August 5, 2024 Seattle, Wash – The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a hit and run collision. The collision involved a pedestrian and occurred August 4, 2024 just before 1am. The incident started with a pedestrian entering Northbound on I5 at Albro near milepost 161. Once the pedestrian entered onto I5 the pedestrian was first…
August 1, 2024 King County: Yesterday morning, July 31, 2024, Washington State Patrol motorcycle troopers conducted an HOV emphasis on SR 520 to address numerous complaints from the public. The emphasis was conducted from 7:30am to 9:30am. During this time 53 traffic stops were conducted, 42 were HOV and 2 were a motorcycle and a car fleeing. The…
July 31, 2024 Olympia- While on vacation, it is important to continue to prioritize fire safety. Fire emergencies can occur unexpectedly and in any place. Even if you’re in unfamiliar surroundings, safety is always crucial and cannot be overlooked. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there is an annual nationwide average of 3,900 hotel/motel fires,…
July 31, 2024 KITTITAS and GRANT County, Wash. - Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 is partnering with other law enforcement agencies to conduct a High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) patrol, with the shared goal of reducing serious injury and fatality collisions. Watershed festival is arguably one of the biggest outdoor festivals in Washington State. The 3-day concert…
July 31, 2024 Wenatchee, Wash. – Twelve individuals were taken into custody in Chelan and Douglas Counties this weekend (7/26-7/28) as part of a multi-agency operation identifying those allegedly involved in the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The multi-day operation involved the Washington State Patrol (WSP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, Chelan…
July 31, 2024 Kennewick, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking the public’s help locating two persons of interest in a serious injury, hit and run collision involving a green 1998 Dodge Ram truck and a grey 2019 Toyota Corolla at the intersection of State Route 397 and East Columbia Drive in Kennewick, WA. The…
July 29, 2024 Garfield 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 Lower Granite Fire located in Garfield County, near the Town of Pomeroy. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
July 26, 2024 Spokane 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 Upper Cemetery Fire located in Spokane County, near the City of Spokane. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
July 26, 2024 Spokane 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 South Columbia Basin Fire located in Spokane County, near the towns of Cheney and Tyler. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state…
July 25, 2024 King County: At approximately 7:15pm yesterday, July 24, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting that they were shot at once WB SR 518 near Des Moines Memorial Drive and sustained no injuries. Troopers contacted the victim, took a statement, and examined their vehicle for damage. The…