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Police launch 'Safe Place' program
On Monday, June 19, the Bellevue Police Department briefed the City Council on its new “Safe Place” initiative, marking the official launch of the program.
Modeled after a Seattle police program, the goal of Safe Place is to create safe locations for individuals if they feel they have been a…
Police officer on 'Amazing Race' featured on BTV
The latest episode of the city's Lake to Lake television show showcases Bellevue police officer Seth Tyler's adventures on the CBS show, "The Amazing Race." Other stories include:
New parking options for residents who use two busy park and ride lots;
The MyBellevue app;
An update on construction at…
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Police give more details on mosque fire
On Saturday night at 5:50 p.m., Bellevue Police held a press conference at City Hall to provide new details related to their investigation into a suspicious fire at the Islamic Center of Eastside in Bellevue on Saturday morning.
Along with Police Chief Steve Mylett and Fire Chief Mark Risen were…
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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…