The Seattle Times Crime section covers law enforcement by police, prosecutors and courts in Seattle, the Eastside, King County, the Northwest and nationwide. Topics include arrests and prosecution of suspects in cases of murder, manslaughter, rape and assault. Other topics are the federal courts; the FBI; Homeland Security; and Justice Department oversight of the Seattle Police Department.
Kelley, a Democrat elected state auditor in 2012, was convicted last year on nine of 14 felony charges during his second trial on theft, fraud,...
In a court motion, the attorneys claim Officer Jason Anderson falsely testified that the front door was closed in the apartment where Charleena Lyles was...
Tumwater police provided additional details Monday about the chaotic scene that unfolded at a Walmart Supercenter on Sunday evening after a gunman had reportedly attempted...
Two people were killed and three others were seriously wounded in January 2016 when gunmen opened fire on a homeless encampment under Interstate 5. Two...
Police say the suspect shot and wounded a 16-year-old boy near Tumwater High School, where a carjacking led to a chase and gunfire in the...