Everett, WA. – The search continues for a 29-year-old Tulalip Police Department officer who fell into the water after a rogue wave capisized the boat he was on at around 9pm Tuesday. Police say he is presumed dead.

Two officers were using a Tulalip Police Department Fisheries patrol boat in an attempt to rescue a vessel near Jetty Island when a rogue wave capsized it, throwing both officers into the water.

The missing officer has been identified as 29-year-old Charlie Cortez, a three year department member.

Officer Charlie Cortez

The second officer was rescued and treated for [...]