Mark Lindquist Appointed Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 , the Pierce County Council unanimously voted to appoint Mark Lindquist as Pierce County Prosecutor. Lindquist, formerly the Chief Criminal Deputy, has been with the office for 14 years and has tried nearly every type of case, including domestic violence, rape, child abuse, murder, and the Tacoma Mall shooter. more

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness Month. I want to thank the dedicated attorneys and staff in my office who work hard each day to ensure victim safety and offender accountability. Together with community advocacy groups and local law enforcement agencies, we continue to make Pierce County a community where domestic violence is not tolerated.

Prosecutor's Gang Unit Formed

The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PCPAO) has created a specialized gang unit, made possible in part by a grant from Safe Streets Regional Gang Prevention Partnership. In cooperation with Tacoma Police, Pierce County Sheriff and Lakewood detectives, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Greg Greer and Tom Howe in our Robbery and Assault trial team, will work to better investigate and prosecute gang-related violent crime. more

Major Case Highlights

Pierce County Prosecutors convicted 21 percent of the serious violent offenders in the State last year. Here are some highlights.

State vs. Notaro Life in prison in 30 year old homicide
State vs. Phillips, III 18 year sentence in investment fraud
State vs. Hayes 15 years for leading id theft ring
State vs. Jacobs 15 year sentence for stealing $1 million
State vs. Kelly 30+ years for burglaries, thefts, gun offenses

Auto Theft Initiative Update

Deputy Prosecutor Karen Benson has successfully prosecuted over 100 vehicle theft cases so far this year. Benson is part of the Pierce County Regional Auto Theft Unit, a task force that includes detectives from several local law enforcement agencies and is dedicated to reducing the number of car thefts in Pierce County. Funding for the prosecutor is provided by the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Association grant. more

Update on Superior Court Backlog

The Prosecutor's Office is leading a project to reduce the felony criminal backlog in Pierce County Superior Court. The backlog dropped to a three-year low at the end of August 2009.

The News Tribune August 16, 2009

The News Tribune - Letter to the Editor from Mark Lindquist August 20, 2009

Violence Against Women Act Grant Awarded to Victim-Witness Program

Earlier this summer the PCPAO was awarded a $95,000 grant from the Office of Crime Victim Advocacy, Violence Against Women Act stimulus recovery funds. more

Farewell to Gerry Horne

A crowd of over 200 well wishers gathered at the Chambers Creek Environmental Services Building on August 28 to bid farewell to newly-retired Prosecuting Attorney Gerry Horne. The cocktail party/reception included a presentation filled with photos and memories of Mr. Horne's life and contributions to the office. more

Prosecutor's 'Wurst Day' Raises $800 for Domestic Violence Victims

A crowd of almost 100 gathered for a bratwurst and beer tailgate party in the Cheney Stadium parking lot on August 21. Employees of the Prosecutor's Office sold tickets, provided food and donated time in order to raise $800 for the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center.

Community Speaking Events

Mark Lindquist enjoys attending and speaking at community events. If you would like to invite Mark or someone from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to speak to your group, please contact us at Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney.

Mark will be a keynote speaker at the Citizen's Academy in University Place on October 29, 2009 and will moderate a Town Hall meeting at the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Convention on Saturday, December 5, 2009.