Lynnwood Police Blotter: March 19-25, 2023

March 19 3200 block 184th Street Southwest: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 19800 block Highway 99: A felony theft was reported. 18900 block 29th Avenue West: An individual stole from three lockers in one incident. 18600 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A verbal domestic dispute was reported. 19900 block Poplar way: A felony theft occurred. 17300…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: March 12-18, 2023

March 12 19700 Scriber Lake Road: A felony theft was reported. 6500 208th Street Southwest: A robbery was reported. 20800 block Highway 99: A driver was arrested for DUI. 18300 42nd place West: A court order was violated. 3100 184th Street Southwest: A misdemeanor assault was reported. 18700 Alderwood Mall Parkway: A misdemeanor theft was…

Lynnwood police increasing patrols following recent burglaries

Lynnwood police officers are increasing their patrols following a series of home burglaries that have impacted Lynnwood neighborhoods as well as nearby areas. According to police, Lynnwood residents have been victimized six times by the same group of burglars since 2021. Since March, there have been an additional eight burglaries in King County, Mukilteo and Redmond…

St. Patrick’s Day DUI patrols in Snohomish County this weekend

The Snohomish County DUI and Target Zero Task Force will be conducting St. Patrick’s Day DUI emphasis patrols on Friday, March 17 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.  Representatives from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol and the Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace police departments, along with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: March 5-11, 2023

March 5 19800 block Scriber Lake Road: Police assisted the fire department. 16700 block Highway 99: A small child ran away from home and was reunited with his mother. 4600 block 196th Street Southwest: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 18200 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A vehicle was prowled. 4600 block 196th Street Southwest: Police responded…

Officials address community’s public safety questions during Saturday forum

Dozens of concerned residents of Lynnwood and the nearby unincorporated area attended a public safety-oriented discussion Saturday led by law enforcement and State Rep. and Snohomish County Councilmember Strom Peterson.  Lynnwood Police Chief Jim Nelson and Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney spoke about their current and future plans for dealing with crime while Peterson talked…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Feb. 26- March 4, 2023

Feb. 26 19700 block Highway 99: Identity theft was reported. 19300 block 44th Avenue West: A wallet was found. 19200 block 40th Avenue West: An individual misused 911. 4600 block 196th Street Southwest: An individual trespassed. 2900 block 184th Street Southwest: After a no-contact order violation, police made an arrest. 19700 block 68th Avenue West:…

Police searching for two suspects in Lynnwood armed robbery of 76th Smoke Shop

The Lynnwood Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects who robbed a Lynnwood smoke shop early last week. According to Lynnwood Police public information officer Maren McKay, officers received calls on the evening of Feb. 26 that two subjects had entered the 76th Smoke Shop on 196th Street Southwest with masks…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Feb. 19-25, 2023

Feb. 19 19200 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: Identity theft was reported. 6700 block 196th Street Southwest: Misdemeanor domestic violence was reported. 52nd Avenue West/168th Street Southwest: Police made a warrant arrest. 17400 block 37th Avenue West: A burglary was reported. 18600 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A hit-and-run collision was reported. 3000 block 184th Street Southwest:…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Feb. 12-18, 2023

Feb. 12 4200 block Alderwood Mall Boulevard: A juvenile was reported missing and found. 6400 block 200th Street Southwest: An individual brandished a weapon. 5700 block 183rd Street Southwest: A hit-and-run collision resulted in property damage. 19700 block Highway 99: Police made a warrant arrest. 3400 block 188th Street Southwest: An individual was arrested for…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Feb. 5-11, 2023

Feb. 5 6000 block 188th Street Southwest: A driver was arrested for DUI. 17600 block 60th Avenue West: A misdemeanor assault was reported. 19500 block 44th Avenue West: A verbal domestic dispute was reported. 6000 block 168th Street Southwest: Police responded to verbal threats. 17800 block Highway 99: Police arrested an individual who stole a…

Lynnwood City Council bans use of illegal drugs in public

  Using dangerous drugs in public will be illegal in Lynnwood under an ordinance approved Monday by the Lynnwood City Council. The council voted 6-0 to approve the ordinance, which will allow police to arrest individuals using illegal drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine in public. The bill also prohibits disposing of drugs and drug…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2023

Jan. 29 6000 block 168th Street Southwest: Police responded to threats made by a trespasser. 5200 block 196th Street Southwest: Police made warrant arrests for individuals trespassing 4400 block 168th Street Southwest: An arson was reported. 22900 block Highway 99: Police assisted Edmonds police with a K9 search for tracking commercial burglary suspects. None were…

Council considers speeding fine increase, hears waste management options

At its Feb. 6 work session, the Lynnwood City Council considered two proposed ordinances from the Lynnwood Police Department and heard a plan from the city’s public works department to address challenges at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Councilmembers also discussed Lynnwood’s agreement with the Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) to see if any…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Jan. 22-28, 2023

Jan. 22 19500 Block Highway 99: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 19900 Block Poplar Way: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 1700 Block 38th Avenue West: Identity theft was reported. 6000 Block 168th Street Southwest: Harassment was reported 3200 Block 184th Street Southwest: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 18900 Block 76th Avenue West: Police assisted the…

Meet the Lynnwood Police Department K-9s

The Lynnwood Police Department is filled with men and women willing to risk their lives daily to ensure the safety of Lynnwood residents. However, those officers aren’t the only ones at the department working hard to keep the city safe. The LPD also has four furry friends that go to work with their handlers every…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Jan. 8-14, 2023

Jan. 8 17300 block Highway 99: A subject was cited for reckless driving. 16900 block Highway 99: A subject was arrested for felony first-degree theft and criminal impersonation in the first degree. 18900 block 29th Avenue West: A vehicle was prowled. 20620 block 54th Avenue West: A stolen vehicle was recovered. 19800 block Poplar Way:…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Dec. 25-31, 2022

Dec. 25 18520 block 33rd Avenue West: A theft was reported. 18700 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A subject was cited for making false statements to officers. 18300 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A third-degree theft was reported. 3700 block 196th Street Southwest: A fourth-degree domestic assault was reported. 19300 block 44th Avenue West: Police responded to…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Dec. 19-24, 2022

Dec. 19 20510 68th Avenue West: A truck was reported stolen. 19310 block 36th Avenue West: A residential burglary was reported. 18300 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A theft occurred. 18400 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A collision was reported at Public Storage. 19220 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A theft from DSW was reported. 4000 block 198th…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Dec. 11-17, 2022

Dec. 11 18600 block Highway 99: A theft was reported. 20600 block 44th Avenue West: Police responded to a call of an assault with a weapon and attempted kidnapping. 19400 block Highway 99: A subject was cited for reckless driving. 19720 block 48th Avenue West: A residential burglary was reported. 19900 block Highway 99: A…

Lynnwood Police Blotter: Dec. 4-10, 2022

Dec. 4 3020 block 196th Street Southwest: A subject was cited for trespassing. 4200 block 196th Street Southwest: A second-degree burglary was reported. 19900 block 44th Avenue West: A subject was cited for multiple traffic offenses. 15300 block Highway 99: A vehicle was stolen. 19100 block 48th Avenue West: A vehicle was stolen. 4600 block…

Lynnwood police arrest 15 in organized retail theft sting operation Tuesday

Lynnwood police Tuesday arrested 15 people during an organized retail theft sting at the Lynnwood Lowe’s, Target and Kohl’s stores, including three from a Michigan-based organized retail theft group who had stolen over $8,100 in merchandise from Target. During the emphasis, officers were placed in the store with asset protection personnel so that police could…