October 26, 2024 King County: At approximately 7:50pm on October 24, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting a collision involving a motorcycle NB 405 near 44th in Renton, Washington. Once troopers arrived, they were able to determine that an unknown vehicle lost a trailer, abandoning it in the HOV lane NB 405 near…
October 22, 2024 Olympia – Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that can be deadly if undetected. Carbon monoxide can be produced from heating, cooking, vehicle exhaust, or generators. Proper installation, testing, and maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors is essential for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning. The United States Fire Administration reports that more than…
October 21, 2024 ***UPDATED*** DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. - On October 19, 2024, near 12:30 PM, a White newer pickup truck pulled out in front of a full-size pickup hauling a trailer loaded with hay from Batterman Rd onto EB SR 28. The actions of the pickup caused a serious injury collision. During the investigation, several witnesses at…
October 17, 2024 Seattle, Washington- The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has completed its homicide investigation of the human remains found in an encampment near the junction of I-5 and I-90 in Seattle on Friday, September 27. A suspect has been taken into custody and charged. 57 year old Steven Thanh Nguyen…
October 15, 2024 Olympia – Many household appliances are essential for keeping our homes clean and functional. Clothes dryers pose a significant risk of fire due to high electrical usage and heat. The United States Fire Association reports that 31% of clothes dryer fires start from improper cleaning. Last year in Washington State, there were 47…
October 13, 2024 Chelan 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 Squilchuck Road Fire located in Chelan County, near the city of Wenatchee. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
October 11, 2024 OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) graduated 12 new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers (CVEOs) this week who will report for duty throughout the state promoting the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles within the communities they serve. The newly graduated CVEOs completed 24 weeks of training: 14 weeks of instruction at the…
October 10, 2024 King County: The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has reestablished a new detachment assigned to the North Bend/Snoqualmie Pass. The North Bend Detachment was abolished in 2007, and coverage of Snoqualmie Pass was handled out of the Bellevue Office up until November 2023. The Sergeant and troopers working in this new detachment are now working…
October 8, 2024 Olympia – This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the theme is, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!” Smoke alarms are essential tools for detecting and alerting you to the presence of smoke which can provide vital time for you and your loved ones to evacuate. According to the National Fire Protection Association…
October 4, 2024 Seattle, Washington- The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Washington State Patrol (WSP) continues its homicide investigation of the human remains found in an encampment near the junction of I-5 and I-90 in Seattle. The remains were positively identified as 37-year-old Shannon Marie Caslin Reeder. Ms. Reeder was known to reside in the…