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Arrests in murder for hire investigation
Early on Wednesday, at approximately 2 a.m., two Seattle men were arrested for conspiracy and solicitation of first-degree assault. The 23-year-old and 39-year-old cousins originally concocted a plan to hire someone to murder the older man's girlfriend. They later changed this to have her assaulted…
Firefighters ignite Prevention Week with open houses
The Bellevue Fire Department will get Fire Prevention Week off to a blazing start with its popular open houses on Saturday, Oct. 5.
As usual during the annual kickoff event to national Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12), all nine Bellevue fire stations will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…
Bellevue firefighters, police respond to fatal crash
Bellevue firefighters took three people to area hospitals following a crash involving three vehicles at 9:55 p.m. Thursday. A fourth person was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
The accident occurred in the southbound lanes of Interstate 405, just south of downtown Bellevue.
Bellevue…
Back-to-school traffic reminders, tips
City school children will head back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Please remember when the yellow flashing lights are operating near elementary schools the speed limit is reduced to 20 mph. In other school zones, the lower speed limit is in effect "when children are present," so be prepared to…
Missing 74-year-old woman from Crossroads
Aida Lominadze, a 74-year-old Bellevue resident, went missing after a late night walk Wednesday in the Crossroads area.
Her sister reported that they became separated on their walk and Lominadze never returned home Thursday morning. She told police it wasn't unusual for them to go on…
Daughter stabs mother several times, Mother in stable condition
Late Sunday night, at approximately 9:15 p.m., a 23-year-old woman stabbed her 45-year-old mother then fled their apartment.
The stabbing occurred in their apartment at Highland Village Complex located in the 14500 block of Norhteast Eighth Street. The motive is being investigated. The victim…
National Night Out Against Crime party at Crossroads
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, neighborhoods throughout Bellevue are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 30th annual "National Night Out" crime and drug prevention event.
From noon to 6:30 p.m., a National Night Out community party will be at the…
Prolific burglars nabbed
The Bellevue Police Department arrested two burglary suspects that appear to be responsible for several burglaries in Bellevue and possibly the surrounding area.
One of the burglars arrested was seen on a homeowner's webcam video. The video, which showed the suspect walking around inside…
Bellevue Police SWAT respond to barricaded subject
A police standoff ended peacefully yesterday after eight hours. The suspect was taken into custody and no one was injured.
On Thursday, at 1:56 a.m., Bellevue Police were dispatched after a man phoned 9-1-1 stating his neighbor had just threatened him by pointing a gun to his head. The…
Police Community Academy accepting applications
The Bellevue Police Department is proud to announce that they are now accepting applications for the 2013 Fall Community Academy.
The Community Academy is a 12-week program for Bellevue residents and those who work in Bellevue to become acquainted with how their police department operates.
On…