Highline Area Vehicle Thefts Again on Increase; Police Offer Prevention Tips

by Ralph Nichols Highline-area cities, along with the rest of King County, are experiencing an increase in stolen vehicles since late last year. “This time of year,” said King County Sheriff’s Detective... [Read more]

Wanted Man Captured Dumpster Diving Behind Apartment in Burien Friday

The wanted man seen above – Alan Polevia – was captured last Friday, March 22, rummaging through a dumpster behind a building at the Heights at Burien apartment complex, in the 1200 block of SW 137th... [Read more]

Former Burien Red Light Camera Firm Redflex Faces ‘Bribery’ Issues

by Jack Mayne Redflex Traffic Solutions, the company that once provided red light photo enforcement cameras in Burien, and currently does in SeaTac, says an internal corruption investigation has found... [Read more]

King County Sheriffs will Demonstrate Remote Controlled Robots April 10

The King County Sheriff’s Office will be demonstrating its remote-controlled robots for the public on Wednesday, April 10 – including one it used in a hostage situation in Burien in Feb., 2012... [Read more]

Burien Woman Accused in Seattle Parks Shooting Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ Monday

Carolyn Piksa, of Burien, was arraigned Monday morning (March 25) and pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ to a charge of Assault First Degree for allegedly shooting and wounding a co-worker March 8 at a Seattle... [Read more]

Sheriff’s Office Holding Meeting on Registered Sex Offender April 15

The King County Sheriff’s Office announced that a detective from its Registered Sex Offender Unit will be conducting a community notification meeting on Monday, April 15 regarding Level 3 registered... [Read more]

Crimestoppers Offering $1,000 Reward for Info on Shooting of 14-Year Old Girl

Crimestoppers of Puget Sound announced that it’s offering a cash reward up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and charge of the suspect(s) involved in the shooting of a 14-year-old Burien... [Read more]

If You Were Wondering What the Police Activity was in NE Burien Friday A.M….

If you were wondering what all the police activity was in the northeast part of Burien early Friday morning (March 22), that was a response to a domestic violence call in the 11800 block of 1st Ave South... [Read more]

UPDATE: Boulevard Park Murder Was Not a ‘Running Gun Battle’

King County Sheriff’s detectives said a shooting this week in the Boulevard Park area that left two men dead was a murder-suicide and NOT a running gun battle, as was initially reported (read our original... [Read more]

UPDATE: St. Francis Shooting Victim Home; Was Hit by .22 Caliber Bullet

According to a letter sent to parents at Burien’s St. Francis of Assisi School Wednesday afternoon (March 20), it has been confirmed that the 8th grade girl who was struck while walking home from... [Read more]

VIDEO: Burien Police Department Releases Video on Crime Prevention

With the recent spate of crime news, apparent random shootings, break-ins and other assorted bad goings-on in the area, the Burien Police Department has stepped up and produced the following video, featuring... [Read more]

Car Thief Eludes Police Near Chelsea Park in Burien Tuesday Night

The King County Sheriff’s Office and Burien Police were active in the Chelsea Park area of town Tuesday night (March 19), searching for a suspect who stole a car from the parking lot of Fred Meyer. “One... [Read more]

UPDATE: Early Morning Shooting in Boulevard Park Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Critical

UPDATE WED. 3/20/13 4:19 p.m.: Sgt. Cindi West sent us the following update on the early morning homicide that happened in nearby Boulevard Park Wednesday morning: “At this time we have not been... [Read more]

8th Grade Student Shot While Walking Home from St. Francis School Monday

An 8th grade female student of Burien’s St. Francis of Assisi School was shot while walking home from school in the 16600 block of 21st Ave SW (map below) Monday afternoon, March 18. The student,... [Read more]

Suspect Arrested After Officer Poses as Cab Driver

The King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a 33-year old Seattle man was arrested last Thursday (March 14) by a deputy posing as a cab driver after the suspect called a taxi in an effort... [Read more]

WARNING: Sheriff’s Guardian One Chopper to Land at Moshier Field Tues.

King County Sheriff’s ‘Guardian One’ helicopter. Photo by Scott Schaefer. The King County Sheriff’s Office wants our Readers to know that this Tuesday, March 19 around 9:15 a.m.,... [Read more]

Family Releases Information About Murdered Grandparents, Suspect

On Wednesday afternoon, the King County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement from the family of Bob and Norma Taylor – the couple that was murdered in Renton last weekend (read our... [Read more]

Beware St. Patrick’s Day Revelers, Extra DUI Patrols will be out this Weekend

Beware St. Patrick’s Day revelers – additional law enforcement officers in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties will be actively patrolling local roads over this weekend looking for impaired drivers. “Don’t... [Read more]

UPDATE: Murder Suspect Boysen Spent Night After Killing in Tukwila Hotel

King County Sheriff’s detectives announced Wednesday (March 13) that murder suspect Michael (Chadd) Boysen spent Saturday night in a Tukwila hotel room after killing his grandparents in the Fairwood... [Read more]

Charges Filed, Details Released in Burien Resident Carolyn Piksa’s Seattle Shooting

A charge of ‘Assault in the First Degree’ was filed Wednesday afternoon (March 13) against Burien resident Carolyn Piksa, accused of shooting and wounding a co-worker last Friday at a Seattle... [Read more]