High number of homicides in Kent so far this year raises concern in community
A troubling amount of homicides in Kent so far in 2021 has the police department studying ways to prevent future killings. Six homicides have occurred in the first four months of the year—two in January, two in March and two in April.
Detectives seek tow truck seen stealing Prius possibly for catalytic converter
Update: Officials say the red 2013 Toyota Prius has been found after two men in a yellow tow truck stole it Thursday morning.
City of Kent to pay $4.4 million to family of unarmed Black man shot and killed by police
The city of Kent has agreed to pay the family of Giovonn Joseph-McDade, an unarmed Black man shot and killed by police in 2017, $4.4 million in a settlement over his death.
Man arrested, accused of murder and unlawful gun possession after man shot and killed at Kent apartment
A 27-year-old man was arrested and accused of second-degree murder and unlawful gun possession after the murder of a man at a Kent apartment complex in late March.
Kent Police enforce school zone speed cameras as students return to in-person learning
Kent Police Department began enforcing six speed cameras near elementary schools to make sure drivers are using caution in school zones as some students return to in-person learning.
Police respond to second deadly shooting at Kent apartment complex in 2 days
Police officers are investigating a deadly shooting at a Kent apartment complex, the second deadly shooting the complex has seen in two days.
Second deadly shooting at Kent apartment complex in less than 48 hours
Two people were shot and killed on Sunday and Monday at an apartment complex in Kent.
Man shot and killed in Kent early Easter morning
An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a Kent man early Sunday morning.
5 people hospitalized when car crashes into Kent apartment building
At least five people were sent to the hospital after a car crashed into a Kent apartment building early Sunday morning.
Crash splits car in half
The driver escaped with only minor injuries after a car was split in half in Kent.
Police investigate shooting death at Kent apartment complex
It happened in the parking lot of the Mosaic Hills apartments.
One year later: Kent Police still searching for missing teen, Asia Wilbon
Kent Police are still asking for help to find Asia Wilbon.
Kent bar owner agrees to comply with state COVID-19 rules
Steven Siler, the Kent bar owner who defied Gov. Jay Inslee’s indoor dining ban as the state’s coronavirus numbers were spiking again last fall, has agreed to pay a $2,400 fine and comply with the state’s coronavirus safety guidelines going forward.
Kent Public Works prepares for slippery streets ahead of winter storm
The City of Kent is getting ready for slick conditions ahead of the forecasted winter storm. Kent Public Works has been preparing for weather events like this since early fall.
High school student-athletes in Kent rally for a return to sports as soon as possible
The battle continues over allowing high school sports and balancing public health guidelines.
Kent woman fatally stabbed, suspect arrested after standoff
A 20-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Kent on Sunday morning and a suspect was arrested after a lengthy standoff, according to Kent police.
Kent Police make 25 arrests so far this year in sex-trafficking operations
So far in January, Kent Police Department arrested 25 people accused of luring and exploiting young victims.
Helping ID men seen on surveillance video could solve shooting of victim who had just deboarded bus
Detectives are hoping surveillance video helps solve the mystery of what happened Christmas morning when a victim was shot in Kent.
Help ID shooting suspect accused of premeditatedly targeting customer inside smoke shop
Kent Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who shot a 21-year-old man on December 11th, 2020 who was shopping inside Star Vape smoke shop located at 10422 SE Kent Kangley Rd.
Kent Police: Man found shot dead in car
Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead in a vehicle in Kent Thursday night.