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A Small Washington Town Has Suddenly Become The State’s Second Ranked Murder Capital!
Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Washington State, Evergreen was once a postcard-perfect town. With a population of just under 5,000, it boasted a charming Main Street, a vibrant community center, and friendly residents who knew their neighbors. Crime was virtually nonexistent, and safety was a given. But that idyllic image has been shattered. In the past six months, Evergreen has witnessed a horrifying surge in violent crime, rocketing it to the dubious distinction of the state’s second-ranked murder capital.
Marysville teen who lost foot in fireworks accident shares warning
MARYSVILLE, Wash. - With the Fourth of July only two days away, a high school wrestler who lost his foot in a firework accident last year, has a warning about safety. Xavian Harris was seriously injured after a firework blew up at the base of his feet in 2023. The...
Police: Car crashes through front doors of Dollar Tree in WA
MARYSVILLE, Wash. - Police are investigating after a person lost control of their car and crashed through the front of a Dollar Tree in Marysville. Officers were called to the Dollar Tree at the Safeway Plaza on 72nd St NE and State Ave. At some point Tuesday morning before 10:30,...
Everett neighbors question woman’s actions after rash of porch package thefts
EVERETT, Wash. - Everett Police are looking to identify a woman caught on camera stealing multiple packages from homes in the 300 block of 142nd Place SW last week. "It’s just a sense of violation," said homeowner Haney Labib. "I know it’s only packages, and they can be replaced, but this was in broad daylight."
Key authorities in Everett animal abuse case honored
EVERETT — The animal sanctuary Pasado’s Safe Haven has honored a state prosecuting attorney and a fish and wildlife official who upheld that an Everett man who tortured and mutilated animals receive no leniency in court. Blayne Perez would shoot area birds and squirrels, trap others on his...
Window falls by children now double in Snohomish County
South County firefighters responded to a 4-year-old girl seriously injured in a fall from a third story window in Lynnwood over the weekend. This is the 14th reported window fall in Snohomish County this year, including eight falls in the month of June. This is well above the typical average of eight reported window falls per year throughout the county.
Firework use illegal in southwest Snohomish County
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department on behalf of the City of Lynnwood, is wishing everyone a happy, fun and safe Fourth of July by reminding everyone that it is illegal to discharge fireworks in southwest Snohomish County. Law enforcement including, Lynnwood Police Department will enforce the fireworks ban. Dispatchers receive...
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