One the evening of August 6, the post travelled out an about the Parkland and Spanaway areas, taking photos and visiting with neighbors, politicians and various representatives of the Sheriff’s department, including Sheriff Paul Pastor himself. On A Street and 117th in parkland, Safe Streets had a very large, well attended event. Representative Dawn Morrell…
Category: crime
Recent Waller Road burglaries
Two recent Waller Road burglaries to report. July 31, 6:00 AM. 40th block of 102nd St. E., the owner of a car opened the door to find a white male holding a gun. He stole heavy items so he probably used a car or truck. On August 6, early in the morning, also on 40th block of 102nd St. E….
Aug 6, National Night Out events
Over 100 groups are registered to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th. They include block parties, barbeques, picnics, cook outs and safety fairs. Here are the eight registered in south Pierce County: Midland Community Association @ 90th St E & Portland Ave, Midland WA, from noon to dusk. 117th & A Street Group @…
Aug 2 Waller Road Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Friday, August 2nd, 2013 at 7 pm will be our regular meeting at Mid County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East. We will begin our meeting with an update on the criminal activity in our community. Then we will discuss ways you can prevent becoming a victim of these kinds of crimes. We would also like…
Aug 6 is National Night Out
Staying safe means knowing your neighbors. National Night Out is only a little over a week away. Are you planning an event in your neighborhood? In Pierce County, Safe Streets is a proud co-sponsor of the 30th Anniversary annual National Night Out Against Crime. Tuesday, August 6, 2013, you and your neighbors can join other…
Pioneer Valley housefire – one deceased
After dousing the housefire at 19312 89th Ave E., Graham, WA, the firefighters found one body. The identity of the deceased will not be announced until Thursday as the arson and homicide teams are investigating. It is in the Winterwood Park development. The Fire Marshall, Sheriff’s Deputies and Graham Fire are still at the location trying to…
Graham Town Hall Meeting, July 24
There will be a Graham Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Graham Fire & Rescue Station on 70th Avenue in Graham. Hot Issues to be discussed are •·Criminal Activity •·Visitor Center •·Leadership for the organization The meeting will be hosted by the Graham Citizens…
Waller Road area burglaries July 17
[Editor Note: If you wish to report burglaries in your neighborhood, the Post will help warn others about the suspects. On the top of the page we have a contact link.] TWO BURGLARIES – Today July 17, 2013, both mid-day. 1 om the 4000 block of 86th Street East, where they kicked in the front…
Verizon Foundation awards grant for Family Justice Center services
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Verizon Foundation has awarded $6,433 to the Family Justice Center Foundation Fund with the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation to fund mental health counseling and support groups for clients of the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center. The Verizon Foundation invests in organizations that provide education, prevention, care and empowerment resources for victims…
Pierce County Council blocks pot industry until rules are ready
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Council unanimously voted Tuesday, July 2, to delay the start of the marijuana market until state licensing rules are set and the county adopts permanent zoning regulations. Last fall, Washington state voters approved Initiative 502, which creates a framework for the licensing the production and sale of recreational…
Parents arrested for hosting teen grad drinking party
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Acting on a tip last weekend, police went to an East Pierce County home early Sunday and arrested a couple for allowing their residence to be used for an after-graduation underage drinking party for their daughter. Upon obtaining a search warrant to search the property, officers found a keg in the…
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center awarded Avon Foundation for Women grant
The Avon Foundation for Women has awarded a $65,000 one-year grant to the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in support of its Avon Domestic Violence Survivor Empowerment Program, which provides annual funding for 20 full-time coordinator positions in domestic violence agencies across the United States. The 2013 Avon Domestic Violence Survivor Empowerment Program is part…
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