Feb. 13 22800 block Lakeview Drive: Police K9 assisted Mountlake Terrace Police to look for a domestic violence suspect. 4600 block 164th Street Southwest: A suspect was arrested for DUI….
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Recovery Center open house addresses community questions about safety
Updated Feb. 22 with the center’s policy on payment for services. The City of Lynnwood hosted a virtual open house earlier this week for community members to learn more about…
Investigation into Tirhas Tesfatsion’s death says jail officers failed to perform their duties, violated public trust
The officers working in the Lynnwood jail when 47-year-old Tirhas Tesfatsion died by suicide in July 2021 failed to perform their given duties and violated public trust. Those were…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Feb. 6-12, 2022
Feb. 6 5700 block 168th Street Southwest: Graffiti vandalism was reported. 18700 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A theft occurred. 18600 block 33rd Avenue West: A theft was reported. 19400 block…
Online open house Feb. 15 for planned Lynnwood Community Recovery Center
The City of Lynnwood is hosting an online open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 so the public can learn more about the design of the planned Community Recovery Center…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2022
Jan. 30 18600 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A misdemeanor theft was reported at a business. 16800 block Highway 99: A misdemeanor theft occurred at a business. 2800 block 196th Street…
Salomon bill introduced in state Legislature would close loophole on police disciplinary actions
Legislation introduce by 32nd District Sen. Jesse Salomon would restrict avenues used by police who have been disciplined by their superiors to overturn or reduce those disciplinary actions and gain…
Lynnwood Police Department receives grants for community engagement, mental health programs
The Lynnwood Police Department has been awarded multiple federal grants to promote mental health and wellness for its officers and to boost its community engagement efforts. Lynnwood was among a…
Community rallies to support Lynnwood police dog diagnosed with cancer
The public is rallying behind a Lynnwood police dog after he was recently diagnosed with cancer. Lynnwood Police Department K-9 Earl — a 7-year-old German shepherd — was diagnosed with…
Council hears from Lynnwood HS students who visited South Korea, host annual police awards
After traveling to Lynnwood’s sister city in South Korea last fall, Lynnwood High School students were invited Monday night to share their experiences during the Lynnwood City Council’s business meeting….
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Heavy rain causes road closures on 44th Avenue West
Due to heavy rain, all lanes are closed on 44th Avenue West between the 20900 block and 204th Street Southwest, according to the Lynnwood Police Department. The lanes are not…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Dec. 8-14, 2019
Dec. 8 3000 block 196th Street Southwest: Police responded to a reported drug-related incident. 18400 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A theft was reported at Kohl’s. 19700 block 48th Avenue West:…
Registration still open for 2020 Lynnwood Police Community Academy
The Lynnwood Police Department will be offering a 13-week Community Academy (formerly Citizen Academy) in January. Conducted by the police department, it is designed to give community members a better…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Dec 1-6, 2019
Dec. 1 4200 block 196th Street Southwest: A display iPhone 11 was stolen from the Sprint store. 18100 block 33rd Avenue West: A wallet was stolen and credit card(s) inside…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Nov. 24-30, 2019
Nov. 24 16900 block Highway 99: Lynnwood police responded to a reported sex offense involving a prostitution offer. 19300 block Alderwood Mall Parkway: A vehicle was prowled while it was…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Nov. 17-23, 2019
Nov. 17 19800 block 40th Avenue West: Police responded to an alleged assault after a victim reported being pepper sprayed. 18900 block 44th Avenue West: Police responded to a DUI-related…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Nov. 10-16, 2019
Nov. 10 4600 block 196th Street Southwest: Two shoplift suspects were arrested in the Fred Meyer parking lot. 3000 block 184th Street Southwest: A misdemeanor theft was reported at Alderwood…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Nov. 3-9, 2019
Nov. 3 4800 block 196th Street Southwest: A traffic stop led to the vehicle being impounded pending a search warrant for narcotics. 19300 block 60th Avenue West: A man and…
Lynnwood police searching for man accused of robbing two banks
Lynnwood police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed two banks near 196th Street Southwest Tuesday morning. At 11:33 a.m., Lynnwood police received a call from KeyBank — located…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Oct. 27-Nov. 1, 2019
Oct. 27 20500 block 56th Avenue West: Police responded to a domestic violence incident after threats were reportedly made. 5200 block 176th Street Southwest: Police responded to a verbal domestic…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Oct. 20-25, 2019
Oct. 20 18600 block 76th Avenue West: A vehicle was reported stolen while it was parked at a local business. 4600 block 196th Street Southwest: A shoplifting suspect was arrested…
Snohomish County Jail expands medication-assisted treatment program
Snohomish County has become one of the first large jails in the nation to offer comprehensive treatment options to all inmates with heroin or other opioid-related disorders. The Snohomish County…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Oct. 13-18, 2019
Oct. 13 6600 block 198th Place Southwest: A vehicle was reported stolen. 5800 block 200th Street Southwest: An argument over property led to a reported domestic disturbance. No assault was…
Lynnwood Police Blotter: Oct. 6-12, 2019
Oct. 6 19400 block 68th Avenue West: Property was reported to have been damaged when police responded to a domestic disturbance. 19000 block 64th Avenue West: A traffic stop for…
One man in critical condition after shooting at Fred Meyer north of Lynnwood
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting Thursday morning at Fred Meyer in unincorporated Lynnwood that has left one man in critical condition. At 9:40 a.m., the sheriff’s…