May 15-The King County directive requiring face coverings be worn in public goes into effect Monday, May 18. Health leaders are asking everyone to keep in mind that face coverings should not be worn by everyone and are committed to ensuring that individuals who are unable to safely wear face coverings are not harassed or … Continue reading FACE-COVERING DIRECTIVE GOES INTO EFFECT MONDAY
Large Affordable Housing Complex to Open in SeaTac
May 15- Construction on 365 units of affordable workforce housing is scheduled to begin prior to the end of the month, as the SeaTac City Council approved one of if not the largest new affordable housing complex in King County built in the past few years. At its Tuesday night Regular Council Meeting, the Council … Continue reading Large Affordable Housing Complex to Open in SeaTac
National Police Week
May 15-This is National Police Week. 18 King County Sheriff's Office Deputies and 1 K-9 have been killed in the line of duty over the years. All are honored on our Memorial Wall outside the Sheriff's headquarters in the courthouse in downtown Seattle. All 19 souls are heroes who died protecting us. We will never … Continue reading National Police Week
Murder Suspect Sought
May 15-King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives are attempting to locate a second homicide suspect in the April 24, 2020 shooting death of a 22 year old man in SeaTac. King County Prosecutors have charged 17 year old Eddie Lee Lewis Sulcer with Murder 2nd degree and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1st degree. … Continue reading Murder Suspect Sought
U-Visa/T-Visa Programs
May 15- Ensuring the safety of all people in King County is our number one priority. The U-Visa/T-Visa programs can help certain crime victims feel safer reporting crimes. We're committed to serving our immigrant and refugee communities and these programs provide an opportunity for immigration protection for victims of qualifying crimes, and qualifying family members, … Continue reading U-Visa/T-Visa Programs
Help Catch School Vandals
May 15-The King County Sheriff's Office has seen quite a few of these school break-ins lately. This time Madrona Elementary School, located in the 20300 Block of 32 AVE S, SeaTac was targeted. On May 6, 2020, around 11:30 AM, unknown suspect(s) threw this large rock at an exterior door breaking the glass. Once inside, … Continue reading Help Catch School Vandals
Four-Legged Officer Catches Suspect in SeaTac
May 15-Early Friday morning, May 8, just before 2 AM, deputies were out on a court order violation where the suspect had fled from the 21000 Block of International Blvd S, SeaTac. The suspect had not only violated the no contact order he had two other warrants for his arrest for Domestic Violence related crimes. … Continue reading Four-Legged Officer Catches Suspect in SeaTac
SeaTac Officers Catch Bike Thieves
May 15- On Monday afternoon, May 11, a SeaTac Police Officer was on patrol in the area of S. 166th St. and 24th Ave. when he was flagged down by a teenager. The teen said that he witnessed two male suspects steal three bikes from his residence. Deputies searched the area and saw two men … Continue reading SeaTac Officers Catch Bike Thieves
Fraudulent Unemployment Claims on the Rise
May 15-Reports of fraudulent unemployment claims continue to come in at an alarming rate. In the past 24 hours, 135 reports of ID theft have been filed on our online system and that does not include reports forwarded to other agencies. So here is a reminder: If someone uses your identity to file a fraudulent … Continue reading Fraudulent Unemployment Claims on the Rise
Give Hope Drive-Thru Food Box Distribution
May 15-The Salvation Army is "Giving Hope" in the form of Food Boxes to all who need it. Drive-Thru Food Box Distribution. The event will take place Monday, May 18 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Southcenter Mall "South" entrance. These food boxes are free to all. The boxes were packed by an … Continue reading Give Hope Drive-Thru Food Box Distribution