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. 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 . 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. 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. Compare Seattle crime data to other cities, states, and neighborhoods in the U.S. on NeighborhoodScout. 4:08 PM: Thanks for the tips about an SPD/SFD response at Summit Atlas, the charter middle/high school at 35th/Roxbury. 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. She was out walking her dog at the time it happened. Has anyone asked if the police are comparing the other two women who went missing and found dead are somehow connected as well to this monster? @westseattleblog. 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. This is so beyond devastating. The probable-cause document doesnt shine any light into a possible motive. If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". $100 and he walked. I was out at noon and spoke to 2 neighbors across the street from you Rose. https://westseattleblog.com/2023/04/west-seattle-crime-watch-stolen-white-escaladeI bet they are using these stolen vehicles as reported!! They used an aerial ladder to lift the person out: 4:06 PM: SFD and the Coast Guard are responding to whats reported as a boat colliding with a dock in the 1300 block of Spokane St. Why arent we increasing penalties for using a firearm in such a manner or for illegal possession of a firearm? Well be following up later today on plans for ensuring there arent any other trees in that roadside stand in danger of falling. City Crime Map Neighborhoods. While inside, the suspect prowled a vehicle and broke into several storage units using a baseball bat to damage the locks and doors. For a good time you might try googling, Do police prevent crime?. Lets get them the easy way to kill people by arming them with GUNS. Around 6 am today, an alarm brought officers to Taco Time (SPD photo at right), where they found a smashed window (and a) safe (that) had been cut open, and staff confirmed money stored in the safe had been taken. The other three burglaries are listed as all happening Sunday morning (April 23rd): 4:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of SW Morgan Street Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty h King County Councilmember wants to make public dru Mothers Day is May 14! Every victim deserves compensation. It makes me sad to say but every day Im one step closer to leaving. It should be mandatory for anyone involved in opioids, or schedule two drugs in general, on any level be responsible for trash clean up around our cities. Shortly after calling for a specialty unit that clears smoke, firefighters told dispatch that theyd had multiple reports of the suspected source of the smoke drivers drifting in the garage. Scary. 1 PM: Listening back to dispatch audio now that were back at HQ, the initial report was that the man and woman knew each other and that he claimed he shot her because she came at him with a knife. Dispatch also was told that neighbors retrieved the gun and were turning it over to police. The scene is now clear. Updates to come. If they had some other form a battle armament, they wouldnt even get out of their car. Im willing to bet she wasnt. Both defendants are responsible for the death of their baby. The photo and report are from Tom in Fauntleroy:. 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. color: '#ffffff' There is no history or evidence to support that Brett had ever been inside Leticias car, or had ever been invited to her home, before their meeting at the Mariners game on 03/31/2023. A traffic camera is pointing southward toward the closed/blocked stretch of 35th: 8:53 PM: The SDOT camera shows activity around the tree, but otherwise the road remains closed to traffic. Brett is depicted alone in multiple videos with Leticias vehicle and at her home after her disappearance. Per Ms. Martinez-Cosmans case, the prosecutors narrative states premeditation, so I wonder if the charges wont be upgraded to first degree murder. 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. 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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. I dont know if that case is closed though. A nearby resident reports hearing chainsaw activity. I saw the white car and driver pretty well. A texter asked about the fire-alarm response at Spruce (39th/Alaska, the building with LA Fitness). I hope these creepers were caught on a camera somewhere and they will be apprehended soon! We had a felon passed out in his car on drugs, found with an illegal firearm on his person near our house. Save 30% on in-stock roses REVIEW: All four performers handled the material Second annual Bite of Bernadette will bring cele Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Realty holding Open Houses in Arroyo Heights & West Seattle this weekend, King County Councilmember wants to make public drug use a misdemeanor, Mothers Day is May 14! No reports of injuries. behavior: 'all' From what I was told by neighbors after I finished teaching, police did canvas the street for witnesses. Stickers in front windshield of yacht club. Crime is going up all over the place. From Jim Clark Marina, that Coast Guard vessel in our photo is the only sign of anything out of the ordinary. SFD describes it as an exterior fire. Hope he gets put away forever. 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. If you have any information, the incident number is 23-111868. 1:14 PM: Now police are blocking both directions of Delridge. Please enter your username or e-mail address. The lack of deterrence plays a role too. live: false, 12:26 AM: This is on the southbound side of California by Morgan Junction Park. Brett used premeditated intentional lies and deception to lure Patrick into a situation in a vehicle where Patrick would be susceptible to Bretts strangulation. Powered byWPtouch Mobile Suite for WordPress, From the dumped-likely-stolen file: Brand-new dog door; miscellaneous items. The driver who killed her, 25-year-old Mohamed Tayib, is now charged with three felonies - vehicular homicide, hit and run, and reckless driving. Hi, I was the walker who was on 39th north of Lander. BOYS SOCCER: Heres the Metro League bracket. SPD incident # is 23-109374. This city could use a little room for more Keiths and fewer Lisas. 10:04 PM: Our photographer has talked to firefighters who say it was trash burning in a dumpster. We had a felon passed out in his car on drugs, found with an illegal firearm on his person near our house. All involved burglars cutting open the businesses safes. 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). So far thats still all SFD is saying theres a strong smell emanating from one of the apartments, and the hazmat responders are strategizing what to do next theyre not even in their protective gear yet so far as we can see. height: 360, columbia tennis center sc Regarding the unfortunate apartment peeping, I follow the maxim if I can see out, then they can see in. ALL drug dealers should go to prison forever! Total estimated loss is $50,000.. Police were about to leave and told us that it was only a medical response and in the end, they werent needed. Its disheartening! It is my understanding that one of our police neighbors called it in. This location was also of interest because of its lightly populated area, its heavily wooded terrain, its proximity to the location where Brett strangled Patrick hours later, and because records reported that Brett had previously lived in an apartment on this same street. The facts and evidence of this case supports the conclusion that Brett also used premeditated and intentional lies and deception to lure Leticia into a situation in her vehicle where she would be susceptible to Bretts persistent strangulation, ultimately resulting in her death. Assuming hes charged, the narrative in those documents will tell more of whatever detectives have learned as their investigation continued. Note this is NOT a real-time page if were covering a crime story right now, find it here. 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. 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. West Seattle Blog editor. new TWTR.Widget({ Im hearing addiction and related crimes are high everyone even small towns. 7:51 PM: A texter says the cars been pulled out, so the scene should be entirely clear shortly. 3/24/2022: Car theft/burglary followup; recognize this lost wheel? Lisa, is it better other places? If youre headed eastbound on Alaska, you can turn to southbound 35th from there, but not northbound. SPD says that in all three cases, the safes had been accessed with some sort of saw as well. If you have any information, SPDs tipline is 206-233-5000. Still no sign of anyone. 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. 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. Police tell us the red truck, parked, was hit by the driver of the other vehicle. 4:37 PM: Thanks for the tip. GUNS are the problem. 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. West Seattle news, 24/7. Theres no way the babys parents werent drugging during and after pregnancy. <a href="http://app.feed.informer.com/digest3/WQUWTJ6NUY.html">Click for "SPD Blotter for Southwest Precinct".</a> Powered by <a href="http://feed.informer.com/">RSS Feed Informer</a>// -->]]> 5:06 PM: What one responder described to dispatch as a very large tree has fallen on 35th near Avalon. Please use any of this information to let our community know that this guy is on foot and either lives in the area or visits frequently enough to know the neighborhoods off of Alki. The trees indeed affecting some poles/lines, but no outage is reported. This option will reset the home page of this site. No injuries. 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.