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Seattle Police Investigate Shooting on Rainier Avenue South

Seattle police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of Rainier Avenue South late Monday. According to the Seattle Police Department,...

Multiple Teens Arrested After Shooting at Officer and Fleeing in Stolen SUV on I-5

Several teenagers were taken into custody Friday night after reportedly shooting at a Seattle police officer and leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit in...

ICE Buffalo Arrests Man Convicted of Murder and Weapons Charges

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Buffalo have arrested a 60-year-old Jamaican national who has been previously convicted of murder and criminal...

Seattle Police Investigate Shooting Near I-5; Multiple Suspects Detained

Seattle police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Interstate 5 and Corson Avenue South on Thursday. According to a statement from the...

Fresno Uber Driver Critically Injured After Being Shot by Passenger

Fresno, CA — A late-night ride in Fresno turned violent Thursday when an Uber driver was shot in the back of the head by...

Traffic Stop in Oakland Leads to Arrest in Pimping Investigation

Oakland, CA — A routine traffic stop conducted by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Oakland Area officer resulted in a significant arrest connected to...

ICE Los Angeles Arrests Convicted Child Sex Abuser in California

Los Angeles, CA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced the arrest of a convicted child sex abuser identified as Gabriel Gutierrez...

Fresno Police Announce DUI Saturation Patrols for Nov. 29

The Fresno Police Department has announced that officers will conduct DUI saturation patrols on November 29, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m., targeting...

Afghan Evacuee Arrested in Texas on Alleged Bomb Threat Charge

Tarrant County, Texas — Authorities in Texas have arrested an Afghan evacuee, Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, on suspicion of making a terroristic threat after investigators...

Mayor Harrell Signs Seattle’s 2026 Budget Into Law, Marking First Unanimous Approval Since 2013

Seattle, WA — Mayor Bruce Harrell has officially signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law, finalizing an $8.9 billion spending plan that...

Broken Water Main Forces Road Closure on E. Yakima Ave; Repair Time Unknown

The Yakima Police Department has announced the closure of E. Yakima Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street after a broken water main caused...

Violent Felon Arrested in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District; Suspect Found With Machete

SEATTLE, Wash., — Seattle police officers arrested a 30-year-old violent felon early Tuesday morning after locating him during proactive patrols in the Chinatown–International District....

Kent Police Department Announces Progress in Dedicated DUI Enforcement Program

KENT, Wash., — The Kent Police Department reported significant progress in its dedicated DUI enforcement initiative, funded by a grant received in May 2025 from...

Elderly Cyclist Rescued After Crash on Sammamish River Trail Thanks to Rapid Response by Dispatch, Fire, and Police

REDMOND, WA — A coordinated emergency response helped save an elderly cyclist after a serious crash along the Sammamish River Trail on November 11,...

Tukwila Police Arrest Suspect with Outstanding Warrant During Traffic Stop

Free Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway Announced by Bellevue Police to Prevent Auto Theft

Renton’s 7th Annual Dragon’s Landing Celebration Set for April 12

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