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Shelton police report two 2025 homicides, spike in Internet‑child‑exploitation cases after joining ICAC
Summary
At a Shelton study session, police leaders reported two homicides in 2025 (one adjudicated, one pending), a jump in Internet Crimes Against Children referrals after joining a regional ICAC task force, and staffing and technology updates including a growing caseload tied to a license‑plate/camera system.
Chief Kosta told the city council at a study session that Shelton recorded two homicides in 2025, one of which was fully adjudicated and the other remains pending with the prosecutor’s office. “We did have 2 homicides in 2025,” he said, and described follow‑up investigative work and forensic analysis that continued after arrests.
Kosta said the department has seen an increase in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) cases after Shelton detectives joined a regional ICAC task force based in Seattle, noting 11 ICAC‑related cases in 2025 versus three in 2024. “Due to our ability to be part of that team, that’s why we’re seeing those numbers go up,” he said, adding that the…
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