WSP Memorial Foundation taking donations for the family of Trooper Gadd
MARYSVILLE—Washington State Patrol is mourning the loss of Trooper Christopher M Gadd #927, who was tragically killed in the line-of-duty early Saturday morning after being struck by a motorist on southbound Interstate 5 near 136th Street North in Marysville. He served two-and-a-half years with the WSP. “Chris’s passing is a devastating loss to his family […]
WSP Chief thanks public for outpouring of support for Trooper Seaburg
OLYMPIA—In a press release, Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste shares his appreciation and thanks to the public for their overwhelming support to Trooper Ray Seaburg and his family after a near fatal shooting on February 16. “We are in a dangerous business, but that danger is the price of public safety for the state […]
WSP seeking prosecution of seven additional suspects in I-5 shutdown
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has referred charges for seven additional individuals (3 Males and 4 Females) who played roles in the protest and purposeful blocking of I-5 in downtown Seattle on the afternoon of January 6, 2024, leading to the freeway shutdown. This brings the total number of individuals with referred charges so far […]
Law enforcement agencies teaming up this Super Bowl weekend
To combat the often-deadly problem of impaired driving, the Washington State Patrol is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies throughout Washington this weekend, Super Bowl cracking down on impaired drivers. “We appreciate everyone’s help ensuring we have a safe Super Bowl weekend,” said WSP District 5 Commander Captain Jason Linn. “If you plan on […]
WSP seeking prosecution of five protestors who blocked I-5
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has referred charges to the King Couty Prosecutor’s Office for five protestors (3 Males and 2 Females) who played roles in a January 6, 2024, pro-Palestine protest and purposefully block I-5 in downtown Seattle. Charges, including 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass, Failure to Disperse, Disorderly Conduct, and Obstruction have been referred […]
Washingtonians without working smoke alarms double their chances of death
OLYMPIA—Deputy State Fire Marshal Gregory Baruso encourages Washingtonians to invest in working smoke alarms—it can save a life, possible your own. In a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report on home smoke alarms, the risk of dying in home structure fires with working smoke alarms is reduced by 55 percent. In 2022, the Washington State […]
Operation Net Nanny leads to the arrest of 15 would-be child predators
LONGVIEW, Wash., November 14, 2023—The Washington State Patrol announced the arrest of 15 individuals as a result of a multi-agency operation identifying those allegedly involved in the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The initial operation conducted in Longview during the end of October resulted in 11 arrests. An extension of that operation in Renton […]
Washington State Patrol investigating drive by shooting in Gold Bar
GOLD BAR, Wash. –The Washington State Patrol are actively investigating a drive by shooting that took place in Gold Bar, Sunday, January 28, on the intersection of state Route 2 and Reiter Road (near milepost 30). The shooter—who was described as male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches, weighting 170 pounds and wearing a black jacket, […]
Man fatally struck by semi after crashing and leaving his vehicle on 405
BOTHELL, Wash., January 17, 2023—A man was struck and killed by a semi-truck after leaving his vehicle, which he crashed into a southbound 405 barrier Tuesday. The collision took place around 4:00 a.m., the Washington State Patrol said, after the 41-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle, collided with a barrier just north of SR […]
Man with loaded AR-15 arrested on Mukilteo ferry
MUKILTEO – A man was arrested carrying an AR-15 style rifle and ammunition on a Mukilteo ferry Wednesday, May 26. David boarded the MV Tokitae ferry leaving for Clinton around 3 p.m. with an AR-15 style rifle concealed under his jacket and three loaded magazines in his pocket heading to Mukilteo. According to KOMO news […]
