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Lynnwood pauses Flock license plate cameras after immigration-related data breach

Just five months after launch, the City of Lynnwood paused its Flock license plate reader cameras altogether after a University of Washington study found that two out-of-state law enforcement...

Lynnwood police chief reports department strain, rising crime amid $6.6M in cuts

Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon provided the Lynnwood City Council with an overview of budget cuts for his department and resulting operational challenges, noting strain among staff and the...

Costumes With a Cop Halloween giveaway in Lynnwood Sept. 27

The Lynnwood Police Department, in partnership with the Family Peace Association, is hosting an event providing halloween costumes for children in the community. Date: Saturday, Sept. 27 Time: 10...

DUI, hit-and-run driver arrested after hitting three parked cars in Lynnwood

A 20-year-old Everett man who allegedly crashed his car into three parked vehicles in the 18400 block of 52nd Avenue West in Lynnwood Aug. 25 has been released on...

Three porch thieves arrested in Lynnwood; packages and mail returned

Lynnwood police arrested two women and one man Thursday morning after responding to a report of a package theft in the 4800 block of 182nd Street Southwest. According to...

Police: DoorDash driver faces arson, DUI and hit-and-run charges after hitting tree in Lynnwood

A Door Dash driver who is accused of crashing his car into a tree at a Lynnwood home Wednesday night is being held on suspicion of second-degree arson, DUI...

Lynnwood man arrested for uploading child sexual abuse material released on bail

Lynnwood detectives and special operations section officers on Wednesday arrested Fox Curtis Fitzpatrick, 25, after receiving tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children detailing over 50...

Trial continues for Edmonds man accused in 2024 shooting of rideshare driver

Day two in the trial of an Edmonds man accused of fatally shooting a rideshare driver in 2024 continued in Snohomish County Superior Court Monday with testimony from several...

Trial begins for Edmonds man accused in January 2024 fatal shooting of rideshare driver

The trial of a 22-year-old Edmonds man accused of fatally shooting a rideshare driver in January 2024 got underway in Snohomish County Superior Court Thursday. Alex Matthew Waggoner faces...

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office DUI stop leads to chase, ends in collision on 196th

A 33-year-old Marysville man suspected of DUI  is in custody in Snohomish County Jail following a Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office chase that resulted in a collision on 196th Street...

46-year-old man dead after motorcycle collision in unincorporated Lynnwood 

A 46-year-old motorcycle rider died at the scene of a collision with a vehicle Tuesday night near the 12300 block of Beverly Park Road in unincorporated Lynnwood, the Snohomish...

Lynnwood Police Blotter: June 15-21, 2025

June 15 17400 block 52nd Avenue West: Misdemeanor violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, warrant arrest. 18900 block 44th Avenue West: Felony theft. 19700 block 68th Avenue West: Weapons violation. 18200 block...

Lynnwood Police Blotter: June 8-14, 2025

June 8 17500 block Highway 99: Misdemeanor domestic assault. 19900 block 44th Avenue West: Misdemeanor theft at Shell. 6000 block 196th Street Southwest: DUI. 18300 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: Misdemeanor theft, shoplifting. 4600 block...

Lynnwood Police Blotter: June 1-7, 2025

June 1 17500 block Highway 99: Third-degree misdemeanor theft, fourth-degree assault. 19400 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: Misdemeanor theft. 19200 block 56th Avenue West: Child Protective Services report detailing parental discipline. 19300 block 44th...

New WA agency investigating police deadly force incidents sees budget cuts

The night of May 7 was a challenge for Washington’s nascent agency tasked with investigating when police kill people. The new state Office of Independent Investigations started looking into such...

Families attend Lynnwood Police ‘Cops & Kids’ event Saturday at Alderwood Mall

Scores of families attended Lynnwood’s Cops & Kids event at Alderwood Saturday while enjoying the warm, sunny day, along with food and cold drinks from the nearby food court. Cops...

Lynnwood Police Blotter: May 25-31, 2025

May 25 19900 block 68th Avenue West: Misdemeanor theft 18600 block 33rd Avenue West: Misdemeanor theft 7500 block 208th Street Southwest: Domestic, no assault. 4700 block 200th Street Southwest: Misdemeanor malicious mischief. 52nd Avenue...

Retail theft crackdown uncovers warrants and narcotics in Lynnwood

Lynnwood police arrested 15 people during a special retail theft emphasis at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer earlier this week. All suspects were cited for theft and were trespassed from...

Lynnwood Police Blotter: May 18-24, 2025

May 18 5600 block 202nd Street Southwest: A vehicle prowl was reported. 18700 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A theft was reported. 18700 block Highway 99: A DUI was reported. 19500 block Highway 99:...

Local leaders call on city officials to address youth and gang violence in Lynnwood

The Lynnwood City Council met Wednesday to discuss youth violence and gang violence in the city, hearing from police and community leaders dedicated to supporting youth through hardship.  Jose “Neaners”...