Below you will find some updates from the Bellevue Police Department. Please visit the Bellevue Beat Blog for the latest information on incidents and news by the agency.
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False alarm reduction program meetings
Come discuss Bellevue's new false alarm reduction program at meetings
on Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon. The meetings will
be in Council Chambers at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE.
Police officers and representatives from CryWolf, the company that
provides the services, will be…
Take back drugs Saturday
The Bellevue Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration as part of the nationwide prescription drug "Take-Back" initiative. We want your expired, unused and unwanted medications, including prescription drugs.
On Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bellevue…
Office burglar to be sentenced Friday
A man accused of stealing electronics and other valuables from offices across the region, including eight cases in Bellevue, is scheduled to be sentenced this Friday at King County Superior Court in Seattle. The suspect, 42-year-old Seattle resident Saul Taylor, recently pled guilty to eight counts…
K-9 dog takes bite out of crime in burglary suspect capture
Roc, a Bellevue Police K-9 dog, is credited with collaring a
suspected burglar this morning. At approximately 4:56 a.m., police
responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 5400 block of
123rd Avenue Southeast. The homeowner at that location called 911 to
report two unknown suspects…
Police urge caution as students return to school
Students who attend Bellevue schools will head back to class on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Bellevue Police Department will be working to ensure that drivers in school zones within the city obey traffic laws. Please remember when yellow lights are flashing in school speed zones, the speed limit is…
Collision closes NE 8th
On Thursday, at approximately 11:48 a.m., Bellevue Police and Fire units responded to a collision involving multiple vehicles and a pedestrian in the 15100 block of Northeast Eighth Street. The street was closed between 148th and 156th avenues through Thursday afternoon, as police…
Promotion ceremony for two police officers
Promotion ceremony for two police officers
The Bellevue Police Department is pleased to announce the promotions of:
Corporal Benjamin Buck to lieutenant, Patrol Division; and
Officer Kevin Masseth to corporal, Patrol Division.
A promotion ceremony is set for Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 3 p…
DNA evidence leads to arrest of prolific burglar
On Wednesday, July 29, Bellevue Police Detectives arrested a 23-year-old Bellevue man for burglary after DNA evidence led to his identification.
On April 13, Bellevue Police responded to a burglary at a residence in the 6200 block of 129th Avenue Southeast. The responding officers found three dried…
National Night Out Aug. 4 at Crossroads farmers market
Opening ceremony at noon with Police Chief Steve Mylett, Fire Chief Mark Risen and Comic Book Characters for Causes
The Bellevue Police invite members of the community to a National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 4, noon-5 p.m., at the Crossroads Farmers Market, in the east parking…
Convenience store thief arrested
Teamwork and quick-thinking store clerk lead to arrest
On Thursday, July 9, teamwork between the Redmond and Bellevue police and a quick-thinking 7-11 employee resulted in the arrest of a 23 year old Woodinville man for armed robbery. The robbery occurred in the afternoon of July 8, 2015 at…