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Continuing Crime Watch links: 12/31/2019: Stolen black Altima. on UPDATE: Water-rescue response off Alki Point, canceled, on UPDATE: Rescue extrication response near Arrowhead Gardens, downsized, on About the fire alarm at Spruce: Burning rubber suspected. West Seattle news, 24/7. Violent Crime Property Crime Grand Total Homicide Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Total Arson Burglary Larceny-Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Total 2023 A note on terminology: This dashboard uses National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) terminology which is the standard for law enforcement agencies. There was a girl on the side of the highway last summer too, that WSB reported on. All contents copyright 2022, A Drink of Water and a Story Interactive. 5:57 PM: Avoid the area. 10:04 PM: Our photographer has talked to firefighters who say it was trash burning in a dumpster. Major damage was to some planters by those doors, our crew reports, and no injuries reported. Be kind in your answers and comments or I will call the police. I hope these creepers were caught on a camera somewhere and they will be apprehended soon! Scary. So you would have lost your bet. All contents copyright 2022, A Drink of Water and a Story Interactive. People would stop shooting of they didnt have a gun. St, on the north side of the road. 1:14 AM: First units arriving in the area arent seeing anything so far. All involved burglars cutting open the businesses safes. BURGLAR SOUGHT: The photo and report are being circulated by police: On 11/12/2020 just after 0300 hours, the male suspect pictured above forced entry into the secured parking garage of the Holden Court Apartments at 931 SW Holden St. All involved burglars cutting open the businesses' safes . He then, police were told, ran to the beach, where he is reported to have dumped the gun and told someone, Just watch, its going to get crazy. Then, police say, the suspect ran back inland toward Admiral, and was arrested in the 3000 block of 61st SW. Worthless pimps. Praying for the peace in the aftermath, healing with loved ones for her beloved son, and the light in joy as we carry on her memory. SPD says that in all three cases, the safes had been accessed with some sort of saw as well. If you have any information, SPDs tipline is 206-233-5000. WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen white Escalade and white F-250. 6:26 PM: The juvenile driver of the black car that hit the tree is being taken to the precinct for questioning. WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire at Westwood Village. Assistance is requested in identifying this residential burglary suspect. 12:04 PM: Initial dispatch was for a woman with a gunshot wound. The probable-cause document doesnt shine any light into a possible motive. 5:06 PM: What one responder described to dispatch as a very large tree has fallen on 35th near Avalon. Why arent we increasing penalties for using a firearm in such a manner or for illegal possession of a firearm? West Seattle Blog. 5 minutes later 2 cop cars , sirens and lights flashing went to the shots fired location.At the time of the of the shots there were a least 2 people right at that intersection, one was a runner and the other a walker. Weve spoken again with SFD and SPD on scene. Areas of interest were chosen and based upon the actions and locations of Brett Gitchel after Leticia went missing at the Mariners game, as indicated by Bretts historical cellphone data. Meantime, our crew also reports that traffic is snarled in the Y vicinity and elsewhere just west of 35th. You will receive a new password via e-mail. Hope he gets put away forever. Lots of big ideas, lots of meetings no action. 12:48 PM: First crews on scene say its two vehicles, one person possibly hurt but nobody trapped, so theyre downsizing the response. $100 and he walked.We should have lengthy mandatory sentencing for gun infractions, not a little slap on the wrist. Hopefully its provable, and the suspect goes away forever. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Every victim deserves compensation. Nope. 9:44 PM: Officers just told dispatch the scene is clear and the street is open all ways. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. West Seattle crime/safety updates are here. 4:09 PM: Texter (who sent the photo above) describes this as runaway crane barge hitting a marina. Call 911 if you see it. 1:31 PM: SFD says the kayaker is unhurt. I like how the thieves didnt take rolled coins shown in one of the cut safe stills shared in the media. Police at the scene told our crew that he was driving recklessly, speeding, downhill on 35th before hitting other cars. Leticia Martinez-Cosman was discovered during a planned law enforcement search near the far west end of S 192nd This is at the AJ Apartments. This location was also of interest because of its lightly populated area, its heavily wooded terrain, its proximity to the location where Brett strangled Patrick hours later, and because records reported that Brett had previously lived in an apartment on this same street. I never in a MILLION years thought I would ever consider leaving this area but its getting to a point that I cant leave the house without seeing a severely mentally Ill/potentially dangerous person and this week Ive seen at least three groups of people in doorways huddled up either smoking crack or shooting heroin. When he got up to go to the bathroom, I looked out the bedroom window to see a man on his stomach peeping into our bedroom watching me and potentially us for the past 15 minutes. So far thats still all SFD is saying theres a strong smell emanating from one of the apartments, and the hazmat responders are strategizing what to do next theyre not even in their protective gear yet so far as we can see. The lack of deterrence plays a role too. (Added) For more location context, heres a wider shot texted to us: Thats the US Bank lot in the left foreground, and in the semi-distance at upper right, the Edmunds/California 7-11. These vehicles were not involved. We went over to check. Generated by Wordfence at Mon, 1 May 2023 12:43:45 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. }).render().setUser('getyourcarback').start(); SOUTHWEST PRECINCT UPDATES FROM SPDBLOTTER.SEATTLE.GOV, // <! He is medium build, between 510 and 6 feet tall and of hispanic ethnicity. ADDED 11:12 AM: Regarding cause/damage, SFD tells WSB, Fire investigators ruled this fire as undetermined. Meantime, the man accused of shooting him remains jailed, bail set at half a million dollars. . 3/24/2022: Car theft/burglary followup; recognize this lost wheel? rpp: 4, When I yelled for my boyfriend and ran out of the room, I went into the living room where I could see him army-crawling away into our neighbors side yard. Police shortages are a very small part of the problem. I know we have a huge shortage of Police Officers, and maybe that is simply the answer to my question. Beginning on 04/06/2023, members of Law Enforcement, subsequently assisted by King County Search and Rescue personnel, began to physically search areas of interest for Leticia. On a wider societal level you are probably right. A neighbor on the same block as Rose confirmed that SPD did knock on their door asking for camera footage. Lisa, is it better other places? The terminology is defined by the FBI. Gulpan adds, One of the vehicles may be a white BMW with a black hood leaving the area southbound on 39 Avenue SW and the other vehicle a white Chevy Blazer leaving northbound on 39th Avenue SW., Two dumped-likely-stolen reader reports: DOG DOOR: If you were expecting a package with a dog door Susan may have. CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Parents charged in baby's fentanyl death. Crime is going up all over the place. scrollbar: false, 3:26 PM: Our crew reports from the scene that police are blocking part of uphill Olson as shown in our photo: The vehicle that went into the greenbelt: Were told the people in the car were unhurt and are strategizing with police how to get it out. She was in stable condition when transported. No injuries. Hi, I was the walker who was on 39th north of Lander. False alarm, theyve proclaimed, and the response is being canceled. 4:40 PM: Were told the driver was coming down Thistle eastbound at high speed, hit the pedestrian island, lost control, hit a parked car, and came to a stop by the tennis courts west of Southwest Pool. theme: { Were checking further with SFD, as the crew on scene was busy, so we dont know yet whether a student was involved; a medic unit was originally dispatched (along with Ladder 13, which is what you see in our photo) but was dismissed within a few minutes of arrival. Innocent crime victims (a lot of us!) 12/18/2021: Seen this stolen company box truck? 1:05 PM: Thanks for the tip. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Save 30% on in-stock roses REVIEW: All four performers handled the material Second annual Bite of Bernadette will bring cele Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty holding Open Houses in Arroyo Heights & West Seattle this weekend, King County Councilmember wants to make public drug use a misdemeanor, Mothers Day is May 14! But for an individual with resources, it is absolutely something that can be moved away from and its intellectually dishonest to pretend otherwise. Updates to come. 11/5/2021: Station 36 firefighters ask for security improvements after attacks from above, 11/3/2021: Halloween shooter sought; catalytic-converter thieves car; keepsakes stolen in storage break-in, 11/2/2021: Stolen F-150 pickup truck; catalytic-converter theft on video, 11/2/2021: Bike thief leaves another behind again; catalytic-converter theft, 11/1/2021: 2 store robberies; fire-station damage, 10/28/2021: Armed shoplifter; broken-glass mystery; more, 10/26/2021: Police hope mask description will help solve robbery, 10/25/2021: One bike stolen, one left behind; car prowler; suspected intruder arrested, 10/22/2021: Shed break-in attempt; car prowl; bullet damage, 10/21/2021: Fairmount Park-area gunfire; car prowl; dumped-likely-stolen bicycle, 10/14/2021: Hit-run, catalytic-converter theft, 10/13/2021: 2 stolen vehicles (1 found), car prowl, 10/12/2021: Police standoff at 35th/Avalon, 10/11/2021: Warrant served by SWAT team; window-smashing arrest, 10/9/2021: Stolen bicycles; store robbery, 10/8/2021: Stolen Crown Victoria (update: found), 10/8/2021: More gunfire on SW Charlestown, 10/7/2021: Construction-site burglary arrests, 10/5/2021: Residence hit by gunfire; hit-run, 10/4/2021: Would-be catalytic-converter thief gets the boot, 10/3/2021: Driver of stolen car arrested for ramming police cars, building, 10/3/2021: Dumped-and-likely-stolen vintage water skis. If you have any information, the incident number is 23-111868. I imagine they were pretty freaked out and feeling lucky they werent struck in the line of fire.A NW Native, grew up in Tacoma, I am beginning to loath living in Seattle, having lived here since 1980. SFD says thats because no one was trapped after all. 8:33 PM: Thanks for the tip. Updates to come. They are not commenting on whatever theyve learned about the circumstances so far. Its creeping closer to all of us. Tukwila isn't in Seattle, nor is Monroe. By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor With two weeks left until the formal filing period for the August 1st primary, seven people have Its playoff time for two high-school spring sports. West Seattle news, 24/7. 9:40 PM: More crews are arriving and the tree is brightly illuminated. Can you help catch suspects in 2 violent incidents? Remember how nice West Seattle was during the pandemic? This is VIDEO: City Council Candidate Chat, with Jean Iannelli Craciun, SPORTS: High-school postseason play starts this week, Date set for next community meeting with police at Southwest Precinct, UPDATE: 1 shot, 1 arrested at Junction apartment building, ALMOST BID TIME: Sign up today to start bidding tomorrow for unique local experiences and more to help Southwest Seattle Historical Society, Memorial service May 10 for Leon C. Ferrari, 1927-2022, CONTINUING SUNDAY: West Seattle Rock and Gem Show, WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Evening boat ride. Has anyone asked if the police are comparing the other two women who went missing and found dead are somehow connected as well to this monster? 4:50 PM: Another major Seattle Fire response this time a water-rescue response for Alki Point. 6:14 PM: We are juat arriving. 8:54 AM: Police confirm this morning that casings were found after a report of gunfire Tuesday evening in Admiral. One of these areas of search interest was the street of S 192nd St, between Talbot Rd S (on the east) and WA-SR-167 (on the west) in the City of Renton. CLICK FOR SEATTLE POLICES ONLINE-REPORTING SYSTEM (but call 911 if its happening now! You should be held responsible for your actions and stop subjecting others to your choices. background: '#333333', version: 2, 9:40 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a full response to California/Edmunds. type: 'profile', Not only did I not hear anything I never saw any police presence at all. shell: { Bretts historical cellphone data provides evidence to support his involvement in the criminal activity listed above. GUNS are everywhere. The folks who are cleaning up encampments and treating these abusers are saints, and shouldnt have to do it for people when the abusers are getting a slap on the wrist. Two buses got stuck behind the tree one marked 21, one marked to terminal and theyre trying to get them out by backing up. SPD incident # is 23-109374. 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Search here to find out, SPD advice on preventing mail/package theft, Handy phone numbers from graffiti to parking enforcement, and way beyond, Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, CLICK FOR SEATTLE POLICES ONLINE-REPORTING SYSTEM, Another blue pickup truck stolen; mailbox taken; catalytic converter thief leaves empty-handed, Stolen pickup truck; dumped-likely-stolen kids bicycles, 2 store robberies in a little over an hour, Store robbery; vehicle vandalism; under-car prowlers, Charges filed in carjacking, robbery; community help for another carjack victim, Updates on carjacking, robbery suspects; another catalytic converter stolen, Assaulted with spray; arrested across town, Woman charged in shoplift-turned-robbery-attempt case, Store targeted again; stolen pickup found, Vandalism, theft put two nonprofits vans out of service, Catalytic-converter theft; officer injured, Stolen 1992 white Nissan pickup (update: found); hit-and-run driver damages apartment building, South Delridge arrest; stolen-van sightings, Classic van stolen (update found! 2:53 PM: SPD and SFD are on their way to a report of a vehicle into a ravine near 2nd SW and Olson Place, near Arrowhead Gardens. 9:59 PM: The fire was on the back side of the Performing Arts building per the tweeted photo above. April 25, 2023 2:31 pm . Up to no good! Total estimated loss is $50,000.. The bigger issue is once someone is arrested, they are let out of jail the next day to repeat these no victim crimes.There are victims of every one of these crimes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, From the dumped-likely-stolen file: Brand-new dog door; miscellaneous items. SPD spokesperson Det. Hazmat responders have just gone into the apartment to try to figure out how to safely address the situation so there is no health or fire risk to anyone else. 12/29/2019 . background: '#000000', Seattle Public Schools out with enrollment projections; we break out West Seattle, school-by-school, Signs of summer: Banners go up for Seafair Pirates Landing on Alki, West Seattle Memorial Day 2014: Helpful holiday info, West Seattle scene: Orange water = non-toxic noctilucas back, Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress. Updates to come. 2 1 12 Show this thread I called 911 tonight after seeing this post. A reader texted this photo: 6:22 PM: The driver went into a ditch thats been netted off as part of road work. Were on our way to find out exactly which building. No major injuries, firefighters told dispatch. Near 45th and Director. ); early-morning gunfire; prowler/burglar alert, 4/16/2022: Driver crashes stolen car on Sylvan Way after Westwood Village incident, 4/13/2022: Two DUI suspects arrested; break-in attempt; package taken, 4/11/2022: 2 victims show up at hospitals after gunfire, 4/11/2022: Stolen red Blazer (update: found); car prowlers; window broken, 4/6/2022: Bellevue Rare Coins robbed in The Junction, 4/6/2022: Work truck taken in North Highline home invasion (update: found); man hurt in street confrontation; confirmed gunfire, 4/5/2022: Catalytic-converter, bike thefts, 3/31/2022: Tank taken; suspected catalytic-converter theft, 3/30/2022: Charges filed in Andover shooting, 3/29/2022: Another cc theft; cursive tagger, 3/28/2022: Another cc theft; house, car vandalism, 3/27/2022: Stolen work van; 3 catalytic converters taken, 3/25/2022: Shooting suspect in court; bus assault; cara break-in, 3/25/2022: Child hit by pellet; car prowl. 2:48 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a water-rescue response by land and sea to Seacrest, to look into a report of people who are possibly in distress about 300 yards out. Were seeing one badly damaged vehicle at the scene but still trying to find out more about what happened; the driver is being taken to a hospital by private ambulance. 11:59 AM: SFD and SPD are responding to 42nd/Oregon. You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools, or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence. 12/18/2021: Burglary, arson, vandalism at church, 12/17/2021: Quarter-million-dollar burglary, 12/15/2021: From the dumped/likely stolen file: Nishiki bicycle, 12/14/2021: Car prowler; building burglar; big police response, 12/12/2021: Man attacked in North Delridge. SPD has northbound Delridge Way blocked between Brandon and Findlay as a result. Residents of the city of SeaTac and surrounding areas this week filed a class action lawsuit Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty will be holding an Open House in Arbor Heights White Centers annual Pride Block Party is less than two months away coming Saturday, June 3, EDITORS NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Meet the Travis Family: Toby, Jen and their daughters, Kate and Meg. My wife and were walking North on 39th Ave SW , 1/2 block North from Lander , when we both heard 3 shots. 11:36 PM: Thanks to the texter who just sent the photo added above. Brett used premeditated intentional lies and deception to lure Patrick into a situation in a vehicle where Patrick would be susceptible to Bretts strangulation. 8:55 PM: The car is flipped, as shown on the nearest traffic camera. Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. Gulpan and am adding. Hopefully youll get more info as to motive and if this was random or targeted. Too bad there isnt a photo of her. Two weeks after Leticia Martinez-Cosman vanished, last seen leaving a Mariners' game with a man now in jail, the search for her is over. @Reed to a country where guns are not so available and I dont feel fear simply walking out my door. 11:09 PM: One person is reported to be out of the vehicle. Thanks for keeping on top of things! The photo and report are from Tom in Fauntleroy: My 1998 Toyota 4Runner, silver in color, was stolen overnight, from 8 pm-8:50 am this morning. Patricia Soto and Diana Davis? You will receive a new password via e-mail. I was online teaching class at the time and the gunshots scared my cats as well as myself. Even if it were actually getting any more rugged people who would rather whine and bail when things get rough rather than step up to make it better will not be missed. My 1998 Toyota 4Runner, silver in color, was stolen overnight, from 8 pm-8:50 am this morning. Of course the getaway driver was just giving the thief a ride and didnt know him at all.

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