6:10 PM: Thanks to Jason for the photo above. 9:38 PM: The tow truck has arrived and just turned the car over onto its wheels, so the street should be clear before too long. On a wider societal level you are probably right. (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. You will receive a new password via e-mail. He remains in the King County Jail, bail set at $5,050,000, and his next court date is set for May 15th. youre assuming the baby was even tested for drugs at birth. I wondered why they didnt knock on doors for security cameras but one guy said they did closer to the scene. A texter asked about the fire-alarm response at Spruce (39th/Alaska, the building with LA Fitness). The lack of deterrence plays a role too. 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. 25 at Southgate Roller Rink, King County seeking public feedback on White Centers scooter program, Police confiscate stolen vehicle, gun, fentanyl, cocaine & more at White Center business, White Center Library Guilds Sidewalk Sale will be this Friday & Sunday. Most accurate 2021 crime rates for Seattle, WA. 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. 12:44 PM: Seattle Fire has a rescue extrication response arriving for a crash in the 4900 block of Erskine Way [map]. A reader pointed us to this Seattle Times report about charges against the babys parents, 36-year-old Samantha De Leo and 44-year-old Christopher Keadle. Crime is up everywhere, even law and order conservative cities and states. Lisa, is it better other places? Let out on $1000 bail. 5 PM: Apparently the USCG is now saying nobodys out there, but a rescue boat arriving in the area was going to look around just to be sure. 12/9/2021: Mace-attack suspect charged; theft victim hit again], 12/8/2021: Burglary arrests; business-incidents suspect followup, 12/6/2021: Maced by car prowler; another vehicle break-in; two West Marginal business burglaries, 12/3/2021: Another window broken at Floors Plus NW; inflatable decorations stolen, 12/2/2021: Charges filed in business incidents, 12/2/2021: Robberies, mail theft, warrant arrest, 11/30/2021: Threat suspect arrested again, 11/25/2021: White-nationalist group vandalizes mural, 11/24/2021: Stolen blue Chevy Silverado pickup; tent theft, 11/23/2021: Burglar steals customized three-wheel hand-operated bike, 11/22/2021: Highland Park Way crash car-theft/kidnapping suspect charged, and has high-profile West Seattle history, 11/22/2021: Another business window broken, 11/21/2021: From the dumped and possibly stolen file: Shoulder bag, with PlayStation, 11/20/2021: Suspect in post-car-theft burglary arrested, two states away, 11/19/2021: West Seattle doctor convicted of pandemic-loan fraud 4:22 PM: No injuries reported. Note theres at least one utility pole caught up in this, and responders have just warned that the railing behind the stop might be electrified. Also, Metro has just sent an advisory that this situation will affect C Line and Routes 21, 50, 55, and 773 (Water Taxi shuttle). Police at the scene told our crew that he was driving recklessly, speeding, downhill on 35th before hitting other cars. West Seattle news, 24/7. People would stop shooting of they didnt have a gun. Theyre downsizing the response. Residents of the city of SeaTac and surrounding areas this week filed a class action lawsuit Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty will be holding an Open House in Arbor Heights White Centers annual Pride Block Party is less than two months away coming Saturday, June 3, EDITORS NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Meet the Travis Family: Toby, Jen and their daughters, Kate and Meg. I agree. The response overall is being canceled. 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. The folks who are cleaning up encampments and treating these abusers are saints, and shouldnt have to do it for people when the abusers are getting a slap on the wrist. ============= Glad that no one was hurt. The amended charging documents do not include much new information, but did shine light on why investigators searched the area of Renton where they found her body: Bretts historical cellphone data shows that Brett drove outside of the City of Seattle into remote mountainous regions in King County, including locations along I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass and SE Middle Fork Rd in North Bend, before returning to the Seattle area. 5:00 a.m. in the 4700 block of Fauntleroy Way SW Or do we just have Police come when someone calls 911? 6:00 a.m. in the 2600 block of SW Barton Street. ADDED 10:30 AM: SFD tells us the driver, a 33-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital in stable condition. A two-vehicle collision is involved but some kind of police response preceded the crash were working to find out more. 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Note this is NOT a real-time page if were covering a crime story right now, find it here. Gulpan adds, One of the vehicles may be a white BMW with a black hood leaving the area southbound on 39 Avenue SW and the other vehicle a white Chevy Blazer leaving northbound on 39th Avenue SW., Two dumped-likely-stolen reader reports: DOG DOOR: If you were expecting a package with a dog door Susan may have. He then got up and walked onto the street where he began to peer into their car windows. Thanks for keeping on top of things! A nearby resident reports hearing chainsaw activity. Were checking further with SFD, as the crew on scene was busy, so we dont know yet whether a student was involved; a medic unit was originally dispatched (along with Ladder 13, which is what you see in our photo) but was dismissed within a few minutes of arrival. Worthless pimps. We can do better. 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Less carrot. JFC stop the insanity. All involved burglars cutting open the businesses safes. Compare Seattle crime data to other cities, states, and neighborhoods in the U.S. on NeighborhoodScout. Thank goodness for technologycell phone cameras, CCTVotherwise, this and many other crimes would boil down to a he said-she said and make prosecution much more difficult. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress. Areas of interest were chosen and based upon the actions and locations of Brett Gitchel after Leticia went missing at the Mariners game, as indicated by Bretts historical cellphone data. 6:02 PM: Police have told dispatch that 35th SW northbound is closed between Alaska and Avalon. Of course the getaway driver was just giving the thief a ride and didnt know him at all. (HTTP response code 503). More than two vehicles appear to be involved. 10:04 PM: Our photographer has talked to firefighters who say it was trash burning in a dumpster. April 25, 2023 2:31 pm . West Seattle Blog on Twitter: "CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Charges filed against suspect in Leticia Martinez-Cosman's disappearance -" CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Charges filed against suspect in Leticia Martinez-Cosman's disappearance - 10 Apr 2023 21:29:39 Those that commit these crimes and those that turn a blind eye in the name of equity and empathy are the problem here. 8:54 AM: Police confirm this morning that casings were found after a report of gunfire Tuesday evening in Admiral. While inside, the suspect . 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, CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Leticia Martinez-Cosmans accused killer charged with second-degree murder. 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. Two dumped-likely-stolen reader reports: DOG DOOR: If you were expecting a package with a dog door Susan may have. 12:33 PM: Police tell us the man they were questioning is under arrest. We subsequently found the charging documents in King County Superior Court online files. Leticia Martinez-Cosman was discovered during a planned law enforcement search near the far west end of S 192nd 10:43 PM: Theyll be blocking traffic Olson to Roxbury for a while, so if youre headed that way, consider an alternate route. 1 PM: Photo added from our crew at the scene. Hopefully youll get more info as to motive and if this was random or targeted. 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. I was wondering the same thing about those other woman and also the young lady found on 509, too many similarities. }).render().setUser('getyourcarback').start(); SOUTHWEST PRECINCT UPDATES FROM SPDBLOTTER.SEATTLE.GOV, // <!