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Suspected sex trafficker arrested; 16-year-old girl recovered
Bellevue detectives arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of trafficking a 16-year-old girl. Between Dec. 30 and Jan. 1, investigators say Keith Sims transported a vulnerable family…
Vice operation recovers three juvenile sex-trafficking victims
A two-night undercover vice operation helped recover three juvenile sex-trafficking victims and connect them to immediate services. On December 16th and 17th, the Bellevue Police Department conducted…
Police chief to take questions in virtual chat
Given pandemic protocols, Bellevue police officers have not been able to meet residents informally in 2020 as they have in recent years through the "Coffee with a Cop" program. To make up for…
Lock up your guns, be safe
Applications for firearms are up 200% in Bellevue since the pandemic began. Before residents can legally own a gun, they are required to file a Firearms Transfer Application with the police…
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…
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…
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.