WSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision in Mill Creek
MILL CREEK – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE. A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route […]
WSP graduates 58 new troopers from the 121st Basic Training
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 58 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks on Wednesday, January 7, during the 121st Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 5th Trooper Lateral Training Class (TLTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. For the 121st TBTC, the graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous […]
WSP Trooper assaulted, stolen patrol vehicle leads to high-speed I-5 chase
LYNNWOOD—A high-speed chase on I-5 of a stolen Washington State Patrol (WSP) vehicle on Christmas Day ended in Mountlake Terrace with the arrest of a male suspect. Video footage obtained by TMZ show a man casually walking across I-5 near Northgate Way obstructing traffic at approximately 12 p.m. on December 25. Shortly after a WSP […]
WSP Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting Killed in Line of Duty
TACOMA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirms the tragic loss of Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting #720, who was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Tacoma. “My heartfelt condolences go out to Timothy, Tara’s extended family, her friends, her academy classmates, to District 1 Captain Gundermann, and his entire team,” said WSP Chief John […]
GUILTY verdict in tragic death of WSP trooper Christopher Gadd
EVERETT—A jury delivered a guilty verdict on June 4, 2025, convicting Raul Benitez-Santana, 33, of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault in the death of Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Christopher Gadd. The decision, reached after just two hours of deliberation, marks a somber milestone in a case that has gripped the region since the fatal […]
Case against accused killer of WSP trooper could be dismissed because of WA state sanctuary laws
EVERETT—Raul Benitez-Santana, 33, the Mexican national who was illegally in the United States and is charged with the 2024 death of Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd, 27, may have his case dismissed because of Washington State’s sanctuary laws, KOMO News reports. Benitez-Santana’s attorney’s filed a motion to dismiss the case alleging that the Snohomish County […]
WSP and Washington Traffic Safety Commission urge safe driving
OLYMPIA—As Washingtonians prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) are reminding drivers to make safe and responsible choices behind the wheel. Law enforcement agencies across the state will be increasing patrols throughout the weekend, focusing on impaired driving and speed enforcement. “Our message is […]
Commentary: WSP Chief on Super Bowl Safe Driving
We are entering a time of increased travel on our already busy and sometimes snowy highways over the next couple of weeks. Super Bowl celebrations, Valentines Day dinners, and family getaways over the long Presidents’ Day weekend will bring people together in celebration and good cheer but will also increase traffic on our highways. The […]
WSP’s 119th Trooper Basic Training Class graduates 30 new troopers
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 30 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks on October 30 during the 119th Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. The graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of rigorous training, including classroom and practical exercises at the WSP Academy in Shelton. […]
Statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol to honor fallen WSP trooper
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is holding a statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd #927 on Friday, Sept. 27. Trooper Gadd was killed after being struck by an impaired driver on Interstate 5 just north of Marysvilleon March 2, 2024. Prior to the tragic incident, Trooper […]
