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Motorist shot in Bridle Trails Sunday
Bellevue Police detectives are investigating a shooting early Sunday in Bridle Trails that left a 30-year-old local man dead. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots and then a crash around 4 a.m. Sunday. Police found the victim in a car that had crashed.
Council Roundup: Early economic results of half marathon event
Plus, public hearing on open space preservation program, new city code limiting police resources for certain out-of-state investigations and teen presentation on safe driving
Expect population boom (and some bass) in Bellevue this weekend
600 locals among 9,000 runners in Rock ‘n’ Roll running event
More than 600 runners from Bellevue and thousands more from 38 states and several international locations will take part this weekend in the St.
Council Roundup: Community members make budget asks
Plus, police update on pledge progress and long-time theater director commended
NOTE: The next council meeting will be on Sept. 6 due to the council’s August recess.
Victim in transit center assault dies
The victim of a July 10 assault at the Bellevue Transit Center died from his injuries on Tuesday, July 19. Bellevue police detectives are now investigating the case as a homicide, the first in the city this year.
Police launch targeted anti-crime initiative
Bellevue police are increasing the number of targeted operations to reduce crime in the city’s hot spots. The hot spots include stores, malls and the downtown core, where thefts and criminal activity have been on the rise.
Police launch site focused on data and transparency
Whether it’s recent neighborhood crime data, use-of-force incidents or information about the police department’s workforce diversity, it’s all at your fingertips on the new Bellevue Police Transparency and Accountability we
Feedback sought on new crisis response teams
Non-uniformed police, mental health pros help people in crisis
The city will consider a new approach to responding to individuals in crisis after a pilot program featuring teams of specially trained police officers and mental health professionals yielded promising results last year.
New task force to fight catalytic converter thefts
With catalytic converter thefts happening at an alarming rate across the country and in King County, Bellevue police and eight other Eastside law enforcement agencies, are banding together to combat the problem.
Shirley appointed Bellevue Police Chief
City Manager Brad Miyake has appointed Interim Chief Wendell Shirley to lead the Bellevue Police Department. Chief Shirley has served as interim chief since Chief Steve Mylett left the department last August for a position in Ohio.
