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.
Teen heading to school hit by a suspected drunk driver in Tacoma
A 13-year-old girl walking to catch a bus to school was hit by a car in Tacoma Wednesday morning.
A 13-year-old girl walking to catch a bus to school was hit by a car in Tacoma Wednesday morning.
Tacoma General nurses say hospital is understaffed
Dozens of Tacoma nurses left the hospital Wednesday morning for the picket lines. They’re demanding extra staffing at Tacoma General Hospital.
Dozens of Tacoma nurses left the hospital Wednesday morning for the picket lines. They’re demanding extra staffing at Tacoma General Hospital.
Thousands show up to pay respects to fallen Tacoma officer
Outside the Tacoma Dome, bagpipers signaled the arrival of the hearse carrying fallen officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
Outside the Tacoma Dome, bagpipers signaled the arrival of the hearse carrying fallen officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
Q13's coverage of Officer Jake Gutierrez’s memorial
Q13 News will carry Officer Jake Gutierrez’s memorial service starting at 12:30 p.m. Friday both on air and streaming live on Q13Fox.com.
Q13 News will carry Officer Jake Gutierrez’s memorial service starting at 12:30 p.m. Friday both on air and streaming live on Q13Fox.com.
4 probable mumps cases reported in Pierce County
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating four probable cases of mumps in Pierce County, all associated with an outbreak in south King County.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating four probable cases of mumps in Pierce County, all associated with an outbreak in south King County.
Route, times for slain Officer Jake Gutierrez procession and funeral on Friday
A procession will begin at 10:30 a.m. It will travel from Joint Base Lewis-McChord along South Tacoma Way to the Tacoma Dome.
A procession will begin at 10:30 a.m. It will travel from Joint Base Lewis-McChord along South Tacoma Way to the Tacoma Dome.
Family of Tacoma police officer killed in line of duty releases statement
TACOMA -- The family of a a Tacoma police officer who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call released a statement Monday afternoon.Officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez, 45, joined the department in 1999.
TACOMA -- The family of a a Tacoma police officer who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call released a statement Monday afternoon.Officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez, 45, joined the department in 1999.
Public memorial for slain Officer Jake Gutierrez will be held at the Tacoma Dome
TACOMA, Wash. -- The public memorial for slain Officer Jake Gutierrez will be held Friday, December 9 at the Tacoma Dome.A procession will begin at 10:30 a.m. It will travel from Joint Base Lewis-McChord along South Tacoma Way to the Tacoma Dome.The public memorial will begin about 1 p.m.The Tacoma Police Department asks if you are required to drive through any of the affected areas to please seek an alternate route.
TACOMA, Wash. -- The public memorial for slain Officer Jake Gutierrez will be held Friday, December 9 at the Tacoma Dome.A procession will begin at 10:30 a.m. It will travel from Joint Base Lewis-McChord along South Tacoma Way to the Tacoma Dome.The public memorial will begin about 1 p.m.The Tacoma Police Department asks if you are required to drive through any of the affected areas to please seek an alternate route.
Tacoma shooter impersonated police officer two weeks before fatal shooting
A bulletin obtained by Q13 News shows alleged Tacoma shooter Bruce Johnson II was on a safety watch list by Tacoma Police Department in the weeks leading up to Officer Jake Gutierrez’ death.
A bulletin obtained by Q13 News shows alleged Tacoma shooter Bruce Johnson II was on a safety watch list by Tacoma Police Department in the weeks leading up to Officer Jake Gutierrez’ death.
Police killer’s family, friends speak out after tragedy. 'I don’t believe it was intentional'
The family of the man Tacoma Police say shot and killed Officer Jake Gutierrez said they are grieving the officer’s death as well as their loved one, Bruce Johnson II.
The family of the man Tacoma Police say shot and killed Officer Jake Gutierrez said they are grieving the officer’s death as well as their loved one, Bruce Johnson II.
Brother of fallen officer calls him a hero 'We miss him dearly'
Many saluted, others touched their hearts as a tribute to fallen officer Jake Gutierrez. The American flag flew high as a long procession transported the 45-year-old’s body from the medical examiner’s office to Tuell-McKee Funeral home..
Many saluted, others touched their hearts as a tribute to fallen officer Jake Gutierrez. The American flag flew high as a long procession transported the 45-year-old’s body from the medical examiner’s office to Tuell-McKee Funeral home..
Sniper used single shot to kill Tacoma gunman after child ran to porch, police say
TACOMA -- Officials say a sheriff's sniper in Tacoma killed a gunman with a single shot after one of the two children he had been using as human shields ran onto a porch and the suspect was exposed.Authorities say 38-year-old suspect Bruce R.
TACOMA -- Officials say a sheriff's sniper in Tacoma killed a gunman with a single shot after one of the two children he had been using as human shields ran onto a porch and the suspect was exposed.Authorities say 38-year-old suspect Bruce R.