Alleged Lakewood Gang Leader Facing Human Trafficking Charges

Matthew Holt, the apparent leader of the Tillicum Park Gangsters, is accused of raping or trafficking up to 15 adult and juvenile victims.

Student Arrested After Knife Robbery At High School: Pierce County Sheriff

The student was armed with a steak knife and was apparently trying to randomly stab a fellow student.

Lakewood Saw 10% Jump In Property Crime In 2016: FBI Stats

The FBI released uniform crime statistics for 2016 this week. See how crime changed in your city.

Backpack With 'Bad Things Inside' Confiscated After Pair Hides In Pierce Co. Home

Residents hindered officers saying they were burying a dead fish, "hated burglars," and no one was inside, deputies said. (Breaking)

Fake Name Doesn't Fly With Cops If Your Tattoo Says Otherwise

After a suspect stonewalled deputies, they ran through records the woman's name tattooed on his neck and determined his true identity.

Toddler Dies In Tragic Parkland Accident

An 18-month-old child was struck by a vehicle and died Tuesday night.

Teen Driving Grandma's Car Evades Deputies, Crashes Into House, Runs: Sheriff

An injured passenger was left behind in the vehicle, and the residence's gas line was ruptured in the crash, officials said. (BREAKING)

DUI Crash Shuts Down All SR 512 Lanes [UPDATE]

A collision early Wednesday morning on westbound 512 has closed all lanes.

Accused Murderer Will Stay At Western State: Lindquist

Lawrence Butterfield, accused of killing his roommate in 2010, was set to be released in Lakewood this week.

Downed Utility Line Causes Blackout In Lakewood

The power line was down along Interlaken Drive Southwest, according to West Pierce Fire.

Man Goes To Buy iPhone, Ends Up With Gun In His Face

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is circulating a photo of the robbers in the hopes that someone can identify them.

Tacoma Pedestrian Killed In Accident

The collision resulted in the closure of SR 7.

2 Children Home During Parents' Murder-Suicide In Lacey

The shooting happened Friday night at a home south of I-5. Two children, 12 and 24, were home at the time.

K9 Navigates Lakewood Homeless Camp To Catch Theft Suspect

Pierce County K9 Kramer recovered evidence and found the suspect hidden under branches early Wednesday morning.

Former JBLM Soldier Sentenced For 'Monstrous' Abuse Of Child

Kenneth Descoteaux, 42, abused the child beginning in 2011, including while stationed at JBLM in 2014.

JBLM Sends 200 Soldiers To Fight Fast-Spreading Fires

The troops are being sent to Oregon to put out blazes that have destroyed a national forest.

Puyallup Man Dies In Multi-Car Crash On 512

The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the eastbound lanes of SR 512.

Fatal Crash Closes SR 512 In Parkland [UPDATE]

A car vs. semi fatal collision was shortly followed by a car striking a WSDOT vehicle.

After Burglary, Lakewood Woman Warns Neighbors To Be On Guard

After 27 years living in Lakewood with no problems, Barbara Erickson came home Monday to find her door kicked in.

Citing 'Race Card,' Lakewood Police Want Leonard Thomas Verdict Tossed

An attorney for Lakewood police is asking a federal judge for a new trial or to reduce the $15.1 million verdict against the department.

Former JBLM Soldier Accused Of Raping 2-Year-Old Sentenced To Jail

Luis A, Morales, 42, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Tacoma.

Sex Offender Wanted In Lakewood Naked Burglaries Arrested

Registered sex offender Curtis Sell, 53, is suspected of breaking into a number of Lakewood homes in the nude.

Pierce County Deputies On 'Cops' 1,000th Episode Tonight

Monday's episode of "Cops Beyond the Bust" will feature a story about a Pierce County shooting.

2 Seriously Injured In Sunday Morning DUI Crash Along SR 7

The rollover crash happened around 7 a.m. Sunday along Pacific Avenue.

25 Pounds Of Pot Shipped To Thurston County Furniture Store

The pot was packed inside a ottoman shipped to an Olympia furniture store.

Crash Along 100th Street In Lakewood May Cause Delays

A driver suffered a medical emergency Thursday afternoon along 100th Street in Lakewood.

Thief Stole .22 Magnum From Gun Show In Parkland

Do you recognize this man? Police say he stole a gun from a local gun show recently.

Naked Burglar Lurking In Lakewood, Police Advise Locking Doors

The suspect is a 53-year-old registered sex offender, according to Lakewood police.

Suspect With 'Licensed To Run' T-Shirt Can't Outrun Police

This suspect had a license to run. Turns out his license is expired.

Lakewood Man Injured In House Fire

A man in his 30s was pulled out of a house after a fire in Lakewood late Friday night.

Fires Set At Lakewood Church, City Park; Police Search For Arsonist

Someone set five fires early in the morning on July 14, according to Lakewood police.

24,000 Acre Fire At JBLM Training Facility Near Yakima Contained

The "400 Fire" broke out last Wednesday at the Yakima Training Center.

Serious I-5 Crash In Lakewood Closes Multiple Lanes

A car flipped over the center barrier, shutting down some north and southbound lanes Friday morning.

Otters Attack, Nearly Drown Dog At American Lake

"There were like three-four and they were swarming all over," the dog owner told KIRO 7.

Lakewood Police Respond To $15M Leonard Thomas Killing Verdict

The department called the $15 million verdict in Thomas' death "incomprehensible and demoralizing."

Fatal Lakewood Motorcycle Crash: Police Say Driver Following Too Close

The crash blocked lanes along northbound I-5 for more than 3 hours Friday.

Lakewood Police Warn Of Suspicious 'Tru-Gard' Salesperson

Police are warning Lakewood residents to be on the lookout for someone from a company called "Tru-Gard."

'So Much Heart': Family Remembers Michael Rude, Reservist Killed By State Police

Rude, 22, of Kent, was a Washington National Guard reservist who died after a confrontation with state police Saturday morning.

Man Killed By State Police Identified As Kent Resident, National Guard Reservist

Michael Anthony Rude, 22, was killed by a state trooper Saturday morning after allegedly confronting officers while holding a knife.

Cause Of Steilacoom Amtrak Derailment Released

The train partially derailed Sunday afternoon in Steilacoom near Chambers Bay with more than 250 passengers on board.