Sedro-Woolley Police Department

Sedro-Woolley Police Department We will use our social media foot print to be more accessible and transparent to our community.

SWPD continues to work with our community to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Sedro-Woolley. We hope this page will provide another level of communication with the public about Public Safety incidents and responses. We also hope to share what we are working toward in our community.

Found on N Central St. If your dog, please call 360-428-3211.
09/08/2026

Found on N Central St. If your dog, please call 360-428-3211.

Every school year we see incidents of active violence on the news. While rare, they happen way too often.In our society,...
09/07/2026

Every school year we see incidents of active violence on the news. While rare, they happen way too often.

In our society, this has brought many changes to Law Enforcement and our Schools. This has also caused the stupid popularity of threats of violence being made. Just like the rest of the county and country, we have had our share of incidents where a student has made statements to a friend or another student about wanting to blow up the school, shoot a teacher, or shoot students. Each of these incidents in Sedro-Woolley is taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. But many of the threats are found to be just that. The student had no access to weapons, no plan, and no other resources to carry out the threat. In our incidents, the Skagit County Prosecutor's Office has been involved and reviewed each case for possible charges. Many have resulted in charges related to Felony Harassment (threats to kill) and threats to bomb or injure property. These charges carry a heavy penalty.

Many of the students' families are amazed that a threat would be made. Many also claim that their child was “joking” or angry. Words have meaning. For prior generations, this was similar to yelling fire in a movie theater or, more recently, yelling bomb on an airplane.

We ask parents of our students to talk with their students. Talk about the reality of school violence. If they see something, say something. We also ask that you talk with your student about how their words can hurt and the reality that we do not know if someone is “joking.” It isn’t funny.

Found in the area of Sterling St and Township St. If your dog, please call 360-428-3211.
09/07/2026

Found in the area of Sterling St and Township St. If your dog, please call 360-428-3211.

In law enforcement, we get to see the darndest things.Last night, one of our Officers stopped a vehicle for an expired r...
09/06/2026

In law enforcement, we get to see the darndest things.

Last night, one of our Officers stopped a vehicle for an expired registration that expired in October of 2021. During the contact, Officers saw this sign. While not a saying we would say out loud in front of our mothers, it turned out to be pretty prophetic for the whole contact.

The driver had 4 warrants for his arrest related to driving on a suspended license, not having a required ignition interlock (related to his 3 prior DUI convictions), and nonpayment of child support. You probably guessed it. The driver was still DWLS 3rd and still did not have an ignition interlock mounted to his vehicle.

After we placed our shiny bracelets on the driver, we attempted to find someone to come pick up his vehicle. The driver was difficult while also telling Officers he wasn't trying to be difficult. Ultimately, a tow was requested, and the vehicle was towed.

Finally, the driver tried to explain to Officers that he was not driving but was traveling when he was stopped. They explained and showed him that he was now traveling to jail. The subject was booked on the warrants and the new charges.

Found in the area of River Rd. If your dog, please call 360-428-3211.
09/05/2026

Found in the area of River Rd. If your dog, please call 360-428-3211.

Tonight, something happened that is too good not to brag a little about, and I'm happy it happens more often than we rep...
09/03/2026

Tonight, something happened that is too good not to brag a little about, and I'm happy it happens more often than we report.

Tonight, our day shift handled their normal calls for service. Just before the end of their 12-hour shift, a neighboring agency had two priority weapons offenses in a row. Our Officers responded to assist. After finishing the other calls, our Officers came back to the city to check out of service and go home. I'm sure they were tired and ready to go home.

While driving back to our department, one of our newest officers spotted an elderly couple trying to change a flat tire near Ferry St and Metcalf St. Even though his family expected him home, he was tired and had to be back early tomorrow morning. The officer decided to stop and help.

That's what we expect from our Officers. He would be really upset if we called him out by name, so we won't. But great job, Officer.

Deputy Anne Marie JacksonSkagit County SOEnd of Watch: 09-02-2008Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008, was a great loss for many...
09/02/2026

Deputy Anne Marie Jackson
Skagit County SO
End of Watch: 09-02-2008

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008, was a great loss for many in Skagit County. In law enforcement, we lost a great woman and a great friend. We are sorry that many of you never got the chance to meet AJ. Also killed in the incident were Chester Malcolm Rose, Julie Ann Binschus, David Thomas Radcliffe, Gregory Neil Gillum, and Leroy B. Lange.

Welcome back, Cubs!!!Sedro-Woolley Schools are back in session. We ask you to keep watch for walkers, bike riders, and y...
09/01/2026

Welcome back, Cubs!!!

Sedro-Woolley Schools are back in session. We ask you to keep watch for walkers, bike riders, and young drivers as they make their way back to school this morning. Also, slow down in active school zones and stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Officers will be out and watching. We will also be out to give out some stickers.

With the start of the new school year, it can be a scary time for many reasons, including active violence incidents we s...
08/30/2026

With the start of the new school year, it can be a scary time for many reasons, including active violence incidents we see on social media and in the news across the country throughout each school year. Every time something like this crashes into our lives, we are all left asking why and what we can do to protect ourselves and those we love. We can tell you what we are doing right here in Sedro-Woolley.

1. Almost every Officer and Deputy in the County has had training for responding to Active Violence. This includes training concentrated on stopping the threat through tactics and force on force trainings.
2. Officer Rachael Humber is now serving as the Sedro-Woolley School Resource Officer. Her assignment puts her in and around the Sedro-Woolley Schools. She will be working to build positive relationships with students and staff. She will also respond to any violent incident that could happen.
3. All of the schools in the Sedro-Woolley School District, from Samish to Big Lake, have received training and preparation for Active Violence or some other major threat to the schools. We are following an established protocol for handling these situations and training our kids on what to do in the event of a threat.
4. Many people in our community have attended Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training to better their own responses to emergencies.
5. We have an incredible School District full of people who are dedicated to keeping our children safe. They are watching for signs of trouble and reaching out for help in managing problems as soon as they pop up.
6. In Skagit County, we have a Juvenile Justice system that concentrates on helping families get their children back from the brink of disaster by providing counseling, intensive family therapy programs, constant communication with schools, and anyone whose life touches students to identify where to apply needed help.
7. We aggressively take action when someone reports a threat to shoot up a school, workplace, place of worship, or places where people gather. When we receive these complaints, we assess whether they pose a realistic threat. We assign a Detective, and that Detective runs it to the ground. In the past, members of our school district have been instrumental in assisting in these types of investigations.
8. This is our highest priority! Any threat towards a school, place of worship, business, or any other gathering of people, we will pull out all the stops. We will do everything we can to stop or minimize the threat.

Finally, we need your help. The saying, “See something, say something,” sounds hokey and cliché, but it really means something. If you see something, tell someone! Chances are you aren’t the only one, and your information could be crucial.

All across the country over the last several years, Police have received an increasing number of reports of online probl...
08/29/2026

All across the country over the last several years, Police have received an increasing number of reports of online problems involving school aged web surfers and the rise of online schooling. We understand that talking with kids about online safety can be hard. At times, they are more technologically advanced than we are. Below are some good things to consider for yourself, your kids, or when talking to your student. Most probably seems like "common sense," but "common sense" can be very uncommon sometimes.

--The Internet has a good memory, like forever--
Just because the Internet is so massive does not mean that embarrassing or n**e pictures, rude or mean comments, or illegal activities will disappear forever. Watch what you post about yourself, others, or what you allow your friends to post about you. Your online footprint could keep you from that Ivy League School or your dream job later in life.

--Be a Good Online Citizen--
Writing "hate" emails, hacking into other people's computers, and making online threats are just as illegal on the Internet as they are in the real world. We at SWPD have at least a few criminal investigations related to threats every school year. And in most of those situations, the suspect is arrested and prosecuted. You cannot hide behind a screen name and get away with it. Almost everything on the Internet is traceable, including every search, website visit, online posting, and email, which is registered or recorded somewhere in cyberspace. Once you send something out on the Internet, it's almost impossible to take it back.

--What Is Cyberbullying--
It's not just strangers who can make you feel uncomfortable. Cyberbullying refers to cruel or bullying messages sent to you online. These might be from former friends or other people you know. They can also be sent anonymously on a website where everyone has a screen name, so teens being bullied might not even know who is bullying them.

If you get bullying messages online, it's often better to ignore them rather than respond. Cyberbullies, just like other bullies, are usually looking for attention or a reaction. By ignoring them, you can take away their power. You can also delete or block bullies to stop seeing their texts.

Fortunately, most people never experience cyberbullying. But if you're getting cyberbullied and ignoring it doesn't make it stop, getting help from a parent, school counselor, or another trusted adult might be a good idea. That's especially true if the cyberbullying contains threats.

--People Live in "Fantasyland" Online--
Even though someone writes, "Hi, I'm a really cool 13-year-old girl from California," in reality, that actually might be a 60-year-old man or even your next-door neighbor, gross. Sorry to break the news, but that handsome guy from Australia didn't randomly find you just because he was bored while traveling the world and wanted to get to know you better. Use scrutiny and caution.

As in everyday life, you can always prevent problems, but you can often limit your risk of them.

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325 Metcalf Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA
98284

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13608550111

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