@NHecklinger I updated the story, the officer’s name is Michael Smith. His name wasn’t immediately made available yesterday. We typically don’t name suspects until charges have been filed by the prosecutor but we published his name before then because he’s a public employee.
An off-duty Auburn Police officer was arrested and booked into jail for DUI & vehicular homicide after he allegedly lost control of his car then hit and killed a pedestrian in Seattle on Saturday night.
@MildManneredNol No, Lyman wasn’t involved in Sarey’s killing. In 2020 Lyman crashed a SWAT truck into another vehicle injuring the driver then Lyman fled the scene. The injured driver filed a lawsuit earlier this year - https://t.co/xKyPJgd69K
This special series by @Camsheppy and @Henryonthebeat looks into Auburn officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with murder for the 2019 killing of Jesse Sarey. Hear Nelson’s statement, info from an eyewitness and more: https://t.co/IlUUXVkHAI
A #FederalWay City Council member recently wrote on Facebook that vaccinated people should “keep getting the clot shots, die off, and let the rest of us move on with our lives.” Over 77% of FW residents are vaccinated. More: https://t.co/pXKWfz7o6Q
In 2021 police killed at least 1,134 people. The majority of these killings began with a mental health crisis, traffic violation, disturbance, other non-violent offense or situation with no crime alleged. Only 1 in 3 cases began with a reported violent crime. (2/x)
Mapping Police Violence just released a report finding 2021 was one of the *worst years for deadly police violence on record.* See the report at https://t.co/stp7V46Jms. Here are some of the key findings from our analysis (1/x)…
Auburn mayor Nancy Backus and Federal Way mayor Jim Ferrell testified against HB 1782 yesterday.
The bill would require cities to allow for middle housing in all residential areas within 1/2 mile of major transit stops.