February 12, 2021 Olympia, Washington - I am honored to announce that the name of Trooper S. Renee Padgett has been approved for inclusion to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. Renee's name will be formally dedicated on May 13, 2021, at the 33rd Annual Candlelight Vigil during National Police Week.
This inclusion formally…
February 10, 2021 Olympia – The Washington State Patrol continues to investigate the January 6th breach of the Governor’s Mansion grounds. We are asking the public for assistance in identifying the subject in this release that is wearing the helmet. He is being investigated for Assault 3rd and other crimes for actions that occurred during the…
February 5, 2021 Clark County, WA – On Sunday, January 31, 2021, at approximately 9:48 AM, Washington State Patrol (WSP) Troopers responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) just north of exit 16 near La Center, WA. A deceased female was discovered face down on the right shoulder by passing motorists. When…
February 5, 2021
Charles Frank Noble Jr.
Commissioned – April 21, 1958
End of Watch – February 5, 1972
The Washington State Patrol’s 18th fallen officer, Trooper Charles Frank Noble Jr., was killed in the line of duty after unexpectedly coming across a burglary suspect during a traffic stop on February 5, 1972 – an incident that…
February 3, 2021 Olympia – The Washington State Patrol continues to investigate the January 6th breach of the Governor’s Mansion grounds. We are asking the public for assistance in identifying the subject in this release. He is being investigated for Assault 3rd for actions that occurred during the breach of the property. If you know who…
February 3, 2021 King County: At approximately 4:45 am this morning, February 3, 2021 Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-405. The location provided was southbound I-405 in the northbound lanes from NE 70th in the Kirkland area and it appeared to be a white or…
January 19, 2021 Seattle – On January 19, 2021, The Washington State Patrol with the assistance of Seattle Police, arrested 26 year old Seattle resident Damon Huseman. He was arrested for Assault 2nd Degree, Felony Harassment and Criminal Trespass in connection with events that occurred on January 6th. The charges stem in part from his participation…
January 19, 2021 King County: At approximately 12:30pm on January 18, 2021, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications began receiving 9-1-1 calls indicating that there were vehicles and pedestrians fully blocking NB I-5 near Yesler in Seattle. Once troopers arrived they observed over a dozen individuals seated across all lanes of NB I-5 with a couple vehicles blocking…
January 19, 2021 Olympia – The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is joining safety professionals across the nation to promote Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week. CRR is a data-driven process that identifies and prioritizes fire and life safety risks, then strategically invests resources to reduce their occurrence and impact. Data submitted to the SFMO from fire departments in…
January 15, 2021 OLYMPIA – Washington State Patrol (WSP) employees are beginning to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on a volunteer basis. The WSP is working in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) ensuring the vaccine is available to employees wanting to be vaccinated. “Our agency employees are inherently at a high risk of contracting COVID-19…