On April 24th, around 5:00am, deputies were dispatched to the Allegra Terrace Apartments in University Place for a third-story apartment fire. Deputies worked quickly with…
#1 Chainsaw Thrown at Deputies During Pursuit On April 19th, around 11:50pm, a caller reported her vehicle had just been stolen from an apartment complex…
On April 12, a complaint was received from a homeowner reporting that previous renters had abandoned animals in the residence before returning the property. It…
The homicide originally occurred on April 12 around 4:20am, when deputies responded to the Wynstone Townhomes for reports of a male who had been shot. A 37-year-old male…
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office recently posted about a pedestrian hit and run collision that occurred on Friday evening, April 10th, around 10:15pm on Canyon…
#1 Homicide at Wynstone Townhomes On April 12, around 4:20am, deputies responded to the Wynstone Townhomes for reports of a male who had been shot.…
This week, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes the incredible men and women who serve as the vital link between our community and first…
This week, we celebrate Animal Control Appreciation Week and the incredible work our Animal Control Officers do for the animals in our community. Every day,…
Another Friday in Pierce County and another shift of interesting calls in the books! Throughout the day, Deputy Cappetto handled a little bit of everything,…
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is sad to announce that human remains were located in January 2026, in an isolated, wooded area of JBLM near…
#1 Domestic Violence Incident On April 6th, around 2:45pm, deputies were called to an active domestic violence call that reportedly involved a knife. When deputies…
On April 1st around 2:00am, our K9 Handler and his K9 dog Deebo observed a sedan with no license plates driving in the 9900 block…
In November of 1992, Janice Randle was found dead on her bed inside her home with her young daughter nearby in a crib. Her estranged…
If a box of donuts sits quietly on a table on April 1st, don’t be fooled.
#1 – Aircraft Hit with Laser Leads to Arrest On March 27th, around 10:30 p.m., deputies were notified by the Washington State Patrol via an…
On March 24th, around 1:00 am, a deputy observed a confirmed stolen vehicle at the 10800 block of Pacific Ave. S and attempted a traffic…
On March 19th, members of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit served a search warrant at a location in the Lakewood area following…
#1 DUI Driver Flips Pickup Truck We had several DUI arrests over the weekend, but this one caused a lot of damage to a business…
On March 15th, around 2:30 am, deputies contacted two suspects in a freshly stolen vehicle off Golden Given Rd. The male driver was taken into…
The Pierce County Skills Center Criminal Justice students had an unforgettable day at the Sheriff’s Office, diving into the real world of law enforcement. From…
Sheriff Swank’s Breakfast with the Sheriff is this Saturday, March 21 from 7-9am at Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd. SW., Lakewood, WA 98499. Sheriff Swank…
#1 Man with Large Knife Threatens to Kill People in Park On March 13th, around 7:15pm, Pierce County Park employees from Spanaway Lake Park called…
Today we remember and honor a hero. On March 16, Deputy Dom Calata tragically passed away after being shot during a SWAT operation to arrest…
Our newest K9 dog, Deebo, makes his debut with a great capture of two burglary suspects. On March 12th, around 1:30 a.m., a homeowner called…
#1 Caught in the Mud, Pursuit Leads to Arrest On March 7th, around 11:40pm, our graveyard Sergeant observed a motorcycle traveling 65-mph in a 35-mph…