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,…
November 5, 2021 - Yakima -- On Monday, November 1st, 2021 at approximately 12:19 a.m. a white Ford F-350 pick-up truck was traveling eastbound on Interstate 82 near milepost 33, in the Yakima City limits. The female passenger who was riding in this truck exited the vehicle while it was in motion, landing in the right…
October 26, 2021 Olympia – Scarecrows, jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts, and dried cornstalks all show that it’s Halloween time. Unfortunately, Halloween decorations can become truly scary if they catch fire. The State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends the following fire safety tips: • Use battery-operated candles, flashlights, or glow-sticks in jack-o-lanterns rather than candles with real flames. This can…
October 22, 2021 King County: At approximately 7:30 PM last night, October 21, 2021, Trooper Patoc was patrolling SB SR 167 when he observed a pedestrian standing on the overpass near 37th Ave NW. This is not entirely uncommon as people walk on the overpass to cross over the freeway. However, this man was alone, in the…
October 22, 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,…