Tacoma Police Department
Coverage of Tacoma Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Police rescue 60 cats and kittens from abandoned sailboat off Washington beach after 6-day operation
The Tacoma Police Department conducted a six-day operation following reports of an abandoned sailboat off Washington beach, eventually rescuing 60 cats and kittens that were found living in unsafe conditions. Officers coordinated with Animal Control and continue to conduct searches under the authority of a search warrant, while warnings are issued to the public regarding unauthorized boarding.
- Service member among 2 arrested after missing man probe leads cops to body dump site on Army base
A missing person investigation in Washington state led to the discovery of human remains on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, resulting in the arrest of two suspects, including an active-duty service member. The suspects, Humberto Rodriguez Hernandez and Aydee Casado-Dominguez, are charged with homicide, and the Army Criminal Investigation Division is assisting local police in the ongoing probe.
- Panda Express workers called police over MAGA hat, customer says
Panda Express employees called the police on a customer wearing a MAGA hat, claiming he was being disruptive, but police found no issue. The customer, Chris Sims, claimed it was an act of political discrimination. The incident occurred at a Panda Express in Washington state.
- 5 injured in reported stabbing at high school, suspect in custody: Police
Five individuals, including four students and a school security officer, were injured in a reported stabbing at a high school. The suspect was also injured and is in police custody, according to the Tacoma Police Department.