Bremerton
CRIME & SAFETY
1 home destroyed, another damaged in West Bremerton fire
One home in West Bremerton was destroyed Thursday afternoon, and another significantly damaged, by a fire that took Bremerton Fire Department crews approximately two hours to contain. The fire started in a home on Fifth Street just south of Naval Avenue at 4:45 p.m., according to BFD Assistant Chief John...
Police investigate deadly crash in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood
SEATTLE - Police launched a vehicular homicide investigation after a man was killed in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood on Monday morning. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) announced the investigation on social media at around 5:41 a.m. Authorities asked the community to avoid the area near the corner of NE 125th St. and 30th Ave. NE.
'Lasting shame': Officer fired for joking about woman who was fatally run over by another police officer
The police officer heard on bodycam joking about a young woman's traffic crash death has been fired. Det. Daniel Auderer, a vice president of the police guild, lost his job on Wednesday. The post ‘Lasting shame’: Officer fired for joking about woman who was fatally run over by another police officer first appeared on Law & Crime.
Two Wounded in Early Morning Drive-By Shooting on Seattle's Capitol Hill, Police Seek Suspects
Early Saturday morning, a drive-by shooting in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood left two people wounded, sparking an investigation by local authorities. At around 3:09 a.m., Seattle Police officers rushed to the scene at the 900 block of 10th Avenue East, after receiving reports of gunfire, as stated in a Seattle Police Department Blotter post.
Court updates: deadly Capitol Hill Station stabbing, First Hill ax murder attacks
Court proceedings in two widely followed area murder cases have continued this summer with important updates in each but no clear timeline for trial in either. Shawn Patrick Moore, 26, pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree murder and intimidating a witness in the Capitol Hill Station stabbing this May that killed neighborhood chef Corey Bellett.
Man arrested for vehicular assault after crashing into West Seattle Bridge barriers
SEATTLE - Police arrested a man for vehicular assault after crashing into concrete barriers on the West Seattle Bridge early Friday morning. Seattle Police were called to the scene at 3:26 a.m. following reports of an injury collision near the bridge's 1st Avenue South exit. The Seattle Fire Department arrived...
Man struck, killed by vehicle in Seattle
SEATTLE — A homicide investigation is underway in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood after a man was struck and killed by a car Monday morning. Patrol officers with the Seattle Police Department responded to reports of a crash near Northeast 125th Street and 30th Avenue Northeast at about 4:45 a.m.
Passenger injured, driver grazed after shooter opens fire from passing vehicle at 10th and Aloha
One victim was taken to the hospital and another was reportedly grazed by a bullet but not seriously injured in an overnight shooting on Capitol Hill near 10th and Aloha. According to East Precinct radio reports, police were called to the reported drive-by shooting just after 3 AM and found two victims.
More mentors, better facilities, gear that fits. WA police departments are upping their game to recruit more women
Just 12% of police officers nationwide are women. Washington state lags behind that already low number at 11%. Several law enforcement agencies statewide have signed on to a goal to increase women in the ranks. They’re recruiting women by offering strong mentorship programs and better-suited gear and facilities, among other strategies. But success is mixed, and larger agencies especially continue to struggle.
Safety is top of mind for festival goers, organizers of Capitol Hill Block Party
SEATTLE — One year after a woman was killed after leaving the Capitol Hill Block Party, festival organizers and Seattle police said safety and security would be a priority for this year's event. "The safety and well-being of our fans, artists, guests and staff is top priority for our...
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