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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Beware of Emailed Job-Offers Requiring Up-Front Purchases, Financial Information

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Bothell Police Officers and Detectives are investigating recent cases involving fraud and theft that started with emailed invitations to apply for jobs - and ended with victims out hundreds, and sometimes even thousands of dollars.   

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Bothell 911 Dispatch Supervisor Named Best in Washington State

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Among the team of heroes in the Bothell Police 911 Dispatch Center,  Supervisor Tannis Rhoton is the heartbeat.  The entire Bothell Police family has long recognized Rhoton's dedication and exceptional leadership-by example.  

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

Five Suspects Arrested. Active Investigation Continues

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At 3:25am on Wednesday, April 26,  three Bothell Police Officers in two patrol vehicles were involved in a pursuit of a vehicle used in a string of overnight armed robberies across King County.

Bothell Police Patrol Officers first spotted the vehi...

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Posted on: April 10, 2023

Join us and Learn: Dog Walker Watch Program

Animal Control Officer Kristi Boucher says hello to small white dog.

Come join us for a one-night class and learn about the Dog Walker Watch Program!  It's free, fun and will provide helpful information about neighborhood safety and keeping an eye out for suspicious activity. 

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Tracking Device + Owner's Records Helps Officers Quickly Recover Stolen Bicycle

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    On Wednesday, March 29 Patrol Officers and the PROACT team were able to recover a very expensive bicycle that was stolen sometime overnight from the garage of a Bothell home.
     It appears the bike-owner's...
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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Quick 911 Call Helps Officers Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Suspect

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On March 23, an alert Bothell resident wasted no time calling 911 to report some suspicious activity happening in the 18300 block of 96th Lane. 

The caller told dispatchers she heard some unusual noises and looked out her home’s window. ...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Suspect Arrested, Charged with Felony Assault, Obstruction

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At 1:45 PM Sunday, March 19 Officers arrested one suspect on felony assault and obstruction charges, following a 911 call about a domestic disturbance in the 18600 block of Bothell Way NE.

Officers located a female victim, who had injuries to the head that...

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

Rainbow Fentanyl Used to Target Children, Teens

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Bothell Police wants community members, and especially parents, to be aware of brightly colored fentanyl pills used to target children, teens and young adults.  

Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent...

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

Quick 911 Call Helps Officers Arrest Two Suspects in Commercial Burglary Case

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On Saturday, January 21 at 4:13 AM - an alert neighbor called 911 after hearing breaking glass and witnessing three suspects getting out of a white van near a business in the 17700 block of Bothell Way NE.  

  Officers quickly responded a...

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Bothell Police Chief Seeks Volunteers for New Community Advisory Committee

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Interested community members are encouraged to learn more and apply to be part of a first-of-its-kind program for the City of Bothell Police Department.

The Bothell Police Community Advisory Committee will meet regularly and advise Police Chief Ke...

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Beloved Tools Returned, Thanks to Good Teamwork

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Matt Harmon is a good, helpful neighbor.  When a storm hits,  he volunteers his time and his favorite tools to help clear fallen debris.  He's invested quite a bit of his hard-earned money into the power tools that make...

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Posted on: November 29, 2022

Five Cities Form Regional Crisis Response Agency

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The City Councils of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline this month each adopted a partner agreement to form a new Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency. The signed Interlocal (ILA) agreement merges the North Sound RADAR (Response ...

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Posted on: November 29, 2022

Annual Pet Food Drive Underway. Everett Animal Shelter in Urgent Need of Pet Food Donations

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Our city partner for animal welfare services, The Everett Animal Shelter is in great need of pet food donations this winter.  The shelter is housing many dogs, cats and more right now and they continue to accept more daily.

Donation bins will be i...

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Posted on: November 2, 2022

Scam Alert: Fake Warnings About Arrest Warrants

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 Your local police department will not text, call or email you with a warning about an arrest warrant.  Never.  Ever.

 If you are ever contacted with a "warning" about an arrest warrant - it is a scam. &nbs...

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Posted on: November 30, 2022

Sign Up! Bothell Police Community Academy: January 12 - March 16:

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This winter, Bothell Police is hosting Community Academy; an opportunity to get an up-close, in depth look at your local police department.  Over 10 Thursdays this winter,  participants will get behind-the-scenes access and insight, with...

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Posted on: October 24, 2022

Applications Now Available for Winter 2023 Bothell Police Community Academy

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Applications are available now for Bothell community members to participate in the Bothell Police Community Academy;  January 12 - March 16, 2023.

Each Thursday (from 6:00pm - 8:30pm), participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on...

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Posted on: June 16, 2022

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

Officer Jenna Shannon beside patrol vehicle

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.

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Posted on: August 18, 2022

Barricaded Suspect Arrested, Without Injury

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On at 11:20pm, Tuesday, August 16 Bothell Police arrested a 22-year old male suspect in the 20500 block of 32nd Drive SE.  The suspect was booked on Rape of a Child, 1st Degree.The suspect, who is not a Bothell resident, had been barricaded insid...
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Posted on: August 18, 2022

Snohomish County Prosecutor Declines Charges Against Officer

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On August 1, 2022, Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell notified independent investigators with the Snohomish County Multi-Agency Response Team that no charges would be filed against Bothell Police Officer Michael Garcia in the July 29, 2020 use-of-fo...

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Posted on: July 12, 2022

Detectives and US Marshals Arrest Suspect on Sex Crimes Involving a Minor

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Bothell Police Detectives,  in partnership with the US Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, located and arrested a registered sex offender on new charges, following an intensive investigation.

 The suspect faces multipl...

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Posted on: June 3, 2022

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...

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Posted on: March 29, 2022

Why Suspects Get Away, How Quick Calls to 911 Help

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On March 22,  a woman in the 22900 block of 15th 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...

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Posted on: January 13, 2022

Bothell Police Detectives Arrest Suspect in Bothell High School Threat

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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...

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Posted on: January 13, 2022

New Recruit Welcomed, Thanks to Community Donors, Council Vote

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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...

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Posted on: January 4, 2022

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

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 On Tuesday, January 4, in the 22000 block of 18th 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, ...

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Posted on: December 6, 2021

North Sound RADAR Adds Three Full-Time Navigator Positions

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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...

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Posted on: August 28, 2020

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

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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...

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