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…
December 2, 2021 Olympia, WA – In September of this year, WSP announced the early findings of a 5-year study of agency traffic stops by Washington State University. Today, WSU’s Division of Governmental Studies and Services released the final study and headlined their announcement with “Analysis: No systematic agency bias in Washington State Patrol traffic stops.” WSU…
November 30, 2021 King County: At approximately 8:23am on November 20, 2021, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting that a pedestrian was struck NB SR 509 just south of 128th. Once on scene, troopers were able to obtain information from witnesses that a white Nissan pickup made a lane change, drove onto the…
November 26, 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. There is no updated information for this week. This update is required in compliance with WAC 139-12,…
November 20, 2021 King County: At approximately 4:30pm on November 19, 2021, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting that a pedestrian was struck on the ramp from SB I-405 to 112th Ave and the vehicle involved fled the scene. Troopers and Bellevue Fire Department arrived and found a pedestrian unconscious who was subsequently…