Gig Harbor Police Blotter Driver offered a homemade license during traffic stop

Gig Harbor Police cited a 52-year-old man for obstructing an investigation after he presented a homemade license during a traffic stop. The incident, which occurred on February 8, involved the man refusing to exit his vehicle and providing fraudulent documentation, leading to a citation and a failed booking attempt. Additionally, a break-in at Round Table Pizza and a shoplifting incident at Target are detailed in the report.

Police arrest teen suspect in December purse-snatchings

Gig Harbor Police have apprehended a 16-year-old suspect linked to two purse-snatchings in December, with possible charges including robbery and financial fraud for using stolen credit cards. The suspect is also being investigated for a third incident and is a person of interest in other robberies in the region. Police commend the collaboration with departments in Bellevue and Renton.

Police arrest 16-year-old suspected of purse snatching in Gig Harbor

A 16-year-old has been arrested in Gig Harbor for allegedly snatching purses from elderly women in grocery store parking lots, resulting in injuries and financial fraud. The police are investigating multiple incidents and have identified a second suspect linked to the use of stolen credit cards.

Driver hits light pole while doing doughnuts in Gig Harbor, gas station loses power

A driver performing doughnuts in a red Ford Mustang in Gig Harbor crashed into a light pole, leading to significant damage and power outages at a nearby gas station. The 32-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after police located the vehicle shortly after the incident. In a separate incident, a police chase ensued involving a stolen U-Haul, which was ultimately not apprehended.

Gig Harbor Police Blotter Police investigate incident involving adults at girls basketball game

An assault incident following a girls basketball game at Gig Harbor High School is under investigation by local police, with no injuries reported and no students involved. Additionally, a robbery suspect who was likely experiencing a mental health crisis was arrested, highlighting ongoing issues with crime and mental health in the community. The Peninsula School District is reviewing security protocols to prevent similar incidents at school events.

Public Menorah Vandalized on Hanukkah in Gig Harbor, Police Investigate

A public menorah in Uptown Gig Harbor was vandalized on the first day of Hanukkah, prompting an investigation into the incident as a potential hate crime. The Chabad of Pierce County reported light bulbs were broken and the menorah structure was damaged, raising concerns within the local Jewish community. Community leaders, including Gig Harbor Mayor Mary Barber, emphasized the importance of unity against hatred.

Gig Harbor shooting might have been in retaliation for 2021 homicide, charges say

Two men, Demondrae Jones and Rocco Anthony Fanara, are charged with first-degree assault and drive-by shooting in Gig Harbor, allegedly retaliating against the siblings of a convicted murderer. The incident, which occurred in June 2023, is linked to ongoing gang-related tensions stemming from the 2021 murder of Tyrone Sero. No injuries were reported during the drive-by shooting.