Woman found fatally shot at Spanaway crash scene identified
The woman who was found dead at a crash scene in Spanaway last week has been identified. The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed on Tuesday that 47-year-old Teresa Latham, of Tacoma, died from a gunshot wound to her head on March 27.
Deadly crash becomes homicide investigation
A car crashed into another head-on at a low rate of speed. When that driver got out to check on her, the other driver was unconscious. First responders found she had a gunshot wound and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deadly crash in Spanaway
Pierce County deputies are investigating after a woman was found dead after a crash in Spanaway.
Suspect on the run after deadly crash turns into homicide investigation in Spanaway
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a woman was found dead at a crash scene in Spanaway on Wednesday morning.
Spanaway homicide: 35-year-old shot to death inside home
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) is investigating a shooting that left a man dead in Spanaway.
Pierce County man pleads guilty to child molestation, attempted kidnapping
Michael Barber sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in a park near her home in Spanaway, Washington in 2021.
Docs: DUI driver charged with vehicular homicide after hitting, killing pedestrian in Spanaway
A 26-year-old woman is charged with vehicular homicide after authorities say she struck and killed a pedestrian in Spanaway last December. She and her 5-year-old passenger were both taken to the hospital the night of the crash.
Woman facing charges in crash that killed pedestrian in Spanaway
A woman appeared in court on Friday to face a vehicular homicide charge. Troopers say Taylor Tavoli was traveling at a high rate of speed on SR 7 when she hit a pedestrian, crashed through a fence and then into a U-Haul truck.
'More damage than dollars taken' says staff of coffee stand targeted in overnight break-ins
Pierce County detectives are looking into a string of break-ins of a popular drive-thru coffee stand chain.
Spanaway man followed & robbed coming out of grocery store, deputies issue warning to public
Deputies say when he got into his car, a stranger followed him inside, then put a gun to his head and told him to start driving.
Investigation underway after deadly crash involving teen driver
According to Washington State Patrol, the stolen vehicle was being driven by a 14-year-old. The crash happened around 2:55 a.m., claiming the life of a 50-year-old man from Spanaway. His female passenger, also 50, was injured in the accident.
50-year-old driver killed in crash involving teen driver of stolen vehicle
A man died and two others were injured in a collision with a stolen vehicle in Pierce County early Sunday morning.
Spanaway man shocked to learn his stolen pickup was used in Ravensdale homicide
A Spanaway man who reported his truck stolen this summer says he was shocked to learn that it was used to run over and kill someone in late September.
Spanaway Middle School students safety walk
Families are in the Bethel School District are participating in a safety walk to bring attention to the conditions students face while walking to school.
What happened to Rio Boyd?
Rio Boyd, who turned 22 years old in March, has been missing since Oct. 17, 2022. Investigators said she was believed to be going to her friend's home but never made it there. Her brand-new cell phone was found off Field Rd a block away from the mobile home park she lived in.
‘We’ve got to move forward’: Family, friends hold vigil for missing Spanaway woman
Family and friends of 22-year-old Rio Boyd gathered Sunday for a small candlelight vigil. The event was held at the Mountain Valley Community mobile park where she was last scene almost a year ago.
Deputies seek help identifying attempted car theft suspects in Spanaway
Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who attempted to steal multiple cars in the Spanaway area on Tuesday.
Child dies, 2 others hospitalized after separate fentanyl exposures in Pierce County
Pierce County detectives are investigating two separate fentanyl exposure incidents after one child died, and two other children were hospitalized over the weekend.
‘Candy van, seems legit?’ Sheriff’s department reminds public of stranger danger
"WANT SOME CANDY?" The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is reminding the public of stranger danger after someone reported a white van with those words spray-painted on the side.
'Candy van, seems legit?' Sheriff's department reminds public of stranger danger
"WANT SOME CANDY?" The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is reminding the public of stranger danger after someone reported a white van with those words spray-painted on the side.