Bellevue Detectives Arrest 2, Recover Car In ID Theft Bust

Bellevue police said two men flew from Detroit to Seattle, then racked up tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent purchases.

Bellevue Police Use Of Force Report Includes 47 Recommendations

Bellevue's Office of Independent Review has finalized its list of recommended police reforms and will present it to the City Council Monday.

2 Dozen Arrested In Puget Sound Drug-Dealing Operation

Dozens of weapons and a large cache of drugs were seized in a joint operation this week, with arrests stretching from Everett to Spanaway.

Bellevue Selects Longtime Firefighter As New Fire Marshal

Travis Ripley has worked in the department's fire prevention division since 2007 and served as assistant fire marshal since 2010.

Bellevue Drug Bust Nets 410K Fentanyl Pills, 77 Pounds Of Meth

Seattle police and a federal drug task force confiscated a stunning cache of fentanyl, meth, heroin and cocaine during a Bellevue bust.

Devices Found At Bellevue Transfer Station Not Pipe Bombs: Police

Devices believed to be pipe bombs prompted evacuations at a Bellevue transfer station this week. They were actually homemade mole traps.

Bellevue Police Arrest Man Accused In Catalytic Converter Theft

Police said an officer pulled over a car with wires hanging from the trunk and found a stolen catalytic converter inside.

Bellevue Police Neutralize 2 Pipe Bombs Found At Transfer Station

The discovery Wednesday afternoon prompted the evacuation of a transfer station and a response from the Bellevue bomb squad.

Bellevue Police Crisis Team Responds To Lake Hills Area

Police asked residents living along a stretch of 165th Avenue Southeast to shelter in place or evacuate until the situation was resolved.

Former Bellevue Attorney Stole $1.8M In Settlements: Prosecutors

Investigators from the insurance commissioner's office accused Patrick Kim of siphoning nearly $2 million from his clients' settlements.

Bellevue Police Arrest Man Accused Of Attempted Murder

Bellevue police have caught the man investigators believe severely beat another man outside a mini-mart in February.

Bellevue Police Arrest 2 In Suspected Identity Theft Ring

Detectives seized dozens of stolen credit cards, driver's licenses and other personal items, police said.

3 Bellevue Theft Suspects Caught, Stolen Car Recovered: Police

Bellevue police caught up with three theft suspects Tuesday morning and found a stolen vehicle full of evidence, investigators said.

Bellevue Police Track Down Suspect In Attempted Kidnapping

Bellevue police said a man suspected of trying to force a woman into his van at knifepoint is in custody in Snohomish County.

Bellevue Releases Police Use Of Force Report, Seeks More Feedback

Bellevue has released the first draft of its police use of force report, including almost four dozen recommendations for policy changes.

Teen Rescued From Suspected Sex Trafficking In Bellevue

Police said two men were arrested at a Bellevue hotel after a 16-year-old girl reached out to a local nonprofit for help.

Bellevue Police Arrest 16 In Undercover Sex-Trafficking Bust

Police said three underage girls were rescued during a two-night vice operation in Bellevue.

Bellevue Police: 3 Arrested, Linked To 'Large Crime Operation'

The police department said an ordinary car prowl report led officers to a major bust.

Bellevue Records 4th Traffic Death In 2020

A pedestrian hit and killed Monday is the city's ninth traffic-related fatality in just two years, far outpacing the last decade.

13 Sex Offenders In Bellevue: 2020 Safety Map

Every fall, Patch publishes and promotes maps that help individuals more easily access information on local sex-offenders.

Bellevue Police Arrest 3 In Alleged Murder-For-Hire Scheme

Prosecutors allege a woman paid a 17-year-old boy to shoot her ex-husband in the midst of a custody battle.

Bellevue Woman Killed In Suspected Domestic Violence Shooting

The police department said the woman's killing was the city's fifth resulting from domestic violence in 2020.

Shooting At Bellevue Park Leaves 1 Man Seriously Injured

According to police, witnesses said an argument between two groups quickly escalated Sunday afternoon.

Domestic Violence Killings Have Nearly Doubled In King County

Officials said 13 domestic violence homicides happened in the first nine months of 2020. Almost all of them took place during the pandemic.

Large Gas Leak Contained In Downtown Bellevue

Police said a contractor hit a major gas line Wednesday morning, prompting some evacuations and road closures.

Bellevue Man Hit By Driver In Crosswalk Dies From His Injuries

Officials said the man was hit by a pickup truck Monday and died the next day. His death was the city's third related to traffic this year.

Bellevue Police Arrest Suspected Child Predator

A 44-year-old Edmonds man faces five charges and is accused of grooming a 13-year-old Bellevue girl.

Police Arrest Sex Trafficking Suspect At Bellevue Hotel

Bellevue detectives worked with the FBI's Seattle division to arrest a 24-year-old man on suspicion of promoting prostitution.

Bellevue Firefighter Retires After 25 Years With The Department

Pat Nipert kicked off his 41-year career at the age of 16 as a volunteer firefighter. He started at the Bellevue Fire Department in 1995.

Bellevue Police Officer Resigns Following Redmond Arrest

A Bellevue police officer arrested in Redmond last month has now resigned, following an internal investigation.

Prosecutors File Felony Charges After Violent Bellevue Rape

King County prosecutors said the victim did not know the suspect and the crime appeared to be random.

WA Tech Exec Charged With Laundering Coronavirus-Relief Money

The DOJ says the executive pilfered over $5.5 million that was supposed to help businesses struggling during the pandemic.

Dispute At Party Led To Bellevue Shooting, Stabbing, Police Say

A man stabbed three people at a party in an apartment tower in Bellevue Saturday before being fatally shot by another guest, police said.

2 Dead In Shooting, Stabbing At Bellevue High-Rise Tower

Two people were killed and another two injured Saturday in an apparent stabbing and shooting at a Bellevue high-rise apartment tower.

Bellevue Police Officer Arrested In Redmond, Placed On Leave

The police department said an off-duty officer was arrested during a domestic disturbance Thursday morning.

Man Injured In Bellevue Shooting Near Cougar Mountain

Police said one man was shot several times on Village Park Drive Southeast Friday morning. A suspect is still at-large.

Lifeguards Return To Bellevue Beaches This Weekend

Lifeguards are returning to Bellevue's beaches, but beachgoers are expected to continue practicing physical distancing.

Bellevue Police Arrest 23 Suspects After Downtown Looting

The arrests announced Tuesday stem from looting and property destruction in Bellevue on May 31. Police said more arrests are likely.

Bellevue Pledges To Review Police Use Of Force Policies

The council says they plan to review the current policy and implement new reforms.

Bellevue Officer Placed On Leave Over Social Media Posts

It's unclear exactly what the posts said, but police say they are investigating if the officer violated their social media policies.