September 10, 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 being arrested…
September 10, 2020 -
King County: Over Labor Day Weekend an emphasis took place involving multiple agencies from around King County to address the ongoing issue of vehicle’s congregating to illegally block roadways and street race among other things.
Participating Agencies
Washington State Patrol Troopers and Aviation Section
Federal Way PD
Algona PD
Auburn PD
Kent PD
Renton PD
Tukwila PD
Des Moines PD
Seattle…
September 10, 2020 - PORT ORCHARD - The Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team (KCIRT) investigation into the death of Sean Michael Howell remains ongoing. The Kitsap County Coroner’s report has been provided to KCIRT, and shows the cause of death to be restraint asphyxia. The death has been ruled a homicide by the Coroner. KCIRT will continue…
September 08, 2020 - Thurston County - State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Bourdeaux Fire located in Thurston County, near Rochester. The Bourdeaux Fire is burning in grass, timber, and brush. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized…
September 08, 2020 - Spokane County - State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Euclid Track Fire located in Spokane County, near Airway Heights. The Euclid Track Fire is burning in grass and timber. Washington State Patrol Chief John…
September 08, 2020 - Pierce County - State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Sumner Grade Fire located in Pierce County, near Bonney Lake. The Sumner Grade Fire is burning in timber and brush. Washington State Patrol Chief John…
September 07, 2020 - Chelan County - State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Apple Acres Fire located in Chelan County, near the city of Chelan. The Apple Acres Fire is burning in grass, brush, and timber. Washington State…
September 07, 2020 - Spokane County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Babb Road Fire located in Spokane County, near Spangle. The Babb Road Fire is burning in grass, trees, and some structures. Washington State Patrol Chief…
September 07, 2020 - Lincoln County - State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Whitney Fire located in Lincoln County, near
Davenport. The Whitney Fire is burning in timber, brush, and crops. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the…
September 07, 2020 - Whitman County - State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Colfax Fire located in Whitman County, near Colfax. The Colfax Fire is burning in grass, timber, wheat, and urban landscape. Washington State Patrol Chief John…