Fugitive Arrested in Seattle

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  Fugitive Arrested in Seattle“On October 5, 2026, 39-year-old Micah B. Lacunza was arrested in Seattle after being placed on the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Most Wanted List in August 2026.”
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  Micah B. Lacunza, wanted for vehicular homicide, arrested in Tacoma after fleeing Clallam County collision that killed Skylor Richford.“On October 5, 2026, 39-year-old Micah B. Lacunza was arrested in Seattle after being placed on the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Most Wanted List in August 2026. Lacunza was added to the WSP Most Wanted List after being charged with Vehicular Homicide in connection with a fatal collision that occurred on February 15, 2026, on U.S. Route 101 near Palo Alto Road in Clallam County. According to the investigation, Lacunza was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado westbound toward Sequim when he crossed the centerline and struck a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser traveling eastbound. The Toyota was occupied by husband and wife Skylor Richford and Mathilde Richford. Lacunza and Mathilde Richford were transported by air to Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, respectively. Skylor Richford was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.”
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  On October 5, 2026, 39-year-old Micah B. Lacunza was arrested in Seattle after being placed on the Washington State Patrol Most Wanted List in August 2026.“On October 5, 2026, 39-year-old Micah B. Lacunza was arrested in Seattle after being placed on the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Most Wanted List in August 2026.”

Fugitive on WSP’s Most Wanted List Apprehended — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:27:13 +0000
October 7, 2026 Seattle, WA – On October 5, 2026, 39-year-old Micah B. Lacunza was arrested in Seattle after being placed on the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Most Wanted List in August 2026. Lacunza was added to the WSP Most Wanted List after being charged with Vehicular Homicide in connection with a fatal collision that occurred on February 15, 2026, on U.S. Route 101 near Palo Alto Road in Clallam County. According to the investigation, Lacunza was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado westbound toward Sequim when he crossed the centerline and struck a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser traveling eastbound. The Toyota was occupied by husband and wife Skylor Richford and Mathilde Richford. Lacunza and Mathilde Richford were transported by air to Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, respectively. Skylor Richford was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. Based on evidence and observations collected during the investigation, detectives believed Lacunza was impaired by drugs and/or alcohol at the time of the collision. A Clallam County judge issued an arrest warrant for Lacunza for Vehicular Homicide, with bail set at $500,000. Over the following months, WSP detectives developed information regarding Lacunza’s whereabouts and continued efforts to locate him. Detectives ultimately located Lacunza living in a tent in a backyard in Tacoma. Lacunza escaped before he was able to be taken i
Source: https://wsp.wa.gov/fugitive-on-wsps-most-wanted-list-apprehended/