U.S. Attorney Gorman recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Seattle event and Victim Services Award
“Whether it is making sure a victim of sexual assault is supported while they confront their assailant in court, or ensuring a victim of a financial crime has the opportunity to seek…
Seattle teachers approve new contract after their strike
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – Seattle teachers, who went on strike earlier this month over pay, staffing and mental health support, approved a new three-year contract that includes an increase in pay…
Seattle educators to vote Tuesday on deal to end strike
(Reuters) – Seattle educators will vote on Tuesday on an agreement with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) to end a strike over pay, staffing and mental health support, the school system said. Almost…
Seattle Plans To Build A Homeless Megaplex In Its Chinatown, And Residents Are Fighting Back
Seattle Plans To Build A Homeless Megaplex In Its Chinatown, And Residents Are Fighting Back Reagan Reese on September 10, 2022 Residents of Seattle’s Chinatown are fighting back against city officials over…
Seattle cancels first day of school as teachers strike
By Matt McKnight SEATTLE (Reuters) -Seattle teachers hit the picket lines on Wednesday on what would have been the first day of school this fall for tens of thousands of students after…
El Pollo Loco Signs Four-Unit Deal in Seattle
Nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain seeks other franchise partners to expand the brand’s presence in the Pacific Northwest Costa Mesa, CA (PRESS RELEASE) El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or…
Seattle man charged federally for possessing a ghost gun and drugs in stolen vehicle
Seattle – A resident of Seattle was charged federally today with four federal felonies connected to his possession of a so-called “ghost gun” and drugs in a stolen vehicle, announced U.S. Attorney…
Seattle man convicted of distributing fentanyl in downtown Seattle while armed with a firearm
Seattle – A 31-year-old Seattle man was convicted today in U.S. District Court in Seattle of three federal crimes related to his distribution of fentanyl pills in downtown Seattle, announced U.S. Attorney…
Seattle man sentenced to 11 years in prison for distribution of drugs and possession of firearms
Seattle – A West Seattle-man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 11 years in prison and 4 years of supervised release for four federal felonies involving drug distribution, firearms, and…
Former Seattle tech worker convicted of wire fraud and computer intrusions
Seattle – A 36-year-old former Seattle tech worker was convicted today in U.S. District Court in Seattle of seven federal crimes connected to her scheme to hack into cloud computer data storage…
Seattle Implodes After Defunding The Police
Seattle Implodes After Defunding The Police Laurel Duggan on June 6, 2022 Seattle’s efforts to defund its police department and transfer its duties to other city agencies resulted in $5 million worth…
Texas Man Guilty of Lewd Acts on Flight from Seattle to Phoenix
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Antonio Sherrodd McGarity, 34, of Arlington, Texas, pleaded guilty last week to Lewd, Indecent, or Obscene Acts While on an Aircraft and was sentenced by U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah…
Former Seattle resident indicted for bank fraud for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from Paycheck Protection Program
Seattle – A 28-year-old New York City man was indicted this week in the Western District of Washington for three counts of bank fraud related to his abuse of the COVID-19 Pandemic…
‘Trash, Human Waste And Needles’: Biden Ignores Environmental Crisis Facing Seattle During Earth Day Visit
‘Trash, Human Waste And Needles’: Biden Ignores Environmental Crisis Facing Seattle During Earth Day Visit Harry Wilmerding on April 22, 2022 President Joe Biden neglected to mention the rampant homelessness plaguing Seattle…
Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
BOISE – A Seattle man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. According to court records, from at least May 2018 through November 2020, Ryan M. Tichy, 42, executed a…
Seattle man pleads guilty to attempting to travel to the Middle East to join a foreign terrorist organization
Seattle – A 21-year-old Seattle man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to Providing Material Support to a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. Elvin Hunter Bgorn Williams was arrested May…
Former Seattle doctor sentenced to 4 years in prison for defrauding pandemic relief programs
Seattle – A former Seattle doctor was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 4 years in prison for fraudulently seeking over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and…
Tacoma woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for arson at downtown Seattle protest
Seattle –A 26-year-old Tacoma, Washington, woman was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 5 years in prison for arson for burning five Seattle P0lice vehicles parked around Sixth and…
‘Too Dangerous’: Famous Seattle Bakery Closes Due To Rise In ‘Shootings,’ Criminal Activity
Olga Sagan will close her Piroshky Piroshky Bakery’s downtown Seattle location because of crime and concern for her employees’ safety, the bakery announced Monday. “For the safety of its employees the Piroshky…
Multiple Shootings Rock Seattle The Same Day The Democrat Mayor Pledged To Address Soaring Crime
Multiple shootings rocked Seattle the very same day that Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell pledged to address soaring crime in the city. Police are investigating at least two shootings that occurred the same…
Seattle man who recruited ‘teen’ for prostitution arrested on federal charges
Seattle – A 23-year-old Seattle man, appeared in federal court this week charged with two felonies related to human trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Issac Shorack, was arrested at Sea-Tac Airport…
Plant Manager of Seattle barrel reconditioning company pleads guilty to conspiracy and lying to investigators
Seattle – The plant manager of Seattle Barrel and Cooperage Company, a barrel cleaning and reconditioning operation, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to conspiracy and making a false…
Seattle drug dealer who preyed on young runaway sentenced to prison
Seattle – A 29-year-old Seattle-area resident was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 10 years in prison for four federal felonies, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Steve Godina Ochoa…
Seattle man sentenced to prison for creation of images of sexual molestation of young child
Seattle – A 53-year-old Seattle man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to ten years in prison with 15 years of supervised release for three federal felonies connected to…
Seattle Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON – A Washington State man was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on…
Renton, Washington man charged with possession of destructive devices for role in plot to burn Seattle Police Guild building in September 2020
Seattle – A 34-year-old Renton, Washington, man was arrested today in connection with the plot to burn the Seattle Police Officers Guild building in downtown Seattle in September 2020, announced U.S. Attorney…
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