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Award for police volunteer program
Bellevue one of three agencies recognized by international organization
The Bellevue Police Department is receiving international recognition for its longstanding volunteer program. The International Association of Chiefs of Police selected the department as one of only three agencies in the…
Pedestrian killed in downtown collision
Police investigation continues
Last night at approximately 5:05 p.m., two bicycle patrol officers were flagged down by a citizen reporting a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Bellevue Way and Northeast Second Street.
The officers found a 75-year-old Bellevue…
One of Washinton's most wanted captured
Bellevue police arrested a man late Wednesday who had been featured on Washington's Most Wanted. Detectives in the department's Special Operations Group spotted the man driving a stolen car in the Lake Hills neighborhood.
While on surveillance for a narcotics investigation, they saw…
Phone dropping burglar arrested
A man suspected in a Bellevue burglary was arrested yesterday after leaving a key piece of evidence at the scene of the crime. On Aug. 25, Bellevue Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 10400 block of Northeast 14th Street.
When police arrived, they contacted a homeowner who said…
New school year features later start time for high schools
Safety is top priority; allowing extra travel time recommended
The first day of school for the Bellevue School District is Thursday, Sept. 1. The Bellevue Police Department, the Transportation Department and Bellevue School District will work to ensure that students, parents and commuters…
Suspects in multiple car thefts arrested
Suspect interviews reveal criminal tactics, crime prevention tips
After a lengthy investigation, investigators with the Bellevue Police Special Enforcement Team on Aug. 17 arrested three people suspected in a series of vehicle break-ins and auto thefts throughout the region.
Charged…
Bellevue Teen Seriously Injured in Crash
Speed, Impairment Suspected
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Last night shortly after 10:00 p.m., Bellevue Police and Fire responded to a reported single vehicle rollover traffic crash in the 5200 block of Highland Drive. When responders arrived, they found a vehicle in the middle of the roadway that had…
Bellevue man arrested for sex offenses
Suspect allegedly targeted coworkers, juvenile
Bellevue Police Tuesday arrested a 22 year-old Bellevue man after two women and a girl came forward, alleging a host of sex offenses. The women and girl all knew Dariel De Los Santos due to his employment at Jubilee Reach, an Eastside…
Help us help you stay safe
The Bellevue police and fire departments are asking for your help on
this upcoming July 4. We need everyone's help to have a safe
celebration. Residents are encouraged to attend one of the many public
fireworks displays in the region and to refrain from lighting their own
neighborhood displays.…
$65,000 worth of stolen jewelry recovered
Early on June 10 Bellevue Police served search warrants in Burien and Des Moines, and recovered $65,000 worth of jewelry that was stolen from the Bellevue Square Nordstrom's in December. A vehicle involved in the crime was also seized. There were no arrests, although charges in the…