John Marchant Stabbert, son of a longtime Tacoma pastor, has been summoned on four counts of first‑degree child rape tied to alleged incidents from 1997–2001; church leaders say they have removed him and are cooperating with police.

Weber County charging papers say Chad Jason Torres‑Cruz picked up a 13‑year‑old via Instagram, transported her to Pineview Reservoir and raped her; he's currently jailed in Spokane on related charges.

A King County inquest jury found Seattle officers' use of deadly force in the 2019 Ryan Smith shooting was necessary after reviewing body‑worn video. Prosecutors had earlier declined charges.

A roughly five‑foot scorch was found on Madison Middle School’s levy‑funded turf in West Seattle. The district filed a police report and has arranged a vendor quote for repairs.

Tacoma detectives renewed a public plea as Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 for tips in the 2023 killing of 16-year-old Wyatt Owens. Police want dash‑cam video and witness leads.

Seattle firefighters responded to a vessel fire in the 4400 block of 15th Ave NW; authorities urged people to avoid the area while responders worked.

A Pierce County judge handed down life without parole to Joseph Ricky Emile after a jury convicted him of strangling his wife in December 2023. Prosecutors pointed to DNA, video and phone records tying him to the killing.

Seattle Fire is proposing up to three drones to give crews live overhead views during high‑risk fires, rescues and hazmat responses; the draft plan is now open for public comment.

A three-week-old harbor seal pup shot near Bellingham is recovering at SR3; rescuers and NOAA are seeking tips. Veterinary scans revealed a projectile and a CT is planned.

A Pierce County court arraigned 26‑year‑old Chaston Philes on second‑degree murder charges in the 2024 killing of Sean Miller; his attorney says he acted in self‑defense. Bail was set at $100,000.

Crews are fighting a commercial building fire on the 4500 block of 7th Avenue South. Officials asked people to avoid the area while firefighters operate.

A man remains in critical condition after a July 4 assault at Deer Creek Apartments in Puyallup. The Pierce County Sheriff posted photos and is seeking tips.

Hazmat crews evacuated a Seattle University building on East Madison after reports of a gas‑like odor; air monitors found no gas but crews kept the scene closed while investigating.