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Marshawn Lynch cleared
The Bellevue Police Department has determined that Marshawn Lynch was not involved in any way in an alleged assault at a Bellevue apartment reported on Sunday. This case remains an open and active investigation.
We appreciate the cooperation we have received from Lynch and the Seahawks…
Assault allegation against Marshawn Lynch
On Sunday, August 10, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Bellevue Police received an allegation of an assault and personal property damage at a downtown Bellevue apartment. The incident was alleged to have occurred at 2:30 a.m. that day. The female victim alleged that the suspect was…
Identity theft suspect arrested after citizen tip
Bellevue police have arrested a prolific identity thief with the help of an observant citizen. The citizen saw an image of the suspect, Patrick McCabe, on the episode of Washington's Most Wanted, which aired on July 19. As a result of the tip, investigators were led to a residence in the Tri Cities…
National Night Out party at Crossroads
On Tuesday, August 5, neighborhoods throughout Bellevue are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. From noon to 6 p.m., there will be a community party at the Crossroads Farmers…
Council Roundup: Expanding photo enforcement
Also, Energize Eastside questions explored and Development Services adds staff
The City Council Monday approved an expansion of Bellevue's photo enforcement program, from three red-light cameras and two school-zone cameras to six red-light cameras and three school-zone cameras.
In an effort to…
Construction worker dies in fall at college
Shortly after 10:30 a.m., Monday Bellevue Police and Fire units were dispatched to a report of an accident at a construction site at the Health Sciences building at Bellevue College. When officers arrived, they found a 31-year-old man dead from injuries sustained in a fall. The man had been a…
Police now accepting applications for Community Academy
The Bellevue Police Department is proud to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2014 Fall Community Academy.
The Community Academy is a twelve-week program for Bellevue residents and those who work in Bellevue to become acquainted with how their police department operates.
On…
Public meeting July 22 on search for new police chief
Following the recent retirement of Bellevue's police chief, city officials want to hear from the community as they prepare to launch a nationwide search for a new chief.
Bellevue residents, and anyone else interested in the police chief recruitment process, are invited to a public meeting to…
Police put brakes on prolific identity thief
Investigators with the Bellevue Police have recovered hundreds of fraudulent documents related to a prolific identity thief with the help of an observant neighbor. On July 3 a resident at the Hidden Creek Condominiums in the 800 block of 126th Place Northeast noticed what appeared to be two…
Police arrest scammer
The Bellevue Police Department has arrested a suspect after an investigation revealed that the man had scammed elderly victims out of over $400,000.
The suspect, U Hyon Yi, befriended three elderly victims after doing odd jobs for them. Upon gaining the victims' trust, Yi asked to "borrow"…