March 14, 2024 Lind, Washington – Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking witnesses to a vehicle versus pedestrian fatality collision that occurred October 30, 2023, on State Route 395 near Lind, Washington. The collision occurred around 0330 hours on southbound SR 395 at mile post 81, possibly involving a white passenger car, whose driver may or…
March 13, 2024 Olympia, Washington - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has concluded its three-month investigation into the Carbon Monoxide poisoning that led to the death of Jonathan Rodriguez, a 21 year-old-college student from Dupont, WA, as well as the hospitalizations of two female students ages 19 and 20. The three, all students at The Evergreen…
March 12, 2024 “We wanted to extend our gratitude to the community for their support leading up to today’s memorial service. Witnessing the seats of the arena filled with representatives from across the country was warming
to our hearts as we came together to honor a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. We deeply appreciate all who…
March 11, 2024 EVERETT, Wash. - The procession and memorial services for fallen Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Christopher M. Gadd #927 have been finalized, with the events taking place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Everett, Wash. Trooper Gadd will be afforded full formal law enforcement honors, with the public ceremony being viewable by local…
March 6, 2024 EVERETT, Wash. - The memorial service for fallen Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Christopher Gadd #927 is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Angel of the Winds
Arena in Everett, Wash. The service will be open to the public with a ceremonial procession preceding the memorial. Additional…
February 22, 2024 Olympia – Children may be fascinated with fire. They may not understand the dangers associated with open flames. Matches and lighters pose a significant risk when in the hands of young people who do not understand that fire can quickly grow out of control causing injuries and deaths. The State Fire Marshal’s Office offers…
February 22, 2024 As you are no doubt aware, one of our troopers was shot during the performance of his duties last Friday night in Kent. Per medical privacy laws and as is our custom, we do not discuss the personal or medical information of our troopers, even when they have been injured in service to the…
February 20, 2024 King County: Just before 11pm last night, February 19, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from a victim stating that they were shot at SB I-5 near I-405. The victim further advised that he had sustained injuries from the gunfire and felt like he was going to pass out. Troopers arrived…
February 16, 2024 Olympia – Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters, bikes, cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. If damaged or used incorrectly, these batteries can catch on fire or explode. In a report completed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 208 fire incidents from…
February 16, 2024 Olympia, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has referred charges for seven additional individuals (3 Males and 4 Females) who played roles in the protest and purposeful blocking of Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle on the afternoon of January 6, 2024. This brings the total number of individuals with referred charges so…