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Car prowl report leads to major crime operation bust
Three people have been arrested in connection with a large crime operation involving ID theft, money printing, car theft, burglary, and weapons violations. The initial report was filed online in…
USPIS Inspector joins BPD as mail theft skyrockets
An inspector with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is now embedded in the Bellevue Police Department to help crack down on mail and package theft. This partnership comes as…
Driver strikes, kills man crossing NE 8th
4th Bellevue traffic fatality this year
On Monday, a driver struck and killed a man attempting to walk across Northeast Eighth Street in the Crossroads neighborhood.
BPD Officer returns after third tour of duty
Officer Jesse Hjelmstad is back patrolling Bellevue's streets after serving his third tour of duty with the National Guard. As a Sergeant First Class, Officer Hjelmstad led a platoon of 20 medics in…
Police Chief answers questions about the October 24, 2020 protest
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, the protest ended peacefully, with no one getting hurt and no damage. During the demonstration, Bellevue police officers provided the protesters a safe space as they…
Three arrested in murder-for-hire scheme
Bellevue police detectives have arrested a 30-year-old woman and two 17-year-old boys in connection with the shooting of the woman's ex-husband in July at the Overlook at Lakemont Apartments. The 48-…
Cardiac arrest survivor meets officers who saved him
On the July Lake to Lake, meet a cardiac arrest survivor saved by Bellevue police. Also,
Residents’ videos lead to looting arrests
Using video clips supplied by residents, Bellevue police have arrested 23 people connected with looting and destruction downtown on May 31, and have recovered more than $50,000 in merchandise.…
Police chief answers questions about May 31 riots
“Sunday, May 31, our city was victimized by an organized criminal network who took advantage of the tragic death of George Floyd by cloaking themselves as peaceful protesters," states Police Chief…