Update: 26 Year Old Linley A. Valdez Arrested for Alleged Shooting of 18 Year Old Man Shot Thursday Evening
Update 04.06.13: The King County Sheriff’s Department is now reporting that 26 year old Linley A. Valdez was arrest on Friday evening at 7pm by the King County Sheriff’s Gang Unit. A warrant was issued for Valerez’s arrest Thursday afternoon for his alleged shooting of an 18 year old man at the Cedar Court Apartments near Highline High School Thursday evening.
Police have yet to release the details or location of the arrest. The victim in Thursday’s shooting is expected to make a full recovery.
Full coverage of this event can be found after the break. (more…)
Update: Police Searching for Car Jacking Suspect Near Dottie Harper Park in Burien
Update 03.19.15 – 10:30pm: A vehicle that had been reported stolen early Tuesday evening was found by Burien Police on SW 144th St near the former Burien Community Center, The Annex.
Police searched the surrounding neighborhood with a K-9 unit but determined that the suspect was no longer in the area.
Original Publication 03.19.15 – 10pm: According to witnesses on the scene, Burien Police are currently searching for a man wanted in connection to a vehicle theft near Dottie Harper Park in Burien.
Police arrive on the scene some time around 9:45pm on Tuesday night. They are currently patrolling the neighborhood with a K-9 unit.
Be adviser to make sure your home is secure if you live in the surrounding neighborhoods. Police have yet to make an official statement.
This article will be update as information becomes available. If you observe anything suspicious or have any questions, the Burien Police department is available at: 206.296.3311 (more…)
Breaking News: Burien Police Searching for Suspect Fleeing from Stolen Car in Burien’s Chelsea Park Neighborhood
Update at 2:20am, November 28, 2012: Burien Police are currently searching for a man they believe ditched a stolen car and fled on foot in Burien’s Chelsea Park neighborhood.
The search is primarily focused on the area between SW 144th St and SW 136th St and Ambaum Blvd and 4th Ave SW. A number of streets in the area are being monitored by Burien Police, King County Sheriffs, and SeaTac Police as well as a helicopter which has been circling the area since 1am.
The suspect is described as a white male wearing a beanie and dark clothing. Police request that residents remain in their homes with the doors locked. If you see someone in your yard or any other suspicious activity, call “911″ or the Burien Police at: 206.296.3311
Publication at 1:30am, November 28, 2012: Breaking News: Burien Police are currently searching for a man who ditched a stollen car and is fleeing on foot in the Chelsea Park neighborhood between 4th Ave SW and 8th Ave SW and SW 136th and SW 144th. If you live in this area, make sure your home is secure. If you see any suspicious activity, please report it to the Burien Police: 206.296.3311
This article will be updated with information as it becomes available.
Breaking News: Man Stabbed at Jacob Ambaum Park in Burien
According to Burien Police, a man was trapped in a Burien park bathroom and stabbed multiple times around 6pm tonight.
The stabbing took place in Jacob Ambaum Park located in the SW 12600 block on Ambaum Boulevard Park.
According to King County Sheriff’s Sargent Cindi West, the stabbing took place after the victim, a 57 year old Burien man, entered the bathroom and was followed by the suspect. The suspect was then said to demand the victim’s cell phone. When the victim refused to give up his cellphone, the suspect stabbed the the victim multiple times in the neck, head, and ear. (more…)
Burien City Council May Vote April 2nd on Sending Annexation of Unincorporated King County to a Vote in August Primary Election
During the regularly scheduled meeting tonight, March 19th, the Burien City Council decided that they may vote on whether or not to put the annexation of Unincorporated King County on the August primary ballot at their meeting on April 2nd. (more…)
Update: Attempted Robbery at Pawn X-Change in Burien Results in Shootout and Hostage Situation
Update: According to the King County Sheriffs Department, the third suspect from Tuesday night’s attempted armed robbery turned shootout has been arrested. The details of the arrest have yet to be made public but they were able to tell us that the suspect is a 19-year-old male who resides in South Park. (more…)
Breaking news: Multiple gun shots reported on 1st Ave near SW 154th
Final Update: An article containing a full account of the night’s events has been published and can be viewed here.
Update: Police currently have 2 men in custody in connection to shots fired just before 7pm. They are currently looking for a third man who is suspected to be carrying a handgun.
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Breaking News: Social Security Administration Office in Burien Evacuated after Possible Bomb in Parking Lot
Update: A followup to this initial report has been published and is available for viewing here.
Around 1pm today, the Social Security Office on sw 156th in Burien was evacuated after the discovery what looked to be a bomb in the west parking lot. As of 3pm, Homeland Security has removed the device. (more…)