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State Patrol seeking information on recent shooting on SR 509 in Burien
At approximately 11:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) received a 911 call from a victim that indicated another driver opened fire on their vehicle […]
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Man robbed at gunpoint results in large police search in Burien Tuesday night
The King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a 21-year old local man was robbed at gunpoint around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night (July 25) near Hazel Valley Elementary School in […]
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Politics
Police Chief Kimerer says he’s retiring; Sheriff again explains sanctuary rules
By Jack Mayne Police Chief Scott Kimerer announced to the Burien City Council at Monday night’s session that he would be retiring on Sept. 1 after 38 years in law […]
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Elections, Politics
B-TOWN BLOG VOTERS’ GUIDE: Q&As with City Council Pos. #5 Candidates
On July 6, 2017, we emailed out a list of 11 Questions to all candidates running for Burien City Council in the Primary election, which has an Aug. 1 voting […]
Posted inCrime, Shootings
AUDIO: Police release dramatic 9-1-1 audio, dispatch calls on Burien shooting
On Friday, June 23, the King County Sheriff’s Office released dramatic 9-1-1 call audio and dispatch recordings, along with new information about the fatal officer-involved shooting of Tommy Le in Burien on […]
Posted inCrime, Shootings
Man shot, killed by police in Burien June 13 was holding a pen, not a knife
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim of the June 13 officer involved shooting in Burien as Tommy Le, 20, and revealed that he was armed with a […]
Posted inCrime, Homicides
Police seeking suspect wanted for May 7 White Center homicide of James Little
King County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help locating the suspect who shot and killed a Seattle man outside of a bar in White Center earlier this month. […]
Posted inBusiness, Crime
A complex crime chronicle of two stolen black Chevys & an attempted robbery
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following chronicle of stolen Chevys, attempted robbery, police pursuits and more in the Burien/SeaTac/Des Moines area was one of the more complex (and at times confusing) crime stories […]
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Police chase stolen U-Haul truck Wed.; suspect caught in retention pond
Burien Police/King County Sheriff’s Office received a report of stolen U-Haul Truck around Noon on Wednesday (April 26), from the U-Haul business in the 13600 block of 1st Ave South. […]
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Walgreens Pharmacy in Burien robbed Monday night; two suspects arrested
The King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the Walgreens Pharmacy located at SW 148th and Ambaum (map below) was robbed Monday night, April 10. Police say they received a […]
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Reward increased for information on fatal Feb. 24 Burien hit and run
Family and friends of April Fait – who was killed in a tragic hit and run accident in Burien on Feb. 24 – added $5,000 to the $1,000 reward offered […]
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Police apprehend 5 robbery suspects near Shorewood Drive in Burien Thursday
If you’re wondering why there was so much police activity in/near Burien’s Shorewood neighborhood Thursday (March 23), here’s what we know – the King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that officers […]
Posted inAssaults, Crime
Man assaulted in parking lot of bar in Burien Friday night
On Friday night (March 17) around 10:30 p.m. police responded to the El Habenero for an assault, and found an injured man on the ground of the parking lot. Police […]
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$3,000 reward offered for info on hit & run driver who killed April Fait Feb. 24
A combined reward of $3,000 is being offered by Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound and the family of April Fait, who was tragically killed by a hit and run driver […]
