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28.05.2022 / 01:13

Reward offered to help police identify man terrorizing Tacoma woman, destroying her property

TACOMA, Wash. - A single mom in Tacoma says a stranger is targeting her family, and she no longer feels safe; she reached out to FOX 13 News to help get attention on the issue. Now, Crime Stoppers is offering a reward to help identify him.Ginger Rivera says she moved into her Tacoma home in January with her 15-year-old son."I was kind of going through difficult times. So it was, I felt more capable, you know, being a homeowner on my own.

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Woman with tuberculosis faces jail, forced treatment after she refused isolation and visited a casino

TACOMA, Wash. - A woman in Washington state who was diagnosed with tuberculosis was found in contempt of court Friday after she allegedly refused to pursue treatment and took a public bus to a casino rather than isolate while under surveillance.Judge Philip Sorenson authorized law enforcement to detain the unidentified woman following a civil arrest warrant issued March 3.The warrant permits the woman's involuntary detention, testing and treatment at the Pierce County jail.The woman has reportedly refused to take medication and follow protective guidelines despite the efforts of her own family members and the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.The unidentified woman has reportedly refused to take medication and protect herself and the community despite the efforts of her own family members and the health department.

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Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp released from jail after arrest in drive-by shooting investigation

TACOMA, Wash. - Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was released from jail on Thursday after a drive-by shooting investigation in Tacoma. Prosecutors say right now they are not filing charges against the former SuperSonic.Kemp was booked into jail in connection with a drive-by shooting outside the Tacoma Mall, but was released a day later after no charges were filed. The shooting call came into police just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Stranger terrorizes single mom's Tacoma home repeatedly

TACOMA, Wash. - A single mom in Tacoma says a stranger is targeting her family, and she no longer feels safe; she reached out to FOX 13 News to help get attention on the issue.Ginger Rivera says she moved into her Tacoma home in January with her 15-year-old son."I was kind of going through difficult times. So it was, I felt more capable, you know, being a homeowner on my own. So, it was kind of exciting and scary all at the same time," said Rivera.Several months later, this single mom says the excitement is gone, and all that is left is the fear."I can’t rest, you know.

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2 SWAT officers shot in Spanaway, Pierce County Sheriff's Department says

SPANAWAY, Wash. - The Pierce County Sheriff's Department said two deputies were shot in Spanaway on Tuesday and rushed to a nearby hospital.Deputies said on Twitter just after 12:00 p.m. that the public should avoid the area of Pacific Ave. S.

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FAA: Nearly 2 dozen planes hit with lasers near SEA this week

SEATAC, Wash. - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly two dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this week. This comes after four flights reported being struck by a green laser near SEA on Jan. 28.FOX 13 News reached out to the FAA about the most recent strikes. Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 13 Seattle app. Download for Apple iOS or Android. And sign up for BREAKING NEWS emails delivered straight to your inbox.On Tuesday, Feb.

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Businessman bails out three Tacoma police officers charged in the killing of Manuel Ellis

TACOMA - Three Tacoma police officers charged in the killing of Manuel Ellis are free on bond thanks to a local businessman. "Being the fact that they were veterans, highly decorated veterans, I wasn’t about to see them sit in jail over Memorial Day weekend," said Josh Harris, the man who bailed out the officers. "We’re blessed.

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American Airlines flight from Tokyo to Dallas diverted to Seattle after incident with unruly passenger

SEATTLE - A flight from Tokyo to Dallas-Fort Worth was diverted to Seattle after an incident involving an unruly passenger.American Airlines flight 60 from Tokyo-Narita to Dallas-Fort Worth diverted Wednesday to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) after an incident with "an unruly customer from the flight", according to an AA statement sent to Q13 News.An AA spokesperson said the plane diverted to Seattle where a mother and daughter were met by federal officials and vacated the aircraft. The plane departed and continued on to Dallas around 12 p.m.

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Washingtonians capture SpaceX satellite streak across PNW sky

WASHINGTON - Many Washingtonians saw a spectacle that was out of this atmosphere. The SpaceX Starlink satellite launch streaked across the sky Tuesday night.SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites from the Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, SpaceX stated on their website.

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Police: Missing Burlington County 14-year-old may have driven to New York City

Charlee Hertzog has been missing since Wednesday, police say. TABERNACLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. - New Jersey State Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who they say drove away from her home Wednesday morning in Tabernacle Township.Charlee Hertzog was last spotted driving a 2018 Toyota Tacoma with a New Jersey license plate no. E19NJT, according to police.

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Phoenix rejects Black Lives Matter, law enforcement murals downtown; lawsuit planned

TACOMA, WA - JUNE 03: A person holds a Black Lives Matter sign during a vigil for Manuel Ellis, a black man whose March death while in Tacoma Police custody was recently found to be a homicide, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiners Office, PHOENIX - The Phoenix City Council denied a request to install a "Black Lives Matter" street mural downtown after another group sought to create a pro-law enforcement mural in response."Based on existing regulations governing allowable markings in the street, as well as overriding concerns with safety, risks and federal guidelines for markings on streets, the City of Phoenix cannot accommodate your request," read a letter signed by city manager Ed Zuercher to the mural planner.

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At least 93 University of Washington frat members test positive for COVID-19 as state sees spike in cases

news release.The university provides a tracking website for all positive and presumptive positive cases throughout each of the university's three campuses.A total of 145 people are presumptive positive and/or have been confirmed positive for the novel coronavirus.

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US expands virus testing of detained migrants amid criticism

WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Wednesday that it has expanded COVID-19 testing among people held at its detention facilities following criticism of its response to the outbreak.ICE says it now offers voluntary tests for the virus to all people held at detention facilities in Tacoma, Washington, and Aurora, Colorado, and will consider doing the same at other locations.

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