Lakewood Man Convicted Of Drug Trafficking Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

Juan Hidalgo-Mendoza, 33, was convicted in May on a number of federal drug charges that authorities brought following the shooting death of his roommate in 2012.

Pierce County Sheriff's Community Academy Openings

'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Targets Impaired Drivers Aug. 16-Sept. 2

Extra DUI patrols will be in place throughout the Puget Sound region, and police say they are looking for people driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or other drugs.

Authorities Continue To Look For Adre'Anna Jackson Killer; Offering $60,000 Reward

The Tillicum girl disappeared Dec. 2, 2005, and her remains were found more than a year later in a field near I-5. A couple of kids discovered a skull and spine.

FBI Releases Info on Serial Killer With Ties to Washington State

Federal authorities say Israel Keyes admitted to killing an unknown couple in Washington in the early 2000s and may be responsible for other murders in our state. He committed suicide in his jail cell last December.

Man in Disguise Linked to Third Bank Robbery in Two Weeks

The male suspect entered the bank and showed the teller a note demanding cash. The man took the money and walked out of the bank.

Burglary Ring Linked to Crimes in Fircrest, Tacoma

Police say a couple from Pierce County broke into at least 66 homes stretching from Mill Creek to Oregon.

Amber Alert Canceled: Missing Teen Hannah Anderson Safe, Suspect Dead

Police shot James Lee DiMaggio during the rescue of Hannah Anderson in Idaho Saturday, Aug. 10

"I Don't Want To Associate With Those People Anymore": UP Blotter 8/2-8/7

The following arrest and crime information has been supplied by the University Place Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Amber Alert: Two Abducted California Children May Be in Washington

Hannah and Ethan Anderson have been missing since Saturday, Aug. 3, and may be in Washington, according to the Amber Alert issued Aug. 7.

Wig-Wearing Bank Robber Strikes Again, This Time in Bicycle Helmet

At 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, the male suspect robbed a Key Bank located in the 3500 block of S. 19th Street in the City of Tacoma.

Man Dressed as Woman Robs Key Bank in East Tacoma

The robbery suspect, described as a white male in his 40s, walked into a Key Bank in Tacoma on July 31 and demanded cash.

UP Blotter: Parents Report Endangered Child at Chambers Bay Playground

The following arrest and crime information has been supplied by the University Place Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

University Place Tax Preparer Sentenced For Tax Evasion

Longtime University Place tax accountant and tax preparer, Joseph J. Doria, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to two years of probation and $146,226 in restitution for tax evasion.

Woman Faces Charges for Damaging Chambers Bay Golf Course

A 23-year-old woman faces charges after she caused over $2,000 in damages to the Chambers Bay Golf Course after a fight with her girlfriend.

Pierce County To Implement Stage 1 Burn Ban Beginning Monday

Starting at 12:01 a.m., outdoor burning is prohibited, except for small fires, barbecues, outdoor fireplaces and campfires.

University Place Police Officer, Citizen Recognized for Kindness in Action

An elderly woman lost in her apartment complex got home safely, thanks to the kindness of two men in University Place.

Donuts at Safeway Capture Police Attention

The following information is supplied by the University Place Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Traffic Snarls on State Route 16 At 19th Street on Friday (UPDATE)

The back-ups began shortly after noon, Friday.

Get Certified with West Pierce Fire & Rescue

Take the basic CPR and First Aide class with West Pierce Fire and Rescue on Saturday, July 20.

Stuck in Traffic? WSP Suspects Texting to Blame

Washington State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste said the agency is beginning to suspect that many low-speed collisions are caused by distracted drivers traveling at relatively low speeds.

UP Police Defensive Firearms Class, Business Office Closures This Week

The University Place Police Department will be closed this week on July 16-17, 2013.

Community Update

Liquor Thefts and a Molotov Cocktail: The Latest from UP Police

The following arrest and crime information has been supplied by the University Place Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

West Pierce Extinguishes Fire at Ale House Pub

The early morning fire began in the restaurant kitchen, fire investigators believe.

Two Small Earthquakes Reported in King County—Did You Feel Them?

A 2.6-magnitude earthquake hit Lake City at 6:56 a.m. Friday, followed by a 2.3-magnitude quake east of Redmond at 7:34 a.m.

Man Charged With 1986 Tacoma Cold Case Homicide

Christopher Leon Smith, 50, has been charged with the 1986 cold case murder of Carol Davidson, who was found strangled to death in her Tacoma apartment.

Curtis High Student Crashes BMW Into Tree

17-year-old driving at a high rate of speed had to be extricated from his vehicle.

Early Morning Crash in Point Defiance Park Leaves One Injured

A Pierce County airplane is searching for a possible second passenger who was seen by witnesses.

Poor Weather Possible Cause of Alaska Plane Crash

Local pilot who was killed was leading a group of 19 planes from Fairbanks to Homer.

Tacoma Medical Firm to Pay $14.5 Million to Settle Overbilling Allegations

Bills from the Tacoma-based Sound Inpatient Physicians Inc. claimed a higher level of service than was documented.

Tacoma Bank Robber Strikes Again

Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County is asking for public help to identify a suspect wanted in local armed bank robberies.

How Can I Tell If My Fireworks Are Legal?

State Fire Marshal Charles Duffy offers tips to make sure your Fourth of July fireworks are permitted to use.

Teen Liquor Thief Swats at Citizen With Skateboard, Car Prowler Arrested at Chambers Bay Golf

The following arrest and crime information has been supplied by the University Place Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Fircrest Police Seek Public Help to Find Suspected Identity Thief

20 year-old Zachariah Hill is known to frequent the Fircrest/Tacoma area and is wanted for stolen property and identity theft.

Hilltop Gang Member Arrested After Firing Gun at UP House Party

A 23-year-old member of the Hilltop Crips was arrested in University Place Saturday night after firing a weapon outside a house party on Westwood Square West.

Elderly University Place Woman Convicted of Social Security Fraud

72-year-old UP resident Claudia Ruth Greenamyer was found guilty of fraudulently collecting almost $220,000 in Social Security after her parents' passing.

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.

Robber Who Stole Cash Register by Gunpoint Faces Charges in Tacoma

A 26 year-old man who held up a 6th Avenue smoke shop and stole a cash register on Saturday night faced robbery charges in Pierce County Court on Monday.

Longboarder Killed at Chambers Bay Park