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Also, Katherine sent this video, so you can hear the operation: 11:53 PM: The tree appears to be gone but crews continue with utility work. Thanks for keeping on top of things! 12:48 PM: First crews on scene say its two vehicles, one person possibly hurt but nobody trapped, so theyre downsizing the response. St, on the north side of the road. BOYS SOCCER: Heres the Metro League bracket. Particularly during these early sunsets and long nights, shades and blinds are a must, lest your living space look like a lighted fishbowl. 6:01 PM: SPD is looking for information on what it says were four early-morning West Seattle business burglaries in the past three days. Crime Situation in Seattle From the 2019 FBI crime report, Seattle has an almost negligible violent crime rate when compared to the data for property crime rate. 12:17 PM: The woman is reported to have an abdominal wound and is being taken to Harborview. 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! I'm not sure why you'd cover such a large area, either. 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. Well continue watching for progress. Wonder what hes looking at if gets convicted of second degree murder. 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. Dude got a slap on the wrist. I asked my neighbor, he wondered if the location was correct. I was leaving Mass at Holy Rosary around 640 and drove past this area. On 04/11/2023, at about 1204 hours, approximately 10 12 days after she was last seen alive, the deceased body of Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This is at the AJ Apartments. background: '#333333', SPD spokesperson Det. 8:54 AM: Police confirm this morning that casings were found after a report of gunfire Tuesday evening in Admiral. 12:51 AM: Officers at the scene just told dispatch that theyll be reopening the road shortly and are calling for a tow for the flipped car. The city isnt the same place it was before Covid and the empty storefronts in the junction also just break my heart. Just before 6:00 a.m., officers arrived in 3500 block of SW Avalon Way and found a smashed window at a restaurant. She was out walking her dog at the time it happened. shell: { Updates to come. 1 PM: Photo added from our crew at the scene. Plus, another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, 1/28/2022: Road-rage gunfire, stolen silver Elantra, more, 1/26/2022: Westwood Village Target standoff charge filed, 1/25/2022: Another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, and legislation update, 1/24/2022: Store robbery; business burglary, 1/23/2022: Twice-burglarized building crowdfunds for more security, 1/22/2022: Target takeover was 1 week after suspects previous time in jail, 1/22/2022: 4 bicycles stolen, 1 bicycle found, 1/20/2022: Mystery stabbing; catalytic-converter theft; 2 package thieves, 1/19/2022: Driver crashes stolen pickup truck, sought by helicopter, 1/19/2022: Shooting victim shows up at hospital, 1/18/2022: Incidents at Roxbury mini-mart, Admiral Safeway, 1/16/2022: Another catalytic-converter theft, 1/15/2022: One-minute business burglary on video, 1/14/2022: Building burglary; catalytic-converter theft; warrant arrest, 1/13/2022: Food-delivery driver carjacked, 1/11/2022: Brewery prowler; business-district vandalism; car with gunfire damage, 1/5/2022: Halloween shooter not identified yet, 1/4/2022: 1 arrested in stabbing near southeast West Seattle gas station, 1/3/2022: Two potentially related school burglaries, and two other incidents, 12/30/2021: Building-burglary attempt; shoplifter sprays store security guard, 12/29/2021: Auto-theft arrest; another stolen car found crashed; abandoned bicycle, 12/28/2021: Mountain to Sound Outfitters burglarized 3 times in 1 week, 12/27/2021: Lafayette Elementary break-in leaves a lot of vandalism, 12/22/2021: Burglary suspect charged here, plea-bargains in Nevada. 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. Two dumped-likely-stolen reader reports: DOG DOOR: If you were expecting a package with a dog door Susan may have, Love this Taco Time hope whoever crawled through that window was cut to shreds ugh. West Seattle Herald News Home invader assaults woman steals her car; Still at large Tue, 04/25/2023 Information from Seattle Police Blotter #2023-109133/Southwest Precinct MORE Bret Gitchel charged with 2nd Degree murder in death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman Mon, 04/24/2023 Brett Gitchel the suspect in the death of MORE All contents copyright 2022, A Drink of Water and a Story Interactive. Just heartbreaking. They say officers responded after a call around 6:30 pm that people in two vehicles were shooting at each other near 39th SW and SW Lander. 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 live: false, 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. A nearby resident reports hearing chainsaw activity. April 25, 2023 2:31 pm . While inside, the suspect prowled a vehicle and broke into several storage units using a baseball bat to damage the locks and doors. If you have any information, the incident number is 23-111868. 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. You should be held responsible for your actions and stop subjecting others to your choices. timestamp: true, West Seattle news, 24/7. 9:40 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a full response to California/Edmunds. West Seattle news, 24/7. Thanks for the tip. 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. 5:11 PM: Thanks to everyone whos sent photos. 3/23/2022: Water Taxi dock theft; gun seized, 3/22/2022: Two more truck thefts; business burglary, 3/22/2022: Another classic van stolen (found), 3/21/2022: First the catalytic converter, then the entire truck, 3/21/2022: Attacker found guilty; weekend gunfire, 3/18/2022: Stolen business vehicle (found), 3/17/2022: Another distinctive van to watch for; 2 gunfire-on-the-road incidents; window-smashing followup, 3/14/2022: 6 reports, from robberies to catalytic-converter theft to found/dumped items, 3/12/2022: Unsolved murders 10th anniversary, 3/11/2022: Another stolen pickup (found); charge filed in theft of delivery drivers car; business break-in attempt, 3/11/2022: Stolen business pickup (found), 3/8/2022: Former doctor sentenced for pandemic-loan fraud, 3/8/2022: Road-rage arrest, business vandalism, 3/1/2022: Assault arrest; apparently abandoned white car, 2/27/2022: Cigarettes-forgetting car-theft suspect charged, 2/27/2022: Alki double shooter pleads guilty, 2/22/2022: ATM theft update; road-rage gunfire, 2/20/2022: Shops hit by grab-and-run thieves, 2/17/2022: Stolen brown 4Runner; dumped bicycle, 2/15/2022: Stolen climbing gear; package-theft aftermath, 2/14/2022: Greenbelt stolen-car suspect charged, 2/13/2022: Stolen white van; items dumped in street, 2/11/2022: Another 7-11 robbery; burglars steal car, 2/9/2022: Helicopter-assisted search in Highland Park, 2/7/2022: Two attempted-burglary investigations, 2/4/2022: Attempted luring; mystery stabbing, 2/3/2022: Unusual dumped-likely-stolen item; mail mystery, 1/31/2022: Car hit by gunfire, store robbed, stolen vehicle found, 1/30/2022: Stolen pickup; catalytic-converter theft, 1/29/2022: Recognize this thief? I was having a conversation with my friend on the phone when I heard the 3 gunshots. He then continued to look at our bedroom window but then noticed me in the living room calling the police and took off running. [CDATA[ 25 at Southgate Roller Rink, King County seeking public feedback on White Centers scooter program, Police confiscate stolen vehicle, gun, fentanyl, cocaine & more at White Center business, White Center Library Guilds Sidewalk Sale will be this Friday & Sunday. :>(. type: 'profile', NB 35th is blocked just south of Barton, meantime. (added) So far we havent heard any more specific information on the other two locations except that they were businesses at The Whittaker and Westwood Village. 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. Updates to come. 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. ALL drug dealers should go to prison forever! 7:51 PM: A texter says the cars been pulled out, so the scene should be entirely clear shortly. If they had some other form a battle armament, they wouldnt even get out of their car. Less carrot. 4:14 PM: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo says their crew treated a 17-year-old girl who was taken to Childrens Hospital by private ambulance. WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation. Police were about to leave and told us that it was only a medical response and in the end, they werent needed. 9:59 PM: The fire was on the back side of the Performing Arts building per the tweeted photo above. One week ago tonight, 64-year-old North Highline resident Dory Larsen was killed in Burien when a man driving a stolen car ran a red light and hit her. 8:52 PM: SFD and SPD are on the way to 35th/Barton, dispatched to a crash reported to involve a rollover. Updates to come. 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). A two-vehicle collision is involved but some kind of police response preceded the crash were working to find out more. SFD describes it as an exterior fire. SFD says thats because no one was trapped after all. 2:07 PM: Hazmat responders have just told dispatch that their evaluation shows no imminent hazard, so theyre coming back out. 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. Bretts historical cellphone data provides evidence to support his involvement in the criminal activity listed above. No charges were filed at the time but that has just changed. Even being involved in politics, nothing is changing. Hope he gets put away forever. 10:36 PM: New estimate, the car is more like 10 feet down the embankment. 6:26 PM: The juvenile driver of the black car that hit the tree is being taken to the precinct for questioning. No building damage reported. SFD is at the Cottage Grove Commons supportive-housing building, 5444 Delridge Way SW, for a hazmat response because of what theyre calling a strong odor from one of the units. Awaiting word on injuries. 4:08 PM: Thanks for the tips about an SPD/SFD response at Summit Atlas, the charter middle/high school at 35th/Roxbury. The photo and report are from Tom in Fauntleroy:. 1:55 PM: SFD says the victim was in critical condition when transported. A reader texted this photo: 6:22 PM: The driver went into a ditch thats been netted off as part of road work. As a commenter notes, this involved a resident mixing chemicals in the toilet of his unit, which he apparently has done before, believing he is extracting gold from rocks. 8:33 PM: Thanks for the tip. . All involved burglars cutting open the businesses safes. It says the shooting was reported to 911` by someone who recognized the suspect as a nearby resident. 4:45 PM: We just went over for a look. 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. So you would have lost your bet. It shouldve been taken away much sooner. hashtags: true, @westseattleblog. 5:50 PM: SFD tells us the driver, a 22-year-old man, was in stable condition when transported. 1:14 PM: Now police are blocking both directions of Delridge. Dispatch is describing the person as a kayaker that was in distress.. Public safety was the top topic at last night's Alki . ==============, How to contact SWP Crime Prevention coordinator Jennifer Danner, Does a registered sex offender live near you? Or do we just have Police come when someone calls 911? Less carrot. WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen white Escalade and white F-250. Continuing Crime Watch links: 12/31/2019: Stolen black Altima. 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. 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. 4:37 PM: Thanks for the tip. All contents copyright 2022, A Drink of Water and a Story Interactive. Dont normalize theft, property destruction and criminal behavior. WSB. Yikes! Residents were allowed to return to their homes shortly after.. They reported smoke coming out of a vent from the underground building. If you have questions about recent incidents, summer enforcement at the beach, or anything else involving local police, the date is set for the 11:59 AM: SFD and SPD are responding to 42nd/Oregon. 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. I called 911 tonight after seeing this post. It is my understanding that one of our police neighbors called it in. 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 has northbound Delridge Way blocked between Brandon and Findlay as a result. I hope these creepers were caught on a camera somewhere and they will be apprehended soon! They are not commenting on whatever theyve learned about the circumstances so far.

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