EVERETT, WA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police say the same suspect was linked to three stolen boats over a 12-day period in October, resulting in multiple arrests as authorities investigated vessel thefts in western Washington.
According to WDFW Police, the investigation involved coordination with the Everett Police Department following repeated reports of stolen vessels and fishing equipment.
Three Incidents Reported in October
On October 14, Everett Police responded to a trespassing complaint at the Port of Everett Marina after security personnel reported a man aboard a vessel. Investigators determined the boat had been stolen and contacted WDFW Police after discovering crab pots belonging to other individuals.
Police said the suspect was booked into the Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of second-degree criminal trespass and first-degree possession of stolen property. He was released the following day. The boat and crab pots were returned to their owners…