Detectives from the Bellevue Police Department are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning at a 7-Eleven convenience store located in the 100 block of Bellevue Way SE. According to a statement released by the Bellevue Police Department, the incident took place just before 3:00 am when three […]
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Bellevue Increases Patrols after Burglaries Escalate
According to the Bellevue Police Department, they have made a decision to increase patrols after a series of home burglaries have occurred in Bellevue and surrounding areas. Detectives are currently investigating at least 16 Bellevue Burglaries tha tthey believe to have been committed by the same group of suspects. The […]
Bellevue Police Department Sees Sharp Increase in DUI Arrests
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 […]
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 […]
Bellevue Police Officer Dies in Line of Duty
34-year old Officer Jordan Jackson died from his injuries in a collision last Monday while on duty. According to the Bellevue Police Department, he had been on the force since 2018 and after two years, transferred to the traffic unit as a motorcycle officer. According to investigators, the officer was […]
Detectives Investigating Robbery and Gunfire at Bellevue Square Parking Garage
According to the Bellevue Police Department, detectives are investigating a robbery at the parking garage at Bellevue Square. The robbery took place at 12:30pm. According to the victim, the suspect stole her purse and allegedly fired his gun at her. He then stole her car and sped off in it. […]
Bellevue Detectives Charge Suspects in Organized Retail Theft Rings Involving Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom
According to the Bellevue Police Department, Bellevue detectives have cracked the cases of three major regional organized retail theft rings responsible for over $100,000 in stolen merchandise. Charges have been made in two of the organized cases, while the third is pending. Four suspects have been charged, three with working […]
Victim Assaulted at Bellevue Transit Center Dies from Injuries
On July 10, 2022, Bellevue Police detectives investigated an assault at the transit center on Northeast 6th Street in Downtown Bellevue. It occurred just after midnight. According to Bellevue Beat blog, a 25-year-old male suspect, Gabriel Vargas-Garcia, assaulted a 63-year-old male victim. The victim sustained critical injuries at the time […]
Bellevue Police Launch Site Focused on Data and Transparency
According to a press release, the new website for information regarding Bellevue Police includes recent neighborhood crime data, use-of-force incidents, and information about the police department’s workforce diversity. The site is designed to help strengthen trust between the police department and the community. “We are happy to share this police […]
Interim Chief Shirley Appointed to Lead Bellevue Police Department after Nationwide Search
According to the City of Bellevue, City Manager Brad Miyake has appointed Interim Chief Wendell Shirley to lead the Bellevue Police Department. Shirley has served as Interim Chief since Chief Steve Mylett left the department last August. “We were fortunate to have Chief Shirley join the Bellevue Police Department last […]