AJ Janavel

Seattle

Reporter at KCPQ-TV/KZJO-TV (Seattle, WA)

Pull up to the scene with my ceiling missing. Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Award winning reporter for FOX 13 News @FOX13seattle I don’t trust like that.

Articles

Sheriff warns of gunman loose in Thurston County, WA

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | AJ Janavel

Thurston County Sheriff’s Deputies are warning the community that a dangerous man is on the loose and could be hiding out on their property. Investigators are looking for 27-year-old Damien Madison, who is accused of shooting an AR-15 at a Thurston County deputy during a high-speed chase Thursday night. "There’s a decent chance he’s already stolen a car and left the area.
Trump administration targets UW after destructive protest

1 week ago | q13fox.com | AJ Janavel

UW faces federal scrutiny over recent protests The Trump administration has announced it is investigating the anti-Israel protest at the University of Washington on Monday where students occupied an engineering building and set two dumpsters on fire before police in riot gear moved in and arrested 30 people. SEATTLE - The University of Washington is now in the crosshairs of the Trump administration following a destructive protest on Monday night.
Trump administration targets UW after destructive protest

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | AJ Janavel

The University of Washington is now in the crosshairs of the Trump administration following a destructive protest on Monday night. The administration said they want to see policy changes to prevent future incidents. The backstory: On Monday, a group of protesters took over an on-campus building. University officials said the protesters caused about $1 million in damage.
Pierce Co. Sheriff wants more accountability for juvenile criminals

1 week ago | q13fox.com | AJ Janavel

Crime involving kids surges in Pierce County Pierce County is seeing an alarming number of violent crimes involving children, and deputies only expect that number to rise as the summer approaches. TACOMA, Wash. - The Pierce County Sheriff says he is worried that violent crimes involving children will only continue to increase due to a lack of accountability. What we know: Pierce County is facing an increase in murders.
Pierce Co. Sheriff wants more accountability for juvenile criminals

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | AJ Janavel

The Pierce County Sheriff says he is worried that violent crimes involving children will only continue to increase due to a lack of accountability. What we know: Pierce County is facing an increase in murders. So far this year, numbers show there are three times the number of homicides in comparison to the same period as last year, according to the sheriff’s office. Several of these incidents involve children, either as victims or suspects.
Pierce Co. Sheriff wants more accountability for juvenile criminals

1 week ago | yahoo.com | AJ Janavel

The BriefPierce County is seeing triple the number of homicides this year, and several of the violent incidents involve kids. Sheriff Keith Swank believes a big part of the problem is that juveniles face no accountability. TACOMA, Wash. - The Pierce County Sheriff says he is worried that violent crimes involving children will only continue to increase due to a lack of accountability. What we knowPierce County is facing an increase in murders.
Pierce Co. Sheriff concerned with number of killings this year

2 weeks ago | fox13seattle.com | AJ Janavel

Pierce County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the county's 12th homicide so far this year, and investigators worry those numbers will only get worse during the summer months. What we know: Investigators tell FOX 13 Seattle they responded to a 911 call for a stabbing at the Coventry Court Apartments off 76th Street Court East in Midland around 1:45 a.m. Deputies said a 16-year-old stabbed his mother's boyfriend to death. The victim is a 23-year-old man.
Pierce Co. Sheriff concerned with number of killings this year

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | AJ Janavel

The BriefAn early morning deadly stabbing marks Pierce County's 12th homicide of the year. The suspect is a 16-year-old boy. Sheriff's officials are concerned about the number of murders so far in 2025, and with how many involve kids. MIDLAND, Wash. - Pierce County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the county's 12th homicide so far this year, and investigators worry those numbers will only get worse during the summer months.
Rumors claim Seattle ports are dead. Here’s the truth

2 weeks ago | fox13seattle.com | AJ Janavel

Viral TikTok videos and Facebook posts claiming the Port of Seattle is "effectively dead" are spreading fast — but port officials say the rumors aren’t true. The claims, which show videos of empty-looking docks and container yards, have reached tens of thousands of viewers across social platforms.
2 killed in separate motorcycle crashes in Pierce County, WA

2 weeks ago | fox13seattle.com | AJ Janavel

A 21-year-old mother and a 48-year-old man died in two separate and unrelated motorcycle crashes. The first deadly crash happened on Saturday night at around 8:00 p.m. Washington State Patrol reports that a 48-year-old motorcyclist crossed over into oncoming traffic on SR 162 near Orting. "It was a peaceful ride home on a Saturday night, and suddenly I felt like I was in a warzone," said Ted Bearor. Bearor’s dashcam captured the entire crash. He raced out of his vehicle to help the victims.