on the Pierce County Sheriff's Department's Crime Suppression Team arrested Darryl Waller Jr. on May 25th.
CAPTURED: Deputies on the Pierce County Sheriff's Department's Crime Suppression Team arrested Darryl Waller Jr. on May 25th.
Parents concerned about kids wearing masks while competing in summer sports and activities
As temperatures heat up, so does the concern of some parents worried about their kids wearing masks in hot weather.
As temperatures heat up, so does the concern of some parents worried about their kids wearing masks in hot weather.
Tacoma-Pierce County Public Health director attacked
Dr. Anthony Chen, director of Tacoma-Pierce County Public Health, was attacked by a stranger while walking across Chihuly Bridge of Glass this week.
Dr. Anthony Chen, director of Tacoma-Pierce County Public Health, was attacked by a stranger while walking across Chihuly Bridge of Glass this week.
'Mold saunas:' Military family claims JBLM housing as source of sickness
Dozens of military families have filed a lawsuit this week against the company charged with maintaining military housing on Joint Base Lewis-McChord for making them sick.
Dozens of military families have filed a lawsuit this week against the company charged with maintaining military housing on Joint Base Lewis-McChord for making them sick.
Help Tacoma Police detectives ID pair of violent business burglary suspects
Detectives say a worker was sleeping inside the store and the suspects assaulted the worker before leaving the business.
Detectives say a worker was sleeping inside the store and the suspects assaulted the worker before leaving the business.
Lakewood Police warn of phone scam requesting money in name of fallen officer
The Lakewood Police Department is warning locals of a new scam to hit the area, where residents receive a phone call from someone pretending to be from the department asking for the “Fallen Officer Food Drive.”
The Lakewood Police Department is warning locals of a new scam to hit the area, where residents receive a phone call from someone pretending to be from the department asking for the “Fallen Officer Food Drive.”
Tacoma woman gets 6 years prison in plane child-porn case
Lynn Burnworth and her boyfriend Michael Kellar were arrested in August 2017 after a passenger on a flight to San Jose noticed disturbing texts between Kellar and Burnworth and alerted a flight attendant.
Lynn Burnworth and her boyfriend Michael Kellar were arrested in August 2017 after a passenger on a flight to San Jose noticed disturbing texts between Kellar and Burnworth and alerted a flight attendant.
Tacoma is making changes to how its police department operates
The City of Tacoma is making big changes to its police department following months of research.
The City of Tacoma is making big changes to its police department following months of research.
Chambers Bay's award-winning golf pro inspires students on and off the course
As we celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Q13 News is highlighting a local award-winning golf pro and instructor who is helping grow the game by teaching community members lessons they can use on - and off - the course.
As we celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Q13 News is highlighting a local award-winning golf pro and instructor who is helping grow the game by teaching community members lessons they can use on - and off - the course.
Tacoma is making changes to how its police department operates
The City of Tacoma is making big changes to its police department following months of research. The city has faced a difficult year with community and police relations. Several incidents involving the Tacoma Police Department garnered high-profile attention, and created tension with the city. City officials have said they know change needs to happen; the question was finding out exactly what and how to change.
The City of Tacoma is making big changes to its police department following months of research. The city has faced a difficult year with community and police relations. Several incidents involving the Tacoma Police Department garnered high-profile attention, and created tension with the city. City officials have said they know change needs to happen; the question was finding out exactly what and how to change.
New tiny home village will support veterans experiencing homelessness in Pierce County
A new tiny home village in Pierce County will soon be home to dozens of veterans experiencing homelessness. The Orting Veterans Village stretches across five acres of land at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting.
A new tiny home village in Pierce County will soon be home to dozens of veterans experiencing homelessness. The Orting Veterans Village stretches across five acres of land at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting.
Washington governor signs sweeping police reform measures
The dozen bills Gov. Jay Inslee signed include outright bans on police use of chokeholds, neck restraints and no-knock warrants such as the one that helped lead to Breonna Taylor’s killing in Louisville, Kentucky.
The dozen bills Gov. Jay Inslee signed include outright bans on police use of chokeholds, neck restraints and no-knock warrants such as the one that helped lead to Breonna Taylor’s killing in Louisville, Kentucky.
Police: Tacoma man won't face charges in shooting of car burglar
A Tacoma man will not face charges after shooting someone he says broke into his car on Sunday, Pierce County Sheriff's deputies said.
A Tacoma man will not face charges after shooting someone he says broke into his car on Sunday, Pierce County Sheriff's deputies said.