Lake Stevens Police Department

10/05/2026

The exterior painting is still happening around the Lake Stevens police station. Because of this, the lot directly in front of the police station is closed with very limited parking available in the surrounding lots. We appreciate your patience at this time.

- Emergency? Call 911.
- Business related questions? Call 425-622-9401.
- Non-emergency dispatch line for police related business? Call 425-407-3999.

10/05/2026

Code Update Notice: Dog & Cat Tags and Pasture Waste Management (farm animal keeping). Effective September 17, 2026.

Dog & Cat Tags:
Any dog or cat over the age of three months within the city limits must be microchipped or have an identifying tag affixed to a collar at all times. The animal’s owner shall attach or affix to the animal a tag or microchip that at a minimum contains the animal’s name, address, and the telephone number where the animal’s owner may be contacted.

Pasture Waste Management (farm animal keeping):
Roosters (male adult chickens) are no longer allowed within city limits. This change helps reduce noise and supports a peaceful neighborhood experience. If you own a rooster, Snohomish Co-Op (360-568-2104) and Monroe Co-Op (360-794-4663) have rehoming programs available.

To view the full municipal code, please visit: https://ecode360.com/48499561

Questions? Contact LSPD at 425-622-9401 or [email protected].

10/05/2026

October 5, 2026 Media Release- Active Investigation: Assault with a Fi***rm.
To view the media release, please visit: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16595/LSPD_Media-Release-10526

10/02/2026

Heads up! There is exterior painting and asphalt cutting happening around the Lake Stevens police station. Because of this, the lot directly in front of the police station and lobby are closed for the remainder of the day. We appreciate your patience at this time.
Emergency? Call 911.
Business related questions? Call 425-622-9401.
Non-emergency dispatch line for police related business?
Call 425-407-3999.

10/01/2026

Happy 11th birthday to Cia!
To celebrate, let’s take a look at all her and her handler, Officer Dreher’s hard work. Since joining the LSPD, she has successfully removed:
- 8.5 pounds of methamphetamine
- 71,580 fentanyl pills
- 5.1 pounds of fentanyl powder
- 1.75 pounds of he**in
- .75 pounds of co***ne
All from the Lake Stevens community. That is a total street value of $587,900! We are incredibly proud of her dedication and hard work keeping Lake Stevens safe.
If you see Officer Dreher and Cia around town, ask for a Cia trading card!

09/30/2026

Heads up! There is exterior painting happening around the Lake Stevens police station. Because of this, the lot directly in front of the police station is closed with very limited parking available in the surrounding lots. Depending on progress we expect the painting to continue into early next week. We appreciate your patience at this time.
Emergency? Call 911.
Business related questions? Call 425-622-9401.
Non-emergency dispatch line for police related business? Call 425-407-3999.

09/29/2026

The LSPD has partnered with SNO911 to enhance safety for Private Schools and Daycares within the City of Lake Stevens. Through this partnership, facilities can now receive Rave Alerts for nearby police activity.
These alerts can help schools and daycares make informed decisions about activating their emergency lockdown procedures based on real-time information.
Private Schools and Daycares can sign up by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://tinyurl.com/3zn2rc3y

09/24/2026

At the September 22 City Council meeting Narcotic Detection K9, Cia, and her handler, Officer Dreher, performed a demonstration of Cia’s skills.
Cia has been with the city for seven years and is certified to detect Fentanyl, Co***ne, He**in, and Methamphetamine. Cia is also the first police canine certified in the detection of Fentanyl in Washington State.
As you can see from the video, Cia LOVES her tennis ball! Thank you, Officer Dreher and Cia for all your hard work keeping the Lake Stevens community safe! If you see Officer Dreher and Cia around town, ask for a Cia trading card!

09/14/2026

Registration closes for the 2026 Citizens' Academy tomorrow, September 15! If you are curious what your police department does to make the City of Lake Stevens a great place to live and work, sign up for the 2026 Citizens’ Academy! This is a free, 9-week course starting on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

A background check is required for all participants. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2026. Classes are held at the Lake Stevens Police Department Training Center located at 1825 South Lake Stevens Road.

For more information and to download an application, visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/554/Citizens-Academy

09/11/2026

Lake Stevens has been recognized as the 9th safest city in Washington for 2026! Check out the SafeWise website for more information: https://www.safewise.com/research/safest-cities/washington/ Safewise ranks cities based on crime data calculated from the FBI.

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