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Cardiac arrest survivor meets officers who saved him
On the July Lake to Lake, meet a cardiac arrest survivor saved by Bellevue police. Also,
Residents’ videos lead to looting arrests
Using video clips supplied by residents, Bellevue police have arrested 23 people connected with looting and destruction downtown on May 31, and have recovered more than $50,000 in merchandise. Detectives have identified nearly 100 more suspects, and are continuing those investigations.
Police chief answers questions about May 31 riots
“Sunday, May 31, our city was victimized by an organized criminal network who took advantage of the tragic death of George Floyd by cloaking themselves as peaceful protesters," states Police Chief Steve Mylett in a video int
Bellevue Police Address Video from 2018 Arrest
Bellevue Police have posted a number of documents and materials related to a December 2018 arrest showing use of force by a Bellevue officer. Video of the arrest has circulated on social media, prompting questions about the circumstances of the arrest.
Police investigate fatal stabbings
Two people died following a domestic disturbance in the 15500 block of Northeast 22nd Place just before 11:30 pm Monday, June 1. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing where the suspect was believed to still be at the scene.
Police chief makes plea to Chinese community
There are reports in the media, on social media and spreading throughout the community that people of Chinese heritage are increasingly becoming targets of hate crimes and being blamed for COVID-19.
Two teenage overdoses prompt fentanyl warning
Bellevue police detectives are investigating where two Bellevue High School students obtained suspected fentanyl, resulting in non-fatal overdoses over the Feb. 22-23 weekend.
Police add Narcan as life-saving tool
With opioid overdoses still on the rise regionally, Bellevue police officers are now equipped with the anti-overdose drug Narcan. Nasal Naloxone, more commonly called Narcan, blocks opioid receptors in the brain, immediately counteracting the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose.
