Tacoma woman accused of setting 5 Seattle police cars on fire
Police arrested a Tacoma woman accused of setting five Seattle police cars on fire during riots May 30 in downtown Seattle.
Police arrested a Tacoma woman accused of setting five Seattle police cars on fire during riots May 30 in downtown Seattle.
`Drums not Guns Peace Walk` in Tacoma
Hundreds of demonstrators began marching through Tacomas Eastside neighborhood Wednesday afternoon to demand an end to violence.
Hundreds of demonstrators began marching through Tacomas Eastside neighborhood Wednesday afternoon to demand an end to violence.
Two shot in Tacoma home invasion
Two shot in Tacoma home invasion
Two shot in Tacoma home invasion
State to take over Manuel Ellis death investigation, citing conflict with Pierce Co. Sheriff's Office
TACOMA -- The state is taking over the independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma police custody after the Pierce County prosecutor told the governor and state attorney general there's an "irreconcilable conflict" with her office handling the case.According to a news release from Gov.
TACOMA -- The state is taking over the independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma police custody after the Pierce County prosecutor told the governor and state attorney general there's an "irreconcilable conflict" with her office handling the case.According to a news release from Gov.
Driver on the Street: 'Hamhock' Jones and an 'attitude of gratitude' feed the soul of his community
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- In trying times, it's good to take a step back and shine some light on positivity happening in our region.And food truck owner and operator "Hamhock" Jones' "attitude of gratitude" is doing just that."In order to receive, you have to give," says Jones, owner of the Soul Shack food truck.As photojournalist Michael Driver shows us, his generosity is feeling the soul of his community.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- In trying times, it's good to take a step back and shine some light on positivity happening in our region.And food truck owner and operator "Hamhock" Jones' "attitude of gratitude" is doing just that."In order to receive, you have to give," says Jones, owner of the Soul Shack food truck.As photojournalist Michael Driver shows us, his generosity is feeling the soul of his community.
Home security video shows new angle of the night a man died in Tacoma police custody
Home security video shows a new angle of the night a man died while in Tacoma police custody in March. The family of Manuel Ellis and their attorney held a news conference, Tuesday, to show the video and call for an independent investigation in the case.
Home security video shows a new angle of the night a man died while in Tacoma police custody in March. The family of Manuel Ellis and their attorney held a news conference, Tuesday, to show the video and call for an independent investigation in the case.
Pierce County Libraries expand online reading options
TACOMA -- With so many Washingtonians stuck at home in quarantine, The Pierce County Library System is making it easier for readers to access books online.
TACOMA -- With so many Washingtonians stuck at home in quarantine, The Pierce County Library System is making it easier for readers to access books online.
Police: Estranged husband shows up at Lakewood hospital and kills wife's new boyfriend, then himself
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- A man who was going through a divorce reportedly showed up at his estranged wife's workplace, then shot and killed her boyfriend before turning the gun on himself, police said.Lt.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- A man who was going through a divorce reportedly showed up at his estranged wife's workplace, then shot and killed her boyfriend before turning the gun on himself, police said.Lt.
Tacoma mayor says she will push for police body cameras following death of Manuel Ellis
TACOMA -- Tacoma leaders, including Mayor Victoria Woodards, came together Monday evening to discuss racial reconciliation and healing during a drive-in event hosted by Tacoma's NAACP, Tacoma's Ministerial Alliance, OURChurch, and Associated Ministries.Some of the most passionate words during the event came from Mayor Woodards when addressing the March 3 in-custody death of Manny Ellis, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner just last week.Dozens of cars filled the Cheney stadium parking lot, hanging onto the mayor's every word."Although she is a politician, the fact that she said she is a black woman and she is tired as well," said attendee and pastor, Jeffery Jones, recalling a moment of the Mayor's Woodards' speech that really resonated with him. "I think people fail to understand that this is bigger than George Floyd.
TACOMA -- Tacoma leaders, including Mayor Victoria Woodards, came together Monday evening to discuss racial reconciliation and healing during a drive-in event hosted by Tacoma's NAACP, Tacoma's Ministerial Alliance, OURChurch, and Associated Ministries.Some of the most passionate words during the event came from Mayor Woodards when addressing the March 3 in-custody death of Manny Ellis, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner just last week.Dozens of cars filled the Cheney stadium parking lot, hanging onto the mayor's every word."Although she is a politician, the fact that she said she is a black woman and she is tired as well," said attendee and pastor, Jeffery Jones, recalling a moment of the Mayor's Woodards' speech that really resonated with him. "I think people fail to understand that this is bigger than George Floyd.
Inslee orders independent review of Manuel Ellis' death in Tacoma
Gov. Jay Inslee said on Friday the state will conduct an independent review of the investigation and any charging decisions related to Manuel Ellis’ death.
Gov. Jay Inslee said on Friday the state will conduct an independent review of the investigation and any charging decisions related to Manuel Ellis’ death.
2 dead, 1 hurt in Tacoma shooting; police search for suspect
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Police say an argument sparked a deadly shooting in a parking lot near 56th and S.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma Police say an argument sparked a deadly shooting in a parking lot near 56th and S.
Hundreds rally at several protests in Tacoma
TACOMA, WA - Friday, hundreds marched and rallied through the streets of Tacoma raising awareness for the need for equality.Tacoma is facing unrest, including controversy over its own investigation into the death of a black man in police custody.Protests took place at several different locations through Tacoma including Wright Park, UW Tacoma’s campus, and the streets of the city.“I’m hoping to see as many people as possible and it be as peaceful as possible,” said Sonja Jones.Jones is 19 years old.
TACOMA, WA - Friday, hundreds marched and rallied through the streets of Tacoma raising awareness for the need for equality.Tacoma is facing unrest, including controversy over its own investigation into the death of a black man in police custody.Protests took place at several different locations through Tacoma including Wright Park, UW Tacoma’s campus, and the streets of the city.“I’m hoping to see as many people as possible and it be as peaceful as possible,” said Sonja Jones.Jones is 19 years old.
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks out in Tacoma
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks out in Tacoma
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks out in Tacoma
Santiago Mederos: Tacoma double-murder suspect on FBI Top 10 Most Wanted list arrested in Mexico
SEATTLE -- FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive Santiago Villalba Mederos was arrested Friday in Mexico in connection with the 2010 death of Camile Love in Tacoma, Washington.
SEATTLE -- FBI Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive Santiago Villalba Mederos was arrested Friday in Mexico in connection with the 2010 death of Camile Love in Tacoma, Washington.
Protesters march in Tacoma after video shows encounter between Manuel Ellis and police
Members of the Tacoma community marched in the streets Friday, calling for justice in the death of Manuel Ellis. The 33-year-old died while in Tacoma Police custody March 3rd. In early June, medical examiners ruled his death a homicide.
Members of the Tacoma community marched in the streets Friday, calling for justice in the death of Manuel Ellis. The 33-year-old died while in Tacoma Police custody March 3rd. In early June, medical examiners ruled his death a homicide.
Help ID shooting suspect seen getting out of car and firing into home, nearly hitting sleeping young girl
WANTED IN PIERCE COUNTY --Pierce County Sheriff's deputies with the Peninsula Detachment are asking for your help to identify a suspect who fired a shot into a young girl's bedroom and just barely missed her.It happened at about 1:45am on Monday June 1, 2020, at a home on 142nd Ave.
WANTED IN PIERCE COUNTY --Pierce County Sheriff's deputies with the Peninsula Detachment are asking for your help to identify a suspect who fired a shot into a young girl's bedroom and just barely missed her.It happened at about 1:45am on Monday June 1, 2020, at a home on 142nd Ave.
Pierce, Snohomish counties approved for Phase 2 reopening; King County granted modified Phase 1
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Five more counties in Washington - including the second and third most populous counties in the state - are moving to Phase 2 of the state's county-by-county plan to reopen the economy, the state health department announced Friday.Clark, Okanogan, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties are approved to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2.King County was approved to move into a modified version of Phase 1.Seven counties -- Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens and Wahkiakum -- are approved to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3.Here's a breakdown of where the state stands as of midday Friday:
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Five more counties in Washington - including the second and third most populous counties in the state - are moving to Phase 2 of the state's county-by-county plan to reopen the economy, the state health department announced Friday.Clark, Okanogan, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties are approved to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2.King County was approved to move into a modified version of Phase 1.Seven counties -- Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens and Wahkiakum -- are approved to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3.Here's a breakdown of where the state stands as of midday Friday:
Tacoma mayor says officers involved in Manuel Ellis' death should be fired, prosecuted
TACOMA -- Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards is calling for the firing of four police officers involved in the restraint and arrest of Manuel Ellis, who died three months ago while in police custody."The officers who committed this crime should be fired and prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Woodards said late Thursday after video surfaced showing the final moments of Ellis' life.
TACOMA -- Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards is calling for the firing of four police officers involved in the restraint and arrest of Manuel Ellis, who died three months ago while in police custody."The officers who committed this crime should be fired and prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Woodards said late Thursday after video surfaced showing the final moments of Ellis' life.
'I cried every day:' Family of Tacoma man who died in police custody calls for transparency
TACOMA -- A grieving family in Tacoma is responding to a medical examiner's conclusion that their loved one’s death was a homicide.Manuel Ellis, 33, died while being restrained by four Tacoma Police officers in March near the intersection of South 96th Street and Ainsworth Avenue South.
TACOMA -- A grieving family in Tacoma is responding to a medical examiner's conclusion that their loved one’s death was a homicide.Manuel Ellis, 33, died while being restrained by four Tacoma Police officers in March near the intersection of South 96th Street and Ainsworth Avenue South.
'As sick as I was, this made me sicker': Elderly man's home vandalized with racial slurs
TACOMA -- Tacoma Police are investigating a hate crime targeted at an elderly black man who's called Tacoma home for nearly three decades.“I’m 74 years old, I shouldn’t have to deal with this, so how do you describe how you feel when you come out of the bedroom and you’ve kicked the virus and you’re thankful that way, and you’re trying to mow the lawn and you see this?”Tuesday morning was the first time Robert Batie left his house in nearly three months, after surviving COVID-19.That’s when he saw his home had been vandalized, covered in racial slurs.“As sick as I was, this made me sicker, it really did, and the virus almost killed me.”The massive amount of graffiti was incredibly profane and targeted, all because of Robert’s race.“For somebody to do something like that, that is hate.
TACOMA -- Tacoma Police are investigating a hate crime targeted at an elderly black man who's called Tacoma home for nearly three decades.“I’m 74 years old, I shouldn’t have to deal with this, so how do you describe how you feel when you come out of the bedroom and you’ve kicked the virus and you’re thankful that way, and you’re trying to mow the lawn and you see this?”Tuesday morning was the first time Robert Batie left his house in nearly three months, after surviving COVID-19.That’s when he saw his home had been vandalized, covered in racial slurs.“As sick as I was, this made me sicker, it really did, and the virus almost killed me.”The massive amount of graffiti was incredibly profane and targeted, all because of Robert’s race.“For somebody to do something like that, that is hate.