October 4, 2024 Olympia Wash. - Law enforcement agencies across the state and neighboring region held an emphasis patrol on Friday, Sept. 27, in honor of fallen Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Christopher Gadd #927. In addition to the WSP, more than 46 local, city, and county agencies across Washington State, as well as counterparts in…
September 27, 2024 SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. – Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking witnesses to a car vs motorcycle serious injury hit-and-run collision that occurred on September 22, 2024, at 3:53 p.m. on State Route 20 near Avon Allen Road (milepost 57). The incident started when the driver of a gray Mini Cooper and the rider…
September 26, 2024 Ferry 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 Goosmus Fire located in Ferry County, near the town of Danville. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on September…
September 25, 2024 Whitman 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 Long Hollow Fire located in Whitman County, near the city of Colfax. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
September 24, 2024 Benton County, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking the public’s help locating a person of interest in a serious injury, hit and run collision involving a black 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and a silver 2013 BMW sedan on State Route 24 near milepost 43 in Benton County, Washington. The incident occurred…
September 24, 2024 Olympia – Central heating systems provide comfort and warmth to homes and businesses; however, these systems pose potential fire hazards if not properly maintained and operated. According to a 2021 United States Fire Administration (USFA) report, heating system fires were the second leading cause of home fires, resulting in 190 deaths and $442…
September 18, 2024 Olympia – As the new school year starts, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urges educators and parents to teach children about fire safety and their responsibilities during a fire. It is vital for kids to recognize the hazards of fire and know how to react in an emergency. Last year in Washington…
September 17, 2024 Federal Way, Washington - In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 15th, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) received a report of an armed carjacking on the southbound lanes of I-5 near the South 320th exit. It was reported that the victim's vehicle was bumped from behind by a white SUV and both…
September 05, 2024 Olympia- The U.S. Fire Administration reports that adults over the age of 65 are 2.6 times more likely to perish in a fire than the general population. Last year in Washington State, individuals over 60 accounted for 36% of the reported fire fatalities. The State Fire Marshal’s Office suggests these fire safety tips for…
September 13, 2024 OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is holding a statewide emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd #927 on Friday, Sept. 27. Trooper Gadd was killed after being struck by an impaired driver on Interstate 5 just north of Marysville on March 2, 2024. Prior to the tragic incident, Trooper…