New King County Sheriff Warns ‘Don’t Shoot Your Gun in the Air New Year’s Eve’

For all our gun-totin’ Readers out there, your new King County Sheriff John Urqhart has a warning about firing guns in the air to celebrate New Year’s Eve: “Any bullet fired from a gun must... [Read more]

FOLLOWUP: More Details Released on Family-Run Drug Ring Bust in Area

An 8-month investigation conducted by the King County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the seizure of narcotics, guns, money and the arrest of eight people – seven of whom were family members – for... [Read more]

Police Raid Family-Run Drug Ring in Burien, White Center, Fed. Way & Renton

Tuesday morning (Dec. 18), King County Sheriff’s detectives conducted a raid on a family-run narcotics ring at residences in Burien, White Center, Federal Way and Renton. One warrant was served on... [Read more]

Police Seeking Public’s Help Finding Over $2 Million in Stolen Wii Game Consoles

Over 7,000 Nintendo Wii game consoles – worth over $2 million dollars – were stolen from a distributing warehouse in SeaTac over the weekend, and detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating... [Read more]

Gun in Backpack Results in Police Response to Burien Social Security Office

On Tuesday (Dec. 11), just before 2:30 p.m. Burien Police responded to the Social Security office on SW 156th regarding a person with a gun. “The suspect, a 36-year old man, who is said to be homeless,... [Read more]

Police Still Seeking Witnesses to Woman Found Critically Injured Nov. 6

We first reported about this incident just minutes after it happened, and yet three weeks later it’s still a mystery – the King County Sheriff’s Office says they are still seeking witnesses who might know why a 56-year old Burien woman was found…

Early Morning Chase, with Helicopter, Results in Arrest of Man for Stolen Car

If you’re wondering why there was so much police activity in the Chelsea Park area of Burien (see map below) early this morning (Wed., Nov. 28), the King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting... [Read more]

Detectives Searching for Wig-Wearing Suspect(s) in Multiple Burien Robberies

[EDITOR'S NOTE: We will be adding surveillance video to this post shortly, so check back again soon.] The King County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s)... [Read more]

Burien Narcotics Bust Nets Oxycodon, Ecstasy, Pot Worth Over $54,000

Click image to see larger version. Detectives served a narcotics search warrant on a house in the 1000 block of SW 130 Street in Burien (map below) on Saturday, Nov. 17 around 9:45 p.m., resulting in a... [Read more]

Sketch of Suspect in Top Hat Home Invasion/Rape Released

The King County Sheriff’s Office released a sketch of one of the suspects in the home invasion/rape that happened in the unincorporated Top Hat area Monday night, Nov. 11 (read our coverage here). As... [Read more]

UPDATE: Woman Raped, Man Assaulted During Home Invasion Monday Night

UPDATE TUESDAY, NOV. 12, 2012 2:30 p.m.: The King County Sheriff’s Office released some updated information on the home invasion robbery, assault and rape that happened Monday night, Nov. 11: A man... [Read more]

Post Election, County and Sheriff’s Office Says They Won’t Focus On Marijuana

Following a change in filing by the King County Prosecutor’s office, King County Sheriff’s Office deputies will not be directed to arrest or charge individuals caught with one ounce or less of marijuana... [Read more]

If You Were Wondering What the Police Action was Tuesday, Here’s an Update

If you were wondering what the police action was in Burien Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 30), the King County Sheriff’s Office says that their Metro Deputies attempted to stop two suspicious subjects around... [Read more]

New King County Sheriff’s Deputies to be Assigned to Southwest Area

King County Sheriff Steve Strachan announced last week that 14 new deputies will be hired over the course of the next few months to “beef up” patrol in unincorporated areas of the county, and on Friday... [Read more]

Police Arrest Man for Harassing ‘Reject R-74′ Campaigner in Burien Sunday

King County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a man in connection with a Malicious Harassment case that occurred Sunday (Oct. 14) in Burien when a man tore a “Reject R-74” sign off of a woman’s car... [Read more]

Sheriff Steve Strachan Says Downward Spiral Over, Now Hiring More Deputies

by Jack Mayne Steve Strachan says the reason he wanted the job of sheriff is because its move into contracting with other cities and agencies is the wave of the future, both in King County and nationally. He... [Read more]

King County Sheriff’s Office Announces Plan to Hire 14 More Deputies

From left: King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, Executive Dow Constantine, Councilmember Kathy Lambert and Sheriff Steve Strachan. The King County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday (Oct. 12)... [Read more]

John Urquhart Says Current Appointed Sheriff ‘Not Working Out’

by Jack Mayne John Urquhart, 64, wants to trade in his sergeant’s stripes for the four stars of the elected sheriff of King County and to command the 1,000 people, including 600 sworn officers, of what... [Read more]

UPDATE: Man Stabbed at Jacob Ambaum Park Bathroom Wednesday Afternoon

UPDATE 10:20 a.m. 10/4/12: King County Sheriff’s Deputies are reporting that a 57-year old Burien man was stabbed Wednesday afternoon when he refused to give his cell phone to a man he had been drinking with in Jacob Ambaum Park…

20-Year Old Man Stabbed in Burien; Police Search for Knife Along I-5

A 20-year old man was found stabbed this weekend, and police searched an area next to I-5 for the knife used in the stabbing. The incident started around 7 a.m. Saturday morning (Sept. 29) when police... [Read more]

UPDATE: Man Attempts to Abduct Child in Bathroom of Burien Albertson’s

UPDATE 9 p.m. 9/29/12: A 32-year old man was arrested Saturday (Sept. 29) after assaulting an 11-year old boy in a grocery store bathroom in Burien. The incident occurred just after Noon in the Albertson’s... [Read more]

Police Seeking Public’s Help Finding ’57 Chevy Stolen in Burien; Video Added

King County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking the public to be on the lookout for a turquoise 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible that was stolen from a Burien business over the weekend. Deputies responded... [Read more]

Police Seeking Public’s Help in Finding Endangered Baby Born in Burien

Trina P. Curry, left, and Quandra R. Powell are wanted for endangering a baby girl born in Burien. King County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help locating a 7-week old baby girl... [Read more]

Cab Driver Dead After Shooting in Burien Late Tuesday Afternoon

A male cab driver is dead after a shooting in Burien late Tuesday afternoon, the King County Sheriff’s Office reported. The incident happened in the 14000 block of 8th Avenue South (map below). Police... [Read more]