11:06 PM: SPD and an SFD rescue extrication response are arriving at a crash that is described as blocking Delridge both ways in the 4700 block [map]. This is not the city I grew to love.Shootings every night in any neighborhood, ugly graffiti everywhere, the drug use explosion and increasing OD deaths, armed robberies everywhere, the disregard for life, ever increasing property taxes , all overseen by an ineffectual local government. Vasquez, meantime, was briefly out on bond for a few days in January but then rebooked for what the jail register says was a failure to appear. (She) claimed she only knew the suspect as James and just gave him a ride to the location. Seattle Public Schools out with enrollment projections; we break out West Seattle, school-by-school, Signs of summer: Banners go up for Seafair Pirates Landing on Alki, West Seattle Memorial Day 2014: Helpful holiday info, West Seattle scene: Orange water = non-toxic noctilucas back, Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress. I dont know if that case is closed though. Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Seattle is 1 in 125 and property crime is 1 in 18. Nope. SFD says thats because no one was trapped after all. This city could use a little room for more Keiths and fewer Lisas. westseattleblog.com CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Leticia Martinez-Cosman's death confirmed; Prosecuting Attorney's Office to. 6:26 PM: The juvenile driver of the black car that hit the tree is being taken to the precinct for questioning. WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation. Its disheartening! (added) So far we havent heard any more specific information on the other two locations except that they were businesses at The Whittaker and Westwood Village. Public safety was the top topic at last night's Alki . I was having a conversation with my friend on the phone when I heard the 3 gunshots. You mean when they installed all of those robo camera surveillance things in the parking lots of all of the stores because of the crime? Assuming hes charged, the narrative in those documents will tell more of whatever detectives have learned as their investigation continued. Updates to come. Also, Katherine sent this video, so you can hear the operation: 11:53 PM: The tree appears to be gone but crews continue with utility work. If they had some other form a battle armament, they wouldnt even get out of their car. @Reed to a country where guns are not so available and I dont feel fear simply walking out my door. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. 12/10/2021: Recognize this dumped/likely-stolen bicycle? May Leticia and her kindness never be shadowed by the evil acts of this event. @Lisa fair point; the gun issue is a uniquely American problem. Regarding the unfortunate apartment peeping, I follow the maxim if I can see out, then they can see in. We went over to check. }, The report is: flames in alley, but theyre not sure whats on fire. Its on the alley east of California, west of 42nd, and reported to be in a basement, in a building described as just behind US Bank. Updates to come. Crime is going up all over the place. Dude got a slap on the wrist. Both of those options have plenty of strikes against them as well, and like I said on balance Im happy living right in the junction. 8:54 AM: Police confirm this morning that casings were found after a report of gunfire Tuesday evening in Admiral. He is medium build, between 510 and 6 feet tall and of hispanic ethnicity. All contents copyright 2022, A Drink of Water and a Story Interactive. ALL drug dealers should go to prison forever! 8:33 PM: Thanks for the tip. She was out walking her dog at the time it happened. ADDED MIDDAY SUNDAY: As noted in comments, two damaged cars remained parked at the crash scene this morning. The lack of deterrence plays a role too. Innocent crime victims (a lot of us!) Crime Latest Police seize 65,000 fentanyl pills, cocaine, heroin, meth, cash & more in big drug bust Apr 8, 2023 0 This week, King County Sheriff's Office detectives concluded a two-month long investigation into. 12/18/2021: Seen this stolen company box truck? Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, From the dumped-likely-stolen file: Brand-new dog door; miscellaneous items. Seattle Police Blotter and our Twitter accounts are updated regularly throughout the day with crime and news information. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 1:07 AM: An SFD water-rescue response and SPD units are headed for the Alki Point vicinity, and dispatch is describing the incident as a possible disturbance on a boat. 2:56 PM: The response is being downsized. We had a felon passed out in his car on drugs, found with an illegal firearm on his person near our house. I'm not sure why you'd cover such a large area, either. BOYS SOCCER: Heres the Metro League bracket. They say theyre working on the water side of the barge. The address cross-references to Island Tug and Barge, and the firefighters are using Island to describe the incident location in radio discussion. features: { Even being involved in politics, nothing is changing. WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Police investigate reported home-invasion robbery . West Seattle Blog @westseattleblog. In the pictures captured by neighbors, one was a white sedan (reported with black front hood) and the other a white SUV with a broken from bumper.SPD was quick on the scene collecting evidence and talking to neighbors. avatars: false, The narrative concludes that investigators still have not found any evidence of the victim being alive after leaving the Mariners game that night with Gitchel around 10:30 pm. The Praetorians cant get here soon enough. Just heartbreaking. spdblotter.seattle.. No injuries. Hopefully its provable, and the suspect goes away forever. West Seattle Outdoor Movies (149) West Seattle parks (1,764) West Seattle people (2,405) West Seattle police (1,791) West Seattle politics (2,012) West Seattle protests (73) West Seattle religion . Reply To: Teaching Positions Open for 2023-24 West Seattle Bike Connections Advocacy Traini UPDATE: 1 shot, 1 arrested at Junction apartment building, FOLLOWUP: Board convened to take social housing from ballot to buildings, Automotive Technician Busy Independent Shop, Medical Receptionist Neighborhood Naturopathic, Plant sale (exterior plants only) 4/29 and 4/30 from 9:30-5pm, Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Council, West Seattle Community Recognition Awards, WS Health Club/ex-Athletic Club/ex-Allstar Fitness. @westseattleblog. 12:44 PM: Seattle Fire has a rescue extrication response arriving for a crash in the 4900 block of Erskine Way [map]. This explains the new signs: Roxbury speed-camera installation starts tomorrow, 60,000 by 2020? The three shots can be clearly heard on the class replay. Dude got a slap on the wrist. A Seattle Fire rescue extrication response was sent to 47th/Wildwood, near the Fauntleroy ferry dock. 10:09 PM: Two angles from people who have a view from the west side of 35th, as removal continues: That pic is from a texter who described the tree as monstrous the photo is from after at least a third of it was gone. He then continued to look at our bedroom window but then noticed me in the living room calling the police and took off running. Leticia Martinez-Cosman was discovered during a planned law enforcement search near the far west end of S 192nd https://westseattleblog.com/2023/04/west-seattle-crime-watch-stolen-white-escaladeI bet they are using these stolen vehicles as reported!! Were seeing one badly damaged vehicle at the scene but still trying to find out more about what happened; the driver is being taken to a hospital by private ambulance. First ID: The 4200 block of SW Morgan burglary was at Ezells Famous Chicken. A 60-year-old woman had minor injuries. The trees indeed affecting some poles/lines, but no outage is reported. 7:11 PM: Police are reopening the street; the black car is being towed to SPDs evidence-processing facility. As we turned around , looking south, we saw a white car turn right on to North bound 39th Ave SW , it sped past us very fast, maybe 35 or 40 MPH, It then turned East onto Admiral Way.I called 911 and reported what we heard and saw. behavior: 'all' City Crime Map Neighborhoods. Even if it were actually getting any more rugged people who would rather whine and bail when things get rough rather than step up to make it better will not be missed. hashtags: true, Apparently no luck finding the driver. You will receive a new password via e-mail. The circumstances necessary to have caused Leticias death by strangulation is a manifestation of Bretts extreme indifference to her life and was the ultimate cause of her death. 1:05 PM: Thanks for the tip. When 36-year-old Brett M. Gitchel appeared in King County Superior Court this morning for arraignment, he also answered to the newly filed charge of second-degree murder in the strangulation death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman. Somehow ended up on his Twitter page Mr_Gitchel and his Selfie from last October looks just like a guy used to follow on TikTok, that quit following a while back cause he was trying to sell stuff. SW Thistle is closed between 28th and 30th right now in the Southwest Pool vicinity because of a crash. 1:25 PM: Our crew is at the scene to find out more. The exchanged messages confirm that Brett did not know nor have any relationship with Leticia prior to her meeting him at Costco on 03/19/2023 and going to the Mariners game on 03/31/2023. Regarding the burglar. 6:00 a.m. in the 2600 block of SW Barton Street. April 25, 2023 2:31 pm . 11:58 PM: Police and fire are arriving at a reported flipped-car crash at California/Fauntleroy. False alarm, theyve proclaimed, and the response is being canceled. 3/23/2022: Water Taxi dock theft; gun seized, 3/22/2022: Two more truck thefts; business burglary, 3/22/2022: Another classic van stolen (found), 3/21/2022: First the catalytic converter, then the entire truck, 3/21/2022: Attacker found guilty; weekend gunfire, 3/18/2022: Stolen business vehicle (found), 3/17/2022: Another distinctive van to watch for; 2 gunfire-on-the-road incidents; window-smashing followup, 3/14/2022: 6 reports, from robberies to catalytic-converter theft to found/dumped items, 3/12/2022: Unsolved murders 10th anniversary, 3/11/2022: Another stolen pickup (found); charge filed in theft of delivery drivers car; business break-in attempt, 3/11/2022: Stolen business pickup (found), 3/8/2022: Former doctor sentenced for pandemic-loan fraud, 3/8/2022: Road-rage arrest, business vandalism, 3/1/2022: Assault arrest; apparently abandoned white car, 2/27/2022: Cigarettes-forgetting car-theft suspect charged, 2/27/2022: Alki double shooter pleads guilty, 2/22/2022: ATM theft update; road-rage gunfire, 2/20/2022: Shops hit by grab-and-run thieves, 2/17/2022: Stolen brown 4Runner; dumped bicycle, 2/15/2022: Stolen climbing gear; package-theft aftermath, 2/14/2022: Greenbelt stolen-car suspect charged, 2/13/2022: Stolen white van; items dumped in street, 2/11/2022: Another 7-11 robbery; burglars steal car, 2/9/2022: Helicopter-assisted search in Highland Park, 2/7/2022: Two attempted-burglary investigations, 2/4/2022: Attempted luring; mystery stabbing, 2/3/2022: Unusual dumped-likely-stolen item; mail mystery, 1/31/2022: Car hit by gunfire, store robbed, stolen vehicle found, 1/30/2022: Stolen pickup; catalytic-converter theft, 1/29/2022: Recognize this thief? 11/19/2021: Home-invasion robbery; building burglary, 11/18/2021: Crash following theft of car with toddler inside, 11/17/2021: Child-molesting suspect charged with two felonies, 11/15/2021: Bail set for child-molesting suspect, 11/12/2021: Stolen (then found) Chevy pickup, 11/10/2021: Still seeking suspect in post-car-theft burglary, 11/9/2021: Suspect arrested for Junction incidents, 11/8/2021: Catalytic converters stolen in garage, 11/7/2021: Safety petition after garage attack, 11/6/2021: From the dumped-likely-stolen file: Jewelry and bicycles, 11/6/2021: Car-theft victim burglarized hours later (Sunday update added), 11/5/2021: Why the helicopter was over West Seattle. Well continue watching for progress. No building damage reported. 3/24/2022: Car theft/burglary followup; recognize this lost wheel? License number 681 MCR. It says the shooting was reported to 911` by someone who recognized the suspect as a nearby resident. Call 911 if you see it. Crime is up everywhere, even law and order conservative cities and states. shell: { No reports of injuries. Praying for the peace in the aftermath, healing with loved ones for her beloved son, and the light in joy as we carry on her memory. A reader texted this photo: 6:22 PM: The driver went into a ditch thats been netted off as part of road work. No major injuries, firefighters told dispatch. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Meantime, our crew also reports that traffic is snarled in the Y vicinity and elsewhere just west of 35th. 6:10 PM: Thanks to Jason for the photo above. He remains in the King County Jail, bail set at $5,050,000, and his next court date is set for May 15th. But police are looking for someone who is reported to have walked/run away from the crash described as a white male, red hoodie, backpack, cowboy hat, cowboy boots.. 6:01 PM: SPD is looking for information on what it says were four early-morning West Seattle business burglaries in the past three days. Heres the remembrance theyre sharing with his community: Leon Chester Ferrari was (Another look at Fridays sunset Lincoln Park photo by David Dimmit) Highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: ONLINE RELIGIOUS Our two days of almost-summery weather are ending, and clouds are due back tomorrow, with a slight chance of rain. 4:40 PM: Were told the driver was coming down Thistle eastbound at high speed, hit the pedestrian island, lost control, hit a parked car, and came to a stop by the tennis courts west of Southwest Pool. I was leaving Mass at Holy Rosary around 640 and drove past this area. ============= width: 301, NRA: People are lazy. He strangled Patrick too? Its sad our little island is getting so very dangerous. Plus, another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, Road-rage gunfire, stolen silver Elantra, more, Westwood Village Target standoff charge filed, Another interrupted catalytic-converter theft, and legislation update, Twice-burglarized building crowdfunds for more security, Target takeover was 1 week after suspects previous time in jail, Mystery stabbing; catalytic-converter theft; 2 package thieves, Driver crashes stolen pickup truck, sought by helicopter, Incidents at Roxbury mini-mart, Admiral Safeway, Building burglary; catalytic-converter theft; warrant arrest, Brewery prowler; business-district vandalism; car with gunfire damage, 1 arrested in stabbing near southeast West Seattle gas station, Two potentially related school burglaries, and two other incidents, Building-burglary attempt; shoplifter sprays store security guard, Auto-theft arrest; another stolen car found crashed; abandoned bicycle, Mountain to Sound Outfitters burglarized 3 times in 1 week, Lafayette Elementary break-in leaves a lot of vandalism, Burglary suspect charged here, plea-bargains in Nevada, From the dumped/likely stolen file: Nishiki bicycle, Car prowler; building burglar; big police response. Curious as to where you would go if you were to leave? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please enter your username or e-mail address. Both they and their kayak are on board the fireboat. People would stop shooting of they didnt have a gun. Two dumped-likely-stolen reader reports: DOG DOOR: If you were expecting a package with a dog door Susan may have, Love this Taco Time hope whoever crawled through that window was cut to shreds ugh. Restoring any closed widgets or categories. More than two vehicles appear to be involved. All involved burglars cutting open the businesses safes. 10:36 PM: New estimate, the car is more like 10 feet down the embankment. GUNS are the issue. Patricia Soto and Diana Davis? And if he is the one who killed those woman I hope he doesnt get a plea agreement like Gary Ridgeway did. 11:59 AM: SFD and SPD are responding to 42nd/Oregon. This is at the AJ Apartments. The officers absolutely came around and knocked on doors for security camera footage. I wondered why they didnt knock on doors for security cameras but one guy said they did closer to the scene. Brett repeatedly lied to law enforcement in his interview until the point where he could not deny the truth any longer and chose to instead end the interview. These vehicles were not involved. Hopefully youll get more info as to motive and if this was random or targeted. rpp: 4, They say officers responded . The response is being downsized because no one is trapped. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. The charging documents say: While Ms. DeLeo was obviously the conduit for directly exposing the baby to the drugs that killed her, Mr. Keadle was most often the person who procured the drugs for Ms. DeLeo and without question aided in creating the environment and conditions under which the baby died. But is Seattle a dangerous city? All contents copyright 2022, A Drink of Water and a Story Interactive. It shouldve been taken away much sooner. 5:41 PM: Thats our crews view from the other side of the tree blockage. Tweets By Beat classifies the initial call as a possible overdose. They are death dealers and their job/career is ruthless and non stop caring about the ramifications of misery and the crime that is needed to fund the junkies. A neighbor on the same block as Rose confirmed that SPD did knock on their door asking for camera footage. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, From the dumped-likely-stolen file: Brand-new dog door; miscellaneous items. $100 and he walked.We should have lengthy mandatory sentencing for gun infractions, not a little slap on the wrist. Vandalism 04/13/2023 1:30 AM 34XX BLOCK OF SW HOLLY ST Assault 04/13/2023 12:23 AM SW ALASKA ST / CALIFORNIA AV SW Robbery 04/12/2023 11:23 PM 32XX BLOCK OF SW AVALON WY Arrest 04/12/2023 10:36 PM BEACH DR SW / 63 AV SW Theft 04/12/2023 7:09 PM 25XX BLOCK OF 57 AV SW . I was almost surprised that they confirmed it. User, dealer, prescriber and anything in between. 4:09 PM: Texter (who sent the photo above) describes this as runaway crane barge hitting a marina. JFC stop the insanity. Tukwila isn't in Seattle, nor is Monroe. The terminology is defined by the FBI. . Two dumped-likely-stolen reader reports: DOG DOOR: If you were expecting a package with a dog door Susan may have. So if you didnt Out walking in the Seacrest/Don Armeni area tonight, we noticed this crowd aboard the Water Taxi for an evening run to downtown. While inside, the suspect . 5 minutes later 2 cop cars , sirens and lights flashing went to the shots fired location.At the time of the of the shots there were a least 2 people right at that intersection, one was a runner and the other a walker. BURGLAR SOUGHT: The photo and report are being circulated by police: On 11/12/2020 just after 0300 hours, the male suspect pictured above forced entry into the secured parking garage of the Holden Court Apartments at 931 SW Holden St. Continuing Crime Watch links: 12/31/2019: Stolen black Altima. 2:45 PM: Dispatch has been told the street has reopened all ways. Meantime, the man accused of shooting him remains jailed, bail set at half a million dollars. The police plan to interview me on Sunday. If you have questions about recent incidents, summer enforcement at the beach, or anything else involving local police, the date is set for the 11:59 AM: SFD and SPD are responding to 42nd/Oregon. West Seattle news, 24/7. SFD is at the Cottage Grove Commons supportive-housing building, 5444 Delridge Way SW, for a hazmat response because of what theyre calling a strong odor from one of the units. 8:55 PM: The car is flipped, as shown on the nearest traffic camera. Theres no way the babys parents werent drugging during and after pregnancy. 1:10 AM: Thats continuing, Heres a ground-level photo that Matty contributed in the comment section: 3 AM: After 10 hours, 35th SW has just reopened the utility crews are leaving; the signs, cones, and tapes have been removed. If you have any tips, refer to SPD case 20-317947. version: 2, More stick. He then got up and walked onto the street where he began to peer into their car windows. West Seattle news, 24/7. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Of course the getaway driver was just giving the thief a ride and didnt know him at all. You should be held responsible for your actions and stop subjecting others to your choices. Beginning on 04/06/2023, members of Law Enforcement, subsequently assisted by King County Search and Rescue personnel, began to physically search areas of interest for Leticia. Police at the scene told our crew that he was driving recklessly, speeding, downhill on 35th before hitting other cars. Let out on $1000 bail. . From what I was told by neighbors after I finished teaching, police did canvas the street for witnesses. Its creeping closer to all of us. 9:44 PM: Officers just told dispatch the scene is clear and the street is open all ways. Nope, different models of cars I just got an addendum from Det. Northbound vehicles are getting by. 2:07 PM: Hazmat responders have just told dispatch that their evaluation shows no imminent hazard, so theyre coming back out. SFD has closed out its response. Per Ms. Martinez-Cosmans case, the prosecutors narrative states premeditation, so I wonder if the charges wont be upgraded to first degree murder. They were still talking to the driver at last report about whether this was a case of driver error, medical trouble, or mechanical problem. westseattleblog. 1:10 PM: Big Seattle Fire response to the 3500 block of West Marginal Way [], coded as a "confined-space rescue."Firefighters have told dispatch that it's an injured . new TWTR.Widget({ There are now quality pictures that have been sent to SPD with clear images of the cars and drivers. He is not yet charged but is being held for investigation of assault and burglary; as we noted in Sundays coverage, theres no indication of a prior criminal record. West Seattle Blog. West Seattle Blog | WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Theft puts second city-owned EV charger out of service; stolen-car suspect arrested. This option will reset the home page of this site. 1 PM: Photo added from our crew at the scene. West Seattle news, 24/7. Judinna Gulpan says they found witnesses who saw and heard the shooting and described one vehicle as a white sedan, the other as a white SUV. Scary. Turned out that a windsurfer reported as being in trouble, wasnt. Seattle proper has 3 super chargers and about 3-4 destination chargers. I like how the thieves didnt take rolled coins shown in one of the cut safe stills shared in the media. They say officers responded after a call around 6:30 pm that people in two vehicles were shooting at each other near 39th SW and SW Lander. This is VIDEO: City Council Candidate Chat, with Jean Iannelli Craciun, SPORTS: High-school postseason play starts this week, Date set for next community meeting with police at Southwest Precinct, UPDATE: 1 shot, 1 arrested at Junction apartment building, ALMOST BID TIME: Sign up today to start bidding tomorrow for unique local experiences and more to help Southwest Seattle Historical Society, Memorial service May 10 for Leon C. Ferrari, 1927-2022, CONTINUING SUNDAY: West Seattle Rock and Gem Show, WEST SEATTLE WEEKEND SCENE: Evening boat ride. The suspect was associated with a female who was contacted and released at the scene. 2 1 12 Show this thread The location is correct, I was there. The resident isnt home now because, SFD says, he has been transported to Harborview for an involuntary evaluation. No serious injuries, firefighters tell us no one needed to be taken to a hospital. Two weeks after Leticia Martinez-Cosman vanished, last seen leaving a Mariners' game with a man now in jail, the search for her is over. On 11/12/2020 just after 0300 hours, the male suspect pictured above forced entry into the secured parking garage of the Holden Court Apartments at 931 SW Holden St. color: '#ffffff', Let me know if you need recommendations on places to move to. } 11:54 PM: And thanks to Barb D, who sent this security camera video of the crash the driver hit a parked car, and then their car rolled: 12:46 PM: Thanks also to the texter who sent these photos: Well be following up with both SPD and SFD. GUNS are everywhere. I asked my neighbor, he wondered if the location was correct. 4:50 PM: Another major Seattle Fire response this time a water-rescue response for Alki Point. I live right there. } }, If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". As charging documents noted, police found out about Vasquez while investigating the death of a 3-month-old baby in Southeast Seattle, blamed on fentanyl she apparently ingested through her mothers milk. He was wearing darker jeans and I could see his white underwear because his pants were falling down a bit (either from crawling or because they were undone) and he had a grey puffy jacket on. 11/5/2021: Station 36 firefighters ask for security improvements after attacks from above, 11/3/2021: Halloween shooter sought; catalytic-converter thieves car; keepsakes stolen in storage break-in, 11/2/2021: Stolen F-150 pickup truck; catalytic-converter theft on video, 11/2/2021: Bike thief leaves another behind again; catalytic-converter theft, 11/1/2021: 2 store robberies; fire-station damage, 10/28/2021: Armed shoplifter; broken-glass mystery; more, 10/26/2021: Police hope mask description will help solve robbery, 10/25/2021: One bike stolen, one left behind; car prowler; suspected intruder arrested, 10/22/2021: Shed break-in attempt; car prowl; bullet damage, 10/21/2021: Fairmount Park-area gunfire; car prowl; dumped-likely-stolen bicycle, 10/14/2021: Hit-run, catalytic-converter theft, 10/13/2021: 2 stolen vehicles (1 found), car prowl, 10/12/2021: Police standoff at 35th/Avalon, 10/11/2021: Warrant served by SWAT team; window-smashing arrest, 10/9/2021: Stolen bicycles; store robbery, 10/8/2021: Stolen Crown Victoria (update: found), 10/8/2021: More gunfire on SW Charlestown, 10/7/2021: Construction-site burglary arrests, 10/5/2021: Residence hit by gunfire; hit-run, 10/4/2021: Would-be catalytic-converter thief gets the boot, 10/3/2021: Driver of stolen car arrested for ramming police cars, building, 10/3/2021: Dumped-and-likely-stolen vintage water skis. [CDATA[ and now babies/small children. This street was selected because historical cellphone data indicated that Brett was near the far west end of S 192nd St for about 20 minutes on 04/01/2023 at approximately 2230 hours, or about 3 12 hours before Brett made contact with (Leticias son) Patrick. Yikes! West Seattle crime/safety updates are here.