The Everett Police Department has started releasing a weekly roundup of their police activity. Our long-standing Everett Police Blotter continues to be the place to go for police activity in the area, including county sheriff and state patrol activity in Everett, but we thought it would be fun to share some of the smaller stories here.
Week of September 7th:
Arrests: 71
Traffic Infractions: 199
Garfield Park Arrest
The Everett Police Community Response Team (CRT) received information that a male was selling drugs at Garfield Park.
The male was located at the park and CRT officers observed the male make a hand-to-hand transaction. The male was promptly arrested. A search incident to arrest uncovered 22 grams of fentanyl powder and 87 grams of methamphetamine. He was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver.
Drone as First Responder Locates 2 Early Morning Trespassers
North Patrol responded to a report of teenagers trespassing on a construction site in the 3100 block of Rucker Ave. Drone as First Responder (DFR), a police-operated drone, deployed and found two juveniles walking inside a building on the property.
Both juveniles were arrested and released to their guardians. Charges were referred for Trespass 1.
License Plate Readers and Drone as First Responder Assist in Apprehension of Rape Suspect
A neighboring law enforcement agency broadcast they had probable cause to arrest a male for Rape 2 pertaining to a recent incident in their jurisdiction. The Everett Police Community Response Team (CRT) utilized suspect vehicle information and License Plate Readers (LPR) to swiftly locate the vehicle in North Everett.
Initially, the suspect vehicle appeared unoccupied, but Drone as First Responder (DFR), a police-operated drone, deployed to the parking lot and observed the vehicle was in fact occupied by the male suspect. The suspect was quickly taken into custody and turned over to the neighboring jurisdiction.
DUI & Hit and Run Arrest
A community member was struck while driving through the intersection of Walnut St and 19th St when they were struck by a vehicle who had failed to stop at a red light, causing their car to flip.
The drive of the vehicle fled the collision scene. The suspect driver was later taken into custody and arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Hit and Run, Driving While License Suspended 2, and a red-light violation. The community member sustained minor injuries.
Sergeant Ross Catches and Releases Giant Spider
Sgt. Ross responded to a home in North Everett where a mother and her young children reported a large spider in their kitchen sink.
The spider was taken into custody (in a cup) by Sgt Ross and promptly released into a bush in the alley.
Week of September 14th:
Arrests: 67
Traffic Infractions: 98
Patient with Dementia Found after Leaving Medical Appointment
North Patrol responded to a report that an elderly woman with dementia had walked out of her medical appointment. Staff found video footage of her exiting the facility 30 minutes prior to reporting her missing. After an hour of searching with officers and Drone as First Responder (DFR), the woman was located by patrol and returned to her appointment.
Assault 1 and Robbery 1 Suspects Located and Arrested Using License Plate Readers (LPR)
The Violent Crime Unit (VCU) and Anti-Crime Team (ACT) were investigating a shots complaint made to the Everett Police Department on September 14, 2026. During the course of their investigation, officers determine the gunfire heard and seen was affiliated with an armed robbery.
License Plate Readers (LPR) assisted in locating the involved parties. One suspect was arrested and booked into jail for Attempted Robbery 1 on September 15th. A second suspect was arrested and booked into jail for 3 counts of Assault 1 and Attempted Robbery 1 on September 16th.
Trespass Arrest Recovers Stolen Property from Vehicle Prowl
The Community Bicycle Unit arrested a male in South Everett for trespassing behind a gas station. During a search incident to arrest, officers discovered several Washington State Driver’s Licenses, as well as multiple credit cards belonging to a couple in Everett.
The couple had reported to police that their vehicle had been broken into and belongings stolen last month. They additionally reported fraudulent charges had been made on their stolen credit cards. The in-custody male was booked into jail for Criminal Trespass 2 and Possession of Stolen Property 2.Women Connected to Services Following Mistaken Report of Vehicle Theft
Officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft in South Everett. When they arrived, they discovered the victim’s vehicle was not stolen, but rather parked on the other side of the building. She disclosed to officers she has dementia. Officers assisted by driving the woman, her dog and her vehicle home for her. A City of Everett Social Worker also responded to her home to connect the woman to additional services.
Male Arrested after Threatening Neighbor with Pipe
South Patrol responded to a report of a male who damaged his neighbor’s vehicle windows and apartment windows. The neighbor later disclosed the male also threatened him with a pipe.
Patrol attempted to contact the male, who was armed with said pipe, but the male fled into his apartment. He surrendered after a short period of time and was arrested and booked into jail for Malicious Mischief 2 and Resisting Arrest.
Week of September 21st:
Arrests: 66
Traffic Infractions: 96
Drone as First Responder (DFR) Assists in Re-Arrest of Inaugural DFR-Assisted Arrestee
South patrol contacted two men slumped over in a vehicle in the 1000 block of 100th St SE. Officers noted drug paraphernalia clearly visible inside the vehicle. When the occupants were told they were detained, one male fled from the passenger seat.
He attempted to hide in a heavily wooded area nearby, but he was quickly located by a police-operated drone using thermal imaging. The male was arrested and booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Loitering for the Purpose of Engaging in Drug-Related Activity, Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, and his outstanding warrant. Notably, this arrestee was also the first person that Drone as First Responder assisted in apprehending when he was caught shoplifting from Target in late 2025.
Male Arrested Following Unlawful Discharge at Storage Units
North patrol responded to a report of an assault with a weapon at a storage unit facility in North Everett. During the dispute, one male produced a revolver and fired multiple shots.
The male left the storage unit in a vehicle but was quickly found by patrol and arrested. He was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1 and Aiming or Discharging Firearms.
DV Assault Suspect Located and Arrested Using License Plate Readers (LPR)
South patrol responded to a disturbance in Silver Lake. Upon arrival, neighbors reported a loud argument between a male and female. Following officers’ investigation, probable cause was developed to arrest the male for Assault 2 Domestic Violence and Unlawful Imprisonment Domestic Violence.
The male fled the apartment before officers arrived, but officers were able to collect suspect vehicle information. The male was located and arrested the following day by a neighboring jurisdiction using license plate readers and booked into the Snohomish County Jail.
Car Prowler Arrested Near Everett High School
Officers responded to a report of a car prowler near Everett High School. A suspect was pointed out by witnesses, and he was promptly detained by police. It was determined he unlawfully entered and took items from two vehicles.
At the time he was detained, officers noted he was wearing clothing belonging to two separate victims. He was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Vehicle Prowling 2 (2 counts) and Theft 3 (two counts).
Week of September 28th:
Arrests: 55
Traffic Infractions: 129
Drone as First Responder (DFR) Assists in Locating and Identifying Burglary Suspect
North patrol and DFR, a police-operated drone, responded to a burglary in progress at the construction site at Jackson Elementary. DFR arrived and observed a male suspect leaving the construction site and getting into a vehicle. Officers located and stopped the vehicle. The occupants were detained. Both surveillance footage from the construction site and DFR were able to identify the occupant of the vehicle who entered and prowled the construction site. He was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Burglary 2.
IHOP on Everett Mall Way
Male Arrested After Dining and Dashing at IHOP for 2nd Time
South patrol responded to a report of a dine and dash at IHOP. An employee reported a male ate $29.00 worth of food and left without paying. The male was promptly detained a block away. Officers recognized him from a dine and dash incident at IHOP four days prior, for which he was cited. This time, he was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Theft 3.
Slumper Arrested Following Police-Light Show in North Everett
North patrol responded to a report of a male slumped over in the driver’s seat of a vehicle at an intersection. The vehicle was found stopped and running at a stop sign with the turn signal still on. Witnesses and officers attempted to knock on the vehicle windows to rouse the driver, but he did not respond.
Officers attempted to use their lights and sirens to wake up the driver, but he still remained unresponsive. After continuing efforts for some time, the male eventually became responsive and exited his vehicle. Officers observed additional indications the male was inebriated, and he disclosed to officers he drank earlier. He was ultimately arrested and booked into the Snohomish County Jail for DUI.
Drone as First Responder (DFR) Assists in Locating Hit and Run Suspect
South patrol responded to a report of a hit and run in Silver Lake. A driver reportedly struck an occupied vehicle waiting at a red light at an intersection.
The driver fled the scene, traveling through a nearby gas station and striking a support beam for the covered pumps. Shortly thereafter, he abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot. DFR, a police-operated drone, responded to the scene and ultimately located the suspect driver hiding in Thornton A. Sullivan Park.
The drone operator directed patrol to the driver’s location, where he was taken into custody. He was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for multiple counts of Hit and Run.
October 2, 2026
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