Police: Gunman threatens kids at city park for rock throwing
Authorities say a man in a tent at a city park threatened to shoot a group of children taunting him in western Washington state.
Authorities say a man in a tent at a city park threatened to shoot a group of children taunting him in western Washington state.
Tacoma police investigate Hilltop homicide
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma police are working to figure out who killed a man and left his body near 21st Street and South Sheridan Avenue, a few blocks from St.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma police are working to figure out who killed a man and left his body near 21st Street and South Sheridan Avenue, a few blocks from St.
Plane heist at Sea-Tac exposes internal security gaps for airports across country
SEATTLE -- The Port of Seattle made it clear Monday that there were no outright security breaches at Sea-Tac International Airport when Horizon Air employee Richard Russell flew off in a stolen commercial plane.“All security protocols were handled appropriately at the airport,” Port of Seattle Commission President Courtney Gregoire said.Yet the unprecedented heist does reveal that aberrations can happen.The unauthorized takeoff of a Horizon Air Q400 turboprop now has Sea-Tac and the rest of the country talking about security gaps when it comes to airport employees.“This is truly a one in a million experience," Gregoire said. "That doesn’t mean we cannot learn from it and ensure this type of tragedy won’t happen again."She said airport officials have been in touch with other airports and airlines to begin to assess procedures.
SEATTLE -- The Port of Seattle made it clear Monday that there were no outright security breaches at Sea-Tac International Airport when Horizon Air employee Richard Russell flew off in a stolen commercial plane.“All security protocols were handled appropriately at the airport,” Port of Seattle Commission President Courtney Gregoire said.Yet the unprecedented heist does reveal that aberrations can happen.The unauthorized takeoff of a Horizon Air Q400 turboprop now has Sea-Tac and the rest of the country talking about security gaps when it comes to airport employees.“This is truly a one in a million experience," Gregoire said. "That doesn’t mean we cannot learn from it and ensure this type of tragedy won’t happen again."She said airport officials have been in touch with other airports and airlines to begin to assess procedures.
Wreckage of stolen Horizon Air turboprop removed from Ketron Island
STEILACOOM, Wash – Crews have removed the wreckage of the stolen Horizon Air turboprop that crashed on Ketron Island late Friday night.Just getting to the scene was a tough job for first responders Friday night, and firefighters are crediting local island residents for saving them valuable time at the very beginning of this incident.Investigators are trying to piece together how 3½-year Horizon Air ground service agent Richard Russell stole the empty Bombardier Q400 turboprop on Friday evening and took off on a roughly 75-minute flight, executing steep banks and even a barrel roll while being tailed by fighter jets.
STEILACOOM, Wash – Crews have removed the wreckage of the stolen Horizon Air turboprop that crashed on Ketron Island late Friday night.Just getting to the scene was a tough job for first responders Friday night, and firefighters are crediting local island residents for saving them valuable time at the very beginning of this incident.Investigators are trying to piece together how 3½-year Horizon Air ground service agent Richard Russell stole the empty Bombardier Q400 turboprop on Friday evening and took off on a roughly 75-minute flight, executing steep banks and even a barrel roll while being tailed by fighter jets.
FBI recovers body, data recorder from stolen Horizon Air turboprop plane
The FBI has located human remains in the wreckage of the Horizon Air plane that crashed Friday after it was stolen and flown by an airport worker.
The FBI has located human remains in the wreckage of the Horizon Air plane that crashed Friday after it was stolen and flown by an airport worker.
Airport leaders to discuss policy changes after plane heist
Leaders from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport will meet Monday to discuss what policies could be put in place to prevent insider security breaches, similar to the plane heist on Friday when a baggage handler took off in a Horizon plane, performed stunts above Puget Sound and crashed on a small remote island in Pierce County.
Leaders from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport will meet Monday to discuss what policies could be put in place to prevent insider security breaches, similar to the plane heist on Friday when a baggage handler took off in a Horizon plane, performed stunts above Puget Sound and crashed on a small remote island in Pierce County.
Former air traffic control operator: 'We just don’t train for those things'
Just how the three and a half year employee of Horizon Air, Richard Russell, was able to operate the Q400 aircraft and get it off the ground without a pilot’s license remains unclear.
Just how the three and a half year employee of Horizon Air, Richard Russell, was able to operate the Q400 aircraft and get it off the ground without a pilot’s license remains unclear.
Friends of Sea-Tac plane thief remember Richard 'Beebo' Russell
People close to the man who stole a Horizon Air plane from Sea-Tac Airport Friday night shared their memories of him. 29-year-old Richard Russell had the nickname of ‘Beebo’ and his friends say he was loving, warm, friendly, and funny.
People close to the man who stole a Horizon Air plane from Sea-Tac Airport Friday night shared their memories of him. 29-year-old Richard Russell had the nickname of ‘Beebo’ and his friends say he was loving, warm, friendly, and funny.
Authorities investigate how airline employee could steal a plane
Investigators worked to find out how an airline employee stole an empty Horizon Air turboprop plane, took off from Sea-Tac International Airport and crashed into a small island in the Puget Sound after being chased by military jets that were quickly scrambled to intercept the aircraft.
Investigators worked to find out how an airline employee stole an empty Horizon Air turboprop plane, took off from Sea-Tac International Airport and crashed into a small island in the Puget Sound after being chased by military jets that were quickly scrambled to intercept the aircraft.
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
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
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.
Airline worker steals empty Horizon Air plane from Sea-Tac Airport, crashes on island in Pierce County
A Horizon Air turboprop was stolen from Sea-Tac International Airport by an airline employee who crashed it onto Ketron Island, in the South Puget Sound.
A Horizon Air turboprop was stolen from Sea-Tac International Airport by an airline employee who crashed it onto Ketron Island, in the South Puget Sound.
Lakewood man known to hitchhike has been missing since August 4th
Police in Lakewood are searching for 58-year-old Ronald Glover who has been missing since August 4th.
Police in Lakewood are searching for 58-year-old Ronald Glover who has been missing since August 4th.
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
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
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
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
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
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.