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…
November 19, 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 18, 2021 Pullman – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be conducting emphasis patrols starting November 18th, and running through November 28th as Washington State University (WSU) students travel across the state for the Thanksgiving holiday break. District 4 troopers in Spokane, Whitman and Adams counties and District 6 troopers in Grant and Kittitas counties…
November 15, 2021 Eatonville – Two people were left with serious injuries when they became victims of a hit and run collision. WSP detectives are seeking the public’s assistance identifying the vehicle and driver.
On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at approximately 10:29 PM, a black 2016 Hyundai Tucson was struck in the rear by another vehicle on…
November 11, 2021 Spokane – Sergeant Greg Riddell has assumed the duties as the Public Information Officer for District 4. Sgt. Riddell is replacing Trooper Jeff Sevigney, who retires today after 25 years of service. Sgt. Riddell has been with the Washington State Patrol for 26 years and supervises the Special Operations Detachment in Spokane. Sgt.…
November 9, 2021 King County– At approximately 7pm yesterday, November 8, 2021, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting that they were shot at on SR 169 near Black Diamond. The witness stated he was traveling SB SR 169 in his red Chevrolet 2500 pickup leaving Black Diamond when a vehicle…
November 5, 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,…