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Careers in Law Enforcement / King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO)

Tuesday, October 17, 2023


Are you curious about a career in Law Enforcement or interested in joining the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO)? If so, we welcome you to attend our upcoming Candidate Engagement Session!

Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 7:30am - four hour session

This session provides valuable insights into our hiring process, the deputy role, and the overall experience as a first responder.

The event will include:
  • Interactive traffic scenarios.
  • Oral board preparation.
  • Q/A sessions.
  • The chance to meet our recruitment and training team.
Members from Special Operations division and Background Investigators will be available, and if you decide you want to apply, KCSO will pay for your testing!

If you’d like to attend or have additional questions about working at KCSO, 

You will be sent information about location.

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Former Executive Director of Tribal non-profit job training program pleads guilty to embezzling federal funds

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Tacoma – The former Executive Director of the Western Washington Indian Employment Training Program (WWIETP) pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to embezzling from a program receiving federal funds, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. 

Debbie Rawle, 68, of Tacoma served as Executive Director of the tribally owned non-profit job training program for several years until October 2019. 

The non-profit is now defunct and no longer receiving any federal funds. 

Rawle is scheduled to be sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo for the embezzlement of nearly $100,000 on January 5, 2024.

According to the plea agreement, the job training non-profit received $698,153 in 2018 and $703,388 in 2019 to provide employment and training services for eligible tribal members. 

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Indian and Native American Programs administers the funds.

In September 2019, the Division of Indian and Native American Programs began investigating questionable expenditures using the debit card of the non-profit training organization at a Macy’s store. 

Rawle provided false and misleading information about the purchases, claiming they were work related. In fact, there were multiple purchases of items for Rawle’s own use including a new mattress, sunglasses, and clothing.

Further investigation revealed Rawle used the organization debit card for purchases at Best Buy, Amazon, and Costco. At Costco she purchased a cedar pavilion and above ground swimming pool, while on Amazon she ordered a pool maintenance kit, and motorcycle accessories costing more than $1,000. 

In all, the embezzled funds amount to $99,990.

“The Western Washington Indian Employment and Training Program (WWIETP) provided education, job training, and employment services to Native Americans through grants funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. 
"As Executive Director, Debbie Rawle used her position at the WWIETP to embezzle these funds to personally enrich herself. 
"We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to aggressively identify those who commit similar crimes and bring them to justice,” said Quentin Heiden, Special Agent-in-Charge, Western Region, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General.

Rawle has agreed to pay $99,990 in restitution. Embezzlement from a program receiving federal funds is punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The actual sentence will be determined by Chief Judge Estudillo who will consider a number of statutory factors before determining the appropriate sentence.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Indian and Native American Programs (“DINAP”). The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney J. Tate London. Mr. London serves as a Tribal Liaison for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington.


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Bank manager in Battle Ground WA stole $1.2 million from unsuspecting customers

Friday, October 13, 2023

Battle Ground is in Clark County near the Columbia River
Google maps
Tacoma –A 44-year-old former bank manager from Battle Ground, Clark County, Washington, pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. 

Brian Davie, a former branch manager at Wells Fargo, used unauthorized cash withdrawals, money transfers, and cashier’s checks to steal over $1 million. 

Davie targeted elderly and vulnerable customers. Eight victims have been identified. One woman had more than $566,000 stolen from her retirement accounts. Davie is scheduled for sentencing by U.S. District Judge Benjamin H. Settle on January 2, 2024.

Davie worked for Wells Fargo in Battle Ground from March of 2014 until he was fired in June 2019. 

According to records in the case, Davie used his position as a manager at the branch to conduct unauthorized transactions. Davie had access to customer files containing information about bank account balances. 

Davie hid his criminal activity by repeatedly exchanging cashier’s checks until they were small enough to cash without triggering banking reporting requirements.

Davie continued undetected because he stole from elderly customers who might be less likely to closely monitor their account balances. Some of Davie’s victims had dementia or had limited English skills and did not understand banking transactions. 

In at least one case, Davie failed to file the paperwork to install a victim’s relative as a co-signer on the victim’s accounts. That failure prevented the relative from being able to monitor the account and detect the fraudulent transactions.

Davie deposited some of the stolen money in an account he created in the name of a relative’s business. He made some of the cashier’s checks payable to that relative or to the business account he created. Much of the money was withdrawn as cash.

In all Davie embezzled S1,279,840 from victim accounts. Wells Fargo reimbursed victims for their losses. Judge Settle will determine the amount of restitution at sentencing.

Prosecutors have agreed to recommend a four-year prison sentence. The actual sentence will be determined by Judge Settle who will consider a number of statutory factors before determining the appropriate sentence.

This case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from the Wells Fargo investigation team. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Zachary Dillon


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Kenmore Police: Sir, you can't park here

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Photo courtesy Kenmore Police

 Sir, you can't park there.

But seriously, please don't drink and drive. As this gentleman found out, getting arrested for DUI will only make your night worse.

--Kenmore Police


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Gift Cards for Guns October 21, 2023 at Shoreline Community College


On Saturday, October 21, 2023 join King County and the King County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the cities of Shoreline and Kenmore, for our second Gift Cards for Guns event.

The program, dedicated to reducing the number of firearms in circulation and enhancing public safety, invites community members to exchange firearms for Visa/Mastercard gift cards.

The Drive-Through event will be held from 10am to 2pm at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

--Dow Constantine, King County Executive
--Shoreline Police Department

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Shoreline police have access to interpreters for 240 languages plus ASL

Friday, October 6, 2023

Shoreline Police

We are proud to have a multicultural and multilingual diverse team of officers who can assist community members who speak Turkish, Farsi, Arabic, Kurdish, Korean or Spanish.
 
In addition to the phone interpreters which we have had for years, we can now connect with professional interpreters in real-time through video calls, in 240 languages plus ASL. 

This means that even if you speak a language not covered by our multilingual officers, we can still provide you with the assistance you need through video!

--Shoreline Police


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Suspect attempts to carjack vehicles in the Aurora tunnel; chased by police; everyone stung by wasps

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

They are on a steep hillside along Aurora in Seattle
Photo courtesy Seattle PD

On August 13, 2023, Seattle Police officers arrested a 22-year-old male suspect after he attempted to car-jack multiple vehicles in East Queen Anne. 

Shortly after 6:00pm, several 911 calls were received regarding a male suspect attempting to car-jack multiple vehicles armed with a knife. According to the victims, the suspect blocked traffic then attempted to stop and take vehicles. The suspect caused significant damage to multiple victim’s vehicles as they passed.  

Video from victim's dashcam - followed by police cam video of takedown and wasp attacks

Officers arrived and located the suspect on Dexter Way North in a tunnel under Aurora Avenue North. The suspect ran from officers and was caught in a nearby greenbelt area. 

While taking the suspect into custody, both the officers and the suspect were stung by wasps several times. One of the officers also suffered a laceration during the arrest.

Both the officer and the suspect were transported to Harborview Medical Center to treat their injuries. The suspect was then later booked into King County Jail for investigation of assault, property destruction, and attempted robbery.


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Snohomish man sentenced to 17 years in prison for drug, gun, and murder-for-hire related charges

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Tacoma – A Snohomish, Washington, man who was rearrested following his sentencing in a drug trafficking scheme, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for charges including attempting to hire a hitman to kill a witness in his case, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.

Michael John Scott, 44, was sentenced today to 17 years in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking, Use of Interstate Commerce Facilities in the Commission of Murder for Hire, and Tampering with a Witness, Victim, or Informant. 

At the sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Bryan said, “Mr. Scott had a long history of drug dealing capped by using interstate facilities to attempt to commit murder for hire and tampering with a witness.” Judge Bryan called these crimes “most serious offenses.”

Scott was sentenced in January 2020 to 78 months in prison for dealing fentanyl-laced pills and cocaine. 

According to documents filed with the court, as Scott was awaiting sentencing for his earlier drug distribution crimes, he continued to set up drug deals. Prior to Scott being remanded to custody for his 78-month sentence, he attempted to execute a drug deal. 

On January 30, 2020, he was arrested as he arrived to sell fentanyl pills to a person in Whatcom County. That person was working with law enforcement.

Following the January 2020 arrest, while in custody at the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, Washington, Scott agreed to pay an associate $2,000 if he would assist Scott in finding a hitman to kill a witness against him and an associate of that witness. 

Scott said he would pay $10,000 each for the murders. Scott told his associate that he wanted the deaths to appear to be fentanyl overdoses. 

In June and July 2021, Scott wrote letters disguised as ‘legal mail’ to the person he thought was the hitman and to a friend he wanted to handle payment for the crimes. Through that friend, Scott made the upfront agreed upon payment to someone who he believed to be a hitman.

Scott pleaded guilty in June 2019 for his role in U.S. v Hernandez et al, a 32-defendant drug trafficking case that was unsealed in December 2018. 

Scott was a high-volume redistributor of fentanyl-laced imitation oxycodone pills and cocaine, who delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash to his cartel suppliers for the drugs–sometimes as much as $150,000 at a time. 

When Scott’s home was searched in December 2018, law enforcement recovered illegal drugs, more than $40,000 in cash, and other tools of the drug trade.

The case was investigated by the FBI, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Kristine Foerster and Max Shiner.


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Collision and shooting investigation in Lake Forest Park

Thursday, September 28, 2023

On September 27, 2023, at approximately 9:11am, Lake Forest Park Police patrol officers were dispatched to a multi-vehicle collision in the 14700 block of Bothell Way NE.

As officers arrived at a chaotic scene, the call was updated to report shots may have been fired and an RV was seen fleeing southbound into Seattle.

A short time later, Seattle Police located the RV in the 13700 block of 27th Ave NE. The RV driver was located inside the RV, and despite life saving measures provided by first responders, he was declared deceased at the scene.

Preliminary investigation showed the parties involved had been attempting to recover their stolen vehicle when the driver of the RV attempted to use the RV to stop the recovery.

Shots were fired into the RV, which fled, striking several vehicles, in several locations, before coming to a stop in Seattle. The subject who fired at the RV was detained and all involved vehicles on scene were secured until search warrants can be obtained.

Anyone with information, including witnesses and any available video, is asked to contact the Lake Forest Park Police Department through Bothell PD dispatch, 425-486-1254. Reference case number 2023-07315

The investigation is active and ongoing with the assistance of the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA) Major Crimes Task Force (CSPA-MCTF), the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) and the Seattle Police Department (SPD). The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office was notified and responded to assist the investigators.

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is a state accredited police agency serving the citizens of the city of Lake Forest Park in King County, Washington. It is a partner agency in the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA) of King County.


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Stabbing at 13400 Roosevelt Way NE

Stabbing in the 13400 block of Roosevelt Way N.

At 04:53am on Sunday, September 24, 2023, Seattle police officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 13400 block of Roosevelt Way North. 

Upon arrival, they found a male victim who sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds. 

Immediate medical assistance was provided at the scene until the Seattle Fire Department arrived and took over. 

The male victim was transported to HMC for his injuries. The suspect was identified but had fled the scene before officers arrived.


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Child pornography investigation in Lake Forest Park

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

On September 27, 2023, detectives with the Lake Forest Park Police Department initiated an arrest and associated search warrant on a resident of Lake Forest Park for Child Pornography. 

North Sound Metro SWAT (NSMS) served the warrant at the residence while the suspect was taken into custody. 

Once the residence was secured, the ICAC Task Force, along with a Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA) Major Crimes Task Force (CSPA-MCTF) Detective and a Lake Forest Park detective, took custody of the residence.

Multiple electronic items of evidence were seized and an initial investigation showed that several of the devices and found images were consistent with Child Pornography. 

A 42-year-old male resident was booked into the King County Jail on charges related to Child Pornography.

The investigation is continuing with the assistance of ICAC.

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is a state accredited police agency serving the citizens of the city of Lake Forest Park in King County, Washington. It is a partner agency in the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA) of King County.


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LFP Police Department welcomes two new officers

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

L-R Judge Grant, Officer Alcean, Officer Montague, Chief Harden

The Lake Forest Park Police Department is delighted to introduce two new lateral police officers! Hubermann Alcean and Francisco Montague were officially sworn in during the City Council meeting on September 14, 2023.

Hubermann Alcean
Hubermann Alcean
, originally hailing from Haiti, joins us from the Renton Police Department. He is a devoted family man, happily married and the proud father of five children. 

Before embarking on his career in law enforcement, Officer Alcean worked as an Emergency Room Technician for several years. 

In addition to his police duties, Officer Alcean currently serves in the Washington State Army National Guard as a dedicated Military Police Officer. 

He possesses a deep-rooted passion for public service and is both honored and enthusiastic about becoming a valuable member of the Lake Forest Park Police Department. Outside of his professional life, Officer Alcean enjoys quality time with his family, maintaining a healthy lifestyle through workouts, and indulging in his love for soccer.

Francisco Montague
Francisco Montague
brings a wealth of experience from his tenure with the Kirkland and Brier Police Departments. His journey toward a career in law enforcement began at a young age when he enrolled in a Police Explorer program. 

A native of Washington state, Officer Montague graduated from high school and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior from the University of Washington. 

Beyond the confines of his work, Officer Montague finds solace in the gym, has a deep appreciation for country music, relishes outdoor activities, and cherishes moments spent with his circle of close friends and family.



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EVENT IS FULL: Catalytic Converter Tagged and Protected Event October 13, 2023 for Shoreline residents

Sunday, September 24, 2023


UPDATE 9-26-2023 - the event is full and registration is closed
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Shoreline Police Department and Shoreline Community College are joining forces again, to offer the Catalytic Converter Tagged and Protected event! 

Tagging your catalytic converter can help prevent theft.

Registration is required, to secure your spot, click on this link or click on the QR code on the announcement.
 
Shoreline Residents Only. Spots are limited. First come, first served!

Where:
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133

When:
Friday October 13th from 8am-2pm


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LFP PD collection for Maui has concluded

Friday, September 22, 2023

Just some of the items collected for Maui relief
Photo courtesy LFP PD
Lake Forest Park Police Department Collection for Maui Fire Emergency Relief Effort has Concluded

The LFPPD would like to thank the LFP community for its support of the Maui fire relief effort and all of the donations dropped off at city hall. The response was great, and the donation window has closed.

It is heartwarming to know our community cares so much. Thank you, again.
 

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Police manhunt startles Richmond Highlands neighbors but nabs the quarry

Friday, September 15, 2023

By Diane Hettrick

Shoreline residents in a wide area centered in the vicinity of 162nd and Aurora in the Richmond Highlands neighborhood were curious and alarmed at a major police presence on Wednesday evening, September 13, 2023.

A police helicopter was circling the area, broadcasting to residents to stay in their homes and lock their doors because they were searching for a suspect. K9 units were searching on the ground.

It should be noted that in these cases police want citizens to stay in their homes, not just because they might be in particular danger, but because they get in the way of the search.

Police helicopters are equipped with infrared devices for nighttime searches. They are not very effective when a lot of people are outside.

The Shoreline police spokesperson said they were trying to serve a felony warrant when the suspect fled. At one point he was hiding in a back yard in the 16000 block of Dayton N. 

He was located in nearby underbrush and booked for multiple warrants.


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Medical emergency at North City fire station

Shoreline Fire Station 63 in North City
Photo by Mike Remarcke

Dozens of apartment residents and pedestrians witnessed an alarming scene at the North City fire station 63, 1410 NE 180th St, Shoreline, WA 98155, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 as a distraught male drove up to the door for medical assistance.

Firefighter / paramedics responded immediately to render aid.

Because of HIPAA regulations, and also out of concern for family members, fire and police are not providing details.

All firefighters are trained in emergency first aid and many have paramedic training.


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Homicide in Lake City neighborhood August 28, 2023

Friday, September 8, 2023

By Seattle Officer Shawn Weismiller

Seattle Police Department Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man deceased in the Lake City neighborhood Monday night August 28, 2023.

Shortly after 11:00pm officers responded to a report of a male shot in the 13700 block of 32nd Ave NE. Police arrived and located a male with a gunshot wound.

Officers attempted life-saving measures until Seattle Fire Department personnel arrived. The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. Despite all life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased.

The circumstances that led up to the shooting are unknown at this time.

Members of the Crime Scene Investigation Unit and Homicide detectives responded to the scene. The Homicide Unit will be leading the investigation.

If anyone has information regarding this investigation, please call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.


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FBI seeking information about people unaccounted for in Maui Wildfires

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Lahaina was destroyed by a wildfire on Maui.
The remainder of the island is untouched.
Photo courtesy WA Secretary of State

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Honolulu Field Office is assisting Maui Police Department (MPD) with the identification of unaccounted for individuals who may have been impacted by the wildfires that occurred on Maui on August 8, 2023.

The Maui Police Department has released the names of those still unaccounted for, as well as a reference number that is listed alongside the name, and has asked the public to assist in information related to the unaccounted for individuals.

FBI Honolulu is seeking information pertaining to individuals who have been identified as still unaccounted for.

If you have information to provide about a listed unaccounted for person; or you are related to an unaccounted for person and would like to provide a DNA sample; or if you would like to report a person who is still unaccounted for and could be a potential victim of the wildfires but is not yet listed, please fill out the questionnaire as completely as possible.

Important: If you are aware of anyone who is still unaccounted for, whether they are on the published list or not, please contact Maui Police Department at (808) 244-6400 to complete a missing persons report.

Request for DNA
  • If you are local to Maui and able to provide a DNA sample, please do so at Maui County’s Family Assistance Center located at the Hyatt Regency at 200 Nohea Kai Dr., Lahaina, HI 96761 between 10am and 8pm. 
  • If you live outside of Maui and would like to submit a DNA sample, please fill out this questionnaire and someone from the FBI or MPD will contact you.

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Seattle police investigate a shooting at Haller Lake; find body the next day at North Seattle College

Photo courtesy Seattle PD
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Seattle police received a 911 call about a deceased subject found in the 9600 block of College Way N. (North Seattle College) Officers arrived around 8:00am and located the deceased male with signs of trauma.

Police have determined the man found was involved with a shooting incident from the day before, when around 10am a passerby called 911 to report a shooting that occurred in Haller Lake.

When officers arrived in the 11600 block of Aurora Ave N, (Home Deport) they found evidence of a shooting but no victim of the assault.

After speaking with witnesses in the area, it appears the suspect had left the location in a vehicle, a gold Dodge Grand Caravan, with another subject who appeared to be unconscious.

Further investigation led to the identity of the suspect, which resulted in the apprehension of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle in Federal Way at about 5pm.

The 40-year-old male was arrested for assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. He was booked into King County Jail. However, after today’s investigation, the requested charges have been updated to murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Homicide detectives continue to investigate this case.

If anyone has information about this incident, please call SPD’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.


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Shooting in Lynnwood park leaves one dead, one in hospital with critical injuries

Silver 2012 Toyota Tundra
Lynnwood police detectives are investigating a shooting which occurred at Lynndale Park
18927 72nd Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036 on Monday, September 4, 2023.

Five males between the ages of 17 and 20 were involved. One is deceased. Two were transported to nearby hospital. One of them, who is a minor, remains hospitalized with critical injuries.

Lynnwood police state that they can confirm this shooting does not appear to be gang related. 

A Silver 2012 Toyota Tundra has been taken in custody as evidence. Detectives are requesting anyone with any information of sightings of this specific vehicle recently to contact detectives at 425-670-5633.


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