29-year-old ground service agent who stole airplane was credentialed

29-year-old ground service agent who stole airplane was credentialed

Airline officials say the man who stole a plane from Sea-Tac International Airport Friday night was a 29-year-old ground service agent who was employed by Horizon Air since February 2015.

Airline officials say the man who stole a plane from Sea-Tac International Airport Friday night was a 29-year-old ground service agent who was employed by Horizon Air since February 2015.

29-year-old airline employee steals passenger plane, does stunts before crashing on small island

29-year-old airline employee steals passenger plane, does stunts before crashing on small island

A "suicidal" airline employee stole an empty Horizon Air turboprop plane, took off from Sea-Tac International Airport and was chased by military jets before crashing into a small island in the Puget Sound on Friday night, officials said.

A "suicidal" airline employee stole an empty Horizon Air turboprop plane, took off from Sea-Tac International Airport and was chased by military jets before crashing into a small island in the Puget Sound on Friday night, officials said.

Trump 'monitoring' the stolen plane situation

Trump 'monitoring' the stolen plane situation

President Donald Trump has been briefed on the man who stole a plane from Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle before crashing it into a small, nearby island.

President Donald Trump has been briefed on the man who stole a plane from Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle before crashing it into a small, nearby island.

3 dead, 1 arrested, 10 acres burned after crash in Roy

3 dead, 1 arrested, 10 acres burned after crash in Roy

Authorities say three people were killed and three were injured in a vehicle crash involving two cars that also started a small brush fire south of Tacoma.

Authorities say three people were killed and three were injured in a vehicle crash involving two cars that also started a small brush fire south of Tacoma.

Wife of slain deputy tells heartbreaking stories of young sons asking to visit dad in heaven

Wife of slain deputy tells heartbreaking stories of young sons asking to visit dad in heaven

TACOMA, Wash. -- A sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole was handed down Friday to the killer of Pierce County Deputy McCartney.McCartney, 34, was shot while rushing to help residents during a home invasion in Frederickson, Wash., on January 7.McCartney's wife, Cierra, spilled her heart out about the profound loss on Friday.“Daniel was ripped from me and my sons a mere seven months ago,” Cierra said.She says the murder has left a gaping hole in their lives.“You never imagine having to tell your three young sons that their daddy was shot and killed and would not be coming home ever again,” Cierra said.In court, Cierra stood inches away from Frank Pawul, the man who admitted to shooting and killing McCartney while trying to run away from the home invasion.

TACOMA, Wash. -- A sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole was handed down Friday to the killer of Pierce County Deputy McCartney.McCartney, 34, was shot while rushing to help residents during a home invasion in Frederickson, Wash., on January 7.McCartney's wife, Cierra, spilled her heart out about the profound loss on Friday.“Daniel was ripped from me and my sons a mere seven months ago,” Cierra said.She says the murder has left a gaping hole in their lives.“You never imagine having to tell your three young sons that their daddy was shot and killed and would not be coming home ever again,” Cierra said.In court, Cierra stood inches away from Frank Pawul, the man who admitted to shooting and killing McCartney while trying to run away from the home invasion.

Frank Pawul sentenced to life in prison with no parole in murder of Deputy Daniel McCartney

Frank Pawul sentenced to life in prison with no parole in murder of Deputy Daniel McCartney

TACOMA, Wash. – Frank Pawul pleaded guilty Friday morning to aggravated murder in the death of Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was shot and killed Jan. 7 while investigating a home-invasion robbery in Fredrickson.Pawul, 34, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.McCartney's widow, Cierra, thanked the community for their support and said she's focused on rebuilding her family's lives."Daniel was ripped from me and our sons a mere seven months ago," she said. “His murder left a gaping hole in our lives that will never fully heal."

TACOMA, Wash. – Frank Pawul pleaded guilty Friday morning to aggravated murder in the death of Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was shot and killed Jan. 7 while investigating a home-invasion robbery in Fredrickson.Pawul, 34, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.McCartney's widow, Cierra, thanked the community for their support and said she's focused on rebuilding her family's lives."Daniel was ripped from me and our sons a mere seven months ago," she said. “His murder left a gaping hole in our lives that will never fully heal."

Sheriff's Dept.: Defendant to plead guilty to killing Pierce County deputy, will get life in prison

Sheriff's Dept.: Defendant to plead guilty to killing Pierce County deputy, will get life in prison

Click "play" on the video below to watch a live-stream from court:TACOMA, Wash. -- Frank Pawul, 32, on Friday will plead guilty to aggravated first-degree murder of Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was shot and killed Jan. 7 while investigating a home invasion robbery, sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said Thursday night."He will be sentenced immediately afterward to life in prison without the possibility of parole," Troyer said.Two other co-defendants remain in custody and are awaiting trial."With this sentencing, it is intended that Frank Pawul will never be allowed back into the community again," Troyer said in a statement. " Hopefully, that knowledge will bring a small amount of comfort to all of us as we continue to grieve Daniel’s loss."Please know there was no reduction in charges in this case.

Click "play" on the video below to watch a live-stream from court:TACOMA, Wash. -- Frank Pawul, 32, on Friday will plead guilty to aggravated first-degree murder of Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was shot and killed Jan. 7 while investigating a home invasion robbery, sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said Thursday night."He will be sentenced immediately afterward to life in prison without the possibility of parole," Troyer said.Two other co-defendants remain in custody and are awaiting trial."With this sentencing, it is intended that Frank Pawul will never be allowed back into the community again," Troyer said in a statement. " Hopefully, that knowledge will bring a small amount of comfort to all of us as we continue to grieve Daniel’s loss."Please know there was no reduction in charges in this case.

21 men arrested in 'Net Nanny' police sting in Pierce County

21 men arrested in 'Net Nanny' police sting in Pierce County

The men were from Aberdeen, Auburn, Bremerton, Federal Way, Gresham, JBLM, Port Orchard, Lakewood, Lynnwood, Olympia, Puyallup, Seattle, Shelton and Tacoma. 

The men were from Aberdeen, Auburn, Bremerton, Federal Way, Gresham, JBLM, Port Orchard, Lakewood, Lynnwood, Olympia, Puyallup, Seattle, Shelton and Tacoma. 

Mother killed, wife seriously injured after dry ice accident

Mother killed, wife seriously injured after dry ice accident

A man’s wife is in critical condition and his mother is dead after a rare, but lethal accident with dry ice.

A man’s wife is in critical condition and his mother is dead after a rare, but lethal accident with dry ice.

Divers recover 13-year-old boy from Spanaway Lake

Divers recover 13-year-old boy from Spanaway Lake

Divers recovered a teenager from Spanaway Lake Sunday. Pierce County Sheriff's deputies said the teen had been underwater for 30 minutes.

Divers recovered a teenager from Spanaway Lake Sunday. Pierce County Sheriff's deputies said the teen had been underwater for 30 minutes.

Dog inside car causes crash that killed 29-year-old Kent woman

Dog inside car causes crash that killed 29-year-old Kent woman

A Pierce County man is sharing a warning for other drivers to beware when traveling with animals that aren’t secured inside moving vehicles.

A Pierce County man is sharing a warning for other drivers to beware when traveling with animals that aren’t secured inside moving vehicles.

Giant African porcupine finally caught in Pierce County

Giant African porcupine finally caught in Pierce County

An exotic African-crested porcupine who had been wandering around Pierce County for over a year and a half has finally been caught. 

An exotic African-crested porcupine who had been wandering around Pierce County for over a year and a half has finally been caught. 

3 charged for last week's fatal shooting in Hilltop

3 charged for last week's fatal shooting in Hilltop

Three men face murder charges for the retaliatory gang shooting of Robert Doss II in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood on July 18, authorities said. 

Three men face murder charges for the retaliatory gang shooting of Robert Doss II in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood on July 18, authorities said. 

5 arrested after two men found shot to death in Tacoma

5 arrested after two men found shot to death in Tacoma

Two men are dead and five people have been taken into custody, including three juveniles, after a shooting in Tacoma Tuesday night, police spokesman Loretta Cool said.

Two men are dead and five people have been taken into custody, including three juveniles, after a shooting in Tacoma Tuesday night, police spokesman Loretta Cool said.

Missing Orting firefighter who suffered from PTSD found dead

Missing Orting firefighter who suffered from PTSD found dead

A member of the Orting Fire Department who suffered from PTSD was found dead Sunday. Captain Art Vazquez had been missing since Saturday. 

A member of the Orting Fire Department who suffered from PTSD was found dead Sunday. Captain Art Vazquez had been missing since Saturday. 

1 killed, 1 injured in Tacoma shooting

1 killed, 1 injured in Tacoma shooting

A man was killed in a shooting in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood Wednesday night. A woman was also shot and taken to a hospital.

A man was killed in a shooting in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood Wednesday night. A woman was also shot and taken to a hospital.

Tacoma police investigate deadly shooting

Tacoma police investigate deadly shooting

One person is dead, and another recovering after a shooting in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood.Tacoma police got reports of gunshots just before 11:00 Wednesday night, but when officers arrived, there was nothing to be seen.

One person is dead, and another recovering after a shooting in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood.Tacoma police got reports of gunshots just before 11:00 Wednesday night, but when officers arrived, there was nothing to be seen.