According to a report by the Bellevue Police Department, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol has been on the rise in Bellevue, with 236 drivers arrested for DUI from January to November 2022, a 36% increase from the previous year. These arrests have the potential to prevent tragic […]
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Bellevue Police Report: Officer Fires Gun in Parking Lot While Approaching Vehicle, Driver Flees Scene
On Friday evening an officer with the Bellevue Police Department fired his weapon during an interaction with a vehicle with no license plates in a parking lot in the 300 Blk 120th Ave NE. The female driver of the vehicle then fled the scene, with officers attempting to pursue but […]
Sam’s Tavern in Bellevue Remains Closed Indefinitely after Tragic Shooting
Following the tragic shooting that occurred at Sam’s Tavern on July 6, all locations had closed. Beginning today, the other locations will slowly open, but Bellevue will remain closed. The victim, Anna “Maxx” Lopez, who was a bartender at Sam’s Tavern in Downtown Bellevue on 108th Avenue Northeast, was pronounced […]
Shooting at Sam’s Tavern in Bellevue Results in Being Woman Being Fatally Shot
Updated 7/6/21 1:00AM According to the Bellevue Police Department, there was a shooting at Sam’s Tavern in Downtown Bellevue (931 108th Ave NE), which resulted in a female victim being shot and killed. It is being investigated as a domestic violence homicide. Bellevue Police reported to the call on July […]
Saturday Night Downtown Bellevue Protests Trigger Civil Emergency Order, Weapons Ban
A planned protest in Downtown Bellevue on Saturday night started at Bellevue Downtown Park at 6:00PM and lasted until around 10:00PM. The protestors were organized and promoted by “ENDD” (Every Night Direct Demonstration), which is an organization that supports the Black Lives Matter movement and wants to abolish the police. […]
70 Looting Cases Sent to Prosecutor for May 31st Riots in Bellevue, Still Identifying Others
According to the Bellevue Police blog, detectives have now referred 70 looting suspects to the King County Prosecutor’s office for charges in connection with the May 31st riots. Bellevue Police detectives continue to look through videos and follow up on leads. Police Chief Steve Mylett warned, “We want to send […]
Bellevue Police Need Help Identifying Suspected Looters at Bartell Drugs
The Bellevue Police Department are asking for help in identifying suspects in the looting that occurred at Bartell Drugs. The incident occurred on May 31st at 1048 116th Avenue Northeast. According to Bellevue Police, the owner of the jewelry store was standing in front to protect his store as looters […]
Two Dead and Two Injured in Shooting and Stabbing in Downtown Bellevue
Saturday evening Bellevue Police and Fire Department responded to a shooting and stabbing at 958 111th Ave NE in Downtown Bellevue around 7:00 PM that left two males dead, one person critically injured and one person with non-life threatening injuries. The victims and suspect were reportedly attending a house warming […]
Bellevue Police Make Looting Arrests Based on Resident’s Video Clips
The Bellevue Police Department announced that they have arrested 23 people that are in connection with the looting and destruction that took place in downtown Bellevue on May 31, 2020. The riots stemmed from protests over the homicide of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Detectives have identified nearly an additional hundred […]
UPDATED: Video Surfaces from 2018 of Bellevue Police Officer Placing Woman into Chokehold
A Twitter post that is going viral includes a Bellevue Police Officer taking down a black woman and placing her into a chokehold after she was stopped for a reason that is unknown. The Bellevue Police Department has confirmed that the incident occurred in December 2018. The Bellevue Police Department […]