Three Men Charged With Murder at Lakewood Apartment Complex in 2012

Authorities say the man who was shot and his roommate were part of a "major drug distribution chain" for a Mexican drug cartel, which prompted one of the three defendants to plot the murder.

Lakewood Police Release More Details About Officer-Involved Shooting in Tillicum

The man has been identified as Patrick O'Meara, who authorities say refused to drop a weapon that turned out to be a "very realistic-looking" metal cap gun June 18.

Authorities Looking For Driver Who Caused I-5 Crash, Sent Motorcyclists To Hospital

The Washington State Patrol says the drive fled from the crash, which occurred on northbound I-5 near 72nd Avenue.

Suspect in Spokane Shooting Could Be Hiding In Lakewood or Tacoma

Authorities in Spokane say Issiah Schauman got into a dispute and allegedly shot the man.

State Reports 354 Fireworks-related Fires, Injuries Last Summer

State Fire Marshal Charles Duffy said 128 fires and 226 injuries were reported during the July 4 holiday in 2012.

Lakewood Police Officers Fatally Shoot Man Who Refused To Put Down Handgun

Police had been looking for the 28-year-old man since Friday.

Longboarder Who Died At Chambers Bay Was Reportedly A Clover Park High Grad

Tyler Dean Johnson reportedly wasn't wearing a helmet when he crashed into a tree on the walking trail near the switchbacks and died en route to the hospital.

Lakewood: Thanks 'COPS,' But No Thank You

The city says it's not interested in "turning back the clock" on that part of its history.

Suspect in Lakewood Drug Shooting in Stable Condition

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was released from the hospital and is expected to fully recover after being hit by the suspect's car.

Homeland Security Agent Shoots Suspect Who Hit Him With Car In Lakewood; Released From Hospital

The incident occurred around 8 p.m., Wednesday near the intersection of 108th Street and 47th Avenue Southwest.

Community Update

Police Seeking Community's Help to Identify Purse Thief

The woman in the photo has stolen purses from various stores in Federal Way, Gig Harbor, Bonney Lake, Lakewood and Lacey over the past 3-4 years, according to Gig Harbor Police.

Tacoma Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug and Gun Crimes

Titus Dion Peterson has a lengthy criminal history including multiple convictions for drug dealing, assault, resisting arrest, and bank robbery, according to authorities.

Decriminalized Marijuana Gets Dog Axed From Lakewood Police Gig

Phelan's marijuana-sniffing training compromises the city's investigations when marijuana is found with other drugs.

Two ‘Sovereign Citizen’ Movement Members From Pierce County Sentenced to Prison

Spanaway's Kenneth Leaming and David Carroll of Tacoma were sentenced to 8 years and 10 years in prison, respectively.

Community Update

Fire Ops 101 Offers Policy Makers an Insider's Look at Firefighting

Now Hiring: Pierce County Sheriff's Department

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is currently accepting applications for Entry-Level and In-State Lateral Deputy Sheriff.

Police Arrest Two In Connection To Lakewood Bar Fight That Killed Anthony Vasquez

Crash On Steilacoom Road In Thurston County Sends One To Harborview

Lakewood Police Chief on Skeeter Manos Sentencing: Time To Move Forward

Skeeter Manos Pleads Guilty To State Charges Of Identity Theft, Forgery

Local Emergency Response Agencies Participate in Water Rescue Exercise in Steilacoom

The goal of the exercise is to evaluate both individual agency capabilities and their ability to effectively communicate and work together.

State Patrol Makes 1,150 DUI Arrests Through April This Year

Washington State Patrol troopers in District 1 removed 1,154 drivers impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.

Watch Annual Law Enforcement Memorial on Pierce County TV This Week

The event, which honored the 59 fallen officers who have been killed in Pierce County, will air for several weeks on PC-TV. It has also posted the video to YouTube.

After Scare, Bear Captured in Lakewood on Friday

The bear - which prompted automated calls from the Clover Park School District - was reportedly captured in American Lake.

Say 'Thanks' To Law Enforcement Saturday at Blue Steele Coffee

The third-annual Emergency Vehicle Owners and Operators Association show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lakewood Officers Memorial.

Reported FBI Arrest on Interstate 5 Near JBLM Causes Afternoon Traffic Nightmare

Southbound I-5 backed up Tuesday afternoon from Joint Base Lewis-McChord through Tacoma, and several reports attributed the cause to FBI activity in the area.

Train Hits, Kills Man on Tracks in Steilacoom

West Pierce Fire & Rescue reports the incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m., Monday.

Safety Alert: Area Waters Still Cold Even in Warm Weather

The Washington Department of Health reminds people to be safe if you’re out on the water during this nice spring weather.

West Pierce Fire & Rescue Hopes to Fill The Boot in May

West Pierce Firefighters Local 1488 will be collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association over two weekends in Lakewood and University Place. In the last three years, more than $58,000 was raised in the two cities.

Pierce County Clarifies Amber Alert Message

On Sunday, many residents who signed up for the Pierce County Alert System received a Washington State Patrol Amber Alert message.

Five Gang Members Charged With 1988 Murder

The Tacoma Police recently arrested Nathaniel Miles in Steilacoom and Anthony Ralls in Lakewood. Three other men were also charged with the murder from Aug. 28, 1988.

Three Charged in Spanaway Identity Theft Operation

Pierce County Sheriff's deputies uncovered stolen mail, materials to make fake checks and IDs, firearms, drugs and other items in connection to the identity theft operation.

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Killing Friend, Stuffing Body in Trash Can

Anthony Tyrone Clark, 22, was found guilty of first-degree murder, robbery and other charges in the grim 2011 killing. He faces up to 43 years in prison.

Lakewood Man Who Shot, Killed Ex-Wife During Church Counseling Session Pleads Guilty

Charles Parsons, 44, pleaded guilt to first degree murder charges on Friday in King County. Court papers show he shot his wife during a counseling session at their Federal Way Church.

Organizer: Lakewood Native and Boston Marathon Runner Joseph Gray Reportedly OK

Roger Michel, an organizer for the Lake Sammamish Half Marathon, tells Patch that he's seen reports that the Lakes High Product is OK.

Boston Marathon 2013 Explosion: Four Runners from Lakewood Registered for Race

Reports and updates on the reported explosions on Boylston Street near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Pierce County Prosecutor Finds Lakewood Officers Justified in December Shooting

Officers Ryan Moody and Jon Waller were justified in the shooting death of Michael David Crawford, who was in a stolen car, wearing body and packing a loaded handgun, the investigation concluded.

Kirkland Woman Accused of Stalking Clay Aiken

Police in North Carolina say 57-year-old Barbara Jean Saylor scaled a security fence outside the singer's property last week.