AJ Janavel
I joined the FOX 13 News team in April 2018. This is my first time living or even being on the West Coast, and I’m excited at the opportunity to get to know the Seattle community and tell your stories.
My time in the news industry has given me the chance to live in a few different places across the country. Before Seattle, I worked for WNCN in Raleigh, N.C., WBTW in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and WBOC in Salisbury, Md.
All of these places have been home for me, but my home will always be the Philadelphia area.
I graduated with honors from Susquehanna University in 2010 and went to high school at Salesianum in Wilmington, Delaware.
I love music, art, drawing and playing guitar. I love going to shows. I love the beach, the ocean, and surfing.
If you have any story ideas, or cheese steak and hoagie suggestions, contact me.
The latest from AJ Janavel
Police: Suspects shoot Good Samaritan then crash car after 100mph chase
Washington State Patrol is investigating after four young adults allegedly shot a man who stopped to help them in Pierce County, culminating in a cross-county police pursuit that ended with a crash.
Thurston Sheriff victim of suspected DUI hit-and-run
Investigators say a suspected DUI driver smashed into Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders then tried to speed away this weekend.
WA father killed in retaliation shooting between warring homeless faction
Shane “Shaggy" Joseph Freeman appeared in court Monday facing a charge of murder in the first-degree.
Seattle activist linked to deadly nationwide fentanyl ring
Federal investigators are calling a former Seattle activist a wolf in sheep’s clothing, alleging Marty Jackson is connected to a nation-wide fentanyl ring.
Woman robbed at gunpoint outside Parkland, WA ATM, $1k reward for suspect ID
Pierce County deputies are looking for the person who stalked a woman outside an ATM in Parkland, and then robbed her at gunpoint.
Video shows moments before police say 19-year-old killed senior citizen
The 19-year-old who police say killed his aunt's friend is currently out of jail, but prosecutors want him back behind bars.
Tacoma city manager says police chief misused tax payer money
After a week of uncertainty, the Tacoma city manager has provided some insight into why Police Chief Avery Moore was placed on paid administrative leave.
Tacoma teen shooting suspect returned to school after suspension for bringing weapons
Prosecutors say it was the 14-year-old's first day back in class after being suspended for carrying pepper spray and a knife at school.
Parents want answers after Kent police arrest student inside high school
Kent School District parents are looking for answers after police arrested a student in a classroom last week.
Tacoma city manager put Chief Avery Moore on leave
Confusion and questions surround Tacoma’s Police Department as its top cop is out on a mysterious and now controversial paid leave.