A normally calm Edmonds neighborhood turned into an active police scene Wednesday morning as officers and SWAT units moved in and took several suspects into custody, according to Edmonds police. Detectives remained on site afterward to process the area and collect evidence, and officers stayed in the neighborhood while the investigation continued.
UPDATE: the suspects are in custody. EPD will remain on scene for additional investigation.
- Edmonds Police Department (@EdmondsPolice) Edmonds Police Department
What the department posted
On its official X account, the Edmonds Police Department shared a short update confirming that “the suspects are in custody” and that “EPD will remain on scene for additional investigation,” noting that SWAT personnel and vehicles were part of the multi-unit operation. The post also named the agency’s Problem-Solving Emphasis Team as the unit leading the action and said more information would come as detectives continued their work, according to Edmonds Police Department.
Who led the response
The department identified its Problem-Solving Emphasis Team (PSET) as the lead group on the operation. That unit has handled similar motel and narcotics investigations in Edmonds in the past, including actions that resulted in arrests and recoveries, as reported by Lynnwood Times.
What residents should know
City officials did not immediately release details on the suspects, potential charges, or what specifically prompted the operation, and they asked the public to steer clear of the area while officers worked. For those looking for more information, the department’s website lists its non-emergency tip line and Public Information Office contacts for media and public inquiries, per the City of Edmonds.
EPD said it will share further updates through its social media channels and press office as the investigation moves forward. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Edmonds police using the department’s non-emergency phone line or online tip portals.
