News from Public Safety
Dec 08, 2025
Homicide Investigation and Arrest– 6400 block of McKinley
On December 5, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of McKinley Avenue for reports of a vehicle collision. A…
Dec 05, 2025
FAQs on Proposed 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax
INVESTING IN A SAFER TACOMA Tacoma faces a dual challenge: a projected budget shortfall that threatens essential services and an urgent need to modernize our public safety system.
Nov 20, 2025
Homicide Investigation – 000 block of St. Helens
On November 13, 2025, at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 000 block of St. Helens after the Tacoma Fire Department responded to a report…
Nov 19, 2025
Tacoma Police Department to Recognize Two Community Members Who Intervened in Violent Assault
The Tacoma Police Department will hold a press conference to recognize two community members who intervened during a February 10, 2024, aggravated assault at Point Defiance Park. These…
Nov 10, 2025
Homicide Investigation – 5100 S 58th Street
On November 9, 2025, at approximately 6:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5100 block of South 58th Street for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located…
Oct 27, 2025
Homicide Investigation – 700 South 38th Street
On October 17, 2025, at approximately 9:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South 38th Street for reports of a domestic dispute.
Oct 17, 2025
Second Homicide Arrest – 2700 South Orchard
Through continued investigation, Tacoma Police detectives developed probable cause to arrest a second adult male in connection with this homicide. On October 17, 2025, detectives took the…
Oct 14, 2025
Homicide Investigation and Arrest – 3700 South Orchard
On October 10, 2025, just after 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of South Orchard Street for reports of gunfire in the area. Officers…