For Pierce County deputies, life-saving backup can be miles away
The murder of Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney, shot to death after responding to a home invasion robbery, has shined a glaring spotlight on the dangers of low staffing levels at law enforcement agencies across Washington.
The murder of Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney, shot to death after responding to a home invasion robbery, has shined a glaring spotlight on the dangers of low staffing levels at law enforcement agencies across Washington.
Prosecutors up charge against man accused of murdering Pierce County deputy
Detectives say ballistics evidence proves suspect Frank Pawul fired the fatal shot that killed Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney earlier this year.
Detectives say ballistics evidence proves suspect Frank Pawul fired the fatal shot that killed Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney earlier this year.
'So people would believe us' Man charged after teens flag child abuse in Instagram video
Two teenage boys are now in protective custody after reporting child abuse and posted a video of it on social media.
Two teenage boys are now in protective custody after reporting child abuse and posted a video of it on social media.
Another person arrested in murder of Deputy Daniel McCartney
TACOMA, Wash. -- The Pierce County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday arrested another suspect in the murder of Deputy Daniel McCartney.
TACOMA, Wash. -- The Pierce County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday arrested another suspect in the murder of Deputy Daniel McCartney.
Video shows man setting Tacoma coffee stand on fire; police seek help to ID him
Tacoma police want your help to find a man who set the Gravity Coffee stand on fire in Tacoma.
Tacoma police want your help to find a man who set the Gravity Coffee stand on fire in Tacoma.
Spanaway high school student suffers life-threatening injuries after rear-ending garbage truck
SPANAWAY, Wash. - A 18-year-old high school student suffered life-threatening injuries after rear-ending a garbage truck Friday morning, the Pierce County sheriff's office said.The Nissan the man was driving was crushed, and the driver was trapped inside.A good Samaritan provided medical aid.The collision happened on 208th St.
SPANAWAY, Wash. - A 18-year-old high school student suffered life-threatening injuries after rear-ending a garbage truck Friday morning, the Pierce County sheriff's office said.The Nissan the man was driving was crushed, and the driver was trapped inside.A good Samaritan provided medical aid.The collision happened on 208th St.
Memorial service for Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney
The procession for Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney will begin at about11 a.m. and it's expected to take about 45 minutes.
The procession for Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney will begin at about11 a.m. and it's expected to take about 45 minutes.
5,000 attended procession, memorial for Deputy Daniel McCartney
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says about 1,500 law enforcement personnel and 650 patrol vehicles participated in a procession to the Wednesday memorial for Deputy Daniel McCartney at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says about 1,500 law enforcement personnel and 650 patrol vehicles participated in a procession to the Wednesday memorial for Deputy Daniel McCartney at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.
'Thank you for what you do for all of us' Hundreds gather to pay tribute to slain deputy
Hundreds of people lined the streets to pay their respects to Deputy Daniel McCartney during Wednesday morning’s procession.
Hundreds of people lined the streets to pay their respects to Deputy Daniel McCartney during Wednesday morning’s procession.
Procession route announced for fallen Pierce County deputy
Details have been released on the memorial service procession route for slain Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney.
Details have been released on the memorial service procession route for slain Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney.
New Pierce County sheriff's K9 named in honor of Deputy McCartney
TACOMA, Wash. - The Pierce County sheriff's office had an excellent reason for changing the name of its newest K9.After consulting with the three sons of Deputy Daniel McCartney - who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week - it was decided the new dog will be named Dan.Originally dubbed Alfa, Dan is a 15-month-old German Shepard bred at Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania.Dan will be partnered with a deputy who served with McCartney in the Mountain Detachment."With the name comes great expectations - brave, strong, hardworking," the sheriff's office said. "We know K9 Dan is up to the challenge!"
TACOMA, Wash. - The Pierce County sheriff's office had an excellent reason for changing the name of its newest K9.After consulting with the three sons of Deputy Daniel McCartney - who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week - it was decided the new dog will be named Dan.Originally dubbed Alfa, Dan is a 15-month-old German Shepard bred at Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania.Dan will be partnered with a deputy who served with McCartney in the Mountain Detachment."With the name comes great expectations - brave, strong, hardworking," the sheriff's office said. "We know K9 Dan is up to the challenge!"
Deputy's death: 'Everybody feels the impact, all the way here in Maple Valley'
One grassroots group is trying to make sure people remember the sacrifice Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney made by honoring his family ahead of the precession and celebration of life this week.
One grassroots group is trying to make sure people remember the sacrifice Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney made by honoring his family ahead of the precession and celebration of life this week.
Hundreds honor memory of slain deputy at candlelight vigil in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. -- A couple hundred people gathered for a candlelight vigil in Tacoma to honor fallen Pierce County deputy Daniel McCartney.McCartney was killed while responding to a home invasion in Fredrickson Sunday night.Two people have been charged with his murder.The 34-year-old leaves behind a wife and three young sons.On Friday night, a large crowd gathered outside Life Center Rainier Church in Tacoma to pay tribute to McCartney.As “Amazing Grace” began the evening vigil, around the crowd were men and women in uniform with badges from police stations near and far.“This is a very hard week, this is a very hard loss,” said Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor.
TACOMA, Wash. -- A couple hundred people gathered for a candlelight vigil in Tacoma to honor fallen Pierce County deputy Daniel McCartney.McCartney was killed while responding to a home invasion in Fredrickson Sunday night.Two people have been charged with his murder.The 34-year-old leaves behind a wife and three young sons.On Friday night, a large crowd gathered outside Life Center Rainier Church in Tacoma to pay tribute to McCartney.As “Amazing Grace” began the evening vigil, around the crowd were men and women in uniform with badges from police stations near and far.“This is a very hard week, this is a very hard loss,” said Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor.
Why were there kids at 'drug house' where Pierce County deputy was killed? Sheriff's office responds
TACOMA, Wash. -- Pierce County sheriff's detectives didn't mince words when it came to the condition of the home where deputy Daniel McCartney was shot and killed."This was a drug house," Pierce County Sheriff's Office Det.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Pierce County sheriff's detectives didn't mince words when it came to the condition of the home where deputy Daniel McCartney was shot and killed."This was a drug house," Pierce County Sheriff's Office Det.
Family of fallen deputy describes pain as 'unbearable', thanks public for support
YELM, Wash. -- For the first time we are hearing from a relative of fallen Pierce County sheriff's deputy Daniel McCartney.The married father of three was killed after responding to a home-invasion robbery in Frederickson late Sunday night.On Thursday, a relative thanked the community for the outpouring of support.Kory Honea, an uncle to McCartney's wife, Cierra, is a sheriff from California who traveled to Western Washington and read a family statement to the media in Yelm, where the McCartneys live.
YELM, Wash. -- For the first time we are hearing from a relative of fallen Pierce County sheriff's deputy Daniel McCartney.The married father of three was killed after responding to a home-invasion robbery in Frederickson late Sunday night.On Thursday, a relative thanked the community for the outpouring of support.Kory Honea, an uncle to McCartney's wife, Cierra, is a sheriff from California who traveled to Western Washington and read a family statement to the media in Yelm, where the McCartneys live.
Two charged with first-degree murder in death of Pierce County sheriff's deputy
TACOMA, Wash. -- Frank Pawul, 32, and Brenda Troyer, 52, were each charged Thursday with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping in a home robbery that led to the death of Pierce County sheriff's deputy Daniel McCartney.Pawul was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.Bail was set at $5 million for Pawul and at $2 million for Troyer.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Frank Pawul, 32, and Brenda Troyer, 52, were each charged Thursday with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping in a home robbery that led to the death of Pierce County sheriff's deputy Daniel McCartney.Pawul was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.Bail was set at $5 million for Pawul and at $2 million for Troyer.
Gov. Inslee orders flags lowered to half-staff Jan. 17 for Deputy McCartney
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington Gov.
Sheriff: Tragic case of deputy's murder shows department grossly understaffed
TACOMA, Wash. -- As new details come out following the deadly shooting of Pierce County sheriff's deputy Daniel McCartney, so have some very important questions."What do we need to do to reduce the vulnerability of the people who protect us?" Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor said in a media briefing Wednesday. "Because unless we do that, we are all more vulnerable."
TACOMA, Wash. -- As new details come out following the deadly shooting of Pierce County sheriff's deputy Daniel McCartney, so have some very important questions."What do we need to do to reduce the vulnerability of the people who protect us?" Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor said in a media briefing Wednesday. "Because unless we do that, we are all more vulnerable."
Sheriff's department provides timeline of events surrounding fatal shooting of deputy
SEATTLE -- The Pierce County Sheriff's Department on Wednesdsay issued the following timeline of the events surrounding the fatal shooting of deputy Daniel McCartney last Sunday night while he was responding to a report of a home-invasion robbery in Frederickson.-- From interviews of witnesses and victims, detectives have determined that at the time of the home invasion robbery, there were three males in their 20s, one female in her 20s, and two small children living in the mobile home in Frederickson, where the robbery and shooting outside took place.
SEATTLE -- The Pierce County Sheriff's Department on Wednesdsay issued the following timeline of the events surrounding the fatal shooting of deputy Daniel McCartney last Sunday night while he was responding to a report of a home-invasion robbery in Frederickson.-- From interviews of witnesses and victims, detectives have determined that at the time of the home invasion robbery, there were three males in their 20s, one female in her 20s, and two small children living in the mobile home in Frederickson, where the robbery and shooting outside took place.
Suspect in deputy's murder was wearing body armor, shot himself in the head during gun battle
TACOMA, Wash. - The suspect who died during a gun battle with a Pierce County sheriff's deputy earlier this week was wearing body armor and shot himself in the head, officials said Wednesday.Sheriff's deputy Daniel McCartney, 34, of Yelm, was fatally shot Sunday night while he was investigating a home invasion in Frederickson.
TACOMA, Wash. - The suspect who died during a gun battle with a Pierce County sheriff's deputy earlier this week was wearing body armor and shot himself in the head, officials said Wednesday.Sheriff's deputy Daniel McCartney, 34, of Yelm, was fatally shot Sunday night while he was investigating a home invasion in Frederickson.