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Yahoo
30-01-2025
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Suspect arrested in Everett teen stabbing
The Brief Everett Police have arrested a suspect in the stabbing of a 13-year-old boy as he was walking to school earlier this month. Andrew Freeman, 21, was arrested by officers on Wednesday around 4 p.m. after a community member notified 911 of his whereabouts. Freeman will be booked into Snohomish County Jail for first-degree assault. EVERETT, Wash. - Everett police have arrested a man suspected of stabbing a teen as he was walking to school earlier this month. What we know The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Andrew Freeman, was arrested on Wednesday at around 4 p.m. Police said a community member called 911, notifying them of Freeman's whereabouts. Freeman is accused of stabbing a 13-year-old boy on Jan. 16 near Broadway and 25th Street. The teen was taken to the hospital after arriving at North Middle School with stab wounds. Freeman was arrested that same morning on drug charges, but was released from jail before investigators identified him as a suspect in the stabbing. Freeman will now be booked into Snohomish County Jail for first-degree assault. "I want to thank our police department for their dedication to getting justice for the young student that was attacked earlier this month, and I also want to commend our community and media partners for helping us amplify information about the suspect," said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. "The community plays such an important role in public safety; I encourage our residents to stay informed, be observant and ensure they know the proper channels for reporting both emergency and non-emergency situations." "We cannot thank the public enough for their assistance in this investigation," said Everett Police Chief John DeRousse. "From the beginning, we relied on the public's assistance in identifying this person. Thanks to a community member's tip, we were able to locate our suspect." Freeman also has convictions in 2022 and 2023 for second-degree robbery and third-degree assault. He tried to rob a 69-year-old woman in Federal Way, and has four misdemeanor convictions for graffiti in Everett. The Source Information in this story is from the Everett Police Department and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Where migrant ICE raids, arrests are already happening: List Oldest running movie theater in WA closing, hoping to relocate Toto, Christopher Cross, Men at Work to rock WA State Fair What are the chances of a February snow storm in Seattle? Here's what we know Is it illegal to warm your car up unattended in WA? Here's what you need to know To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily Fox Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX Seattle FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
Everett police arrest suspect in stabbing of 13-year-old
Andrew Freeman, the suspect in the January 16 stabbing of a 13-year-old near the 2500 block of Broadway, was taken into custody by Everett Police Wednesday, according to a police statement. The arrest occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. after a community member alerted 911 to Freeman's location. Officers responded, verified his identity, and made the arrest without incident. The stabbing happened on the morning of January 16, at around 8:00 a.m. when police were dispatched to reports of a stabbing near the 2500 block of Broadway. Upon arrival, officers found a 13-year-old male victim who had been stabbed by an adult. Following the initial incident, police immediately searched for the suspect utilizing a K9 track and drone, however, they were unable to locate him at the time. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office had arrested Freeman on a different case, where he was unknowingly released the next day. Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit began their investigation, speaking with multiple reporting parties and collecting video footage. During the search, a photograph of the suspect was obtained. UPDATE- JANUARY 19, 2025 The person of interest in this matter has been identified as Andrew Freeman. If seen, do NOT... Posted by Everett Police Department on Thursday, January 16, 2025 'I want to thank our police department for their dedication to getting justice for the young student that was attacked earlier this month, and I also want to commend our community and media partners for helping us amplify information about the suspect,' said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. 'The community plays such an important role in public safety; I encourage our residents to stay informed, be observant and ensure they know the proper channels for reporting both emergency and non-emergency situations.' Everett Police Chief John DeRousse also expressed his appreciation for the public's assistance, stating, 'We cannot thank the public enough for their assistance in this investigation. From the beginning, we relied on the public's assistance in identifying this person. Thanks to a community member's tip, we were able to locate our suspect.' Freeman will be booked into the Snohomish County Jail on a charge of Assault in the 1st Degree.
