Police & Fire

Gig Harbor Now reporters stay alert to crimes and emergencies and relay information that allows readers to understand and react to incidents.

‘Push-in’ ceremony celebrates arrival of new ambulance

Jan 08, 2026 | By:

It’s a fire service tradition to push new apparatus in to the station, as firefighters did ‘before we had reverse on the transmission.’

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Vehicle crashes into building at Uptown

Jan 06, 2026 | By:

Several people sustained injuries when a vehicle crashed into a business at the Uptown Shopping Center Tuesday afternoon.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Don’t like the roundabout? Just drive through the middle

Jan 05, 2026 | By:

Also: Watch out for scammers claiming to be from Apple or your credit union.

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Jury finds former elementary school teacher guilty of molesting former students

Jan 05, 2026 | By:

Jurors found Jordan Roy Henderson guilty of abusing his students at the school in Lakebay. Sentencing is scheduled for April.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers arrest man found smoking drugs with baby in back seat

Dec 18, 2025 | By:

Also in this blotter, federal charges for post office burglars, a shoplifter with bad timing and more.

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Trial of former teacher accused of child molestation begins 

Dec 15, 2025 | By:

The trial of Jordan Roy Henderson, who is accused of sexually assaulting four girls in his classes at Evergreen Elementary, began this month.

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County Council plans to meet Sheriff’s Department staffing request once union negotiations wrap up

Dec 10, 2025 | By:

The council did not fund any new deputy positions, but it plans to once the county and the deputies guild agree on a new contract.

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Washington Way program aims to make corrections centers healthier for everyone

Nov 25, 2025 | By:

The old way resulted in chronic health problems for staff and worse outcomes for inmates. The Washington Corrections Center for Women is trying a new way.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Passer-by makes off with dropped cash

Nov 20, 2025 | By:

The man was carrying $300 in cash in a money clip in his back pocket.

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Police investigate scuffle at Let’s Go Washington rally

Nov 18, 2025 | By:

Two men say security at the rally barred them from attending, while people involved trade allegations of assault.

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