Car Seat Confusion? Bothell Patrol Officer Certified, and Ready to Help

While most parents and caregivers are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, almost half (46%), have been installed incorrectly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

It's a fright...

Bothell Police Investigate Homicide from Domestic Violence/Physical Assault. Suspect in Custody

The Bothell Police Department is investigating a homicide resulting from domestic violence and physical assault.

The lone suspect, a 35-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody, following the death of his 72-year-old father at their home in the 320...

Report & Help Prevent License-Plate Theft

Have you checked your vehicle's license plates, lately?  Between January and May of 2022,  Bothell Police recovered or investigated the theft of at least 40 vehicle license plates.  

 “When we pull over vehicles with no ...

Warning about Phishing, Fraud and Scam Calls

Bothell Police Dispatchers want to warn residents about some new scams, and some that never go away.  They're reminding residents to be vigilant and wary of ANY phone call or text message that mentions payments or financial information. ...

Bothell Police Seeks Information About Suspect in Case that Triggered Amber Alert

Three year old Faith Collins is unharmed and doing well, after surviving quite an ordeal.  Just after midnight, on Tuesday, April 5, the little girl was asleep in her car seat when a thief stole her mother's car from the parking lot of t...

Why Suspects Get Away, How Quick Calls to 911 Help

On March 22,  a woman in the 22900 block of 15^th Ave SE flagged down a Bothell Police officer.  The woman had just witnessed a catalytic-converter theft.  She could describe the suspect and his vehicle (an older model, Black BMW...

K9 Allegro Passes Test, Achieves State Certification

Bothell Police Fights Catalytic Converter Theft, Joining Newly Formed Task Force

 On Tuesday, March 2,  Bothell Police Department announced its partnership in the CAT CON Task Force, a newly-formed partnership aimed at fighting rising catalytic converter thefts. 

The Cat Con Task Force combines the efforts of...

Bothell Police Officers Awarded Life Saving Medal

Police Chief Ken Seuberlich awarded two of his officers Life Saving medals. 

In a brief January 26 ceremony,  Chief Seuberlich took a moment to honor and thank one of those officers;  Coby Russell.

Russell was recognized for heroi...

Bothell Police Detectives Arrest Suspect in Bothell High School Threat

On Wednesday, January 12, Bothell Police detectives arrested one suspect in a November 30 threat against Bothell High School that was posted online.

The threat prompted a campus-wide security search, the cancellation of athletic games and practices, and th...

New Recruit Welcomed, Thanks to Community Donors, Council Vote

Bothell Police welcomes patrol-K9-in training,  Allegro ("Ro")!   

Ro still has hundreds of hours of testing, training and hard work ahead. The eager pup shows a lot of promise and loves to learn.

On July 20, 2021, Bothe...

Officers Recover Stolen Car (and much more) - Thanks to Alert Neighbor

 On Tuesday, January 4, in the 22000 block of 18^th Ave SE, Bothell Police recovered a stolen vehicle, along with a stolen credit card, a broken safe and a credit card reader. The devices are often used by thieves to duplicate stolen debit cards, ...

Join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The City of Bothell is seeking community members to serve on a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee. 

Those interested should apply by January 10, 2022.

In late 2022, Bothell City Council adopted a new goal to "Pursue ...

North Sound RADAR Adds Three Full-Time Navigator Positions

The RADAR Navigator program is taking a major step forward, adding three full-time positions. 

RADAR Navigators work alongside officers in response to in-progress law enforcement calls that involve individuals in crisis, who have behavior...

Holiday Shopping Online? Be Alert for Porch Pirates

The final months of the year are often marked with an increase in package thefts.  "Porch pirates" know that more people are shopping for holiday gifts online,  and they've learned how to take advantage of the trend.

Bu...

Bothell Police Arrest Home-Burglary Suspect, Investigate Possible Links

On Tuesday, September 28 - Bothell Police Officers Brooks and Jordal responded to an in-progress residential burglary, and arrested one suspect, who is now in custody. 

When the officers responded, the suspect was still inside the home, in a neigh...

Bothell Police Investigate Skimming Devices Found on Gas Pumps

On Monday, June 21, Bothell Police responded to a gas station/convenience store in the 20800 block of Bothell-Everett Highway – where skimming devices were found on gas pumps.  Officers gathered evidence including the devices, and are n...

Six Bothell Police Officers Recognized With Lifesaving Award

As part of National Police Week, May 9-15, many of our officers were recognized for exceptional service.  Among them; six Bothell Police officers – received the Lifesaving Award:  Officers Sukhi Kaur, Kayla Cooke, Daniel Wiseman, Jenna S...

SMART Investigation Update

This morning, the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) released a significant update to their investigation of an officer-involved shooting involving Juan Rene Hummel on July 29, 2020. 

On January 12, 2021, attorneys for...

Police Arrest Woman for Criminal Trespass

We are aware of a video circulating that shows a Bothell Police Officer taking a female into custody.  In most of the social media posts, the wording used to describe the video includes language claiming the “Bothell Police arrest women...

Statement from Chief Seuberlich - Serving with Professionalism, Compassion, and Equity

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with many community members to discuss a wide range of topics.  As a result, I feel that it is important for me, as the Chief of Police, to reaffirm our department’s co...

Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2020

CONTACT: Julie Moore, Public Affairs Officer, City of Lynnwood, 425-551-8444

SMART Team Investigating Officer Involved Shooting Smart Incident 20-04

BOTHELL, Wash. –...