August 03, 2020 - Olympia – Many college students across Washington State may be heading back to campus in the coming weeks and some students will be living away from home for the very first time.
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends that parents take these last few weeks of summer to prepare their students…
July 31, 2020 - PORT ORCHARD – The Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team (KCIRT) investigation into the death
of Sean Michael Howell remains ongoing, pending the Kitsap County Coroner’s report.
There is no new information to report at this time. This media release serves as a required
weekly update per WAC 139-12, which states public updates will be…
July 30,2020 - Olympia – This is an update to the original Washington State Patrol (WSP) Independent Investigation Team (IIT) press release on July 23, 2020. WSP IIT is sending out this release as the required weekly update regarding the independent investigation into the death of Mr. Manuel Ellis. Mr. Ellis died while being arrested…
July 23, 2020 Olympia – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) assembled an Independent Investigation Team (IIT) to investigate the death of Mr. Manuel Ellis. Mr. Ellis died while being arrested in Tacoma on March 03, 2020. Governor Jay Inslee named WSP as the independent investigatory agency on June 17, 2020. With the passage of Washington State Initiative…
July 7, 2020 Wenatchee - Washington State Patrol’s Ellensburg Detachment 7 was selected as the District 6 “Detachment of the Year.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a brief ceremony at the Ellensburg Detachment office was delayed until last month. Detachment 7 worked diligently all year, focusing on violations that contribute to serious injury and fatality collisions among…
July 4, 2020 King County: At approximately 1:36 AM on July 4, 2020, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) responded to a serious injury hit and run collision on SB I-5 and Olive Way. The WSP closed both directions of I-5 for protest activity at 11:56 p.m. on July 3rd. This was the 19th consecutive night protesters had…
Independent Investigation Team (IIT) Non-Law Enforcement Community Representative Date Posted: June 30, 2020 County Opening: Pierce This posting is for the position(s) of Independent Investigation Team (IIT) Non-Law Enforcement Community Representative to assist the Washington State Patrol’s Criminal Investigation Division. Position(s) Overview and Summary: With the passage of Washington State Initiative 940 in November 2018, and SHB 1064 in 2019,…
June 25, 2020 Olympia --- Washington law enforcement agencies continue to focus on education and engagement regarding state orders related to the coronavirus crisis. The statewide face covering order is a public health and safety measure. It is not a mandate for law enforcement to detain, cite or arrest violators but rather an evidence-based and safety-focused…
June 27, 2020 We have heard from many frustrated citizens regarding the traffic disruptions caused by the temporary closures of the freeway due to protests. First, let me say thank you for reaching out to us. We are public servants responsible for safety and the enforcement of our state’s laws and while we always try to…
June 23, 2020 Olympia - The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) wants residents to be aware of the facts about internet fireworks sales. Under the following conditions, presale of consumer fireworks may occur online: · The fireworks may only be delivered to the consumer at a licensed and permitted fireworks stand during the legally authorized time…