Washington State Patrol: 1,200 DUI Arrests in the First Quarter

The Washington State Patrol released its first quarter progress report for District 1.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter, April 19 - 23

A DUI, teens with marijuana and shoplifting are highlighted in this week's police blotter from Bonney Lake.

East Pierce Fire and Rescue Decides Not to Pursue Merger with Orting

After some debate, East Pierce Fire and Rescue decided not to pursue a merger with Orting Valley Fire and Rescue, citing poor timing and stress on the organization.

Sumner Removes Rolled Semi-Truck off 24th Ave., Driver Booked for DUI

At approximately 11:30 a.m., Sumner Police used a tow vehicle to bring a semi-truck upright after the driver tipped the vehicle. The driver has been booked on suspicion of DUI.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter, April 12 - 17

Marijuana possession, a drunk bar fight at The New Peking and a juvenile runaway are featured in this week's police blotter from Bonney Lake.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter, March 19 - 30

A party involving alcohol and minors, illegal dumping and malicious mischief are highlighted in this week's blotter from Bonney Lake.

WSDOT Goes Orange for Work Zone Awareness Week

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be going "orange" this week to let drivers know to slow down by the work zones.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter: March 19 - 27

A high speed chase, disorderly drunk and elusive shoplifter are highlighted in this week's blotter from Bonney Lake.

Sumner Police Blotter, March 17 - 22

Wallet theft, a car prowl and a suspicious person in a medical facility are highlighted in the Sumner bi-weekly police blotter.

Man Arrested, Underage Girlfriend Detained After Found with Weapons, Marijuana in Regal Cinema Parking Lot

Bonney Lake police officers arrested a 20-year-old man found with a machete, dagger and air-soft gun in his car. He was caught smoking marijuana with his 15-year-old girlfriend in the Regal Cinema parking lot.

Bonney Lake Police Evaluate Speeding in Residential Neighborhoods

After a resident on 70th Street East and Church Lake Drive East complained of speeding in their neighborhood, Bonney Lake police studied the intersection but found no speeding in that area.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter, March 17 - 20

DUIs and a motor vehicle theft are highlighted in this week's crime blotter from Bonney Lake.

East Pierce Fire and Rescue Plans Memorial Wall to Honor Chief Packer

In 2008, East Pierce Fire and Rescue Chief Dan Packer died while on duty fighting a wildfire. His comrades hope to honor his memory with a memorial wall at East Pierce headquarters in Bonney Lake.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter, Feb. 24 - March 15

DUI, homeless people driving recklessly in Wal-Mart and a juvenile joyrider are all profiled in this week's blotter from Bonney Lake.

Sumner Police Blotter, March 7

A stolen car found in Tukwila is highlighted in this police blotter from Sumner.

Single-Vehicle Accident Closes Lanes on West Valley Highway East, Driver Has Critical Injuries

A single vehicle rollover accident shut down West Valley Highway East in Sumner at the start of rush hour on Tuesday.

Light Your Fire at Annual Firefighter Auction

Join local firefighters and raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Washington State Council of Firefighters Burn Foundation this weekend in Auburn.

Memorial Service Today for Sheriff's Deputy, South HIll Resident Shandon Wright

The memorial service for Sheriff's Deputy Shandon Wright will start at 1 p.m. today at the Champions Centre in Tacoma.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter, Feb. 20 - March 1

Malicious mischief from an angry ex and a man fights police outside Target in this week's police blotter from Bonney Lake.

East Pierce Firefighters Take Top Times at Stairclimb, Still Pushing Toward $10,000 Goal

East Pierce finished strong in the 20th Annual Scott Stairclimb, with one firefighter climbing the tower twice and several finishing in under 20 minutes.

East Pierce Firefighters Gear Up to Climb Columbia Tower

27 East Pierce firefighters are climbing the Columbia Tower’s 69 stairs on Sunday, March 6 to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Boy Who Triggered Amber Alert Found Safe In Bonney Lake

An Amber Alert was launched today after a four-year old boy was abducted from Chehalis around 10 a.m. this morning by his father. Both were found in Bonney Lake.

McCall Death Ruled as Accidental Drowning

The Pierce County Medical Examiner has ruled Maurice Charles McCall's death as accidental and due to drowning.

Pierce County Sheriff Briefly Puts Emerald Hills Elementary in School Lockdown

The Pierce County Sheriff put Emerald Hills Elementary on a brief lockdown Friday afternoon while they hunted for a theft suspect, who was quickly apprehended.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter, Feb. 10 - 21

Shoplifting, DUI and malicious mischief are highlighted in this week's police blotter from Bonney Lake.

Seven Car Pileup, Car Fire Reported After Snowfall

While East Pierce Fire and Rescue did respond to weather-related incidents, the call volume last night was low, even on a typical day.

Look Inside Puyallup Emergency Dispatch Call Center

Sumner recently merged with Puyallup dispatch. Now, all emergency calls are handled through the communications center in Puyallup, located on the Pierce College campus.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter, Feb. 4 - 15

Stolen hunting bows, roommate disputes and drug possession are all highlighted in this week's police blotter from Bonney Lake.

Former O'Reilly Employee Charged with Burglary, Theft

Former O'Reilly Auto Parts employee Bonnie C. Johnson has been charged with theft and burglary after she allegedly staged an after-hours break-in at the business in early January.

Early Morning House Fire in Bonney Lake Deemed 'Suspicious'

A two-story house on the 19000 block of 191st Ave. E. caught on fire about 3:30am this Friday morning and was a total loss with an estimated $160,000 in damages. The fire marshal has deemed this fire 'suspicious.'

BLHS Gun Incident Provokes Revamp of District Safety Plan

The Jan. 7 gun incident at Bonney Lake High School provoked a review of Sumner School District's emergency response plan to include how to handle a student with a weapon.

Even While Celebrating Success, Firefighters' Duty Calls

East Pierce Fire and Rescue celebrated annual staff successes, even though the staff was called out to a fire.

Former BLHS Student Charged with Weapon Possession on Campus

A former BLHS student who brought a .22-caliber semi-automatic pistol to campus Jan. 7 has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and possessing a dangerous weapon on school facilities.

Icy Roads Cause Major Accident in Orting

The roads were dry but as the fog rolled in, the roads became icy this morning near Orting causing trouble with morning commutes, school bus routes, and garbage pick-up.

East Pierce Fire and Rescue Performs Practice Burn on Sumner House

Check out our photos from today's practice burn in Sumner conducted by East Pierce Fire and Rescue.

Bonney Lake Police Blotter, Dec. 23 - Jan. 15

Commercial burglary, domestic violence and car prowl are featured in this week's police blotter from Bonney Lake.