Dogs, Drones And A Dozen Officers Arrest Four 16 & 17-Year-Olds After 2-Day Crime Spree

The driver was not able to ram his way out of the situation.

One of the teens tossed a gun while running from officers. Photo credit: Everett PD

Two different K-9s were used to catch one of the suspects. Photo Credit: Everett PD

Last evening, in South Snohomish County, Everett PD’s Anti-Crime Team and Violent Crimes Unit located a stolen vehicle that was the suspect vehicle in multiple crimes in Everett and surrounding jurisdictions.

The driver of the vehicle rammed into a police vehicle in an attempt to escape and then all 4 occupants of the stolen vehicle fled on foot. One occupant threw a pistol as he fled.

Three of the vehicle occupants were quickly apprehended, the fourth fled into a wooded area. A track was performed by EPD K-9 Saxon and the suspect was located in very heavy brush. Due to all of the branches and blackberry bushes between the suspect and K-9 Saxon, the suspect was able to get away. With the assistance of a drone and multiple agencies, he was later located and apprehended with the help of Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Boyer and his K-9, Knox.

All four occupants of the vehicle were found to be juveniles and were booked into Denney Youth Center.
Suspect 1 was booked on charges of Assault 2, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Hit and Run, Minor in Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, and resisting arrest.

Suspect 2 was booked for Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer. Also booked on a charge of Robbery 2 for a strong-arm robbery that had occurred earlier in the day in Mountlake Terrace.

Suspect 3 was booked for Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer.

Suspect 4 was booked for Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer and probable cause from a previous case for Taking a Motor Vehicle without Permission 2.

The vehicle was impounded as evidence.

Absolutely outstanding work by everyone involved. This was a great display of teamwork!