Police & Fire

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

Police arrest suspect in wave of mail thefts, find mailbox ‘master key’

Sep 10, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The key is normally used by mail carriers to access community mailbox banks. It fell into the wrong hands.

Sep 04, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The four finalists for the city’s police chief post are Tray Federici, James Mjor, Dan Schoonmaker and Tom Yabe.

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The Aug. 12 collision involved an unknown hatchback-style vehicle, which fled the scene. It happened on eastbound Highway 16 at Wollochet.

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Members of the public can meet four finalists for the city police chief position on Thursday; the city declined to say who they are.

Aug 19, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

988 both gets callers in crisis to those best able to help them and relieves pressure on first responders and 911 lines.

Aug 14, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Traffic is being diverted onto Olympic Drive and back onto Highway 16 at 24th Street. Side streets are backed up, causing long delays.

Aug 12, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Police responded to more drug offenses in 2024, thanks to re-criminalization. Theft declined, but remains the city’s most common crime.

Aug 06, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Traffic on eastbound Highway 16 backed up six miles following the collision.

Jul 24, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

Also in this edition of the blotter: a suspect walks away from the ER, a man points a gun out the window of his vehicle and more.

Jul 10, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The Stage 2 burn ban bars all outdoor burning, including recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits and backyard fireplaces.

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