Crime Archives - Page 5 of 19

DOJ Sues Darwin’s Pet Food Over Bacteria Contamination Packages of Darwin's raw dog food, shown alongside images of the company's Tukwila production line, are the subject of a new DOJ lawsuit alleging repeated bacterial contamination.

Packages of Darwin's raw dog food, shown alongside images of the company's Tukwila production line, are the subject of a new DOJ lawsuit alleging repeated bacterial contamination.

DOJ Sues Darwin’s Pet Food Over Bacteria Contamination

Brian Henderson August 11, 2026

The civil complaint, filed Aug. 7 in U.S. District Court in Seattle, names Arrow Reliance Inc., which...

Whatcom County Council Votes Tomorrow on New Jail Plan Concept site plan for the new Whatcom County Jail on Hannegan Road, showing the layout of housing units, medical, kitchen, sheriff vehicle parking, and staff parking. Marked "concept only."

Concept site plan for the new Whatcom County Jail on Hannegan Road, showing the layout of housing units, medical, kitchen, sheriff vehicle parking, and staff parking. Marked "concept only."

Whatcom County Council Votes Tomorrow on New Jail Plan

Brian Henderson August 10, 2026

The vote follows a July 28 council meeting. Members reviewed operating costs, staffing projections, and deferred scope...

Snohomish County Courthouse Escapee Kyle Hester Captured Kyle Hester is back in custody two weeks after walking out of an Everett courtroom following convictions on drug and firearm charges.

Kyle Hester is back in custody two weeks after walking out of an Everett courtroom following convictions on drug and firearm charges.

Snohomish County Courthouse Escapee Kyle Hester Captured

Brian Henderson August 7, 2026

“Our Violent Offender Task Force has located and taken 39-year-old Kyle Hester into custody,” the Snohomish County...

Bellingham Police Add Grappler Devices to Stop Pursuits A Bellingham Police vehicle uses a Grappler Police Bumper during training to catch the rear wheel of a fleeing vehicle and bring it to a controlled stop. Photo courtesy of the Bellingham Police Department.

A Bellingham Police vehicle uses a Grappler Police Bumper during training to catch the rear wheel of a fleeing vehicle and bring it to a controlled stop. Photo courtesy of the Bellingham Police Department.

Bellingham Police Add Grappler Devices to Stop Pursuits

Brian Henderson August 7, 2026

The Bellingham Police Department announced Thursday that its Emergency Vehicle Operations instructors recently completed initial training with...

Lummi Police Seize Drugs, Gun and Home During Raid Lummi Nation police released images of a Lightning Bird Lane residence and items reportedly seized during an Aug. 5 warrant service, including suspected narcotics, a firearm, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia.

Lummi Nation police released images of a Lightning Bird Lane residence and items reportedly seized during an Aug. 5 warrant service, including suspected narcotics, a firearm, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia.

Lummi Police Seize Drugs, Gun and Home During Raid

Brian Henderson August 6, 2026

The Lummi Nation Police Department said officers executed the warrant Aug. 5. Police released photographs showing a...

Seattle Drug Leader Who Targeted Homeless Gets 10 Years Investigators seized nearly $3 million in drugs during one month before dismantling an interstate network supplying Seattle’s International District and homeless encampments.

Investigators seized nearly $3 million in drugs during one month before dismantling an interstate network supplying Seattle’s International District and homeless encampments.

Seattle Drug Leader Who Targeted Homeless Gets 10 Years

Brian Henderson August 6, 2026

U.S. District Judge Tana Lin sentenced 34-year-old Federal Way resident Octavio Salazar Palma on Wednesday, Aug. 5....

Drones Disrupt Spokane Wildfire Firefighting Efforts Washington State Patrol and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office warned drone operators that restricted airspace surrounds the Spokane Complex fires after authorities detected 39 unauthorized drones in two days.

Washington State Patrol and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office warned drone operators that restricted airspace surrounds the Spokane Complex fires after authorities detected 39 unauthorized drones in two days.

Drones Disrupt Spokane Wildfire Firefighting Efforts

Brian Henderson August 5, 2026

The FBI Counter UAS Task Force detected 26 unauthorized drones on Aug. 2 and another 13 on...

Spokane Fires: Investigators Arrest Old Trails Fire Arson Suspect A member of the Spokane County Warrant Service Group escorts Old Trails Fire arson suspect Aaron F. Farinacci into custody Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson.

A member of the Spokane County Warrant Service Group escorts Old Trails Fire arson suspect Aaron F. Farinacci into custody Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson.

Spokane Fires: Investigators Arrest Old Trails Fire Arson Suspect

Brian Henderson August 3, 2026

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives and Washington State Department of Natural Resources fire investigators identified...

Lifted GMC Pickup Stopped for Equipment Violations by WSP A heavily lifted GMC Denali sits along a Washington roadway after Trooper Southard stopped the driver for what WSP described as numerous equipment violations. Washington regulates bumper height, suspension lifts, tire coverage, mud flaps and lighting on modified vehicles.

A heavily lifted GMC Denali sits along a Washington roadway after Trooper Southard stopped the driver for what WSP described as numerous equipment violations. Washington regulates bumper height, suspension lifts, tire coverage, mud flaps and lighting on modified vehicles.

Lifted GMC Pickup Stopped for Equipment Violations by WSP

Brian Henderson July 30, 2026

Trooper Kameron Watts shared a photo of the truck after Trooper Southard stopped its driver. WSP did...

Whatcom County Unhoused Now 840 Amid Encampment Removal Whatcom County counted 840 people experiencing homelessness in 2026 as agencies prepare to clear a large encampment near Walmart in north Bellingham.