April 27, 2023 Olympia - Many Washington homes rely on liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas for heating, warm water, and to cook food. In Washington State between the years of 2019 and 2021 fire agencies reported 6,924 incidents involving gas leaks, which makes it important to know what to do in case you have…
April 25,2023 MARYSVILLE, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is aware that a handful of WSP associated phone numbers are being “spoofed” - illegally obtained and used for fraudulent purposes - in an apparent scam to get the unsuspecting to provide their personal information. The scammers call and identify themselves as an officer, trooper or…
April 20, 2023
UPDATE: Suspect arrested, charged and booked into the King County Jail. WSP Seeking Witnesses of Road Rage Shooting, Collision SEATAC, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses of a road rage shooting incident and subsequent collision that occurred at around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on northbound Interstate 5 near 216th Street…
April 17, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. – April is Earth Month, and the Washington Department of Ecology is marking the occasion with an emphasis on keeping Washington litter free. Roadside litter affects road safety, the environment and the wellbeing of local communities. More than 75% of Washington residents do not litter, but despite this, an estimated 26…
April 17, 2023 Spokane, Wash. – Choosing to slow down and move over is a simple choice that keeps everyone safe. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is partnering with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Towing and Recovery Association of Washington (TRAW) and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) to conduct a “Move Over,…
April 4, 2023 King County: This morning between 1am and 8am a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on SR 164 near west of 228th in Enumclaw. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle that struck the pedestrian left the scene. Evidence recovered at the scene shows that the vehicle that fled the scene was a black 2014…
April 3, 2023 KITSAP COUNTY – Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 8 is participating in agency’s statewide “Move over, Slow Down” campaign on April 7, 2023. The district’s emphasis patrols will be held throughout Kitsap County with a focus on State Route 16 and State Route 3. The emphasis patrols will occur throughout daylight hours with Troopers…
April 2, 2023 YELM, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a collision involving Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders at the intersection of 153rd Avenue Southeast and Lawrence Lake Road Southeast this afternoon. At approximately 3:30 p.m., Sheriff Sanders’ Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) patrol vehicle was traveling south on Lawrence Lake Rd SE when…
April 1, 2023 King County: This morning between 1am and 8am a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on SR 164 near west of 228th in Enumclaw. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle that struck the pedestrian left the scene. Evidence recovered at the scene shows that the vehicle that fled the scene was a black 2014…
March 29, 2023 Sunnyside, WA- On Monday, March 20th, 2023 at approximately 12:50 a.m. a white Nissan Sentra was driving westbound on Interstate 82 between milepost 62 and 63 near Outlook, WA. An unknown vehicle pulled alongside and fired multiple shots at the Nissan. The Nissan was struck multiple times. The unknown vehicle is believed to…