An officer-involved shooting occurred Friday afternoon at the Bellevue Transit Center, prompting an independent investigation by the King County Independent Force Investigation Team. According to the Bellevue Police Department, officers responded to a call for service at approximately 12:24 p.m. on Friday, December 12, at the Bellevue Transit Center located […]
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Twenty DUI Arrests in November Prompt Warning from Bellevue Police
The Bellevue Police Department is urging residents to plan ahead and arrange sober transportation during the holiday season after seeing a recent rise in impaired-driving arrests. So far in November, officers have made 20 DUI arrests within Bellevue city limits. Seven of those arrests happened between November 14 and 16. […]
Popular Children’s Show Blippi Features Bellevue Police Department
The Bellevue Police Department is featured in the latest episode of the popular children’s program Blippi, giving millions of young viewers an inside look at local law enforcement. Titled “Blippi Meets Police Heroes & Their K9 Dog!”, the episode introduces Blippi’s 25.5 million subscribers to some of the tools officers […]
Man Fatally Shot by Bellevue Police After Standoff Involving Air Rifle
A man was shot and killed by a Bellevue police officer early Friday morning after firing at officers with what investigators described as a “high-velocity air rifle.” The incident is now being reviewed by the King County Independent Force Investigation Team, according to the Bellevue Police Department. The shooting occurred […]
Police Investigate July 22 Shooting in Downtown Bellevue
The Bellevue Police Department is continuing its investigation into a shooting that occurred on July 22 near the 400 block of 120th Avenue NE in downtown Bellevue. According to police, the incident stemmed from a brief altercation between a 31-year-old man and a 52-year-old man in the parking lot of […]
Bellevue Sees 163% Increase in Speeding Tickets, Launches May Campaign
The Bellevue Police Department is launching a city-wide speeding emphasis this month following a fatal crash on May 2, which killed an 18-year-old motorcyclist. Starting each weekend throughout May, dedicated officers will focus on reducing speeding and street racing incidents in response to growing community concerns about traffic safety. The […]
Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of 18-Year-Old in Bellevue
According to the Bellevue Police Department, a tragic traffic collision on Friday night, May 2, claimed the life of an 18-year-old motorcyclist and temporarily shut down a major intersection in the city. At approximately 9:40 p.m., Bellevue Police and Fire personnel responded to reports of a crash at the intersection […]
Bellevue Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting Near Meydenbauer Park
Bellevue authorities have launched an investigation following a drive-by shooting that took place in the downtown Bellevue area late Monday evening, February 10th. According to the Bellevue Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 9800 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE, close to Meydenbauer Bay Park, at […]
Bellevue Police Find Stolen Donkeys in Fall City
Juan and Julio, two donkeys reported missing after the trailer they were in was stolen on February 1, have been found. At 1:07 p.m. on February 5, a caller reported seeing donkeys matching their description in Fall City. Bellevue Police and the King County Sheriff’s Office are working to return […]
Bellevue Police Urge Awareness After Downtown Robbery
The Bellevue Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant following a robbery in downtown Bellevue that left a 72-year-old woman injured. Bellevue Police responded to a robbery around 3:50 p.m. on January 10 near the 100 block of 108th Avenue NE. According to officers, the victim, a 72-year-old woman, […]









