Crime

Tukwila Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Tukwila Parkway just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Officers responded to reports of gunfire The post Police investigating shooting on Tukwila Parkway; 2 hospitalized in critical condition appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

A White Center teenager has been charged with second-degree murder in the tragic death of Roy Steven Bird, 63, who was fatally injured following a violent confrontation near Logan Brewing The post Fatal confrontation in Burien that killed Steven Bird leads to second-degree murder charge of White Center teen appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

A man has died following a stabbing on Friday morning, Jan. 10, 2025 in the 14400 block of Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila Police confirmed. The incident is being investigated as The post Stabbing incident on Tukwila International Boulevard claims life; homicide investigation underway appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

Tukwila Police were dispatched on Sunday night, Jan. 5, 2025 to the 4700 block of Southcenter Boulevard (map below) in response to a domestic violence incident involving an armed suspect. The post Police pursue armed domestic violence suspect, terminate chase on I-5 appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

A Seattle man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening, Jan 3, 2025, after losing control of his SUV while traveling at a high rate of speed on I-405 The post Driver dies in high-speed crash on I-405 in Tukwila Friday night appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

From heartwarming tributes to gripping crime reports and unexpected phenomena, The B-Town Blog’s 10 Top Stories of 2024 paint a vivid picture of Burien’s year. With over 1 million homepage The post The B-Town Blog’s Top 10 Stories of 2024 highlight community concerns, crime and curiosity appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

Burien Police and King County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a vandalism incident at the Key Bank located at 655 SW 152nd Street in Burien on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. The post Electrical line cut at Burien Key Bank ATM, no suspects identified appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) this week issued a warning to residents about a surge in fraudulent phone calls from Grinches impersonating law enforcement officers. These scammers falsely claim The post SCAM ALERT: King County Sheriff’s Office warns of Grinch-like phone scammers targeting residents appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

The Washington State Patrol and Washington Traffic Safety Commission want to remind everyone using the roadways this holiday season that safe roads come down to good decisions. Impaired driving, driving The post Drivers reminded to make good choices over the holidays appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

Leaders from the South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition (SSCCLC) convened Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 at Dave & Buster’s in Auburn for its annual Legislative Breakfast, discussing pressing issues The post VIDEO: South Sound Chambers Coalition addresses key regional issues at Dec. 17 Legislative Breakfast appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 the filing of 34 felony vandalism charges against 17 defendants in connection with a series of “tagging” incidents that The post King County Prosecutors charge 17 in $100,000 graffiti vandalism case; plus, how to deal with graffiti in Burien appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

A rollover crash on northbound I-5 near Southcenter early Saturday morning, Dec. 7, 2024 left two people injured and disrupted traffic for more than six hours, according to the Washington The post Suspected DUI driver charged after 2 injured in I-5 rollover crash near Southcenter appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with additional information from the Seattle Police Department: A carjacking that began in Seattle ended with a dramatic crash in Burien early Friday, The post UPDATE: Armed carjacking suspects crash, escape in Burien following Seattle Police pursuit early Friday appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

The Port of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) have fully restored their website following a cyberattack on Aug. 24, 2024 officials announced on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Travelers can The post After being offline for 3 months, Port of Seattle restores Sea-Tac Airport website following cyberattack, prepares for holiday travel surge appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

Four Washington State Patrol (WSP) vehicles were struck by suspected impaired drivers in King County within a span of four hours late Thursday night, Nov. 21, and early Friday morning, The post Impaired drivers crash into 4 Washington State Patrol vehicles in King County in 4 hours appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies – alongside K9 Quinn – seized significant amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cash during a narcotics search warrant on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Special The post King County Sheriff’s Deputies, K9 Quinn seize $286,000 in drugs in major narcotics bust appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

CARES Animal Shelter in Burien was broken into early Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, 2024, leaving staff dismayed as funds meant to support their animal care programs were stolen. The thief, The post Thief steals from CARES Burien Animal Shelter early Tuesday, Burien Police seek suspect in yellow jacket appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

Tukwila Police apprehended three armed robbery suspects late Friday night, Nov. 15, 2024, after locating a stolen vehicle tied to multiple convenience store robberies earlier in the day in Seattle. The post Tukwila Police arrest armed robbery suspects after high-speed pursuit Friday night appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

Renton Police detectives this week arrested 37-year-old Curt Cox, a prolific car theft suspect with a lengthy criminal history, following a tip from Crime Stoppers. Cox, who was wanted in The post Community tip leads to arrest of armed car theft suspect in Burien appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

A suspected burglary in progress led to an arson investigation early Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in White Center, with one individual arrested at the scene, according to the King County The post Suspected burglary turns into to arson investigation in White Center appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

The King County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was found Friday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2024 along a trail in Eagle Landing Park in Burien. Deputies The post King County Sheriff’s Office investigating dead body found at Burien’s Eagle Landing Park Friday afternoon appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

The King County Sheriff’s Office announced this week the conclusion of a multi-month investigation that led to the dismantling of a drug trafficking organization linked to the Sinaloa Cartel in The post King County Sheriff’s Office seizes $338K in drugs, arrests 2 in operation targeting Sinaloa Cartel appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

The King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) is actively seeking community helpers, leaders, and advocates from unincorporated areas and contract cities served by the King County Sheriff’s Office – like Burien – The post Office of Law Enforcement Oversight seeking residents for its Community Advisory Committee appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

From our sister site The Waterland Blog: The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this week charged Jake L. Berman, 39, with second-degree murder in the death of his neighbor, 69-year-old The post Des Moines man charged with Second-Degree Murder in Aug. 4 fatal assault of 69-year-old neighbor Marla Knigge appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating an assault on a Metro bus that occurred just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at SW 102nd Street and 15th The post Police investigating assault on Metro bus driver in White Center Wednesday morning appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog.