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Todd James Pearson, 57, has been charged with vehicular homicide after a fatal crash on New Year's Day near University Place. He allegedly drove under the influence, losing control of his truck and causing the death of a Subaru driver. Pearson has pleaded not guilty, with bail set at $100,000.
Tacoma has resumed its glass recycling program in partnership with Glass to Glass after a temporary pause due to market challenges. Effective January 2, 2025, collected glass from drop-off locations will be sent to recycling plants, following an extensive analysis of environmental and economic factors.
The Pierce County AIDS Foundation (PCAF) has dissolved due to allegations of financial mismanagement, including a lawsuit for misappropriating over $200,000. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation will take over PCAF's responsibilities, highlighting ongoing challenges for local nonprofits.
Tacoma writer Patrick Hutchison has achieved critical acclaim for his memoir 'Cabin,' which recounts his transformative experience of renovating a small cabin in the Washington Cascades. Released on December 3, 2024, the book has been praised by major publications like The Washington Post and The New York Times for its humorous and heartfelt narrative.
A former inmate at the Washington Corrections Center for Women, Mozzy Clark, has filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Corrections, claiming negligence in protecting her from sexual assault by a male cellmate. The lawsuit alleges that prison officials ignored her complaints and that policies allowing transgender individuals with violent histories to be housed with female inmates violate women's rights, raising significant concerns about the safety and treatment of incarcerated women.
A woman settled her lawsuit against Puppyland after her $6,000 Dachshund died shortly after purchase, alleging she was pressured into financing a sick animal. The settlement terms remain undisclosed, while Puppyland denied wrongdoing, claiming the puppy was healthy at the time of sale. This case raises concerns about pet retailer practices and predatory lending.
A contractor has won a significant legal victory in a debt collection case against the developer of the Tacoma Town Center project, raising concerns about potential foreclosure. This case highlights the ongoing financial difficulties faced by the project's stakeholders, with substantial debt accumulating for the developer in Washington and Idaho.
Two men, Demondrae Jones and Rocco Anthony Fanara, have been charged with assault and drive-by shooting in Gig Harbor, linked to a retaliatory shooting incident connected to a 2021 homicide. The victims, siblings of a convicted murderer, were targeted amid ongoing gang tensions, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Four bodies were discovered in a South Hill home after multiple welfare checks were requested by concerned neighbors and family members. Investigators revealed that deputies initially lacked sufficient justification to enter the residence until new information emerged on December 31. The cause of death is under investigation, with authorities indicating the circumstances are unusual.
A horse named Birdie tragically died in a car accident on the Key Peninsula on December 29, 2024, after escaping from its paddock. The driver was unharmed, but Birdie's owner, a 12-year-old girl, is heartbroken. The community has shown support by leaving flowers and cards at a local pet grooming business owned by Birdie's family.