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King County Sheriff's Office noteworthy news 

10/9/25

Bank robber arrested

Arrest of robbery suspect identified by FOX 13 viewers


9/12/25

Like Mother Like Daughter 

On this National Police Woman day, check out this dynamic Duo; the only one of it's kind in the King County Sheriff's Office. 


9/10/25

Meet Mouse! King County Sheriff's Office electronic storage sniffing dog 

Mouse's primary job is to sniff out hidden electronic storage devices to help solve cases involving child pornography amoung others.  He is dually trained as a service dog. 


9/4/25

Friday, September 12 is National Police Women day! 

Law enforcement agencies across the country are working hard to recruit more women as police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and state troopers.


7/25/25

5 People rescued near Flaming Geyser

Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were safely rescued by King County Search and Rescue after being stranded on the Green River


7/16/25

KCSO Air support utilizes new tool to assign with firefighters

Watch the KCSO Air Support Unit deploy a Bambi Bucket as they assist Puget Sound Fire extinguish a brush fire


7/16/25

Foul play

Kenmore deputies assist family of Canadian Geese cross a busy street


7/8/2025

Swimming Suspect

Guardian One helps track down suspect who jumped into Lake Washington


7/6/2025

Hike safely

KCSO Air Support makes another life-saving rescue during this busy hiking season.  KCSO Air Support rescues approximately 225 per year


7/2/2025

Water safety

King County shares water safety reminders


6/30/2025

Kindness matters

Kindness is one of the most powerful things we can offer.  Sometimes, it's the smallest gesture that leaves the biggest impact.  One act of kindness can ripple outwards in ways we may never fully see.  What we do for others matters.  Always. 


6/2/2025

Search for drug trafficking fugitive

The search for a fugitive and huge drug bust by out detectives as seen on "The Spotlight"


5/22/2025

Air / SWAT drill off West Seattle

West Seattle Blog:  Closer look at air/sea SWAT drill between multiple state and federal agencies


5/21/2025

Lost hikers rescued near Duvall

King County Sheriff's Office Sergeant helps rescue hikers with drone


5/15/2025

Cameras ride with King County, Kent cops on reality show ‘Police 24/7’ | The Seattle Times

Police 24/7,” a new cop reality show following patrol cops on the beat, is featuring Washington’s largest sheriff’s office


5/13/2025

StarChase technology aids in DUI arrest

A successful StarChase deployment and subsequent arrest by our quick-thinking precinct 3 deputies


5/3/2025

Opening day boating season

As Boating Season officially opens, the head of our Marine Unit wants you to stay safe on the water


4/19/2025

Snowmobiler rescued from Steven's Pass

King County Sheriff's Office rescue's injured snowmobiler from Steven's Pass. Taken to Harborview for treatment 


4/17/2025

Woman survives violent kidnapping

King County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit Makes Arrests in Major Case.  Woman kidnapped, robbed, shot several times, and left for dead off I-90  


4/2/2025

Learn more about the King County Sheriff's Office new Phlebotomy Program

In partnership with Shoreline Community College, 14 law enforcement officers are now trained as Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomists. If an impaired driving incident requires a blood draw, these specialists can respond immediately, helping to improve efficiency in the mission to keep dangerous drivers off the roads.


4/2/2025

King Co. Sheriff's Office deploys "StarChase" program aimed at avoiding vehicle pursuits

The technology has become popular among Washington police as an alternative to engaging in high-risk pursuits


3/31/2025

This is no Bull. King County Deputies Lasso Loose Livestock

Deputies were called out to help guide the cattle, a bull named Bracken and his pregnant lady friend Thistle, back to their home in Redmond


3/27/2025

King County Sheriff’s helicopter tracks reckless driver during multi-city chase

You can run, but you can’t hide from the Kent Police Department when there are eyes in the sky.  On March 25, an officer says they tried to stop an unlicensed BMW that was driving recklessly.  The driver tried to get away, but the King County Sheriff’s Office says its Guardian 1 helicopter was nearby and joined in the chase


3/26/2025

Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 in drug trafficking bust

The Burien Police Department/King County Sheriff’s Office Special Emphasis Team arrested two suspected drug traffickers in a narcotics investigation that culminated on March 19, 2025, authorities said


3/20/2025

King County rescue crews save driver trapped in a 60-foot embankment

The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) shared body camera video of the emergency response with KIRO 7. It shows the actions of a deputy trying to get to the driver of a Jeep after the car slid down a 60-foot embankment


1/22/2025

Guardian 1 and all its glory, as seen on FOX13

King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit are saving lives from the sky 

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