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Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Guns for Gift Cards event Saturday in Kirkland, WA
KIRKLAND, Wash. - A weekend event in Kirkland will offer people the opportunity to trade guns for gift cards. The Kirkland Police Department is hosting Guns for Gift Cards at the Kirkland Justice Center at 11740 NE 118th Street. The event will run from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 17. For each unwanted gun, you will receive a Visa gift card. There is no requirement or registration needed beyond proof of Kirkland residency, such as a utility bill. What they're saying "Officers will visually confirm an address but will not collect or log any personal information, ensuring anonymity throughout the process…by removing unwanted firearms from homes, the event aims to lower the chances of accidental injuries, suicides, and thefts that could lead to violent crimes." The Source Information in this story came from Kirkland's city government website. Viral TikTok warns women of convicted rapist released in Seattle Over 100 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores to close, including 8 in WA Seattle Seahawks 2025 schedule released, here are all 17 matchups Marymoor Park announces 2025 summer concert series lineup in Redmond, WA Viral TikTok captures truck break-in after Seattle Mariners game, despite police presence Bryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho students murder case 'Scared of accountability': Crowd calls out West Seattle leaders at public safety meeting FBI nabs Thurston County, WA fugitive hundreds of miles from crime scene 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 news.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
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Search for stolen Kirkland dog continues after arrest made in case
The Brief A dog stolen from a Kirkland man remains missing despite police arresting the person behind the theft. According to the victim, the alleged dog thief told police two different stories, and desperately wants Sparkey back. KIRKLAND, Wash. - A Kirkland man is pleading for help finding his dog, Sparkey, despite an arrest being made in the case. FOX 13 first reported on the case last month. Surveillance video captured the man that police believe is responsible for stealing him. Although the man in the video is now behind bars, Sparkey is still nowhere to be found. Sparkey's owner says he'd just befriended that man on a dating app and had no idea he would end up taking his dog without warning. According to jail records, Brandon Marquis Holland was arrested early this week. Sparkey's owner tells me he was heartbroken to learn that the police said Holland was uncooperative and told investigators two different stories about what he did with Sparkey. "It's like I'm missing, half of my life is missing," said Francisco, pictured below with Sparkey, his dog of seven years. Francisco Martinez Crisanto says security cameras captured the moment that Brandon Holland was accused of leaving his apartment, taking his best friend with him as he disappeared. "There are videos of him walking out of the lobby with my dog Sparkey in his arms," said Francisco. After receiving severe burns from a fire in his youth, Sparkey also provided him with emotional support. "Two days ago, I woke up at 5 a.m. and just started crying. Not having Sparkey has been hard, coming home from work and not hearing that growling sound or the heavy breathing that the dogs do," said Francisco. Francisco says Holland came over to hang out after meeting him on a dating app, and then at around midnight, Francisco let him stay in the guest bedroom because he told him his bus to the U-District had stopped running. Early the next morning, he told Francisco he was running to the gas station across the street for coffee. When Francisco fell back asleep, he reportedly packed up and instead took the dog and disappeared. "I had no idea he was packing up, ditching out, and took my dog with him," said Francisco. Francisco said when he tried to reach back out to Holland about returning his dog, he blocked him. Kirkland Police confirm that they reviewed the video and Francisco says Holland was arrested at Tent City 4 in Lake City, but he did not have Sparkey. "He mentioned to the police officers that he sold Sparkey on Craigslist and then he also told the police officers that he gave Sparkey to his girlfriend. Both me and the police officers are like, 'This doesn't make any sense.' We don't know which one's true," said Francisco. Records show that he was booked on April 29 and given a $5,000 bond. Francisco says the last time someone reported a potential sighting of his dog was at Tent City 3 off of 35th Avenue Northeast. His co-worker helped him to make some fliers to assist in the ongoing search. "What he does to people is heartless, and it's not OK," said Francisco. On Friday, Francisco paid it forward by helping to reunite another lost dog, Noelle, with her owner after he and a friend found the dog lost and running into traffic. She had a collar on that helped him to locate her owner. He hopes someone else will now do the same for him and Sparkey. "Please continue looking out for Sparkey. Reach out to me if you see him or any dog that looks like him," said Francisco. Sparkey is microchipped and Francisco has his phone on high alert for a call from anyone who might find him. The Source Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle reporting and interviews. Subject identified after fire destroys bridge on Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Jamie Tompkins claims Seattle police scandal was a setup. Here's why California mom released from ICE detention in Tacoma Free Seattle Waterfront Shuttle returns, offering rides across downtown JP Patches clown statue vandalized in Fremont, fans hope to make repairs Why swimming in WA lakes right now could be deadly 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 news.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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Kirkland Police looking for missing Clark Mills man
KIRKLAND, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The Kirkland Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing Clark Mills man who has not been heard from since October. Police have been searching for 21-year-old Daniel Martinelli of Clark Mills. Martinelli was last seen leaving his residence in October following a disagreement with his mother. When his mother had not heard from him since his departure, she called the police recently. Daniel left the residence after his mother declined to allow a female acquaintance, only known as 'Kim,' to stay at the residence. It is believed that Martinelli may be in the area of La Vale, Maryland — approximately seven miles east of Frostburg — traveling in a white Chevrolet Impala. The Impala has a New York State license plate with the number KCE-8145. The female acquaintance may be traveling with him. According to his family, Martinelli has autism but is high-functioning, independent, and capable of making his own decisions. According to Kirkland Police, there is no indication that Daniel is in immediate danger. His family is concerned for his well-being and asked the Kirkland Police Department to locate him for a welfare check. Further investigation suggests that Martinelli may be intentionally avoiding contact due to the situation at home. Police have said that they wish to ensure Martinelli's safety and do not intend to interfere with his independence. If you have any information on Martinelli's whereabouts or have seen him or his vehicle, you are encouraged to contact the Kirkland Police Department at 315-853-3311 or contact your local law enforcement agency. This is an ongoing investigation. We will provide more information as it becomes available to us. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
