October 20, 2021 Vancouver, WA – On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 8:49 PM, a vehicle verses pedestrian collision occurred southbound Interstate 205 just south of the State Route 500 overpass. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian did not stop. The male-pedestrian sustained a fatal head injury as a result of the collision. The man was…
October 20, 2021 This is an update to the original press release put out by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) on June 1, 2021. This release is the required weekly update to the incident that occurred on May 30, 2021, regarding a Chewelah Police Officer and Stevens County Sheriff’s Deputy involved shooting in the city of…
October 19, 2021 Olympia, WA - The administration of Washington State Patrol public safety services is divided into 8 geographic regions per the map below. As the map indicates, most districts encompass multiple counties. The geographic dispersion of the 74 separated commissioned personnel is depicted in the chart below. Geographic Dispersion of WSP Commissioned Personnel (separated 10/18/21) Separated…
October 19, 2021 Olympia, WA – Monday, October 18 was the deadline for state employees to provide proof of vaccination or receive approved exemption and accommodations for religious or medical accommodations or face separation from employment. As of the end-of-business on Monday, 127 individuals have separated from employment due to the mandate. 53 civil servants and…
October 16, 2021 King County: Just before 2:30am this morning, October 16, 2021, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from a subject reporting that they were shot at by a dark colored SUV. The incident began with a minor collision southbound Martin Luther King (MLK) Way in the 10000 block. The two vehicles, a…
October 15, 2021 As you know, our family was recently devastated by the loss of our beloved husband and father, Eric Gunderson to the Covid -19 virus. The loss of this good man was made no easier knowing that there have literally been hundreds of thousands of other families across our nation and millions around the world…
October 15, 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,…
October 12, 2021 Olympia – As leaves change color and begin to fall, the State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that accumulation of leaves, branches, or other debris around the home can increase the risk of fire. Dry vegetation in roof valleys, gutters, and below decks can ignite if exposed to burning embers from open chimneys or…
October 8, 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,…
October 5, 2021 Olympia – The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign, running October 3-9, 2021, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and…