Officials to test sanity of suspect in Everett crime spree

He allegedly tried to rob and clobber a transit worker, then fled and struggled with police.

EVERETT — The legal system is trying to get a better read on the mental health of a Marysville-area man now facing a felony assault charge after a crime spree that landed him behind bars on Christmas Day.

The man, 44, was arrested after he allegedly tried to rob and ram his car into a man, fled from Everett police, crashed and then fought with Marysville officers.

He was charged Friday in Snohomish County Superior Court, and officials are awaiting the results of a competency evaluation, documents show.

The incident began in the parking lot of a QFC store on Broadway in north Everett. A supervisor for Community Transit told police he was in one of the agency’s marked sport-utility vehicles when a stranger approached, deputy prosecutor Julie Mohr wrote.

“I need a gas card County,” the man reportedly said.

The transit worker pointed to the agency logo and told him he wasn’t with the county. The stranger demanded that the official “fill my (expletive) tank.” He reached through the window, slammed the worker’s laptop shut, clobbered him with a speaker and tried to take his lunch box, court papers said.

He then returned with a pocket knife and a struggle ensued when the transit worker tried to close the SUV’s window. The worker used a flashlight to force the man back. The suspect then tried to puncture one of the rig’s tires, and when that didn’t work, reportedly got behind the wheel of his Ford Focus and tried to ram the SUV.

The transit worker was able to use a large planter box as a protective screen, but the Ford still clipped a bumper, causing damage.

An Everett police officer rolled up about that time, and the Ford’s driver sped away, blasting through lights headed toward Marysville.

The officer adhered to department policy and did not pursue. It wasn’t long before there were reports of a crash along northbound I-5. Marysville officers converged and arrested the man, whom they believed to be under the influence. It reportedly took several officers to get the man into a patrol car, Mohr wrote.

The man remained jailed on Tuesday, his bail set at $75,000.

Scott North: 425-339-3431; north@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @snorthnews.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

Traffic moves around parts of the roundabout at the new I-5/SR529 interchange on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
WSDOT delays opening of Marysville interchange, ramps

Supply chain issues caused the agency to push back opening date. The full interchange and off ramps are expected to open in October.

Stanwood pauses Flock cameras amid public records lawsuits

A public records request for Flock camera footage has raised questions about what data is exempt under state law.

A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Construction to close parking spots at Lynnwood Link station

Fifty-seven parking spots out of the nearly 1,700 on-site will be closed for about two months.

Provided photo 
Michael Olson during his interview with the Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors on Sept. 2.
Stanwood-Camano school board fills vacancy left by controversial member

Michael Olson hopes to help bring stability after Betsy Foster resigned in June.

Traffic moves along Bowdoin Way past Yost Park on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A new online tool could aid in local planning to increase tree coverage

The map, created by Washington Department of Natural Resources and conservation nonprofit American Forests, illustrates tree canopy disparities across the state.

Logo for news use featuring Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
Snohomish PUD preps for more state home electrification funding

The district’s home electrification rebate program distributed over 14,000 appliances last year with Climate Commitment funds.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Everett in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
One person dead in single-vehicle crash on Wednesday in Everett

One man died in a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning… Continue reading

Students walk outside of Everett High School on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
SnoCo students perform well on metrics, state data shows

At many school districts across the county, more students are meeting or exceeding grade-level standards compared to the state average.

People get a tour of a new side channel built in Osprey Park on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish PUD cuts ribbon on new Sultan River side channel

The channel created 1,900 linear feet of stream habitat, aimed to provide juvenile salmon with habitat to rest and grow.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Everett in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
Auditor dismisses challenge against former Everett candidate’s registration

The finding doesn’t affect a judge’s ruling blocking Niko Battle from appearing on the November ballot.

The Seattle Children’s North Clinic at 1815 13th St. in Everett, near Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in 2018. (Seattle Children’s)
Seattle Children’s layoffs include Everett employees amid federal cuts

The company will lay off 154 employees this fall across five locations. It’s unclear how many positions in Everett will be eliminated.

Everett NewsGuild members cheer as a passing car honks in support of their strike on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Unionized Herald staff ratify first contract with company

The ratification brings an end to two years of negotations between the newspaper and the union.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.