Skagit County Sheriff's Office

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

🚨 Last call for those who may be interested in joining our team of incredible volunteers 🚨 Join us TONIGHT at 6:30pm 11525 Knudson Rd Burlington WA - for an informative evening of what Skagit County Search and Rescue is all about! "SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE" 🛟🐕‍🦺🏔️⛺️🏞️🧭🧡

09/02/2026

Jackson, Deputy Anne Marie

End of Watch: 09/02/2008
Agency: Skagit County S.O.
County: Skagit County
On Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at about 1450 hours, Deputy Anne Jackson of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance at the home of Dennise Zamora in the 19300 block of Bridle Place, near Alger. Dennise reported that her son, Isaac, had been entering neighbors’ homes uninvited all afternoon. Deputy Jackson had previously dealt with Isaac, even responding to their home on Sunday and Monday. She was well aware of Isaac’s mental health issues and criminal history. She had even given the family her phone number to call if they were having problems with him.
After Deputy Jackson arrived at the house, Dennise sent her up to the home of Chester Rose, in the 19500 block of Bridle Place. After Deputy Jackson didn’t answer multiple status checks, deputies responded to the house to check on her.
Upon arriving at the Rose residence at about 1610 hours, Deputy Jackson and Chester Rose were found dead at the scene. Isaac Zamora began firing at deputies before leaving the scene and heading towards I-5 in his car.
Zamora led police on a high speed chase on southbound I-5 where he shot Washington State Patrol Trooper Troy Giddings in the arm. He also shot and killed motorist LeRoy Lange near the Bow Hill Road and wounded another motorist.
Eventually, Zamora turned himself in at the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.
It was later discovered that Isaac Zamora had shot and killed construction workers Greg Gillum and David Radcliffe at a neighbor’s home in Alger. He also shot and killed neighbor Julie Binschus; wounding her 56 year-old husband. In addition, Zamora stabbed another neighbor.
Isaac Zamora was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to life in a secure mental institution in the murders of Greg Gillum, David Radcliffe, Julie Binschus and LeRoy Lange after pleading guilty. If he is ever found competent, he was to be transferred to prison to serve the remainder of his life sentence.
Zamora was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of Deputy Jackson and Chester Rose in a plea agreement.
Deputy Jackson served the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office for six years. She is survived by her parents.

09/01/2026

Congratulations Lieutenant CJ Andersen on 15 years of dedicated service.

Celebrating 15 Years of Service: Lieutenant CJ Andersen

This September, Lieutenant CJ Andersen celebrates 15 years with the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau.

Law enforcement has always been familiar territory for CJ. He grew up in Mount Vernon in a family with deep ties to the profession, including his father and uncle. His father was in law enforcement for 31 years, his career included roles in corrections, patrol, and investigations before retiring as a Captain with the City of Everett Police Department.

In 2010, while CJ was testing for patrol positions, a family friend asked if he had ever considered working in corrections. After taking a tour of the jail, something clicked. CJ enjoyed the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life, as well as the challenges that came with the job.

What started as an opportunity to get his foot in the door quickly became a career. CJ began as a Corrections Deputy, later worked with jail alternatives such as electronic home monitoring, and was promoted to Sergeant shortly before the opening of the new Community Justice Center. He eventually became the Transport Sergeant, a brand-new position at the time, where he helped develop the transportation processes needed for the new facility. Looking back, CJ says he is proud of how those processes came together, but even more proud of the relationships the Sheriff’s Office has built throughout the community.

Now serving as a Lieutenant, CJ says one of the best parts of leadership is watching other people succeed.

“My greatest success is the success of others. It is very rewarding to watch others develop and grow whether in their personal or professional lives.”

Whether it is watching someone work through a challenge, helping a team find a positive resolution, or seeing things finally “click” for someone, CJ finds a great deal of satisfaction in supporting the people around him.

One thing he wishes the public understood more about corrections is just how much time and care corrections deputies invest in the people housed in the facility. Deputies often wear many hats, supporting people through difficult family situations, mental health/substance abuse struggles, court proceedings and some of the lowest points in their lives.

CJ says deputies may spend hours talking someone through a difficult situation or simply trying to figure out what they can do, big or small, to make an interaction less negative. Because much of this work happens behind the walls of the facility, it can easily be “out of sight, out of mind,” but CJ says watching those day to day interactions and the effort staff put into caring for people is incredible.

For anyone beginning a career in corrections, CJ’s advice is to remember to take care of yourself. The profession can be overwhelming, and deputies often see people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. He encourages new corrections professionals to have hobbies, relationships and outlets completely outside of law enforcement and to make maintaining that balance a priority.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant CJ Andersen on 15 years of service to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office and the Skagit County community!

08/27/2026

The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office and neighboring agencies are partnering with Washington Traffic Safety Commission to conduct high-visibility DUI patrols going on now through Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. We are reminding everyone celebrating the final weeks of summer to arrange a sober ride before drinking or using any impairing substance.

Remember… if you feel different, you drive different.

For more information about traffic fatality data for Washington check out
https://wtsc.wa.gov/dashboards/

08/26/2026

IRON MOUNTAIN 2 FIRE - Situational Awareness Report.

IRON MOUNTAIN 2 FIRE - Situational Awareness Report

We understand that there is significant community interest in the Iron Mountain 2 Fire, including visible smoke and concern about fire activity in the area.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is actively responding and has command of the incident. Skagit County Fire District 8 and Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) are monitoring the situation. At this time, there are no known risks to the community.

For current fire information and updates, follow the Iron Mountain 2 Fire on Watch Duty:
https://app.watchduty.org/i/117580

As always, if you see smoke or a suspected fire, report it to 911. Please do not assume it has already been reported.

We also encourage you to sign up for Skagit Ready Alerts, Skagit County’s official emergency notification system, to receive emergency alerts and important public safety information:
https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/EmergencyManagement/alerts.htm

08/26/2026

The Skagit County Sheriffs Office was notified today that two goats were found near the intersection of S. Skagit Highway and Old Day Creek Road. They may have been missing as long as two weeks now. If you are the owner or know who the owner is, you’re welcome to contact animal control officer Diaz at 360-428-3211. Please reference case 26-10336 if you call.

08/21/2026

🌟 Keeping Skagit County Prepared! 🚨

A huge THANK YOU to the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management for working year-round to keep our communities prepared, resilient, and disaster ready!

Your dedication helps keep Skagit County safe when it matters most.

08/19/2026

🐾🍩 DOGS & DONUTS WITH SKAGIT COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL! 🍩🐾

Who says you can’t mix public service with puppies and pastries?

Join Skagit County Animal Control Officer Emily Diaz at the Humane Society of Skagit Valley on Wednesday, August 26th, from 12–1 p.m.

☕ Grab some coffee & donuts, bring your questions, and come say hello! 👮‍♀️

📍 Humane Society of Skagit Valley
📅 August 26th 12–1 p.m.

Come for the donuts… stay for the dogs! 🍩🐕