Police & Fire

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

Fourth of July forecast: Hot and dry with a chance of fireworks

Jul 01, 2025 | By:

Fireworks can be discharged from 10 a.m. to midnight in unincorporated Pierce County; they are banned entirely in Gig Harbor city limits.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Man charged with drive-by shooting in Olalla

Jul 01, 2025 | By:

The suspect reportedly “bragged” about the shooting on a social media app and posted Ring camera footage of deputies looking for him at his house.

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City honors retired police chief Busey

Jun 30, 2025 | By:

Kelly Busey retired last week after 34 years with the department, including 12 as chief.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Remains found at Purdy Park and Ride a year ago identified

Jun 19, 2025 | By:

The skeletal remains were those of a man who previously had been reported missing in the same area.

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Lt. Tray Federici to serve as interim police chief after Busey retires

Jun 17, 2025 | By:

Longtime Chief Kelly Busey retires on Monday, June 23. Lt. Tray Federici will be the interim chief, the city announced.

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Large propane fire leaves two in critical condition

Jun 11, 2025 | By:

Two employees who shut off the gas to prevent further damage were badly burned and flown to the hospital.

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Two dead in collision at corner of Soundview and Grandview

Jun 06, 2025 | By:

A driver experiencing a medical emergency may have contributed to the collision.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Man arrested on suspicion of robbery after shoplifting while carrying a knife

Jun 04, 2025 | By:

Also: A convenience store customer who doesn’t take rejection well and disruptions caused by someone huffing aerosol cans.

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Police department earns accreditation from state group

May 30, 2025 | By:

It is the first time Gig Harbor Police Department sought accreditation, a process that took some two years.

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Phone and ballistics evidence linked suspect to home where his father, brother were killed

May 22, 2025 | By:

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office detectives identified Luis Miguel Huitron Campos, 25, as a suspect in the April 8 murders of his father and brother, thanks to cell phone records and ballistics tests.  Pierce County prosecutors charged Huitron Campos, of Lakewood, with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of arson on Wednesday, May 21,

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