August 22, 2019 Olympia – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will conduct a statewide “Slow Down, Move Over” emphasis from August 23, 2019 through August 25, 2019. The purpose is to help troopers, roadway workers, emergency responders, and citizens stay safe and bring awareness to the “Move Over Law.” RCW.46.61.212-
Approaching Emergency Zones is the…
August 22, 2019 Olympia – As college students prepare to move into dormitories or off-campus housing for the upcoming school year, they should ensure their living space is a fire-safe environment. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages students to keep these tips in mind: Look
for fully-sprinklered housing when choosing a dorm or off-campus housing.…
August 19, 2019 Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) has received 331 reports of fireworks-related incidents by hospitals, clinics, and fire agencies in Washington State for 2019 to date. Of the 331 incidents, 297 were reported to have occurred between June 28 and July 5, the legal sales and discharge period for…
August 7, 2019 Olympia, WA - Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, Washington State Patrol (WSP) personnel, along with officers from a number of other law enforcement agencies in southeastern Washington, concluded a high speed pursuit of an armed suspect in a stolen car near the Snake River Bridge east of Pasco. The…
August 4, 2019 Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating an incident that included possible robberies, a stolen vehicle, a high speed pursuit crossing a number of police jurisdictions, a brandished firearm, an officers- involved shooting, and the wounding and eventual capture of a female suspect near the Snake River Bridge, east of Pasco, WA on…
August 2, 2019 Franklin County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Sulphur Fire located along Highway 260 in Franklin County, between the towns of Kahlotus and Connell. The Sulphur Fire is currently burning in grass, brush,…
August 1, 2019 Kitsap County – Nineteen dangerous sexual predators who targeted children in Kitsap County were removed from the streets, thanks to a multi-day operation run by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and several partner agencies. Dubbed “Operation Net Nanny,”
this is the 16th operation spearheaded by the WSP’s Missing and Exploited
Children Task Force…
July 29, 2019 Vancouver, WA – On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at approximately 11:27 pm, a shooting occurred eastbound State Route 14, between Evergreen Boulevard and Lieser Road. Jessyca Sweeten was driving a red Subaru Impreza, east on State Route 14, when the vehicle was struck by a bullet just above the driver’s door. The…
July 22, 2019 Tri-Cities – Lane restrictions will be in place July 27, 2019, and July 28, 2019, westbound State Route-240 at the entrance to Columbia Park during the Water Follies weekend. The westbound exit ramp to Edison will be closed from 3pm until approximately 6pm during the weekend in order to allow traffic…
July 22, 2019 Tri-Cities – Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers will conduct traffic safety emphasis patrols for the Water Follies weekend, which runs from July 26, 2019 through July 28, 2019. The emphasis patrols will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt enforcement. The WSP will utilize aircraft,
motorcycles, and unmarked…