December 08, 2020 - Spokane – The Spokane Regional Auto Theft Task Force (SRATTF) consisting of detectives of the
Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the Spokane Police Department (SPD), arrested a Vehicle Theft
Suspect who a WSP Trooper observed days prior traveling in excess of 130 mph in a posted 30 mph zone
on Division Street in the City…
December 01, 2020 - The Washington State Patrol wants to remind drivers, State Route 2 between mileposts 58.50 to 66.44 on both sides of Stevens Pass, parking is prohibited between the dates of November 1 to April 1. When the parking lots at Stevens Pass Ski Area fill up, drivers have resorted to parking along the highway.…
November 24, 2020 - Olympia – The Washington State Patrol Government and Media Relations (GMR) team will welcome Ms. Dawn M. Pullin in her new role as Eastern Washington Tribal Liaison beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1.The 2019 passing of 2nd Substitute House Bill 1713 established two tribal liaison positions within the Washington State Patrol. The first position…
November 24, 2020 - Olympia – With fewer people gathering this holiday weekend, there may be more homes across the state filled with the smell of turkey dinner than ever before. The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds residents to keep kitchen fire safety a priority when preparing this year’s Thanksgiving meal. There have been nearly 60…
November 19, 2020 - Olympia – As businesses and residents look for alternatives to indoor dining or gatherings around Washington State, they may be considering erecting tents or other temporary structures. The State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages individuals to contact their local fire agency with any question or concern regarding fire and life safety requirements. Depending on…
November 17, 2020 - King County: At approximately 2:00 pm on November 13, 2020 Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from an individual stating they believed that they were shot at on the freeway. The victim was traveling NB I-5 to NB I-405 and as they were approaching the first overpass on I-405 they…
November 16, 2020
Thomas L. Hendrickson
Commissioned – November 9, 1970
End of Watch – November 17, 1974
Washington State Patrol Trooper Thomas L. Hendrickson died on November 17, 1974, after being struck by a vehicle driven by a 19 year old drunk driver that had crossed the median and was traveling the wrong way. Trooper Hendrickson…
November 13, 2020 Olympia – This is an update to the original Washington State Patrol (WSP) Independent Investigation Team (IIT) press release on July 23, 2020. WSP IIT is sending out this release as the required weekly update regarding the independent investigation into the death of Mr. Manuel Ellis. Mr. Ellis died while in the custody…
November 12, 2020 Olympia, WA – The Washington State Patrol is seeking proposals from qualified providers for a workforce diversity plan as outlined by recent legislation. Excerpt from ESHB 2322 Sec 207.2019 c 416 s 207 passed earlier this year: $150,000 of the state patrol highway account is provided solely for the Washington State Patrol to work with…
November 13, 2020 PORT ORCHARD – Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team (KCIRT) investigators found no indication of criminal intent or criminal negligence on behalf of the involved Kitsap County Corrections officers relating to the events that lead to the death of Sean Michael Howell earlier this year. Howell, 28, was arrested by the Bremerton Police Department on…