May 9, 2019 North Bend- The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office will be hosting the annual Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Recognition training on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Washington State Fire Training Academy in North Bend, Washington. New to this year’s event will be the option to attend a Retail Fireworks Sales Inspection training prior to…
May 8, 2019 On May 4, 2019, a 2004 GEHL Mini Excavator model G193, was reported stolen from an address in the Southshore Diamond Lake Road area of Newport, Washington. The Spokane Regional Auto Theft Task Force is asking for the public’s assistance in locating this excavator, so it can be returned to the rightful owner. …
May 8, 2019 Wenatchee – Washington State Patrol’s Wenatchee Detachment 1 was selected as the District 6 “Detachment of the Year.” Detachment 1 produced outstanding efforts towards reducing collisions and apprehending impaired drivers throughout 2018. The team worked together to coordinate emphases around select national dates, holidays, Leavenworth special events such as Oktoberfest, and traffic on…
May 8, 2019 Wenatchee - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is proud to announce the 2018 District 6 Trooper of the Year, Trooper Jeremy Weber of Wenatchee. Trooper Weber was nominated as the District 6 Trooper of The Year by Sergeant Ryan Raymond and was selected by the District Awards Committee. District 6 serves Okanogan, Chelan,…
April 30, 2019 Skagit County – At 5:35 a.m., Washington State Patrol (WSP) responded to a fatality collision southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) at milepost 221. The initial investigation shows that traffic was stopped or traveling a slow rate in this area just prior to the collision when a box truck failed to stop and collided with…
April 26, 2019 Spokane - On April 24, 2019, Detectives with the Spokane Regional Auto Theft Task Force executed an Auto Theft search warrant in the Spokane Valley at a residence located at 4508 E. 4th Avenue. During the investigation, it was determined that a “Chop Shop” was being conducted on the property, and stolen vehicle parts…
April 25, 2019 Olympia – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will conduct a statewide “Slow Down, Move Over” emphasis from April 26, 2019 through April 28, 2019. The purpose is to help both troopers and citizens bring awareness to the “Move Over Law.” RCW.46.61.212- Approaching Emergency Zones is the “Move Over Law.” The law was updated last…
April 22, 2019 The Washington State Patrol Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit will unveil its newest Homeward Bound Truck— a program to assist in the recovery of missing children. The new truck will display Misty Copsey’s missing poster in an attempt to increase exposure to her case. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children,…
Date: April 18, 2019 Contact: Trooper Kevin Fortino
Phone: 360-890-6233
Email: Kevin.Fortino@wsp.wa.gov
Twitter: @WaStatePatrol Homeland Security Division: Summer Traffic Increase
Seattle – With the weather improving and the summer season rapidly approaching, the Washington State Patrol Homeland Security Division would like to remind passengers and communities near ferry terminals of the expected increase in foot, bicycle and vehicle traffic at…
Summary: Graduation ceremonies for Washington State Patrol’s 110th Trooper Basic Training Class to be held Wednesday, Dec. 12 through Thursday, Dec. 13. Graduation will be held on Thursday at 2 pm in the Legislative Building Rotunda, Capitol Rotunda in Olympia, Wash. Please see below for full schedule of events. Coverage: For media wanting to attend any…