On September 25, 2012, a DEA agent was executing a federal search warrant at the defendant’s 99-acre property when he saw more than three dozen horses living in deplorable conditions. The agent contacted Pierce County Animal Control. Officers responded and found 39 horses, including ten stallions, spread among three run down barns and outdoor paddocks.
Smoke detectors alerted a Bonney Lake family to an early morning fire Thursday.
AGENCY ASSISTS: During the early-morning hours of Dec. 12, Enumclaw police were asked to assist two other agencies. At 3:54 a.m., the Washington State Patrol asked for help locating a vehicle reportedly in the ditch on state Route 410 just west of 244th Avenue Southeast. The vehicle could not be found. At 4:33 a.m., Buckley police called, asking for assistance with an arrest.
Money was taken but no one was hurt Tuesday evening when a lone gunman robbed the Stop N Shop convenience store.
Wednesday, Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist charged Justin Hamrick, 25, with two counts of Failure to Comply with Mandatory Reporting Laws.
Rose comes to the council from the Friends of the Buckley Library.
East Pierce firefighters are responding to a residential structure fire on the 27200 block of 86th St. E., according to a status update on IAFF Local 3520’s Facebook page.
Black Diamond’s Palmer Coking Coal Company has made a tradition of handing out free, gift-wrapped lumps of coal to raise funds for Vine Maple Place.
Members of the Wilkeson Eagles will host their annual family Christmas party from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15.
DOG MUST GO: A McKinley Street resident called police Dec. 11, concerned that a new neighbor might have a pit bull at the residence. After the neighbor confirmed she had such a dog, she was told of the city prohibition of the breed and given a copy of the ordinance. She was given one week to find a new home for the dog.
Have you ever looked up and marveled at all the stars? Well, Friday December 14th, you won’t have to look up. For the 22nd year “Night of 1,000 Stars” will serve a dual purpose. One is to remember all those who have worn a badge and fallen in the line of duty. The second, is to have a visual presence of law enforcement from agencies all over Washington State to make sure the roads stay safe. Extra patrols will consist of 1,000 law enforcement officers throughout Washington and they will be looking for impaired drivers, seatbelt violations and aggressive drivers.
The special meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. with the regular council meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Both meetings will take place in the council chambers of the Justice Center, 9002 Main St.
After months of discussion at workshops and at park board meetings, the City Council is poised to call for an election in April on the creation of a metropolitan parks district.