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Police volunteer earns Governor's Service Award
A committed volunteer for the Bellevue Police Department, who provided extensive support for a program to improve parking for people with disabilities, has been awarded the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Service Award.
Judi Miller received the award during a ceremony last week at the Governor's…
Motorcycle officer foils burglary; 2 arrested
The efforts of a sharp-eyed motorcycle officer on routine patrol Wednesday morning resulted in the arrest of two ex-convicts suspected of casing a north Bellevue home for a burglary.
Police say the pair admitted they intended to burglarize the home, and that they had knocked on the front doors of…
Take back prescription drugs April 27
The Bellevue Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is hosting a Take Back Prescription Drugs Day at three locations in the city on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Expired, unused and unwanted medications, including prescription drugs, will be…
5 arrested in ID theft ring bust
Stolen car, personal info of dozens of victims recovered in raid of West Seattle home
Bellevue police Tuesday arrested five people suspected of being part of a large identity theft ring that allegedly operated out of a residence in West Seattle. Investigators with the department's Special…
Bellevue detectives recover stolen property, prolific burglar charged
On March 28, 2013 the Bellevue Special Enforcement Team (SET) arrested a prolific regional burglary suspect, Andy Max Ellis (28), and recovered massive amounts of stolen property, guns and drugs. A total of seven guns were recovered, multiple guitars, musical instruments, jewelry, 59 grams of…
Police chief responds to public questions
Bellevue Police Chief Linda Pillo issued the following statement regarding inquires the Seattle Police Department received from Seattle community members and Seattle government officials:
"There have been some questions from concerned Seattle community members regarding Bellevue Police serving…
Police release names of officers involved in shooting
Early the morning of March 22, a wanted robbery suspect tried to run down Bellevue Police SWAT officers in Seattle during a warrant service. He was fatally shot in the process. No officers were injured during the attempted assault.
Bellevue SWAT Officers Casey Hiam, Jacob Bement and Jacob…
Suspected robber shot during search warrant service
A wanted robbery suspect tried to run down Bellevue Police SWAT officers in Seattle early this morning. He was fatally shot in the process. No officers were injured during the attempted assault.
Just before 5 a.m., Bellevue Police SWAT officers -- in uniform with POLICE markings -- were…
Police bust regional ID theft ring
Bellevue Police busted an identity theft ring in Seattle this morning, a SWAT team and detectives arresting four men and a 15-year-old girl. The police executed a search warrant at a house in West Seattle, on the 7300 block of 16th Street Southwest.
Through a detailed…
Police 'Community Academy' accepting applications
The Police Department is proud to announce that it is now accepting applications for the spring Community Academy.
The Community Academy is a 12-week program for Bellevue residents and those who work in Bellevue to become acquainted with how their police department operates.
On completion of…