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. 9:54 PM: Fire declared tapped (out). This city could use a little room for more Keiths and fewer Lisas. Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. I was almost surprised that they confirmed it. Brett repeatedly lied to law enforcement in his interview until the point where he could not deny the truth any longer and chose to instead end the interview. features: { If something happens and you want to get the word out (AFTER you've reported it to police), please e-mail us (call/text 206-293-6302 if it's. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. version: 2, SFD says its a two-vehicle collision with one on its side. Those that commit these crimes and those that turn a blind eye in the name of equity and empathy are the problem here. Reply To: Teaching Positions Open for 2023-24 West Seattle Bike Connections Advocacy Traini UPDATE: 1 shot, 1 arrested at Junction apartment building, FOLLOWUP: Board convened to take social housing from ballot to buildings, Automotive Technician Busy Independent Shop, Medical Receptionist Neighborhood Naturopathic, Plant sale (exterior plants only) 4/29 and 4/30 from 9:30-5pm, Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Council, West Seattle Community Recognition Awards, WS Health Club/ex-Athletic Club/ex-Allstar Fitness. theme: { Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty h King County Councilmember wants to make public dru Mothers Day is May 14! CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Parents charged in baby's fentanyl death. The system failed this baby. This is not the city I grew to love.Shootings every night in any neighborhood, ugly graffiti everywhere, the drug use explosion and increasing OD deaths, armed robberies everywhere, the disregard for life, ever increasing property taxes , all overseen by an ineffectual local government. Let me know if you need recommendations on places to move to. Still no sign of anyone. There were 6 officers on the scene within minutes and I was impressed with how they handled the situation. 10:29 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a rope rescue response for whats reported to be a crash off the roadway near Olson Place and 3rd SW [map]. We had a felon passed out in his car on drugs, found with an illegal firearm on his person near our house. Back in January, we reported on charges filed against 41-year-old David Vasquez, accused of drug dealing after a long . 2:45 PM: Dispatch has been told the street has reopened all ways. Regarding the unfortunate apartment peeping, I follow the maxim if I can see out, then they can see in. Plenty of rich boring suburbs exist with gated subdivisions (if you can afford them) and if you live far enough in the boonies you can absolutely avoid day to day nuisance crime (nobody is going to sleep off their alcohol in your yard when its a ten mile walk from the store they shoplifted it from). Scary. West Seattle news, 24/7. height: 360, The crime against business alone in WS is just horrible. 9:04 PM: Police have checked and so far it does NOT appear this was a stolen car. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress. 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. Station 36 firefighters ask for security improvements after attacks from above, Halloween shooter sought; catalytic-converter thieves car; keepsakes stolen in storage break-in, Stolen F-150 pickup truck; catalytic-converter theft on video, Bike thief leaves another behind again; catalytic-converter theft, Armed shoplifter; broken-glass mystery; more, Police hope mask description will help solve robbery, One bike stolen, one left behind; car prowler; suspected intruder arrested, Shed break-in attempt; car prowl; bullet damage, Fairmount Park-area gunfire; car prowl; dumped-likely-stolen bicycle, Warrant served by SWAT team; window-smashing arrest, Would-be catalytic-converter thief gets the boot, Driver of stolen car arrested for ramming police cars, building, Dumped-and-likely-stolen vintage water skis, How to contact SWP Crime Prevention coordinator. Leticia Martinez-Cosman was discovered during a planned law enforcement search near the far west end of S 192nd Both defendants are responsible for the death of their baby. People would stop shooting of they didnt have a gun. Seattle Crime Rates and Statistics - NeighborhoodScout The photo and report are from Tom in Fauntleroy:. 35th is closed between Avalon and Alaska because of this. (HTTP response code 503). Even being involved in politics, nothing is changing. 1:49 PM: SFD reports firefighters have safely rescued the injured person, who will be taken to a hospital. 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. (Sunday) night at about 10:15 pm my boyfriend and I were lying in bed at our apartment, which is on the bottom floor of a complex on Bonair Pl SW, right off Alki. If something happens and you want to get the word out (AFTER youve reported it to police), please e-mail us (call/text 206-293-6302 if its breaking news). 1:10 AM: Thats continuing, Heres a ground-level photo that Matty contributed in the comment section: 3 AM: After 10 hours, 35th SW has just reopened the utility crews are leaving; the signs, cones, and tapes have been removed. 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. SFD describes it as an exterior fire. 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. They say theyre working on the water side of the barge. The address cross-references to Island Tug and Barge, and the firefighters are using Island to describe the incident location in radio discussion. Nope. Two buses got stuck behind the tree one marked 21, one marked to terminal and theyre trying to get them out by backing up. 9:38 PM: The tow truck has arrived and just turned the car over onto its wheels, so the street should be clear before too long. West Seattle Blog editor. SPD Blotter - Seattle Crime News Seattle, Washington, US The SPD Blotter began in 2008 and is maintained by the staff of Seattle Police Department Public Affairs Office. The circumstances necessary to have caused Leticias death by strangulation is a manifestation of Bretts extreme indifference to her life and was the ultimate cause of her death. Note theres at least one utility pole caught up in this, and responders have just warned that the railing behind the stop might be electrified. Also, Metro has just sent an advisory that this situation will affect C Line and Routes 21, 50, 55, and 773 (Water Taxi shuttle). Call 911 if you see it. I asked my neighbor, he wondered if the location was correct. 8:33 PM: Thanks for the tip. SFD has closed out its response. There are now quality pictures that have been sent to SPD with clear images of the cars and drivers. NRA: People are lazy. From Jim Clark Marina, that Coast Guard vessel in our photo is the only sign of anything out of the ordinary. 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. links: '#4aed05' King County Sheriff's Office will unveil new 'Gift Cards for Guns' program April 1 Mar 25, 2023 0 Deceased man found in Roxhill Park Beggars can be choosers after all. We can do better. 4:22 PM: No injuries reported. 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! SPD and SFD converged on the north entrance of West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) a short time ago because of what was reported as a car into a building. Turns out the driver didnt hit the building but did go up over the curb very close to the north doors. As we turned around , looking south, we saw a white car turn right on to North bound 39th Ave SW , it sped past us very fast, maybe 35 or 40 MPH, It then turned East onto Admiral Way.I called 911 and reported what we heard and saw. Updates to come. 5:06 PM: What one responder described to dispatch as a very large tree has fallen on 35th near Avalon. Apparently not a large fire. Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, From the dumped-likely-stolen file: Brand-new dog door; miscellaneous items. Less carrot. No serious injuries, firefighters tell us no one needed to be taken to a hospital. He remains in the King County Jail, bail set at $5,050,000, and his next court date is set for May 15th. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 6:00 a.m. in the 2600 block of SW Barton Street. Hopefully youll get more info as to motive and if this was random or targeted. It says the shooting was reported to 911` by someone who recognized the suspect as a nearby resident. Around 6 am today, an alarm brought officers to Taco Time (SPD photo at right), where they found a smashed window (and a) safe (that) had been cut open, and staff confirmed money stored in the safe had been taken. The other three burglaries are listed as all happening Sunday morning (April 23rd): 4:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of SW Morgan Street ADDED 10:30 AM: SFD tells us the driver, a 33-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Total estimated loss is $50,000.. 12/30/2019: Stolen white Astro van, green Cherokee, and other cases. ============= We should have lengthy mandatory sentencing for gun infractions, not a little slap on the wrist. Dude got a slap on the wrist. 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. "@ranspot2 Yup xhttps://westseattleblog.com/2023/03/west-seattle-crime-watch-gunfire-investigation-19/" And if he is the one who killed those woman I hope he doesnt get a plea agreement like Gary Ridgeway did. 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Please enter your username or e-mail address. 12/9/2021: Mace-attack suspect charged; theft victim hit again], 12/8/2021: Burglary arrests; business-incidents suspect followup, 12/6/2021: Maced by car prowler; another vehicle break-in; two West Marginal business burglaries, 12/3/2021: Another window broken at Floors Plus NW; inflatable decorations stolen, 12/2/2021: Charges filed in business incidents, 12/2/2021: Robberies, mail theft, warrant arrest, 11/30/2021: Threat suspect arrested again, 11/25/2021: White-nationalist group vandalizes mural, 11/24/2021: Stolen blue Chevy Silverado pickup; tent theft, 11/23/2021: Burglar steals customized three-wheel hand-operated bike, 11/22/2021: Highland Park Way crash car-theft/kidnapping suspect charged, and has high-profile West Seattle history, 11/22/2021: Another business window broken, 11/21/2021: From the dumped and possibly stolen file: Shoulder bag, with PlayStation, 11/20/2021: Suspect in post-car-theft burglary arrested, two states away, 11/19/2021: West Seattle doctor convicted of pandemic-loan fraud