Lakewood Murder Victim Identified; Suspected Shooter Charged

Christopher Allen, 52, was shot and killed at a Lakewood home Sunday morning, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's office.

Search On For Pierce Co. Bank Robbery Suspect

He walked into a bank Wednesday morning on the east side of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, police say.

'Potentially Dangerous' Man Missing In Pierce County

Patrick M. Hayden is missing from a care facility in Spanaway, according to the sheriff's office, and needs his medication.

5 Children Hurt In Car Crash Near Chambers Bay

The rollover crash happened near Chambers Bay on Monday evening, according to West Pierce fire officials.

Missing Hikers Found Near Mount Rainier: PCSO

A man from Lakewood and a man from Olympia are missing after they failed to return from a hike on Sunday.

Murderer Found Guilty For 2017 Killing Of Spanaway Man

Christopher Heeren of Thurston County was found guilty last week for the 2017 murder of Spanaway resident Shaddie Graham.

Man Accused Of Abusing Daughter For 'Lying And Talking Back'

A Lakewood man allegedly beat and waterboarded his 7-year-old daughter on Mother's Day.

Hit & Run Seriously Injures Parkland Girl: Sheriff

Katelyn Rogers underwent surgery on Sunday for numerous broken bones after a neighborhood hit and run Saturday night.

Spanaway Man Killed In SR-7 Motorcycle Crash: WSP

A 77-year-old Spanaway man was killed when he rode his motorcycle into the path of an oncoming semi on SR-7 Tuesday afternoon.

3 Hurt In 3-Car Crash Near Lakewood: WSP

Three people — two Lakewood residents and one Ruston resident — were hurt in a series of rear-end collisions near I-5 exit 130 on Monday.

Thief Stole Vacuums From Spanaway Walmart: Sheriff

Can you help identify this man? He allegedly stole three vacuums from the Spanaway Walmart the day before Easter.

Babysitter Arrested For Possessing Child Pornography: Sheriff

Victoria DelCarmen was arrested this week for allegedly possessing child porn. Sheriff's investigators say she was also a local babysitter.

Tacoma Man Dies 4 Weeks After Motorcycle Crash: WSP

Stephen Greer, 36, died this past weekend from injuries he sustained in a serious motorcycle crash in the Parkland area around March 19.

'Spirits' Told Graham Woman To Set House On Fire: Sheriff

A Graham woman allegedly drank rubbing alcohol and set her house on fire, displacing four other adult residents, at the behest of spirits.

Man Killed In Homeless Camp Near Lakewood

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is looking for tips to find out who shot and killed Daniel Stueart on Saturday.

Cat Killed In House Fire Off Gravelly Lake: West Pierce

West Pierce Fire & Rescue crews battled a residential fire in the 6500-block of 127th Street Southwest Monday morning.

Gynecologist's License Suspended For Sex Crimes Against Teen

Robert Holland was court-martialed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in April 2018 following the initial criminal complaint.

Spanaway Homicide Victim, Shooter Identified: Sheriff

Bruce Johnson allegedly shot his older brother Thomas on Tuesday over an ongoing dispute over the death of their mother.

Spanaway Homicide Victim, Suspect Are Brothers, Sheriff Says

A homicide suspect reportedly surrendered to military police before he was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff's deputies Tuesday afternoon.

JBLM Sergeant Arrested For Child Sex Crimes: US Attorney

U.S. Army SSG. Moeun Yoeun was arrested Wednesday for allegedly enticing minors to send him sexually explicit images via Facebook.

Impairment Factor In 1-Car Crash Early Thursday, WSP Says

Two Tacoma men were hurt in a single vehicle crash south of Spanaway just after midnight Thursday. The cause is still under investigation.

22 Child Sex Predators Nabbed In Multi-Agency Sting

Among those arrested were several Pierce County residents, including three service members assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Attempted Murder Suspect Wanted In Lakewood

Leon Murray is suspected of shooting his ex-wife six times at the Best Value Inn last Friday. The woman remains in critical condition.

5 Suspects Arrested; 1 To Go, Lakewood Police Say

Thomas Cooper, Jr. is the fifth Portland area gang member arrested in connection with the October 2018 shooting in Lakewood that killed one.

Lakewood Homicide Suspect Arrested In Portland

Thomas Cooper, Jr., 31, was arrested Monday at a Portland-area 24-Hour Fitness facility. He faces misdemeanor gun charges in Oregon.

Can You Help ID This Man?

Pierce County investigators say the currently unidentified man was caught on camera threatening a Spanaway Walmart employee with a knife.

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested In Lakewood: Police

Humberto Martinez-Avila, 18, is suspected of shooting a 46-year-old man 7 times at a Texaco gas station Feb. 2. The victim survived.

Burglar Leaves Trail Of Footprints For Deputies To Follow

A burglary suspect's footprints in the snow led Pierce County sheriff's deputies to his hiding spot 2 miles from the scene of the crime.

Chickens Escape, Cross Road After I-5 Crash

A semi hauling hundreds of live chickens crashed on Interstate 5 Monday morning, forcing a multi-lane closure for several hours.

Firefighters Rescue Terrier From Burning House Tuesday Night

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue crews quickly rescued the homeowner's pet dog before extinguishing a blaze in Parkland late Tuesday.

Police Standoff With Driver Ends In Arrest

I-5 was partially blocked for roughly 7 hours Tuesday night while crews cleaned up the aftermath of a 2-vehicle crash and police standoff.

Firehouse Subs Grants Awarded To Pierce County Agencies

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation​ awarded more than $70K in equipment grants to Lakewood police, and Riverside and Graham fire.

House Fire In Spanaway Monday Morning: Central Pierce Fire

All residents affected by a house fire in Spanaway Monday escaped the blaze unharmed, according to county fire officials.

'Vacant Denny's Fire Was Arson,' West Pierce Fire Says

The fire at an empty Denny's in Lakewood broke out around 3 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported.

Hit And Run Suspect Surrenders To Police: WSP

Kevin Koch is suspected of a hit and run collision north of Spanaway that left a pedestrian with a broken leg on Dec. 29.

Hit And Run Suspects May Be Hiding In Puyallup: WSP

Kevin Koch and Nichole Martin are suspected of fleeing a hit and run collision involving a Lakewood man in Spanaway last month.

Police ID Officers Who Killed Man At Terrace Apartments

Three officers were placed on administrative leave following the fatal Sunday morning shooting in Lakewood.

Lakewood Police Kill Man Who Called 911 To Report Intruder

The 43-year-old victim called police to report an armed man in his home. When police arrived, they found the caller was the armed man.

Inmate Dies 4 Days After Fight At McNeil Island Facility

Jerry Spicer, 63, died Sunday from injuries he sustained when he was shoved by 39-year-old Gregory Coley, Jr. Jan. 2.

Man Rams Ex-Girlfriend's Car, Now He's Facing 7 Charges

The domestic violence attack happened Sunday morning near SR 7 in Parkland.