Jan 24
According to Crime in Washington 2020, 5,811 violations of weapons laws occurred in the state of Washington in 2020. There were 1,760 arrests for weapons crimes, with weapons violations taking place on a highway/road/alley, residences, parking lots or garages, airplanes/buses/trains or terminals, and specialty stores. read more
Jan 10
According to KHQ-Q6, violent crimes are on the rise in Washington and across the nation. Violent crimes consist of rape, robbery, homicide, and aggravated assault. This group of crimes saw a five percent increase from 2019 to 2020, primarily due to an increase in homicides. In fact, the number of murders increased by almost 30 percent during a year marked by a pandemic, lockdowns, protests, and a sharp rise in gun sales. read more