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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2018

Washington Officers Cleared of Wrongdoing in Non-Fatal OIS of Armed Man

The Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that two law enforcement officers were justified in shooting a man who was wielding a bolt-action rifle in March.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2018

Washington Man Sentenced for Beating Officer with a Bible

A jury in Washington State wasted no time in declaring that a man took the phrase "bible beater" to an unacceptable level. The jury deliberated for just three minutes before coming back with a guilty verdict against 24-year-old Daniel Powell.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2018

Washington Oversight Board: Sheriff's UOF Complaint Process Needs Work

The King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) recently released a new report that suggested the process used by the King County Sheriff's Office to review complaints made by members of the public against officers for alleged unnecessary or excessive use of force needs improvement.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 1, 2018

Washington Police Arrest Felon Who Rammed Deputy's Patrol Vehicle

When police arrested 38-year-old Shane Pariseau in his hotel room in downtown Spokane, they also reportedly discovered a pound of heroin, half a pound of methamphetamine, several suboxone strips, and about $13,000 in cash.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 26, 2018

Teen Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Death of Washington Officer

On Wednesday, 16-year-old Emiliano Garcia was charged as an adult with second-degree felony murder — accused of causing the death of Officer Diego Moreno of the Kent (WA) Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2018

2 Seattle Officers Fired for Shooting at Fleeing Vehicle

Interim Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best found that Officers Kenneth Martin and Tabitha Sexton "recklessly fired at the stolen car after failing to follow department policies."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2018

Washington K-9 Finds Domestic Violence Suspect Hidden in Dryer

Spokane, WA, police were searching for a domestic violence suspect when their K-9 found the man hiding in a household dryer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2018

3 Teens Arrested in Death of Washington Officer During Pursuit

On Monday, a King County, WA, Juvenile Court held that there is probable cause for all three teenage suspects in the death of Kent Police Officer Diego Moreno to be kept in juvenile detention.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 23, 2018

Washington Officer Struck and Killed While Deploying Spike Strips

Officer Diego Moreno was reportedly struck and killed by another officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 18, 2018

Seattle Mayor Taps Interim Chief and Veteran Officer to be Chief

Mayor Jenny Durkan named interim Police Chief Carmen Best her nominee for the permanent job Tuesday, choosing a 26-year veteran of the department over a pair of outside candidates.

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