Redmond Fire Department Offers FREE Safety Assessments and Smoke Alarm Installations

A grant received will provide resources to install 2,500 smoke alarms, 15 hearing-impaired smoke alarms, and perform 1,000 home safety assessments for families located within the Redmond Fire Department response area.

Man Commits Suicide at Bellevue Gun Safety Class

A 50-year-old man shot himself in the head at a gun safety class at West Coast Armory on Sunday. The King County Medical Examiner ruled the man's death a suicide.

Firefighters from Redmond, Kirkland, Respond to 2 Residential Blazes

Residential fires late Thursday night included one in an 8-unit apartment complex on 133rd Street, and a fire on 80th Avenue NE. Firefighters from Redmond, Kirkland and Woodinville responded.

Want a Recipe You Saw on TV? Don't Call 911

Redmond Police have offered up the strange and wacky calls received by local 911 dispatchers.

Man Accused of Using False ID to Obtain Medical Care – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Friday.

Elderly Renton Couple Strangled, Medical Examiner Says

The King County Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death Thursday. Their grandson, Michael Boysen, is suspected in their deaths.

'Don’t Tell Your Life Story' – Tips for Calling 911

Perhaps one of the most popular questions received by Redmond police, according to spokesman Jim Bove, is, “How do I know when to call 911/police?”

Bronze Vases Stolen from Cemetery – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Plane Crash: Redmond Pilot Identified, Cause of Death Released

Redmond pilot Jay R. Uusitalo was the man killed in a plane crash Saturday near Woodinville, according to the King County Medical examiner.

Redmond Firefighters Conquer 69 Flights of Columbia Tower

Redmond firefighter Joshua Peeples finished 178th out of 1,473 firefighters to climb the 69 flights of the Columbia Tower on Sunday.

Alleged Drunken Driver Collides with Pole, Cars Prowled Outside Restaurants – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Friday. Redmond Police also talk car prowls.

Propane Explosion Possible Cause of Kirkland House Fire Thursday

No major injuries were suffered Thursday when several units from the Kirkland and Redmond fire departments responded to a fire in the Norkirk neighborhood. Two workers at a job nearby were credited with rescuing a dog.

Residential Burglary Near Redmond High School – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Wednesday.

911 Audio Released From Hope Solo, Jerramy Stevens Altercation

Kirkland Police say criminal charges are unlikely to be filed in the November incident.

Sheriff's Office: Dead Body Discovered in Van Monday near Redmond Ridge

A dead body was found in a vehicle near Novelty Hill and Redmond Ridge Drive NE Monday afternoon, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.

K9 Vadar Detects Drugs – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday.

Eight Weeks Later, Still No Arrest in Fatal New Year's Hit-and-Run

King County authorities say they are not at a dead end in the case of Lucy Pieczatkowski, killed early New Year's Day near North Bend in a hit-and-run incident.

Minors in Possession of Pot, DUI Arrest – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Friday.

TV Stolen from Condo Cabana – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Redmond Police Arrest Woodinville Man in Rape Investigation

A 20-year-old Woodinville man was arrested Monday in connection with a rape, according to Redmond police.

Stripped Motorcycle Recovered, Stolen Bras – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday.

More Bras Ripped Off: Redmond Victoria's Secret Hit, Third Time in Four Days

Redmond's Victoria's Secret has been hit three times in four days, and has lost about $5,400 in merchandise, according to Redmond police.

Letter: A Redmond Police Officer Made My Day

Gregory Kimsey, 23 months, almost fainted with excitement encountering a Redmond Police officer on Saturday.

Prolific Retail Thief Observed – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Friday.

Crime Blotter Launched by King County Sheriff's Office

The blotter will include news and photos on major cases the King County Sheriff's Office handles, as well as smaller cases of interest to specific communities in its jurisdiction.

Domestic Violence Assault, Burglary at Apartment Complex – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Transient Male Drinks 2 Bottles of Alcohol In Store – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Sunday.

Public Comment Sought on King County Sheriff's Office Communications

An assessment team will be examining all aspects of the King County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The public can call with input on March 11.

Kirkland Take-Over Bank Robbery Suspects Linked to Crips, Held for Trial

Charging documents say the gang is known to send members around the country to rob banks, such as the one at Bridle Trails Wells Fargo in Kirkland, with sophisticated planning and precision.

Burglarly, $3,500 in Electronics Stolen – Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Thursday.

Online Ad Fraud, Egging: Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Copper Wire Stolen from Microsoft: Redmond Police Blotter

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Saturday.

Update: Missing Redmond Man Died From Self-Inflicted Gunshot

The body of Ira Clodfelter was recovered from Rattlesnake Mountain near North Bend on Saturday morning.

Kirkland Cold Case Murder Suspect Moved to King County, Held on $5 Million Bail

Clifford Everell Reed, a disabled auto mechanic, was extradited from Montana and faces a Feb. 14 arraignment here in the 1996 murder of 28-year-old Sandi Johnson of Kirkland.

Search for Missing Redmond Man Called Off

The search for Ira Clodfelter of Redmond has been called off after another full day of exhaustive searching by over 60 trained search and rescue volunteers.

Update: Search Continues for Missing Redmond Man

Redmond resident Ira Thomas Clodfelter was last heard from by a friend on Sunday afternoon and police believe he was hiking on Rattlesnake Mountain near North Bend.

Redmond Police Blotter: Domestic Violence Assault, Hotel Burglary

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Firefighters Knock Down Kitchen Fire in South Kirkland Townhouse

The one occupant of the townhouse made it out safely, and the fire was put out quickly by Redmond, Bellevue and Kirkland firefighters.

Redmond Police Blotter: Burglars Flee as Homeowners Arrive, Woman Followed Home From Work

The following incidents were reported between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday.

Redmond and Eastside Firefighters Battle House Fire in Sammamish

A house fire Saturday night in the Heritage Hills neighborhood left two people temporarily homeless. The blaze was caused by a barbecue grill that was not fully extinguished, fire officials said.