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hashtags: true, 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. ill be pretty surprised if either actually endures any consequences, time will tell. ADDED WEDNESDAY MORNING: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo tells us that, after entry, Our HazMat crews found multiple household cleaning products in sealed containers and determined it was not a hazard. Too bad there isnt a photo of her. West Seattle crime/safety updates are here. Particularly during these early sunsets and long nights, shades and blinds are a must, lest your living space look like a lighted fishbowl. She says the casings were found south of the intersection. No injuries were reported and no property damage was found at the time. Note this is NOT a real-time page if were covering a crime story right now, find it here. Both of those options have plenty of strikes against them as well, and like I said on balance Im happy living right in the junction. These vehicles were not involved. 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. Plus, another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, Road-rage gunfire, stolen silver Elantra, more, Westwood Village Target standoff charge filed, Another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, and legislation update, Twice-burglarized building crowdfunds for more security, Target takeover was 1 week after suspects previous time in jail, Mystery stabbing; catalytic-converter theft; 2 package thieves, Driver crashes stolen pickup truck, sought by helicopter, Incidents at Roxbury mini-mart, Admiral Safeway, Building burglary; catalytic-converter theft; warrant arrest, Brewery prowler; business-district vandalism; car with gunfire damage, 1 arrested in stabbing near southeast West Seattle gas station, Two potentially related school burglaries, and two other incidents, Building-burglary attempt; shoplifter sprays store security guard, Auto-theft arrest; another stolen car found crashed; abandoned bicycle, Mountain to Sound Outfitters burglarized 3 times in 1 week, Lafayette Elementary break-in leaves a lot of vandalism, Burglary suspect charged here, plea-bargains in Nevada, From the dumped/likely stolen file: Nishiki bicycle, Car prowler; building burglar; big police response. Tweets By Beat classifies the initial call as a possible overdose. West Seattle Blog. 10:04 PM: Our photographer has talked to firefighters who say it was trash burning in a dumpster. Gulpan and am adding. 9:40 PM: More crews are arriving and the tree is brightly illuminated. 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. And if he is the one who killed those woman I hope he doesnt get a plea agreement like Gary Ridgeway did. We had a felon passed out in his car on drugs, found with an illegal firearm on his person near our house. On a wider societal level you are probably right. 2:51 PM: So far, all theyre seeing is divers but theyre checking to be sure the divers are OK. 2:53 PM: And theyve confirmed its three people out diving and theyre fine. Police shortages are a very small part of the problem. 11:59 AM: SFD and SPD are responding to 42nd/Oregon. 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. Forced Entry at Multiple Businesses in West Seattle April 26, 2023 5:50 pm Police responding to a triggered alarm in West Seattle found forced entry into a business Tuesday morning. All involved burglars cutting open the businesses' safes . 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. Curious as to where you would go if you were to leave? He strangled Patrick too? You mean when they installed all of those robo camera surveillance things in the parking lots of all of the stores because of the crime? Beggars can be choosers after all. Remember how nice West Seattle was during the pandemic? There is no history or evidence to support that Brett had ever been inside Leticias car, or had ever been invited to her home, before their meeting at the Mariners game on 03/31/2023. If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. Updates to come. 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. Let out on $1000 bail. My wife and were walking North on 39th Ave SW , 1/2 block North from Lander , when we both heard 3 shots. (She) claimed she only knew the suspect as James and just gave him a ride to the location. 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. behavior: 'all' WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire at Westwood Village. 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! spdblotter.seattle.. ADDED 11:12 AM: Regarding cause/damage, SFD tells WSB, Fire investigators ruled this fire as undetermined. avatars: false, They reported smoke coming out of a vent from the underground building. Its creeping closer to all of us. The officers absolutely came around and knocked on doors for security camera footage. This is disgusting and outrageous and a complete violation of privacy. Let me know if you need recommendations on places to move to. Be kind in your answers and comments or I will call the police. It should be mandatory for anyone involved in opioids, or schedule two drugs in general, on any level be responsible for trash clean up around our cities. Police are questioning a man. In the pictures captured by neighbors, one was a white sedan (reported with black front hood) and the other a white SUV with a broken from bumper.SPD was quick on the scene collecting evidence and talking to neighbors. 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. Every victim deserves compensation. 11/19/2021: Home-invasion robbery; building burglary, 11/18/2021: Crash following theft of car with toddler inside, 11/17/2021: Child-molesting suspect charged with two felonies, 11/15/2021: Bail set for child-molesting suspect, 11/12/2021: Stolen (then found) Chevy pickup, 11/10/2021: Still seeking suspect in post-car-theft burglary, 11/9/2021: Suspect arrested for Junction incidents, 11/8/2021: Catalytic converters stolen in garage, 11/7/2021: Safety petition after garage attack, 11/6/2021: From the dumped-likely-stolen file: Jewelry and bicycles, 11/6/2021: Car-theft victim burglarized hours later (Sunday update added), 11/5/2021: Why the helicopter was over West Seattle. ); early-morning gunfire; prowler/burglar alert, Driver crashes stolen car on Sylvan Way after Westwood Village incident, Two DUI suspects arrested; break-in attempt; package taken, 2 victims show up at hospitals after gunfire, Stolen red Blazer (update: found); car prowlers; window broken, Bellevue Rare Coins robbed in The Junction, Work truck taken in North Highline home invasion (update: found); man hurt in street confrontation; confirmed gunfire, Tank taken; suspected catalytic-converter theft, Stolen work van; 3 catalytic converters taken, Shooting suspect in court; bus assault; cara break-in, Car theft/burglary followup; recognize this lost wheel, First the catalytic converter, then the entire truck, Another distinctive van to watch for; 2 gunfire-on-the-road incidents; window-smashing followup, 6 reports, from robberies to catalytic-converter theft to found/dumped items, Another stolen pickup (found); charge filed in theft of delivery drivers car; business break-in attempt, Former doctor sentenced for pandemic-loan fraud, Assault arrest; apparently abandoned white car, Cigarettes-forgetting car-theft suspect charged, Stolen climbing gear; package-theft aftermath, Helicopter-assisted search in Highland Park, Unusual dumped-likely-stolen item; mail mystery, Car hit by gunfire, store robbed, stolen vehicle found, Recognize this thief? On 04/11/2023, at about 1204 hours, approximately 10 12 days after she was last seen alive, the deceased body of 1:31 PM: SFD says the kayaker is unhurt. 1:14 PM: Now police are blocking both directions of Delridge. Thanks for the tip. License number 681 MCR. 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. Theyre downsizing the response. @westseattleblog. 5 PM: Apparently the USCG is now saying nobodys out there, but a rescue boat arriving in the area was going to look around just to be sure. Near 45th and Director. 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I asked my neighbor, he wondered if the location was correct. Let out on $1000 bail. Another caller said the same man had broken into their apartment and tried to pistol-whip someone who fought back and suffered only minor injuries. Police tell us the red truck, parked, was hit by the driver of the other vehicle. Awaiting word on injuries. 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. Or do we just have Police come when someone calls 911? Less carrot. Northbound vehicles are getting by. Meantime, our crew also reports that traffic is snarled in the Y vicinity and elsewhere just west of 35th. Compare Seattle crime data to other cities, states, and neighborhoods in the U.S. on NeighborhoodScout. $100 and he walked.We should have lengthy mandatory sentencing for gun infractions, not a little slap on the wrist. West Seattle news, 24/7. They were still talking to the driver at last report about whether this was a case of driver error, medical trouble, or mechanical problem. Worthless pimps. 1:25 PM: Our crew is at the scene to find out more. Leticia Martinez-Cosman was discovered during a planned law enforcement search near the far west end of S 192nd Glad that no one was hurt. Does West Seattle have no, or next to none, Police officers in Police cars, patrolling our business districts and neighborhoods? 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. 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. . 2:45 PM: Dispatch has been told the street has reopened all ways. Police were about to leave and told us that it was only a medical response and in the end, they werent needed. (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. Nope. Apparently not a large fire. 10:36 PM: New estimate, the car is more like 10 feet down the embankment. The amended charging documents do not include much new information, but did shine light on why investigators searched the area of Renton where they found her body: Bretts historical cellphone data shows that Brett drove outside of the City of Seattle into remote mountainous regions in King County, including locations along I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass and SE Middle Fork Rd in North Bend, before returning to the Seattle area. GUNS are everywhere. He has twice asked for his $250,000 bail to be reduced, and again last week, a judge said no. 7:54 PM: Still closed. Its disheartening! Its odd that the suspect changed his mask (surgical in upper left photo, but N-95 in upper right photo. Judinna Gulpan says they found witnesses who saw and heard the shooting and described one vehicle as a white sedan, the other as a white SUV. 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. Why arent we increasing penalties for using a firearm in such a manner or for illegal possession of a firearm? Theyll be taking the person to Seacrest. The driver who killed her, 25-year-old Mohamed Tayib, is now charged with three felonies - vehicular homicide, hit and run, and reckless driving. 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 6:26 PM: Via SPD Blotter, police added a few more details, confirming there was a disturbance, involving a knife and a firearm, showing a photo of the gun, and describing the shooting victim as 24 years old and the arrested suspect as 29 years old. The scene is now clear. 4:45 PM: We just went over for a look. } GUNS are the problem. (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. 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. A reader texted this photo: 6:22 PM: The driver went into a ditch thats been netted off as part of road work. Crime is up everywhere, even law and order conservative cities and states. Dispatch is describing the person as a kayaker that was in distress.. If youre headed eastbound on Alaska, you can turn to southbound 35th from there, but not northbound. God Bless this baby. Two dumped-likely-stolen reader reports: DOG DOOR: If you were expecting a package with a dog door Susan may have. You will receive a new password via e-mail. 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. But police are looking for someone who is reported to have walked/run away from the crash described as a white male, red hoodie, backpack, cowboy hat, cowboy boots.. 12/10/2021: Recognize this dumped/likely-stolen bicycle? height: 360, Im willing to bet she wasnt. and now babies/small children. Were on our way to find out exactly which building. 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). 6:24 PM: SPDs report didnt include business names; we are going back through archived dispatch audio. This is so beyond devastating. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The city isnt the same place it was before Covid and the empty storefronts in the junction also just break my heart. The business owners, their families, their insurance, their time, their employees time, my money paying more for their products due to higher insurance, etc.Every crime has a victim. CLICK FOR SEATTLE POLICES ONLINE-REPORTING SYSTEM (but call 911 if its happening now! 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I think the Fauntleroy business was MOD Pizza, I used to work for mod and I heard about it from people I know. color: '#ffffff', Assuming hes charged, the narrative in those documents will tell more of whatever detectives have learned as their investigation continued. The property crime per 1,000 residents is 53.5, which already is 88.6% of the total crime registered. 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. The response overall is being canceled. SW Thistle is closed between 28th and 30th right now in the Southwest Pool vicinity because of a crash. From what I was told by neighbors after I finished teaching, police did canvas the street for witnesses. Theres no way the babys parents werent drugging during and after pregnancy. Hope he gets put away forever. Still no sign of anyone. Stickers in front windshield of yacht club. They are death dealers and their job/career is ruthless and non stop caring about the ramifications of misery and the crime that is needed to fund the junkies. 10:32 PM: First arriving firefighters say the vehicle is 30 feet down a bank and so far it appears empty, so theyre going to have to go down and look for the occupant(s). 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. Seattle Police Blotter and our Twitter accounts are updated regularly throughout the day with crime and news information. (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. <a href="http://app.feed.informer.com/digest3/WQUWTJ6NUY.html">Click for "SPD Blotter for Southwest Precinct".</a> Powered by <a href="http://feed.informer.com/">RSS Feed Informer</a>// -->]]> Can you help catch suspects in 2 violent incidents? 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 St, on the north side of the road. A 60-year-old woman had minor injuries. They used an aerial ladder to lift the person out: 4:06 PM: SFD and the Coast Guard are responding to whats reported as a boat colliding with a dock in the 1300 block of Spokane St.
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