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Miami Herald
08-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Beloved 13-year-old killed in ‘freak accident' riding bike, WA family says
A 13-year-old boy was killed in a 'freak accident' while riding his bike in Washington, his family and police said. Emiliano Munoz died May 5, three days after he ran into a braided cable strewn across a lot, according to the Everett Police Department and KOMO News. Munoz had been playing with his friends nearby when he got on his electric bike and tried to take a shortcut through a field, KIRO reported. He then struck the metal cable that had been hanging between a fence post and a traffic bollard, police said. First responders got to the scene within three minutes and took him to a hospital in Seattle where he died days later, police said. 'It was a freak accident,' family friend Shantel Jenks told KIRO news. The homeowner where the cable was strewn told KOMO News the wire had been there for years and was installed by someone else. The cable has since been taken down, police said. 'He was a boy loved by everyone,' one of his uncles, Armando Molina, told KIRO. 'He was a beloved student at Explorer Middle School, known for his warm spirit and kind smile. He was a true friend to many & will never be forgotten,' someone wrote in a GoFundMe post. Everett is about a 30-mile drive north from Seattle.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
2 arrested after hours-long standoff in Everett, WA
The Brief Two people were arrested following an hours-long standoff with police in Everett. The incident unfolded on the 6000 block of Evergreen Way, with two suspects barricaded inside the Farwest Motel. EVERETT, Wash. - Two people were arrested after an hours-long standoff in Everett, where they barricaded themselves in a motel. According to the police department, two people were barricaded in the Farwest Motel, located in the 6000 block of Evergreen Way. A shooting was reported, but it is unknown if there are any injuries or what led up to the shooting. Police confirmed to FOX 13 Seattle that two suspects were arrested. This is a developing story; check back for updates. The Source Information in this story comes from the Everett Police Department. Seattle driver plummets off multi-story parking garage, 77-year-old rescued Thousands attend Seattle 'Hands Off!' rally against Trump, Elon Musk Tacoma police shoot, kill carjacking suspect Saturday afternoon Sue Bird named to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Trump tariffs live updates: Global markets plunge as countries scramble to respond USPS mail delivery changes begin: Here's what 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 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.
Boston Globe
21-03-2025
- Boston Globe
Officers seize $200,000 worth of fentanyl from Chelsea apartment, DA says
Serrano is due in court March 25 for a dangerousness hearing, prosecutors said. He's being held without bail. His lawyer couldn't immediately be reached for comment. Serrano was convicted of drug dealing offenses in 1997 and 2010, prosecutors said. In 2023, drug overdoses took the lives of approximately 107,000 Americans, In Massachusetts, there were 2,125 opioid-related deaths in 2023, Advertisement The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that fatal overdoses nationally likely declined, based on preliminary 2024 data. Massachusetts has seen deaths decline in recent years, including a 10 percent drop from 2022 to 2023, Serrano had 1,138 grams of fentanyl in his apartment, prosecutors said. That amount would yield more than $200,000 if sold on the street, they estimated. 'This is a large amount of drugs that could do a large amount of damage in our neighborhoods. Another man found at the Chelsea apartment, Felix Agromonte, 23, had outstanding arrest warrants for drug-related charges, shoplifting, and larceny over $1,200, prosecutors said. The investigation into Serrano's alleged drug dealing was led by the Everett Police Department along with members of the Chelsea, Revere, and Salem police departments, a DEA Task Force and State Police, according to the district attorney's office. Advertisement Claire Thornton can be reached at
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Everett Police Department grapples with staffing shortages
The Everett Police Department says it's grappling with staffing shortages. There are currently 195 officers, but they have about 221 positions, which means they have 24 positions they are looking to fill. KIRO 7 spoke to Lieutenant Gregory Sutherland with the Everett Police Department. He said in recent years, officers have seen dwindling pools to pull prospective officers from. 'It's been a struggle for years to fill positions that we have,' Sutherland told KIRO 7. 'It's a great department to work for. There's a lot of challenges, but like many places across the country, we're struggling to fill out positions.' Since 2020, the department has hired 91 officers but has also lost some each year. Lt. Sutherland said that because of the empty positions, their response times are slower and they aren't able to investigate crimes as quickly because they don't have enough detectives. 'We have really good people and do the best with what we have.' It's not just a problem that Everett is facing – it's something agencies are experiencing statewide. According to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Washington has had the lowest officer-to-resident ratio in the nation for 14 years in a row. As part of his Public Safety Plan, Governor Bob Ferguson has proposed a $100 million grant program for law enforcement agencies to help with hiring. If anyone is interested in law enforcement, Lt. Sutherland suggested that they reach out to the Everett police. 'We encourage people who are interested to come on a ride-along, meet an officer, and see what the department is like.'
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Everett PD paint over graffiti vandalism
The Everett Police Department conducted a 'graffiti paint-over' operation, targeting highly-visible vandalism in the area. EPD said most of the work was done on Casino Road, and was conducted to highlight the 'importance of addressing this kind of public vandalism and to raise awareness for a program community members can use to help with the clean-up.' According to Everett PD, some of the vandalism was known gang tag graffiti, causing some public safety concerns. 'Gangs use tags as a form of communication to convey threats to rival groups and identify territory. Frequently, it is juveniles and young adults who are responsible for the tagging, and their participation in these minor offenses can quickly escalate to their involvement in substantial acts of violence, or they become victims of violence themselves,' Everett PD said. EPD also said, 'due to the frequency in which youth become involved with graffiti vandalism through their participation in other gang-related or criminal activity, addressing the prevalence of tagging also supports the City of Everett's work decreasing crime, especially violent crime.' Single-family and duplex residential properties hit by graffiti vandalism may be eligible to participate in the City of Everett's Graffiti Removal Program, which provides assistance to property owners by removing graffiti at no cost. To be eligible for the program, the graffiti must be publicly visible.
