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An RV stolen from an Auburn couple was recovered in Tacoma, leading to theft charges against two men. The RV was returned damaged, prompting the owners, Rosie and Scott Butcher, to seek help through an online fundraiser.
A man in his 50s was shot and killed near Senator Henry M. Jackson Park in Everett, Washington, on January 6, 2025. Neighbors initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks. The incident has raised safety concerns among residents due to the area's history of gun violence.
Marysville police were involved in a shooting incident near a Costco warehouse on Tuesday night. All officers are reported safe, and the suspect has been accounted for. Further updates on injuries and circumstances are being sought by FOX 13.
Gregory Ward, a 46-year-old tutor in South Seattle, has been accused of raping a 13-year-old student in a restaurant restroom. This alarming incident highlights the urgent need for community awareness and action to combat child sexual abuse.
A viral Instagram video claiming to show 'parasites' in Washington's water supply has alarmed residents. Experts from the Washington State Department of Health have dismissed these claims as unfounded, confirming that strict drinking water regulations make such occurrences highly unlikely. This incident highlights the growing issue of misinformation on social media.
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A Pierce County corrections deputy, Cameron Boucher, has been charged with vehicular assault after allegedly running over his ex-girlfriend's head outside a Tacoma bar on New Year's Day. Boucher was reportedly intoxicated, with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit, and failed a field sobriety test. The victim suffered multiple facial fractures and was hospitalized.
Bonney Lake Police are seeking public assistance in locating two suspects, Sean Barrett and Eleta Ainsback, involved in a theft ring totaling over $72,000 in stolen Apple watches and Samsung phones from T-Mobile and AT&T stores. The suspects are linked to more than 30 theft incidents across various cities since October and are wanted for first-degree organized retail theft.
Three juvenile girls, including a 12-year-old, were arrested in Tacoma, WA, for driving a stolen Kia Optima on New Year's Day. This incident is part of a concerning trend linked to a viral TikTok challenge that shows how to steal certain Kia and Hyundai models using a USB cable. The girls were caught after abandoning the vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
King tides are expected to impact South Puget Sound from January 4-6, 2025, with peaks reaching up to 16.5 feet. Residents should prepare for potential flooding and property damage, especially with anticipated heavy rainfall, highlighting the urgent realities of climate change.