Washington's Most Wanted

Cougar gameday crooks: Help WSU police ID accused thieves who struck during football game

April 4, 2014 9:01pm PDT

WANTED BY WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE -- Police say a crew of crooks caught on camera at the Wal-Mart in Moscow, Idaho -- which is just 15 minutes away from Pullman -- used credit cards stolen from an RV that was broken into while everyone was at the Cougar game against Oregon State on October 12th.

500th Capture: WMW viewer tips lead to missing child rapist – and major WMW milestone

March 28, 2014 8:47pm PDT

FUGITIVE CAPTURED IN SEATAC -- A convicted sex offender is the 500th Washington’s Most Wanted fugitive captured thanks to tips from viewers since the show began in November, 2008.

Little Girl Doesn't Show Up For School, But Shows Up Days Later Dead On A Beach

March 26, 2014 10:04am PDT

OAK HARBOR -- Do you have the clue that can help solve this heart-breaking case? 17 Years Ago, Deborah Palmer, a little girl from Oak Harbor was found dead on a beach.

Are more high drivers on the roads now that pot is legal?

March 21, 2014 12:23pm PDT

SEATTLE — Marijuana has been legal in Washington state for more than a year, but are there more high drivers on the roads?

3D laser scanner shows future of crime fighting

March 21, 2014 12:18pm PDT

In Almost Human, the new hit FOX TV show airing Saturday nights, cops have robot partners and lasers mark off murder scenes instead of yellow tape.

Fighting for families: Detectives talk about their mission to seek justice for victims

March 7, 2014 8:56pm PST

When tragedy happens, it often makes the news.

Thieves steal disabled man’s customized street-legal ATV

February 7, 2014 8:45pm PST

SEATTLE -- King County detectives are asking for your help finding a disabled man's ATV.

Polar plunge: Freezin' for a Reason' to help Special Olympics athletes

February 7, 2014 8:43pm PST

In two weeks, hundreds of people will crowd 'Owen Beach' at Tacoma's Point Defiance to take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Washington.

Con artist in King County using scare tactics to steal your money

January 31, 2014 8:48pm PST

KING COUNTY -- A con artist posing as a sheriff's lieutenant is taking advantage of law-abiding citizens.

Seattle police award 31 fallen officers Medal of Honor

January 31, 2014 8:48pm PST

SEATTLE -- It took more than 100 years in some cases, but the families of 31 Seattle officers killed in the line of duty received the Medal of Honor for their loved ones' sacrifice -- during an emotional ceremony this week.

WMW host, David Rose, goes 1 on 1 with new Seattle police interim chief

January 24, 2014 7:00pm PST

SEATTLE -- It's a new era and new leadership for the Seattle Police Department.

Woman burned in fiery crash: Her death a mystery since 1991

January 11, 2014 2:03pm PST

It was May 14, 1991 on I-5 South near Kalama when one semi-truck crashed into another killing two people instantly. “In that crash, one of the commercial vehicles had stopped for some roadway construction and was backed up into traffic," said WSP Detective Greg Wilcoxson. "Then along came a second commercial vehicle that was driven by Lester Harvel.

Volunteers to restore 1949 Ford WSP patrol car for Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum

January 9, 2014 6:07pm PST

SEATTLE -- A rare piece of Washington State Patrol history has turned up, an authentic 1949 Ford sedan used as a patrol car.

Deputy's injured daughter back on the court coaching others

January 3, 2014 5:23pm PST

PIERCE COUNTY -- Four years ago this week, a car accident paralyzed Richelle Heacock from the chest down.

WSP trooper & citizen honored for rescuing submerged driver

December 20, 2013 5:07pm PST

Washington State Patrol Trooper Jay Farmer was honored as the Washington’s Most Wanted November Officer of the Month for the rescue of a driver who’s car had careened off I-5 near Ellensburg and crashed into a pond.