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The family of Demetrius Marquel Marr-Woods is seeking answers following his tragic murder outside the Cloud 9 Bar in Kent, WA, on December 8, 2024. His mother, Alisia Marr, insists her son was a dedicated family man with no ties to illegal activity, urging anyone with information to come forward. Investigations are ongoing, with police yet to confirm reports of another shooting that night.
A man in Everett, Washington, was arrested on Christmas morning for allegedly setting fire to his family's home during a standoff with police. The situation escalated after his mother requested a mental health evaluation, leading to threats against officers. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree arson and resisting arrest.
Jeffrey Cook, a 56-year-old man with a history of sexual offenses, has been sentenced to 1½ years in prison for indecent exposure at a thrift store in Lynnwood. Cook was on probation for previous child molestation charges when he harassed a young woman, raising serious public safety concerns.
An 81-year-old woman, Rama Sharma, tragically died in a house fire in Lynnwood on Sunday. Firefighters faced significant challenges accessing the home, which was nearly engulfed in flames. The incident raises important fire safety concerns, especially for vulnerable populations.
Mark Downey, a man with a history of violent crime, has been charged with the murder of Katie McQueen in Lake Stevens, Washington. The discovery of McQueen's body on August 20 prompted a police investigation that linked Downey to the crime through DNA evidence, raising concerns about recidivism among violent offenders in the community.
Tachelle Thomas has been sentenced to 6½ years in prison for the vehicular homicide of 72-year-old Fozieh Shirdelhefzabad, who was struck while crossing Highway 99 while Thomas was under the influence of cannabis. This tragic incident emphasizes the severe consequences of impaired driving.
A Snohomish parent expresses outrage at learning about the arrest of a vice principal at Centennial Middle School for child rape through a group text instead of a formal school announcement. The parent criticizes the school's lack of direct communication with families, arguing that it fosters fear and distrust, and calls for the Snohomish School District to provide timely information to support students.
A tragic house fire in Lynnwood, Washington, claimed the life of an elderly woman and destroyed her home. Firefighters faced significant challenges as the blaze was fully engulfed upon their arrival. The Snohomish County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause and emphasizes the importance of functional smoke alarms in homes.
A tragic house fire in Lynnwood claimed the life of an elderly woman in her 80s, while a man in his 90s was treated for smoke inhalation. Firefighters faced significant challenges accessing the two-story home, which is now a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office.
A woman in her 50s suffered severe burns and was hospitalized following a house fire in Lynnwood on Sunday evening. The fire, which occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the 6200 block of 185th Place SW, also displaced four residents, who received assistance from the Red Cross. Firefighters rescued a dog from the scene, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.