We recently had a shooting on May 13th and the victim is alive due to the quick actions of a bystander and a deputy. On May…
Sheriff Swank’s Breakfast with the Sheriff is this Saturday, May 16th from 8-10am at The Pine Cone, 7912 27th St. W., University Place, WA 98466.…
Visit the “Key Pen it Clean” Facebook page for some Key Peninsula Dump Your Junk Locations! Spring cleanup time! We need all of you to…
Pierce County Sheriff’s Traffic Investigators are attempting to locate a green or teal green 1996 to 2000 Chevy Silverado, regular cab pickup truck that fled…
Do you have a plan to evacuate your pets/animals during a fire? This #WildfireAwarenessMonth, take a few moments to make sure you are ready to…
#1 Stabbing On 5/9/26, at 8:25pm, we received a call from a female stating she had stabbed her husband after he had “came after her”.…
On May 5th, around 2:20 pm, deputies received a call from a bystander who witnessed a female being forced into a black vehicle. While a…
On May 8, 2026, at approximately 0710 hours, Deputies responded to a single-vehicle fatality collision in the 600 block of 138th St E. Preliminary investigation determined…
On May 5th around 6:30pm, detectives were able to locate the stabbing suspect from the April 26th incident that occurred at the La Perla Del Mar Mexican…
Behind every badge in Pierce County is a choice to serve with purpose, to protect with integrity, and to be part of something bigger than…
#1 Officer Involved Shooting with Suspect Outstanding is in Custody Our breaking news for over the weekend is the suspect from yesterday’s officer involved shooting…
On May 3rd, around 2:00am, a deputy located a male slumped over in a vehicle at 72nd St. E and 9th Ave. Ct. E. The…
Community Service Officer Kristin Brinke plays a unique role in keeping our community safe and clean. She handles abandoned vehicle complaints by investigating, educating residents,…
We take you behind the scenes into the Pierce County Corrections Facility to learn about our Jail K9 Academy. During this six-week academy, our K9…
#1 Felony Harassment Arrest On April 26th, around 1:30am, deputies responded to the Ellyson Apartments in Parkland for a male subject who made threats to…
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…