January 20, 2022 Newport, Pend Oreille County On January 17, 2022, Troopers investigated a vehicle versus pedestrian fatality hit and run collision on northbound SR-2 at about MP 333 (directly in front of the Newport Elementary School) in Pend Oreille County. At about 1845 hours, 911 received a call from a resident hearing a collision at 333432 SR-2.…
January 18, 2022 Newport, Pend Oreille County On January 17, 2022, Troopers investigated a vehicle versus pedestrian fatality hit and run collision on northbound SR-2 at about MP 333 (directly in front of the Newport Elementary School) in Pend Oreille County. At about 1845 hours, 911 received a call from a resident hearing a collision at 333432 SR-2.…
January 17, 2022 TACOMA – Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers removed four impaired drivers from our roadways in District 1 over the weekend who, in addition to being allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs, were found traveling with children under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of the arrest. Of those…
January 14, 2022 King County: At approximately 12:05 pm on January 13, 2022, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from a driver advising that he had been shot at by another vehicle WB SR 18 near the Issaquah/Hobart road. The caller advised that he was uninjured and that the suspect vehicle continued WB SR…
January 7, 2022 Olympia, WA - The Washington State Patrol invites all Washingtonians to join in celebrating National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day this Sunday, January 9th. Everyday, police officers across our state and country put on a badge and go to work knowing they may face extremely dangerous situations. For most, being a law enforcement officer…
December 28, 2021 Olympia, WA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will join ten other western states law enforcement agencies with emphasis patrols over the New Year’s Holiday. The Western States Traffic Safety Coalition (WSTSC) will initiate a special effort this New Year’s Eve to ensure dangerous driver behaviors don’t result in the senseless loss of life…
December 21, 2021 King County: The winter solstice has arrived and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) would like to take this opportunity to remind the motoring public that headlights create a safer driving environment even during the daytime. The shortest day of the year is a good time to remember to turn your headlights on for safety…
December 8, 2021 King County: Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking the public’s help in reporting of suspicious activity around Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) junctions boxes along freeways in King County. The incidents have occurred along SR 167 and SR 518 and the theft value of the copper wire, tools and damage has exceeded…
December 3, 2021 Olympia- WSP IIT is sending out this release as the required update regarding the independent investigation into the death of Mr. Manuel Ellis. Mr. Ellis died while in the custody of Tacoma Police Department on March 03, 2020. In September of this year, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General (AG) requested the…
December 2, 2021 Tacoma – A man was left with serious injuries when he became the victim of a hit and run collision. WSP detectives are seeking the public’s assistance identifying the vehicle and driver. On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at approximately 7:38 PM, a dark-colored Dodge RAM pickup truck struck the rear of a semi-trailer. The…