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I-5 Crash Leads to Stabbing of Two Girls, Stopped by Soldiers
us-news6 days ago

I-5 Crash Leads to Stabbing of Two Girls, Stopped by Soldiers

A 35-year-old woman from Steilacoom, Washington, is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing her SUV into a semi-truck on Interstate 5 and stabbing two girls. Two soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord intervened to disarm the suspect and restrain her until police arrived. The 9-year-old victim suffered broken bones and a stab wound, while the 15-year-old was hospitalized with minor injuries. The suspect, identified in earlier reports as Janieka Ellington, is being held without bail pending a mental health evaluation.

via New York Post|
#crime#interstate-5#joint-base-lewis-mcchord
Soldiers and medic intervene to stop mother from stabbing daughters after I-5 crash
local-crime6 days ago

Soldiers and medic intervene to stop mother from stabbing daughters after I-5 crash

Janieka Ellington, 35, faces four counts of attempted first-degree murder after allegedly crashing her SUV on southbound Interstate 5 near DuPont, Washington, on Monday morning. Investigators state she intentionally struck a concrete barrier, causing the vehicle to roll over. After exiting the vehicle, Ellington allegedly retrieved a knife and attacked her two daughters, ages 9 and 15. Bystanders, including two soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and a National Guard combat medic, intervened to disarm Ellington and restrain her until law enforcement arrived. Both girls were hospitalized; the 9-year-old suffered broken bones and a stab wound, while the 15-year-old sustained minor injuries. Ellington is being held without bail pending a mental health evaluation, with a competency hearing scheduled for October 20.

via KOMO|
#attempted-murder#domestic-violence#interstate-5
Soldiers disarm mother after I-5 crash and knife attack on daughters
crime6 days ago

Soldiers disarm mother after I-5 crash and knife attack on daughters

Janieka Ellington faces four counts of attempted first-degree murder after allegedly crashing her SUV on Interstate 5 near DuPont, Washington, and attacking her two daughters with a knife. Bystanders, including two soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, restrained Ellington and disarmed her before law enforcement arrived. Ellington, 35, is charged with vehicular assault and felony harassment, with prosecutors alleging she intended to kill the girls through the crash and the stabbing. A competency hearing is scheduled for October 20.

via Fox News|
#attempted-murder#crime#domestic-violence
Pierce County remains identified as Dawn Dill-Pickett, ex-boyfriend faces murder charges
crime15 days ago

Pierce County remains identified as Dawn Dill-Pickett, ex-boyfriend faces murder charges

Human remains discovered in a Frederickson forest have been identified as 36-year-old Tomorrow Dawn Dill-Pickett, who was missing for nearly a year. Her ex-boyfriend, Kendrick Bruce, is charged with first-degree murder, identity theft, and unlawful disposal of a body. Digital evidence, including suspicious online searches and financial transfers, links Bruce to her disappearance, though the medical examiner has not yet released the specific cause or manner of death.

via KIRO 7 News Seattle|
#crime#criminal-investigation#homicide
Frederickson woods discovery confirms death of Dawn Dill-Pickett, ex-boyfriend charged
crime16 days ago

Frederickson woods discovery confirms death of Dawn Dill-Pickett, ex-boyfriend charged

The Pierce County Medical Examiner has identified human remains found in a Frederickson forest as 36-year-old Tomorrow Dawn Dill-Pickett, confirming a suspected homicide. Dill-Pickett, who was last seen in March 2026, had previously reported physical abuse and threats from her ex-boyfriend, Kendrick Bruce. Bruce was arrested in May and charged with first-degree murder, unlawful disposal of remains, and identity theft. Digital evidence, including suspicious Google searches and financial transfers, links Bruce to the disappearance, though the exact cause of death remains pending final medical examiner review.

via Tacoma News Tribune|
#crime#forensic-investigation#homicide
Parkland killing case moves to court with suspects in first appearance
local4 months ago

Parkland killing case moves to court with suspects in first appearance

Two suspects linked to the May 24 Parkland robbery and the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Braylon Diaz appeared in Pierce County Superior Court for the first time. Alyssa Vaught-Barr, the getaway driver, and Alejandro Lorenzo Diaz, a fugitive in Oregon, faced the hearing with Vaught-Barr’s bail set at $1 million and Diaz’s at $250,000, while the alleged shooter Brandon Torres-Mesa remains at large as investigators say more people may be involved in the case.

via KOMO|
#braylon-diaz#court-appearances#local
Pierce County teen killed in Parkland shooting; schools mobilize support
local-news4 months ago

Pierce County teen killed in Parkland shooting; schools mobilize support

A 17-year-old Braylon Daniel Diaz, a student at Washington High School, was shot and killed in an off-campus incident in Parkland. The Franklin Pierce School District says the community is grieving and has opened counseling spaces for students and staff, with additional mental health resources available. A GoFundMe for Diaz’s family had raised about $24,350 as of Thursday morning. Police released video of a red four-door car believed to be involved and are asking for tips from the public as investigators seek more information about the vehicle and its occupants.

via Tacoma News Tribune|
#braylon-daniel-diaz#gofundme#local-news
crime7 months ago

Purdy-area stabbing leaves five dead as deputy shoots suspect

Five people died in a stabbing on the Key Peninsula near Purdy, Pierce County, and a deputy shot and killed the suspect, a 32‑year‑old man. Four people died at the scene and a fifth passed away later at a hospital. Deputies were en route to serve a no-contact order when witnesses reported the attack. The Pierce County Force Investigation Team is handling the deputy-involved shooting as multiple agencies respond to the scene.

via Tacoma News Tribune|
#crime#deputy-involved-shooting#no-contact-order
Four dead in Key Peninsula stabbing as deputy shoots suspect near Tacoma
crime7 months ago

Four dead in Key Peninsula stabbing as deputy shoots suspect near Tacoma

A 32-year-old man stabbed four people to death on the Key Peninsula near Tacoma, Washington; a Pierce County deputy shot and killed him after the attack, which occurred while deputies were attempting to serve a protective order that had not yet been served; three victims died at the scene and a fourth later died at a hospital; investigators are examining the deputy-involved shooting.

via Al Jazeera|
#crime#deputy-involved-shooting#pierce-county
local8 months ago

Washington Sheriff Faces Expulsion After Threatening Senate Remarks

The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs says it will consider expelling Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank after his Senate testimony was viewed as inflammatory and potentially threatening; the move relates to SB 5974, which would tighten eligibility for sheriffs and could vacate his office if his law-enforcement certification is revoked, while Swank has criticized the bill and warned residents might surround a Tacoma building if he were removed.

via Tacoma News Tribune|
#decertification#keith-swank#local
Monkeypox Virus Detected in Pierce County Wastewater
health1 year ago

Monkeypox Virus Detected in Pierce County Wastewater

The Washington State Department of Health and the University of Washington detected the clade I mpox (monkeypox) virus in Pierce County wastewater, prompting increased testing and vigilance, though no local cases have been reported. The virus spreads through close contact, and public health officials emphasize monitoring symptoms and vaccination for high-risk groups, with the risk considered low at present.

via KOMO|
#health#monkeypox#mpox