Crime

All are invited to join Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla and KPD officers at Coffee with the Chief on Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023. This free event will run from 8–10

A driver crashed after they were shot in the face during a road rage incident on I-5 in Kent on Wednesday evening, Mar. 15, 2023, the Washington State Patrol (WSP)

Tuesday morning, Mar. 14, 2023 at about 6 a.m., after a month of investigating, Seattle Police Major Crimes Task Force Detectives served a search warrant on a residence and vehicle

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced this week that it has received several reports and interviewed three separate victims involving individuals selling fake jewelry on freeways and ramps in the

A 36-year-old Kent resident was indicted by a grand jury this week for trafficking narcotics while illegally possessing a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Mohamed Aweys Muse is charged

Seven people – including three from Kent – have been indicted in the Western District of Washington in an investigation that began with a drug trafficking ring in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,

Through investigation, Kent Police Major Crimes Detectives have located additional photos of a suspect wanted in connection with a kidnapping that happened on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, 2023. As we

Story, photos and video by Scott Schaefer On Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023, the Kent Chamber of Commerce held a membership luncheon featuring Mayor Dana Ralph, who presented her “State of

On Wednesday morning, Mar. 1, 2023 at about 6:58 a.m., Kent Police Officers responded to the 20800 block of 110th Ave SE (map below) on Kent’s East Hill in response

One of the leaders of a violent international drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine in the Puget Sound region was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court

By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Kent City Council meeting held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023: YMCA Advisory Board Seeks Support The newly formed YMCA Advisory Board is

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses of a hit and-run collision that occurred at approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 on SR 516 at I-5 near

A Kent contractor is facing more than $400,000 in fines for safety violations that led to the death of a construction worker last September in Renton, the Washington state Department

On Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, Kent Police were involved in a pursuit of a subject with a felony warrant. Officers backed off while King County Sheriff’s Office’s Guardian 1 helicopter

If you saw police officers in the area of Foss Grocery in Covington Thursday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2023, Covington Police said it was due to an investigation into a man

On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at about 11:19 a.m., a Kent Police Officer used his firearm in an effort to stop armed carjacking suspects on Pacific Highway South. Des Moines

Kent Police this week announced that KIA and Hyundai car owners will be sending Kent PD free steering wheel locks for residents. Police say that Hyundai owners must own a

The leader of a violent, prolific drug trafficking ring was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 15 years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Kent

Kent Police Department’s Community Education Unit and Neighborhood Response Team will be hosting a Block Watch 101 class on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Kent

Kent Police are investigating a double homicide that killed two at the Kent Valley Motel on Central Ave. N (map below) on Tuesday night, Jan. 31, 2023. Police say that

The Kent Police Department is seeking help from the community through Safecam, a system that allows owners of security cameras to voluntarily share footage with police. This program is a

From our sister site The Waterland Blog: On Thursday night, Jan. 19, 2023 at about 11:45 p.m. officers with the Des Moines Police Department responded to 911 reports of a

By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of Tuesday night’s (Jan. 17, 2023) Kent City Council meeting: Awards & Recognitions Eric Stefas, who has served on the Kent Police force since

Kent Police Officers and Detectives this week identified, located and arrested a man they suspect of carjacking a vehicle, and in the process, kidnapping a two-year-old boy. Police say that

Kent Police Officers recently collaborated with the Kent Target store on another retail theft emphasis, resulting in eight arrests and the recovery of $3,825.15 worth of stolen merchandise. Police say

From our sister site The Waterland Blog: The Department of Justice and attorneys for a Des Moines, WA man have resolved a $450,000 tort claim against various government agencies because

By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Kent City Council meeting held on Tuesday night, Dec. 13, 2022: Public Comments The Public Hearing on The Bridges Wetlands Property was

A man was killed in an apparent hit-and-run collision early Tuesday morning, Nov. 29, 2022 near Kent, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers say they received a call around

Kent Police are warning residents of a recent, yet somewhat legit looking scam text/email that’s been spreading recently: Tis the Season to Scam Kent, we want to make you aware

King County Sheriff’s (KCSO) Office Detectives are offering a reward for information related to a homicide/arson investigation on Nov. 17, 2022 at around 1:30 a.m. On that date, KCSO Detectives