Tacoma's homeless 'Jungle' growing under Interstate 705
TACOMA -- “The Jungle” is what Seattle called its giant homeless camp under Interstate 5.Tacoma has a ‘Jungle’, too, and it’s also under a freeway.However, Tacoma’s jungle is growing off of I-705.
TACOMA -- “The Jungle” is what Seattle called its giant homeless camp under Interstate 5.Tacoma has a ‘Jungle’, too, and it’s also under a freeway.However, Tacoma’s jungle is growing off of I-705.
Customs and Border Protection seizes items at Port of Tacoma
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized an ocean cargo container of 2,100 LCD televisions from China with counterfeit trademarks and four containers of ceiling fans with improper safety labels, all in the past week.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized an ocean cargo container of 2,100 LCD televisions from China with counterfeit trademarks and four containers of ceiling fans with improper safety labels, all in the past week.
Former Pierce County teacher gets 9 months for voyeurism
TACOMA, Wash. — A former teacher has been sentenced to nine months in jail for looking into the windows of a woman's apartment in North Tacoma.The News Tribune reports 34-year-old Michael Crouch was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of voyeurism as part of negotiations with prosecutors.He will also need to register as a sex offender.Crouch had been a teacher at a Lakewood middle school but a school district spokeswoman said Friday he is no longer an employee.According to charging papers, the woman told police she'd seen someone looking into her apartment about seven times from May 2015 to June 2016, including at times when she was changing.Police traced car the person was driving to Crouch.
TACOMA, Wash. — A former teacher has been sentenced to nine months in jail for looking into the windows of a woman's apartment in North Tacoma.The News Tribune reports 34-year-old Michael Crouch was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of voyeurism as part of negotiations with prosecutors.He will also need to register as a sex offender.Crouch had been a teacher at a Lakewood middle school but a school district spokeswoman said Friday he is no longer an employee.According to charging papers, the woman told police she'd seen someone looking into her apartment about seven times from May 2015 to June 2016, including at times when she was changing.Police traced car the person was driving to Crouch.
Drone battery pack likely caused Milton house fire
A battery pack to a drone likely caused a fire in Milton which destroyed a home Saturday night, Acting Battalion Chief Marc Lash said in press release.
A battery pack to a drone likely caused a fire in Milton which destroyed a home Saturday night, Acting Battalion Chief Marc Lash said in press release.
Lakewood woman wants to find boy who left $5 and apology note on her door
A Pierce County woman wants to find the young man who left a sorry note at her door with $5 in it.
A Pierce County woman wants to find the young man who left a sorry note at her door with $5 in it.
Teen shot in head during drive-by in Lakewood dies
Detectives continue to search for the suspect who critically injured a 15-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in Lakewood Friday evening.
Detectives continue to search for the suspect who critically injured a 15-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in Lakewood Friday evening.
Tacoma to pay $50,000 for violating public records act
The city of Tacoma will pay a $50,000 fine and legal fees for violating the Public Records Act by withholding most of a nondisclosure agreement it signed to obtain cell phone surveillance equipment known as Stingray.
The city of Tacoma will pay a $50,000 fine and legal fees for violating the Public Records Act by withholding most of a nondisclosure agreement it signed to obtain cell phone surveillance equipment known as Stingray.
SWAT sniper who shot officer Reginald 'Jake' Gutierrez's killer acted lawfully, prosecutor finds
TACOMA, Wash. – The SWAT sniper who shot and killed the man who killed officer Reginald “Jake” Gutierrez acted lawfully, the Pierce County prosecutor’s office ruled Friday.Bruce Johnson, 38, was shot in the head by Deputy Bob Shaw at a Tacoma home early on the morning of Dec. 1, bringing an end to a 10-hour standoff."The lives of two young children were saved by law enforcement officers from the Tacoma Police Department and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department who worked collaboratively,” prosecutor Mark Lindquist said in a statement. “The shooting was justified and prevented further loss of life.”Police said Johnson fired at SWT officers several times during the standoff, and used his 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter as human shields.The investigation found that Johnson told negotiators over the phone at about 3:15 a.m. that he would come out the front door and surrender.Instead, he went to the back bedroom and was headed toward a window.
TACOMA, Wash. – The SWAT sniper who shot and killed the man who killed officer Reginald “Jake” Gutierrez acted lawfully, the Pierce County prosecutor’s office ruled Friday.Bruce Johnson, 38, was shot in the head by Deputy Bob Shaw at a Tacoma home early on the morning of Dec. 1, bringing an end to a 10-hour standoff."The lives of two young children were saved by law enforcement officers from the Tacoma Police Department and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department who worked collaboratively,” prosecutor Mark Lindquist said in a statement. “The shooting was justified and prevented further loss of life.”Police said Johnson fired at SWT officers several times during the standoff, and used his 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter as human shields.The investigation found that Johnson told negotiators over the phone at about 3:15 a.m. that he would come out the front door and surrender.Instead, he went to the back bedroom and was headed toward a window.
SUV allegedly involved in deadly hit-and-run found running outside hospital
TACOMA, Wash. -- A SUV allegedly involved in a hit-and-run Tuesday night on SR 167 was found running Wednesday morning outside of Tacoma General Hospital.A driver and passenger believed to be involved in the hit-and-run were not immediately found, Washington State Patrol troopers said.The Green Saturn Vue allegedly pulled out of a side street at SR 167 and Gratzer Tuesday night, prompting a victim - who was killed - to swerve.
TACOMA, Wash. -- A SUV allegedly involved in a hit-and-run Tuesday night on SR 167 was found running Wednesday morning outside of Tacoma General Hospital.A driver and passenger believed to be involved in the hit-and-run were not immediately found, Washington State Patrol troopers said.The Green Saturn Vue allegedly pulled out of a side street at SR 167 and Gratzer Tuesday night, prompting a victim - who was killed - to swerve.
JBLM soldiers use shark dive as therapy tool
Four soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium teamed up for a special mission. This time, to launch a new rehabilitation program to help soldiers with physical and mental wounds from war.
Four soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium teamed up for a special mission. This time, to launch a new rehabilitation program to help soldiers with physical and mental wounds from war.
40+ brave cold and snow before grand opening of Chick-fil-A Puyallup
As of Wednesday morning, about forty people were camping outside the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Puyallup for a chance to win free Chick-fil-A for a year.
As of Wednesday morning, about forty people were camping outside the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Puyallup for a chance to win free Chick-fil-A for a year.
WATCH: Dramatic video of fire at Sumner RV
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused an RV at Sumner RV to catch fire Saturday morning.
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused an RV at Sumner RV to catch fire Saturday morning.
Man charged with decapitating 2 women, burning down Tacoma house to hide crime
Pierce County prosecutors said two women found dead in a fire last week were beaten and decapitated by 32-year-old Matthew Leupold amid a drug binge at a house in Tacoma’s Lincoln District.
Pierce County prosecutors said two women found dead in a fire last week were beaten and decapitated by 32-year-old Matthew Leupold amid a drug binge at a house in Tacoma’s Lincoln District.
Pierce County hospitals on high alert after woman tries to access newborn babies
Officials at several Pierce County hospitals are warning for staff members to be on alert after a woman has repeatedly tried to access family birth centers.
Officials at several Pierce County hospitals are warning for staff members to be on alert after a woman has repeatedly tried to access family birth centers.
Charges expected after bomb scare at Puyallup hospital
Two men are expected to face charges after a bomb explosion early Sunday morning injuring themselves and prompting a response from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department Hazardous Device Squad and ATF officials.
Two men are expected to face charges after a bomb explosion early Sunday morning injuring themselves and prompting a response from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department Hazardous Device Squad and ATF officials.
'It's the best medicine!' Family hopes cards from strangers will help Tacoma man battling leukemia
Sometimes the best medicine is a kind word, especially when it feels like the cards are stacked against you.
Sometimes the best medicine is a kind word, especially when it feels like the cards are stacked against you.
Brazen Christmas Eve package thief caught on camera
Surveillance video from Christmas Eve shows the suspect creep onto a porch in University Place and then leave with something in her hand.
Surveillance video from Christmas Eve shows the suspect creep onto a porch in University Place and then leave with something in her hand.
Grinch steals Christmas decorations from Tacoma home
Surveillance video captured a person stealing Christmas decorations from the front yard of a home in Tacoma.
Surveillance video captured a person stealing Christmas decorations from the front yard of a home in Tacoma.
Jimmy John’s shops donate 100% profits to slain Tacoma officer’s family
Five Jimmy John’s sandwich shops across the Puget Sound donated 100 percent of their profits to the family of fallen officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
Five Jimmy John’s sandwich shops across the Puget Sound donated 100 percent of their profits to the family of fallen officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
Fiancee of Tacoma police officer killed in line of duty shares her pain
The fiancee of the Tacoma police officer killed in the line of duty was robbed of the chance to get married.
The fiancee of the Tacoma police officer killed in the line of duty was robbed of the chance to get married.