Washington State Patrol
Coverage of Washington State Patrol in the Nexus archive.
- Drivers who hit, killed state trooper in Tacoma won’t face criminal charges
Two drivers who fatally struck Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting in Tacoma will not face criminal charges, as prosecutors explained their decision in a letter. The incident occurred on a chilly, rainy evening.
- 17-year-old volunteer firefighter in ICU after head-on crash
A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter, Riggin Bliss, is recovering in the ICU after a head-on collision on Lewis River Road in Ariel, Washington. His brother, Charlie Silvis, a fellow volunteer firefighter, assisted him at the scene. The other driver, 76-year-old John Jessup, was charged with vehicular assault and is believed to have been impaired.
- 17-year-old volunteer firefighter in ICU after head-on crash
A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter, Riggin Bliss, was hospitalized with severe injuries after a head-on crash on Lewis River Road in Ariel, Washington. The other driver, 76-year-old John Jessup, was charged with vehicular assault and believed to be impaired. Bliss, a respected volunteer firefighter, is recovering and expressed determination to return to work despite his injuries.
- 17-year-old volunteer firefighter in ICU after head-on crash
A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter, Riggin Bliss, was hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on collision on Lewis River Road in Ariel, Washington. The crash involved 76-year-old John Jessup, who was charged with vehicular assault and believed to be impaired. Bliss, a dedicated volunteer, is determined to return to firefighting despite his injuries.
- WA state trooper jailed, charged with stalking former dating partner
A veteran State Patrol trooper has been jailed and charged with stalking a woman he previously dated. The charges allege that the trooper stalked her to determine if she was in a new relationship.
- Two teenagers arrested for climbing Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Two teenagers were arrested for climbing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. They are expected to face charges of criminal trespassing and obstruction of law enforcement.
- Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on I-5 in Seattle
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident on I-5 in Seattle. A driver in a silver vehicle is being sought by Washington State Patrol.