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5 minutes later 2 cop cars , sirens and lights flashing went to the shots fired location.At the time of the of the shots there were a least 2 people right at that intersection, one was a runner and the other a walker. Updates to come. From what I was told by neighbors after I finished teaching, police did canvas the street for witnesses. 3/23/2022: Water Taxi dock theft; gun seized, 3/22/2022: Two more truck thefts; business burglary, 3/22/2022: Another classic van stolen (found), 3/21/2022: First the catalytic converter, then the entire truck, 3/21/2022: Attacker found guilty; weekend gunfire, 3/18/2022: Stolen business vehicle (found), 3/17/2022: Another distinctive van to watch for; 2 gunfire-on-the-road incidents; window-smashing followup, 3/14/2022: 6 reports, from robberies to catalytic-converter theft to found/dumped items, 3/12/2022: Unsolved murders 10th anniversary, 3/11/2022: Another stolen pickup (found); charge filed in theft of delivery drivers car; business break-in attempt, 3/11/2022: Stolen business pickup (found), 3/8/2022: Former doctor sentenced for pandemic-loan fraud, 3/8/2022: Road-rage arrest, business vandalism, 3/1/2022: Assault arrest; apparently abandoned white car, 2/27/2022: Cigarettes-forgetting car-theft suspect charged, 2/27/2022: Alki double shooter pleads guilty, 2/22/2022: ATM theft update; road-rage gunfire, 2/20/2022: Shops hit by grab-and-run thieves, 2/17/2022: Stolen brown 4Runner; dumped bicycle, 2/15/2022: Stolen climbing gear; package-theft aftermath, 2/14/2022: Greenbelt stolen-car suspect charged, 2/13/2022: Stolen white van; items dumped in street, 2/11/2022: Another 7-11 robbery; burglars steal car, 2/9/2022: Helicopter-assisted search in Highland Park, 2/7/2022: Two attempted-burglary investigations, 2/4/2022: Attempted luring; mystery stabbing, 2/3/2022: Unusual dumped-likely-stolen item; mail mystery, 1/31/2022: Car hit by gunfire, store robbed, stolen vehicle found, 1/30/2022: Stolen pickup; catalytic-converter theft, 1/29/2022: Recognize this thief? I asked my neighbor, he wondered if the location was correct. A text message string between the phones of Brett Gitchel and Leticia Martinez-Cosman was recovered during the search warrant of Bretts phone. The car was not stolen. A reader texted this photo: 6:22 PM: The driver went into a ditch thats been netted off as part of road work. I was out at noon and spoke to 2 neighbors across the street from you Rose. Well continue watching for progress. Crime Latest Police seize 65,000 fentanyl pills, cocaine, heroin, meth, cash & more in big drug bust Apr 8, 2023 0 This week, King County Sheriff's Office detectives concluded a two-month long investigation into. I was almost surprised that they confirmed it. If you have any tips, refer to SPD case 20-317947. We should have lengthy mandatory sentencing for gun infractions, not a little slap on the wrist. 12:44 PM: Seattle Fire has a rescue extrication response arriving for a crash in the 4900 block of Erskine Way [map]. This is so beyond devastating. God Bless this baby. Apparently no luck finding the driver. width: 301, 6:00 a.m. in the 2600 block of SW Barton Street. We had a felon passed out in his car on drugs, found with an illegal firearm on his person near our house. features: { Hope he gets put away forever. The three shots can be clearly heard on the class replay. The report is: flames in alley, but theyre not sure whats on fire. Its on the alley east of California, west of 42nd, and reported to be in a basement, in a building described as just behind US Bank. Updates to come. Regarding the unfortunate apartment peeping, I follow the maxim if I can see out, then they can see in. Residents of the city of SeaTac and surrounding areas this week filed a class action lawsuit Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty will be holding an Open House in Arbor Heights White Centers annual Pride Block Party is less than two months away coming Saturday, June 3, EDITORS NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Meet the Travis Family: Toby, Jen and their daughters, Kate and Meg. Both they and their kayak are on board the fireboat. If something happens and you want to get the word out (AFTER you've reported it to police), please e-mail us (call/text 206-293-6302 if it's. SPD Blotter - Seattle Crime News Seattle, Washington, US The SPD Blotter began in 2008 and is maintained by the staff of Seattle Police Department Public Affairs Office. Wonder what hes looking at if gets convicted of second degree murder. Dispatch is describing the person as a kayaker that was in distress.. Both defendants are responsible for the death of their baby. Police tell us the red truck, parked, was hit by the driver of the other vehicle. ============= If something happens and you want to get the word out (AFTER you've reported it to police), please e-mail us (call/text 206-293-6302 if it's. Plus, another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, 1/28/2022: Road-rage gunfire, stolen silver Elantra, more, 1/26/2022: Westwood Village Target standoff charge filed, 1/25/2022: Another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, and legislation update, 1/24/2022: Store robbery; business burglary, 1/23/2022: Twice-burglarized building crowdfunds for more security, 1/22/2022: Target takeover was 1 week after suspects previous time in jail, 1/22/2022: 4 bicycles stolen, 1 bicycle found, 1/20/2022: Mystery stabbing; catalytic-converter theft; 2 package thieves, 1/19/2022: Driver crashes stolen pickup truck, sought by helicopter, 1/19/2022: Shooting victim shows up at hospital, 1/18/2022: Incidents at Roxbury mini-mart, Admiral Safeway, 1/16/2022: Another catalytic-converter theft, 1/15/2022: One-minute business burglary on video, 1/14/2022: Building burglary; catalytic-converter theft; warrant arrest, 1/13/2022: Food-delivery driver carjacked, 1/11/2022: Brewery prowler; business-district vandalism; car with gunfire damage, 1/5/2022: Halloween shooter not identified yet, 1/4/2022: 1 arrested in stabbing near southeast West Seattle gas station, 1/3/2022: Two potentially related school burglaries, and two other incidents, 12/30/2021: Building-burglary attempt; shoplifter sprays store security guard, 12/29/2021: Auto-theft arrest; another stolen car found crashed; abandoned bicycle, 12/28/2021: Mountain to Sound Outfitters burglarized 3 times in 1 week, 12/27/2021: Lafayette Elementary break-in leaves a lot of vandalism, 12/22/2021: Burglary suspect charged here, plea-bargains in Nevada. This location was also of interest because of its lightly populated area, its heavily wooded terrain, its proximity to the location where Brett strangled Patrick hours later, and because records reported that Brett had previously lived in an apartment on this same street. Leticia Martinez-Cosman was discovered during a planned law enforcement search near the far west end of S 192nd SPD has northbound Delridge Way blocked between Brandon and Findlay as a result. The charging documents say: While Ms. DeLeo was obviously the conduit for directly exposing the baby to the drugs that killed her, Mr. Keadle was most often the person who procured the drugs for Ms. DeLeo and without question aided in creating the environment and conditions under which the baby died. 12:04 PM: Initial dispatch was for a woman with a gunshot wound. The suspect was associated with a female who was contacted and released at the scene. All involved burglars cutting open the businesses safes. More than two vehicles appear to be involved. Patricia Soto and Diana Davis? Does West Seattle have no, or next to none, Police officers in Police cars, patrolling our business districts and neighborhoods? NB 35th is blocked just south of Barton, meantime. 9:54 PM: Fire declared tapped (out). West Seattle news, 24/7. They used an aerial ladder to lift the person out: 4:06 PM: SFD and the Coast Guard are responding to whats reported as a boat colliding with a dock in the 1300 block of Spokane St. It says the shooting was reported to 911` by someone who recognized the suspect as a nearby resident. links: '#4aed05' 6:26 PM: Via SPD Blotter, police added a few more details, confirming there was a disturbance, involving a knife and a firearm, showing a photo of the gun, and describing the shooting victim as 24 years old and the arrested suspect as 29 years old. This is at the AJ Apartments. As charging documents noted, police found out about Vasquez while investigating the death of a 3-month-old baby in Southeast Seattle, blamed on fentanyl she apparently ingested through her mothers milk. 12:26 AM: This is on the southbound side of California by Morgan Junction Park. Nope. $100 and he walked.We should have lengthy mandatory sentencing for gun infractions, not a little slap on the wrist. They say officers responded . I saw the white car and driver pretty well. You mean when they installed all of those robo camera surveillance things in the parking lots of all of the stores because of the crime? Just before 6:00 a.m., officers arrived in 3500 block of SW Avalon Way and found a smashed window at a restaurant. No major injuries, firefighters told dispatch. Those that commit these crimes and those that turn a blind eye in the name of equity and empathy are the problem here. Has anyone asked if the police are comparing the other two women who went missing and found dead are somehow connected as well to this monster? behavior: 'all' (Added) For more location context, heres a wider shot texted to us: Thats the US Bank lot in the left foreground, and in the semi-distance at upper right, the Edmunds/California 7-11. 1:31 PM: SFD says the kayaker is unhurt. Vasquez, meantime, was briefly out on bond for a few days in January but then rebooked for what the jail register says was a failure to appear. 2:53 PM: SPD and SFD are on their way to a report of a vehicle into a ravine near 2nd SW and Olson Place, near Arrowhead Gardens. Awaiting word on injuries. ADDED 10:30 AM: SFD tells us the driver, a 33-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital in stable condition. This street was selected because historical cellphone data indicated that Brett was near the far west end of S 192nd St for about 20 minutes on 04/01/2023 at approximately 2230 hours, or about 3 12 hours before Brett made contact with (Leticias son) Patrick. I dont know if that case is closed though. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. 11/5/2021: Station 36 firefighters ask for security improvements after attacks from above, 11/3/2021: Halloween shooter sought; catalytic-converter thieves car; keepsakes stolen in storage break-in, 11/2/2021: Stolen F-150 pickup truck; catalytic-converter theft on video, 11/2/2021: Bike thief leaves another behind again; catalytic-converter theft, 11/1/2021: 2 store robberies; fire-station damage, 10/28/2021: Armed shoplifter; broken-glass mystery; more, 10/26/2021: Police hope mask description will help solve robbery, 10/25/2021: One bike stolen, one left behind; car prowler; suspected intruder arrested, 10/22/2021: Shed break-in attempt; car prowl; bullet damage, 10/21/2021: Fairmount Park-area gunfire; car prowl; dumped-likely-stolen bicycle, 10/14/2021: Hit-run, catalytic-converter theft, 10/13/2021: 2 stolen vehicles (1 found), car prowl, 10/12/2021: Police standoff at 35th/Avalon, 10/11/2021: Warrant served by SWAT team; window-smashing arrest, 10/9/2021: Stolen bicycles; store robbery, 10/8/2021: Stolen Crown Victoria (update: found), 10/8/2021: More gunfire on SW Charlestown, 10/7/2021: Construction-site burglary arrests, 10/5/2021: Residence hit by gunfire; hit-run, 10/4/2021: Would-be catalytic-converter thief gets the boot, 10/3/2021: Driver of stolen car arrested for ramming police cars, building, 10/3/2021: Dumped-and-likely-stolen vintage water skis. The amended charging documents do not include much new information, but did shine light on why investigators searched the area of Renton where they found her body: Bretts historical cellphone data shows that Brett drove outside of the City of Seattle into remote mountainous regions in King County, including locations along I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass and SE Middle Fork Rd in North Bend, before returning to the Seattle area. 9:44 PM: Officers just told dispatch the scene is clear and the street is open all ways. 8:52 PM: SFD and SPD are on the way to 35th/Barton, dispatched to a crash reported to involve a rollover. Updates to come. 9:45 PM: Theyre reducing the response. Updates to come. The photo and report are from Tom in Fauntleroy: My 1998 Toyota 4Runner, silver in color, was stolen overnight, from 8 pm-8:50 am this morning. Two dumped-likely-stolen reader reports: DOG DOOR: If you were expecting a package with a dog door Susan may have. 2:07 PM: Hazmat responders have just told dispatch that their evaluation shows no imminent hazard, so theyre coming back out. April 25, 2023 2:31 pm . 1:14 PM: Now police are blocking both directions of Delridge. loop: false, He is not yet charged but is being held for investigation of assault and burglary; as we noted in Sundays coverage, theres no indication of a prior criminal record. You will receive a new password via e-mail. It makes me sad to say but every day Im one step closer to leaving. 2:51 PM: So far, all theyre seeing is divers but theyre checking to be sure the divers are OK. 2:53 PM: And theyve confirmed its three people out diving and theyre fine. 9:40 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a full response to California/Edmunds. I called 911 tonight after seeing this post. As a commenter notes, this involved a resident mixing chemicals in the toilet of his unit, which he apparently has done before, believing he is extracting gold from rocks. And if he is the one who killed those woman I hope he doesnt get a plea agreement like Gary Ridgeway did. Tweets By Beat classifies the initial call as a possible overdose. Compare Seattle crime data to other cities, states, and neighborhoods in the U.S. on NeighborhoodScout. 4:45 PM: We just went over for a look. Bretts statement that Leticia met someone at the end of the game and left with them is also not true based upon the T-Mobile Park video of them leaving together. You will receive a new password via e-mail. West Seattle Blog @westseattleblog. Turned out that a windsurfer reported as being in trouble, wasnt. They say theyre working on the water side of the barge. The address cross-references to Island Tug and Barge, and the firefighters are using Island to describe the incident location in radio discussion. 8:39 PM: SFD says everybodys out of the vehicles. "@ranspot2 Yup xhttps://westseattleblog.com/2023/03/west-seattle-crime-watch-gunfire-investigation-19/" Residents were allowed to return to their homes shortly after.. 11:54 PM: And thanks to Barb D, who sent this security camera video of the crash the driver hit a parked car, and then their car rolled: 12:46 PM: Thanks also to the texter who sent these photos: Well be following up with both SPD and SFD. On a wider societal level you are probably right. BOYS SOCCER: Heres the Metro League bracket. Were on our way to find out exactly which building. The trees indeed affecting some poles/lines, but no outage is reported. But for an individual with resources, it is absolutely something that can be moved away from and its intellectually dishonest to pretend otherwise. }, License number 681 MCR. 1:10 PM: Big Seattle Fire response to the 3500 block of West Marginal Way [], coded as a "confined-space rescue."Firefighters have told dispatch that it's an injured . 10:43 PM: Theyll be blocking traffic Olson to Roxbury for a while, so if youre headed that way, consider an alternate route. spdblotter.seattle.. When I yelled for my boyfriend and ran out of the room, I went into the living room where I could see him army-crawling away into our neighbors side yard. I was wondering the same thing about those other woman and also the young lady found on 509, too many similarities. Im no prude to city life I grew up in NY but West Seattle is beginning to feel like less of a place I want my child roaming around on their own. Updates to come. The officers absolutely came around and knocked on doors for security camera footage. Brett used premeditated intentional lies and deception to lure Patrick into a situation in a vehicle where Patrick would be susceptible to Bretts strangulation. More stick. 9:38 PM: The tow truck has arrived and just turned the car over onto its wheels, so the street should be clear before too long. Hi, I was the walker who was on 39th north of Lander. Dude got a slap on the wrist. All contents copyright 2022, A Drink of Water and a Story Interactive. But police are looking for someone who is reported to have walked/run away from the crash described as a white male, red hoodie, backpack, cowboy hat, cowboy boots.. Judinna Gulpan says they found witnesses who saw and heard the shooting and described one vehicle as a white sedan, the other as a white SUV. Glad that no one was hurt. We can do better. Hopefully its provable, and the suspect goes away forever. The driver who killed her, 25-year-old Mohamed Tayib, is now charged with three felonies - vehicular homicide, hit and run, and reckless driving. Continuing Crime Watch links: 12/31/2019: Stolen black Altima. Of course the getaway driver was just giving the thief a ride and didnt know him at all. Plus, another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, Road-rage gunfire, stolen silver Elantra, more, Westwood Village Target standoff charge filed, Another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, and legislation update, Twice-burglarized building crowdfunds for more security, Target takeover was 1 week after suspects previous time in jail, Mystery stabbing; catalytic-converter theft; 2 package thieves, Driver crashes stolen pickup truck, sought by helicopter, Incidents at Roxbury mini-mart, Admiral Safeway, Building burglary; catalytic-converter theft; warrant arrest, Brewery prowler; business-district vandalism; car with gunfire damage, 1 arrested in stabbing near southeast West Seattle gas station, Two potentially related school burglaries, and two other incidents, Building-burglary attempt; shoplifter sprays store security guard, Auto-theft arrest; another stolen car found crashed; abandoned bicycle, Mountain to Sound Outfitters burglarized 3 times in 1 week, Lafayette Elementary break-in leaves a lot of vandalism, Burglary suspect charged here, plea-bargains in Nevada, From the dumped/likely stolen file: Nishiki bicycle, Car prowler; building burglar; big police response. Apparently not a large fire. Meantime, the man accused of shooting him remains jailed, bail set at half a million dollars. avatars: false, live: false, I wondered why they didnt knock on doors for security cameras but one guy said they did closer to the scene. Seattle Police Blotter and our Twitter accounts are updated regularly throughout the day with crime and news information. Dont normalize theft, property destruction and criminal behavior. . Every victim deserves compensation. I know we have a huge shortage of Police Officers, and maybe that is simply the answer to my question. 12:33 PM: Police tell us the man they were questioning is under arrest. Back in January, we reported on charges filed against 41-year-old David Vasquez, accused of drug dealing after a long investigation that involved undercover buys in West Seattle and eventually netted drugs, guns, and cash. Even being involved in politics, nothing is changing. Theyre downsizing the response. A two-vehicle collision is involved but some kind of police response preceded the crash were working to find out more. Meantime, our crew also reports that traffic is snarled in the Y vicinity and elsewhere just west of 35th. Its odd that the suspect changed his mask (surgical in upper left photo, but N-95 in upper right photo. Major damage was to some planters by those doors, our crew reports, and no injuries reported. On 11/12/2020 just after 0300 hours, the male suspect pictured above forced entry into the secured parking garage of the Holden Court Apartments at 931 SW Holden St. Worthless pimps. Regarding the burglar. A reader pointed us to this Seattle Times report about charges against the babys parents, 36-year-old Samantha De Leo and 44-year-old Christopher Keadle. If you have questions about recent incidents, summer enforcement at the beach, or anything else involving local police, the date is set for the 11:59 AM: SFD and SPD are responding to 42nd/Oregon. 2:45 PM: Dispatch has been told the street has reopened all ways. Violent Crime Property Crime Grand Total Homicide Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Total Arson Burglary Larceny-Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Total 2023 A note on terminology: This dashboard uses National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) terminology which is the standard for law enforcement agencies. (HTTP response code 503). Also, Katherine sent this video, so you can hear the operation: 11:53 PM: The tree appears to be gone but crews continue with utility work. I live right there. 1:49 PM: SFD reports firefighters have safely rescued the injured person, who will be taken to a hospital. 4:14 PM: SFD spokesperson David Cuerpo says their crew treated a 17-year-old girl who was taken to Childrens Hospital by private ambulance. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. 4:50 PM: Another major Seattle Fire response this time a water-rescue response for Alki Point. NRA: People are lazy. All contents copyright 2022, A Drink of Water and a Story Interactive. shell: { As we turned around , looking south, we saw a white car turn right on to North bound 39th Ave SW , it sped past us very fast, maybe 35 or 40 MPH, It then turned East onto Admiral Way.I called 911 and reported what we heard and saw. Why arent we increasing penalties for using a firearm in such a manner or for illegal possession of a firearm? If something happens and you want to get the word out (AFTER youve reported it to police), please e-mail us (call/text 206-293-6302 if its breaking news). The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. It was a debris fire in a covered patio area next to structure. So you would have lost your bet. SFD describes it as an exterior fire. The folks who are cleaning up encampments and treating these abusers are saints, and shouldnt have to do it for people when the abusers are getting a slap on the wrist. West Seattle Herald News Home invader assaults woman steals her car; Still at large Tue, 04/25/2023 Information from Seattle Police Blotter #2023-109133/Southwest Precinct MORE Bret Gitchel charged with 2nd Degree murder in death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman Mon, 04/24/2023 Brett Gitchel the suspect in the death of MORE Thank goodness for technologycell phone cameras, CCTVotherwise, this and many other crimes would boil down to a he said-she said and make prosecution much more difficult. SFD dispatch is telling responders the report came in from the U.S. Coast Guard, reporting what appeared to be a person in the water hanging onto a log. When he got up to go to the bathroom, I looked out the bedroom window to see a man on his stomach peeping into our bedroom watching me and potentially us for the past 15 minutes. Police at the scene told our crew that he was driving recklessly, speeding, downhill on 35th before hitting other cars. Crime Situation in Seattle From the 2019 FBI crime report, Seattle has an almost negligible violent crime rate when compared to the data for property crime rate. Yikes! Back in January, we reported on charges filed against 41-year-old David Vasquez, accused of drug dealing after a long . West Seattle Blog | CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Leticia Martinez-Cosman's accused killer charged with second-degree murder westseattleblog Vote 0 Seattle Washington United States of America North America Place 0 comments Best Add a Comment More posts you may like r/Seattle Join 18 days ago Pike Place Market Master Plan Open House 103 47 r/Seattle Join Theyll be taking the person to Seacrest. No injuries reported. 7:54 PM: Still closed. background: '#000000', 7:11 PM: Police are reopening the street; the black car is being towed to SPDs evidence-processing facility. The city isnt the same place it was before Covid and the empty storefronts in the junction also just break my heart. If you have any information, the incident number is 23-111868. West Seattle Blog on Twitter: "CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Charges filed against suspect in Leticia Martinez-Cosman's disappearance -" CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Charges filed against suspect in Leticia Martinez-Cosman's disappearance - 10 Apr 2023 21:29:39 Around 6 am today, an alarm brought officers to Taco Time (SPD photo at right), where they found a smashed window (and a) safe (that) had been cut open, and staff confirmed money stored in the safe had been taken. The other three burglaries are listed as all happening Sunday morning (April 23rd): 4:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of SW Morgan Street Bretts historical cellphone data provides evidence to support his involvement in the criminal activity listed above. Plenty of rich boring suburbs exist with gated subdivisions (if you can afford them) and if you live far enough in the boonies you can absolutely avoid day to day nuisance crime (nobody is going to sleep off their alcohol in your yard when its a ten mile walk from the store they shoplifted it from). Two dumped-likely-stolen reader reports: DOG DOOR: If you were expecting a package with a dog door Susan may have. Somehow ended up on his Twitter page Mr_Gitchel and his Selfie from last October looks just like a guy used to follow on TikTok, that quit following a while back cause he was trying to sell stuff. Just heartbreaking. theme: { If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". 3/24/2022: Car theft/burglary followup; recognize this lost wheel? While inside, the suspect . 8:55 PM: The car is flipped, as shown on the nearest traffic camera. 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No building damage reported. 6:43 PM: An update from USCG: A tug pushing a barge with a crane caused damage to approximately 3 houseboats.. ), FOR CRIME WATCH STORY LINKS scroll down past this next box, which features the Tweets by Beat West Seattle incidents coming from SPD via Twitter (IMPORTANT NOTE: These represent classifications of calls not necessarily confirmed crimes and the classifications do not always reflect what the incidents turn out to be [or not be] the SPD automated system also often lists the reported time as hours later than the actual time it was called in), CLICK TO SEE HOW TO TEXT A TIP TO CRIMESTOPPERS, ANONYMOUSLY (updated link). Theres typically more than a few babies in the Swedish NICU being weened off of drugs before being put into foster care. 1:25 PM: Our crew is at the scene to find out more. hashtags: true, 4:09 PM: Texter (who sent the photo above) describes this as runaway crane barge hitting a marina.