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King County Sheriff's Office noteworthy news
10/9/25
Arrest of robbery suspect identified by FOX 13 viewers
9/12/25
On this National Police Woman day, check out this dynamic Duo; the only one of it's kind in the King County Sheriff's Office.
9/10/25
Meet Mouse! King County Sheriff's Office electronic storage sniffing dog
Mouse's primary job is to sniff out hidden electronic storage devices to help solve cases involving child pornography amoung others. He is dually trained as a service dog.
9/4/25
Friday, September 12 is National Police Women day!
Law enforcement agencies across the country are working hard to recruit more women as police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and state troopers.
7/25/25
5 People rescued near Flaming Geyser
Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were safely rescued by King County Search and Rescue after being stranded on the Green River
7/16/25
KCSO Air support utilizes new tool to assign with firefighters
Watch the KCSO Air Support Unit deploy a Bambi Bucket as they assist Puget Sound Fire extinguish a brush fire
7/16/25
Kenmore deputies assist family of Canadian Geese cross a busy street
7/8/2025
Guardian One helps track down suspect who jumped into Lake Washington
7/6/2025
KCSO Air Support makes another life-saving rescue during this busy hiking season. KCSO Air Support rescues approximately 225 per year
7/2/2025
King County shares water safety reminders
6/30/2025
Kindness is one of the most powerful things we can offer. Sometimes, it's the smallest gesture that leaves the biggest impact. One act of kindness can ripple outwards in ways we may never fully see. What we do for others matters. Always.
6/2/2025
Search for drug trafficking fugitive
The search for a fugitive and huge drug bust by out detectives as seen on "The Spotlight"
5/22/2025
Air / SWAT drill off West Seattle
West Seattle Blog: Closer look at air/sea SWAT drill between multiple state and federal agencies
5/21/2025
Lost hikers rescued near Duvall
King County Sheriff's Office Sergeant helps rescue hikers with drone
5/15/2025
Cameras ride with King County, Kent cops on reality show ‘Police 24/7’ | The Seattle Times
Police 24/7,” a new cop reality show following patrol cops on the beat, is featuring Washington’s largest sheriff’s office
5/13/2025
StarChase technology aids in DUI arrest
A successful StarChase deployment and subsequent arrest by our quick-thinking precinct 3 deputies
5/3/2025
As Boating Season officially opens, the head of our Marine Unit wants you to stay safe on the water
4/19/2025
Snowmobiler rescued from Steven's Pass
King County Sheriff's Office rescue's injured snowmobiler from Steven's Pass. Taken to Harborview for treatment
4/17/2025
Woman survives violent kidnapping
King County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit Makes Arrests in Major Case. Woman kidnapped, robbed, shot several times, and left for dead off I-90
4/2/2025
Learn more about the King County Sheriff's Office new Phlebotomy Program
In partnership with Shoreline Community College, 14 law enforcement officers are now trained as Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomists. If an impaired driving incident requires a blood draw, these specialists can respond immediately, helping to improve efficiency in the mission to keep dangerous drivers off the roads.
4/2/2025
King Co. Sheriff's Office deploys "StarChase" program aimed at avoiding vehicle pursuits
The technology has become popular among Washington police as an alternative to engaging in high-risk pursuits
3/31/2025
This is no Bull. King County Deputies Lasso Loose Livestock
Deputies were called out to help guide the cattle, a bull named Bracken and his pregnant lady friend Thistle, back to their home in Redmond
3/27/2025
King County Sheriff’s helicopter tracks reckless driver during multi-city chase
You can run, but you can’t hide from the Kent Police Department when there are eyes in the sky. On March 25, an officer says they tried to stop an unlicensed BMW that was driving recklessly. The driver tried to get away, but the King County Sheriff’s Office says its Guardian 1 helicopter was nearby and joined in the chase
3/26/2025
Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 in drug trafficking bust
The Burien Police Department/King County Sheriff’s Office Special Emphasis Team arrested two suspected drug traffickers in a narcotics investigation that culminated on March 19, 2025, authorities said
3/20/2025
King County rescue crews save driver trapped in a 60-foot embankment
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) shared body camera video of the emergency response with KIRO 7. It shows the actions of a deputy trying to get to the driver of a Jeep after the car slid down a 60-foot embankment
1/22/2025
Guardian 1 and all its glory, as seen on FOX13
King County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit are saving lives from the sky