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Fentanyl-laced pills — made to look like prescription oxycodone — were seized by law enforcement during a 2021 investigation into drug trafficking in Snohomish County. (U.S. Attorney’s Office)

Man charged with homicide in fentanyl death of Everett man, 20

Avery Bresnan faces a rare charge: controlled substance homicide. Fentanyl is now a factor in over half of drug overdoses in Snohomish County.

Fentanyl-laced pills — made to look like prescription oxycodone — were seized by law enforcement during a 2021 investigation into drug trafficking in Snohomish County. (U.S. Attorney’s Office)
The Smith Ave homelessness camp Thursday afternoon in Everett on March 11, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Homelessness in Snohomish County at highest since 2012, count finds

Volunteers around the county surveyed people in January, finding 101 more people than last year’s count.

The Smith Ave homelessness camp Thursday afternoon in Everett on March 11, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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‘Italian Stallion,’ of Snohomish, pleads guilty in murder-for-hire case

Michael John Scott, previously convicted of dealing drugs, admitted he tried to hire a hitman to kill a witness in a drug case.

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Matias Trefault, who killed Reynold Joel in a 2019 car wreck, wipes away tears after being given forgiveness from Joel’s wife during his sentencing hearing Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘We forgive you’: Man sentenced for deadly drugged driving in Everett

Matias Trefault must serve roughly 6 years for crashing into Reynold Joel’s car on Evergreen Way. Joel’s widow did not want a longer term.

Matias Trefault, who killed Reynold Joel in a 2019 car wreck, wipes away tears after being given forgiveness from Joel’s wife during his sentencing hearing Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson speaks during a press briefing held in response to two violent incidents that happened during the past week on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor delivers stern warning after spate of violence

The remarks came Tuesday after a boy, 13, was shot in a suspected drive-by shooting Saturday.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson speaks during a press briefing held in response to two violent incidents that happened during the past week on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Dave Mustaine of Megadeath taken by Travis Shinn. (Photo provided)

40 years later, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine is still crushing the world

The classic metal band’s “Crush the World” tour kicks off Wednesday at Angel of the Winds arena.

Dave Mustaine of Megadeath taken by Travis Shinn. (Photo provided)
Everett High School (Sue Misao / The Herald file)

Teen walks into Everett High School, pepper sprays students

The young woman, 19, entered the cafeteria with a current student and attacked two students, police said. She was arrested.

Everett High School (Sue Misao / The Herald file)
Steven Eggers listens while his attorney speaks about his traumatic childhood during his resentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, April 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sentenced to life at 20, man awaits resentencing for 1995 Monroe killing

Under a new precedent, Steven Eggers, now 46, could have his sentence reduced in the murder of Blair Scott, 27.

Steven Eggers listens while his attorney speaks about his traumatic childhood during his resentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, April 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish County Jail. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

Snohomish County inquiry finds no fault in Edmonds man’s jail death

Sean Hanchett, 32, was found unresponsive in the downtown Everett jail’s detox housing in December.

Snohomish County Jail. (Sue Misao / Herald file)
Everett

Seattle woman arrested after man, woman shot on Highway 99

A police dog tracked down the suspect Sunday a half-mile from the shooting. One woman was shot in the bicep.

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Lynnwood

Lynnwood residents get to vote for next Municipal Court judge

The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved an ordinance March 27 to change the position from part-time to full-time.

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Lloyd Richmond speaks with his lawyer after arriving in court Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett landlord, convicted of murder, sentenced for another assault

Lloyd Richmond, 86, pleaded guilty Tuesday and was given a year in prison for assaulting a female tenant with a tire iron.

Lloyd Richmond speaks with his lawyer after arriving in court Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington

Woman arrested in fatal Arlington hit and run

On March 7, a man was killed in a hit and run along 172nd Street NE. Police used telematics data to track down the suspect.

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Flowers and other items are displayed in memory and honor of Khalea Thoeuk and Riley Danard inside a Buddhist Temple at 16626 9th Avenue SE in Mill Creek, Washington on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish mourns teens killed in suspected DUI crash in Seattle

A wrong-way driver on the West Seattle Bridge crashed into a car occupied by Khalea Thoeuk and Riley Danard. Both were 18.

Flowers and other items are displayed in memory and honor of Khalea Thoeuk and Riley Danard inside a Buddhist Temple at 16626 9th Avenue SE in Mill Creek, Washington on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Anthony "Road Rage" Mohs (Photo Provided by Dana Mowbray)

Motorcyclist identified in deadly Mountlake Terrace crash

Anthony M. Mohs, 32, was killed Monday when an SUV crashed into him at the intersection of 212th Street SW and 44th Avenue W.

Anthony "Road Rage" Mohs (Photo Provided by Dana Mowbray)
FILE - A close up of a Boy Scout uniform is photographed on Feb. 4, 2013, in Irving, Texas. A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved a $2.46 billion reorganization plan Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, proposed by the Boy Scouts of America that would allow it to continue operating while compensating tens of thousands of men who say were sexually abused as children while involved in Scouting. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

‘Staggering’: Everett Boy Scouts face more sexual abuse lawsuits

The complaints allege decades of abuse went unaddressed at the Fire Mountain Scout Camp in Mount Vernon.

FILE - A close up of a Boy Scout uniform is photographed on Feb. 4, 2013, in Irving, Texas. A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved a $2.46 billion reorganization plan Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, proposed by the Boy Scouts of America that would allow it to continue operating while compensating tens of thousands of men who say were sexually abused as children while involved in Scouting. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Everett

Navy sailor charged with fatal hit and run on Evergreen Way

Ashton Dedmon, 25, is assigned to the USS Kidd in Everett. Prosecutors allege he fled after hitting Joshua Kollman.

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Moses Malachi Brewer appears in court for sentencing Friday, March 24, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Man sentenced to 18 years for 2019 shooting in Everett

Moses Brewer, 23, shot four people in an Everett apartment, which left one victim paralyzed on his right side.

Moses Malachi Brewer appears in court for sentencing Friday, March 24, 2023, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mill Creek Police officers and Snohomish County Sheriff responded to a 911 call regarding a stabbing at the Dollar Tree store located at 3414 132nd Street SE, on March 22, 2023, in Mill Creek, Washington. (Mill Creek Police Department)

Police: Everett man stabbed child at Dollar Tree in Mill Creek

Prosecutors said an insult popular on the Internet motivated the stabbing.

Mill Creek Police officers and Snohomish County Sheriff responded to a 911 call regarding a stabbing at the Dollar Tree store located at 3414 132nd Street SE, on March 22, 2023, in Mill Creek, Washington. (Mill Creek Police Department)
Prosecutor Craig Matheson gives his opening statement in the trial of Richard Rotter at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

At trial in Everett cop’s killing, witnesses recall chaotic chase

The testimony came after an Everett officer was shot while investigating a robbery Wednesday morning, investigators said.

Prosecutor Craig Matheson gives his opening statement in the trial of Richard Rotter at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)