CRIME BLOTTER

Shots fired ends with arrest of man in Whatcom County

Mar 21, 2023, 2:04 PM

police lights...

A pregnant woman and a toddler were found dead in northern Idaho. (Getty Images)

(Getty Images)

A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday after shots were fired in an apartment complex in Whatcom County.

Police responded to numerous reports of people hearing shots at an apartment complex in the 3400 block of W. Mcleod Road.

As deputies approached, another volley of shots was fired. It is not known if shots were directed at anyone.

Police entered the complex in an armored vehicle and located the alleged shooter, 27-year-old Jeremy Spotted Bear from Bellingham. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into Whatcom County Jail.

Deputies found two handguns in his apartment and 15 spent shell casings on his patio and the ground below.

‘Move Over or Slow Down’ patrols happening in King County this week

Seattle man arrested, accused of dealing drugs

Seattle Police arrested a 22-year-old man for narcotics offenses last Tuesday after he was allegedly seen exchanging drugs in the 100 block of Bell Street.

An officer conducting surveillance in the area saw the suspect enter an alley two separate times.

In both instances, he was seen exchanging narcotics for money with two different people who approached him.

Officers contacted the suspect in the 300 block of Blanchard Street and took him into custody. They recovered crack cocaine, black tar heroin, and cash from the suspect’s pockets.

He was booked into the King County Jail on narcotics charges.

Man arrested in Central District after shots fired

Multiple calls about a shooting in Seattle’s Central District Saturday night ended in the arrest of a 24-year-old man.

Just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a flurry of 911 calls about shots fired in the 2300 block of Union Street. Arriving officers located evidence of a shooting and property damage in the area but did not find anyone who was injured.

Security video from a neighboring business helped provide officers with a suspect description, including the vehicle involved. Around 10:30 p.m., officers saw a car matching the description on College Street.

Police stopped the vehicle at the 400 block of Royal Brougham Way South and recovered a semi-automatic pistol from the suspect’s waistband.

The suspect was booked into the King County Jail for investigation of a drive-by shooting.

Seattle Police hold community meetings

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is inviting the public to sign up for a Community-Police Dialogue meeting at the East Precinct Wednesday and North Precinct Monday, March 27.

The dialogues offer the opportunity for community members to meet with and engage in conversation with new Seattle Police recruits who are completing the SPD “Before the Badge” training, which is a 45-Day training that newly hired SPD recruits take prior to the Law Enforcement Academy Training Program.

Crime Blotter

Seattle robbery...

Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle man charged with two counts of attempted robbery

Police arrested a 31-year-old man wanted for the assault and robbery of two victims in the downtown Seattle area Tuesday morning.

6 days ago

Woodinville armed robbery...

Sam Campbell

Search underway for suspect involved in Woodinville armed robbery  

A search is underway for a suspect who got away after an armed robbery in the heart of downtown Woodinville early Thursday.

12 days ago

robbed...

Bill Kaczaraba

BigFoot Java coffee stands robbed in Pierce County

Two BigFoot Java coffee stands were robbed overnight Tuesday in Pierce County, just weeks after five others were targeted.

21 days ago

Tacoma police...

Bill Kaczaraba

Tacoma man stabbed to death in grocery store parking lot

The Pierce County medical examiner has determined a man who died last week in a grocery store parking lot in Tacoma was stabbed to death.

22 days ago

Gun...

Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Police arrest two people on felony charges

Seattle Police took two subjects into custody for multiple felony charges and recovered a stolen car and handgun Monday morning. 

27 days ago

RV...

L.B. Gilbert

Olympia PD find RV involved in homicide, 4 arrests made

The RV has been found and four people have been taken into custody, Olympia Police said at 7 a.m. Wednesday.

27 days ago

Sponsored Articles

Internet Washington...

Major Internet Upgrade and Expansion Planned This Year in Washington State

Comcast is investing $280 million this year to offer multi-gigabit Internet speeds to more than four million locations.

Compassion International...

Brock Huard and Friends Rally Around The Fight for First Campaign

Professional athletes are teaming up to prevent infant mortality and empower women at risk in communities facing severe poverty.

Emergency Preparedness...

Prepare for the next disaster at the Emergency Preparedness Conference

Being prepared before the next emergency arrives is key to preserving businesses and organizations of many kinds.

SHIBA volunteer...

Volunteer to help people understand their Medicare options!

If you’re retired or getting ready to retire and looking for new ways to stay active, becoming a SHIBA volunteer could be for you!

safety from crime...

As crime increases, our safety measures must too

It's easy to be accused of fearmongering regarding crime, but Seattle residents might have good reason to be concerned for their safety.

Comcast Ready for Business Fund...

Ilona Lohrey | President and CEO, GSBA

GSBA is closing the disparity gap with Ready for Business Fund

GSBA, Comcast, and other partners are working to address disparities in access to financial resources with the Ready for Business fund.

Shots fired ends with arrest of man in Whatcom County