OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – memorial service for Christopher Virdell will be on Nov 1st at the Latter day Saints chapel 6901 224th St East in Graham at 1:30 p.m – to 3 p.m. A meet and greet will be held for everyone to come and share their memories, pay their respects at 3 p.m to 5…
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New Sheriff’s Precinct in Parkland-Spanaway opened
The new precinct for the Peirce County Sheriff’s Department has officially opened. you can see the Pierce county video here. The buildings on a street behind Frank’s Donuts, the humor is not lost on folks who find the site. The communities will have more police presence. The nearest precinct was on South Hill before this building…
Remains of Chris Virdell identified
By Marianne Lincoln Today, The News Tribune broke the story that remains found February 28 in Lewis County were identified as belonging to Chris Videll of Spanaway. Chris has been missing since February 9, 2012 when he failed to show up for a shift at work that morning. After my regular work day, I headed…
Task force busts huge underage party in Frederickson while parents away
Students from 11 area high schools are facing charges after Pierce County’s multi-agency Party Intervention Patrol arrested the underage youth at an illegal drinking party last weekend in Puyallup. Police arrested 27 youth ages 15 to 20 for possessing alcohol. Nearly all were students or recent graduates of Curtis, Wilson, Chief Leschi, Franklin Pierce, Bethel,…
Washington’s most violent cities?
The good news is… it’s not Spanaway. But the top cities are #1 Tacoma, #2 Lakewood and #3 Burien. A bit disconcerting isn’t it? Seattle is #6. Spokane is #4, yes, Spokane and Yaklina is #5. Here is the link to the Seattle Insider story. http://www.kirotv.com/gallery/entertainment/seattleinsider-wash-states-most-dangerous-cities/gCNMs/#6134917
Sheriff’s Log: Risk, Trust & Restraint
By Pierce County Sheriff, Paul Pastor When we raise our right hand to swear our oath of office as a peace officer, we enter a realm of risk. Two risks are the most serious. The first risk is that we will have force used against us and will be seriously injured or killed in the…
Theft of catch basin inlet grates on the rise in Pierce County
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — More than 100 catch basin inlet grates have been stolen in unincorporated Pierce County this year, creating a public safety risk and costing the county thousands in replacement costs and staff time. The thefts are centered in Central Pierce County. These grates, which are made of cast iron, allow rainwater to enter…
Human Trafficking – Local Concerns
Presented by Graham Citizens Action Team at the Pierce County Library in Graham, 9202 224th St E, Graham, WA 98338. Human Trafficking Local Concerns Speaker: Jim McCune – Pierce County 3rd District Councilperson Graham Citizen’s Action Team 6pm Thursday Aug. 28, 2014 At Graham Library For info: g-kcc.org Graham-Kapowsin Community Council When: Thu Aug 28,…
Sheriff’s Community Academy accepting applications for fall program
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is looking for interested citizens to attend its fall Community Academy program. The Parkland-Spanaway academy begins Sept. 18 and will meet each Thursday evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The academy is an opportunity for participants to learn first-hand about law enforcement in Pierce County and to…
Sheriff’s Log: Effective Law Enforcement versus “Starvation Staffing”
By Paul Pastor Years ago, in California, I had a part time job that put me in contact with people who raised and trained horses. I remember one old wrangler and horse trainer telling a tall tale about how he was trying to reduce the cost of boarding horses. He claimed to have hit upon…
2014 National Night Out – Aug 5
2014 National Night Out Events happening in Pierce County – August 5, 2014 From the Safe Streets Website: http://safest.org/weblog/2014/04/24/national-night-out/ Group Name Location of Event Start Time End Time Hilltop 1314 S L St 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Mercy Housing 1709 S G St 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7th and Cushman S. Cushman between 7th and…
Workshop offers tips for scam prevention
Seniors are the target of choice for scammers and other crooks. Financial scams often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses. And it’s not just…
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