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- Kent Police investigating suspicious circumstances surrounding man’s deathby Scott Schaefer on March 29, 2023 at 8:34 pm
Kent Police are investigating suspicious circumstances surrounding a man’s death on Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023. Police say that at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Kent Patrol Units responded to assist
- Des Moines Police investigating Child Abduction incidentby Scott Schaefer on March 26, 2023 at 1:02 am
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: On Friday, March 24, 2023 at approximately 1 p.m., Officers from the Des Moines Police Department were dispatched to a report of an
- Troopers seeking public’s help regarding 2 more freeway drive-by shootings, including on SR 167by Scott Schaefer on March 22, 2023 at 9:39 pm
Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are investigating two more drive-by shootings, and they’re seeking the public’s help. Troopers say that both shootings occurred on freeways in King County since just
- Have ‘Coffee with the Chief’ at Cutter’s Point on Wednesday, Mar. 29by Scott Schaefer on March 18, 2023 at 7:11 pm
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
- Road rage shooting on I-5 in Kent sends one to Harborview Wednesdayby Scott Schaefer on March 16, 2023 at 5:17 pm
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)
- Seattle Police Major Crimes Task Force arrests suspected drug dealer in Kentby Scott Schaefer on March 14, 2023 at 9:19 pm
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
- Washington State Patrol warning of gold selling scams on freewaysby Scott Schaefer on March 11, 2023 at 12:02 am
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
- Kent resident indicted for dealing fentanyl while illegally possessing firearmby Scott Schaefer on March 10, 2023 at 9:38 pm
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
- 3 from Kent indicted in connection with drug trafficking conspiracyby Scott Schaefer on March 5, 2023 at 12:08 am
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,
- Kent Police still seeking help finding kidnapping suspect, release new photosby Scott Schaefer on March 3, 2023 at 10:01 pm
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
- VIDEO: Watch Mayor Ralph’s ‘State of the City: Business Edition’ speechby Scott Schaefer on March 3, 2023 at 7:03 pm
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
- Kent Police investigating Wed. morning stolen car/kidnapping of 2 childrenby Scott Schaefer on March 1, 2023 at 4:43 pm
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
- Kent man who was leader of violent drug trafficking ring sentenced to 12+ years in prisonby Scott Schaefer on March 1, 2023 at 1:28 am
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
- Public safety, police pursuits, street racing & more discussed at Kent City Council Tuesday nightby Scott Schaefer on February 23, 2023 at 12:30 am
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
- Washington State Patrol seeking help identifying hit & run driverby Scott Schaefer on February 18, 2023 at 5:51 pm
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
- Safety violations in fatal trench collapse result in major fine for Kent contractorby Scott Schaefer on February 15, 2023 at 5:46 pm
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
- VIDEO: Watch as Guardian 1 helps Kent Police stop felony suspectby Scott Schaefer on February 14, 2023 at 12:20 am
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
- Man suspected of stealing $10,000 in items from Home Depot arrestedby Scott Schaefer on February 10, 2023 at 10:47 pm
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
- Police stop armed carjacking suspects on Pacific Highway Southby Scott Schaefer on February 10, 2023 at 7:02 pm
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
- Owners of Kia & Hyundai cars may be eligible for free steering wheel locksby Scott Schaefer on February 9, 2023 at 6:05 pm
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
- Kent Police assist DEA in ‘violent, prolific’ drug trafficking ring caseby Scott Schaefer on February 2, 2023 at 5:39 pm
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 holding ‘Block Watch 101’ class starting Feb. 28by Scott Schaefer on February 2, 2023 at 4:02 pm
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
- 2 killed in double homicide at Kent hotel Tuesday night; suspect still at largeby Scott Schaefer on February 1, 2023 at 7:07 pm
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
- Kent Police seeking community’s help to access security camerasby Scott Schaefer on January 25, 2023 at 10:26 pm
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
- One shot in Des Moines Thursday night; police seeking public’s helpby Scott Schaefer on January 20, 2023 at 2:06 pm
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
- Police Chief says crime rate remains high at Tuesday night’s Kent City Council meetingby Scott Schaefer on January 19, 2023 at 5:10 pm
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 arrest suspected carjacker they say kidnapped 2-year-oldby Scott Schaefer on January 18, 2023 at 5:13 pm
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 target retail theft emphasis at Target, arrest 8 & recover merchandiseby Scott Schaefer on January 13, 2023 at 8:23 pm
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
- DOJ settles claim over arrest and detention of Des Moines ‘Dreamer’by Scott Schaefer on January 5, 2023 at 7:29 pm
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
- Kent City Council hears Public Safety update at Tuesday’s meetingby Scott Schaefer on December 14, 2022 at 6:44 pm
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
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