Joint team effort!! WSP, Fife Pd and Puyallup PD just arrested a 36yr old Puyallup resident. He was caught in the median on SR-167@ Meridian setting a fire! He is currently on his way to jail! Great job everybody!
#playstupidgames
We got another one! Great job Trooper Morefield. A pedestrian decided to match light the grass at SR-512 and SR-7. Citizen observed and alerted 911. After a short foot chase, one is in custody and on his way to jail.
#Justice
#Beatrooper
@CentralPierce
WSP detectives made an arrest today for Thursday’s fatal bicyclist hit and run in Eatonville. Reddit users identify a photographed broken car part as a mid 1980s Chevy truck headlight assembly. Local anonymous tip confirms and led to the arrest of a driver of an 1986 Chevy K-10.
After a short pursuit this morning southbound I5 at MP97, for fowling to yield, Trooper Joyce was able to take all 9 suspects safely in to custody.
These wise quackers were transported to a local rehabilitation center. No injuries to anyone involved.
#CaseQuacked
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Well...this is a first 🤷🏻♂️! Driver saw a small "black object" in the air while driving on I-5 and it struck the front of his car. He drove about 18 miles, stopped for gas, and found this. We recovered it and turned it over to
@LakewoodPD
.
Good info right here! Troopers are working very hard stopping the "rolling speed bumps" who are "camping" in the left lane. Remember to move right unless you're passing. 👮🏻👍🏼
Yesterday, at approximately 7:15p, Tacoma troopers helped to successfully deliver a beautiful baby girl southbound SR509 at Portland Ave!
We’re happy to report that Mama and baby are doing just fine.
🎉💝🎉
Last night ourTroopers arrested the driver of this Lamborghini, BMW and Porsche for racing. The drivers were cited for reckless driving and their cars were impounded. There’s a time and a place for this. It’s called the track! Speeds were over 100mph! 🤦♂️
#hopeyouhaveniceshoes
This car was stopped today by Trooper Evan Sowards 👇
Please make sure to clean off your cars before driving 👍 Drivers behind you will appreciate it!
It will also keep you and others around you safe as you can see your surroundings 👀
Please
#staysafe
🎤ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF!
👮🏽♀️I’m Trooper Johnna Batiste and I’m beyond excited to serve you guys in my new role as Public Information Officer.
*professional Twitter pic coming soon. 😜
*if you’ve been monitoring our account the past week, hello! Nice to meet you. 🤣
For those of you without Instagram. This was the picture I put up earlier. He’s our newest Trooper in the area. He’s a beast on the radar. Watch out!!
#ThursdayMotivation
You know what I saw on my way in to work this morning? A whole bunch of left lane campers 🤦♀️ Here's some friendly
#WednesdayWisdom
for you... if you're not passing, please stay to the right. Don't be that person! Let's all have a safe & smooth morning commute.
Ice
Ice
Baby.
🎵Alright, stop! 🛑 Collaborate and listen! Turn around or get in a collision. The road is closed for a good reason. The snow keeps coming daily and nightly. Will it ever stop? Yo, I don’t know. 🎵
If you come to a ROAD CLOSURE sign... please respect it. ↩️🛑
Good Samaritans stopped on both sides of the highway in a dramatic rescue of a pickup truck driver whose vehicle overturned in Illinois. The group banded together to flip the truck on its side and help the driver climb out of the truck.
I just escorted a couple up Ehli Hill. Luckily their home remains. SR-410 is still closed till the foreseeable future. Power lines are still too hot for crews to start restoring power. We’re looking at a few days folks. Thanks for all that helped.
#oneteamonefight
#community
A single prop KR2 plane is safely on the ground after having to make an emergency landing on SR7/138th at 8:15a this morning due to a fuel system malfunction. No injuries to anyone involved. Troopers helped push the plane clear the roadway.
#WhenYouThinkYouveSeenItAll
Thank you everyone so much for your support in this investigation. I’m meeting again with the detectives tomorrow and will share new information/pictures.
My heart aches for my brothers and sisters at Bothell PD. Take care of each other. Watch over one another. Reach out if you need someone to talk to. RIP Officer. Thank you for keeping us safe.
I've accepted a new role w/WSP & today is my last day as PIO ☹️We don't have a full time replacement yet so Guy Gill will be covering for the time being. Thanks for the fun twitter friends! 👮🏻♀️
PLEASE stay home if you can! If you can’t, here are some tips if you feel your vehicle starting to lose traction...
❄️Let off the gas
❄️Steer the direction you want your car to go
❄️Wait for your vehicle to gain traction
❄️GENTLY apply acceleration
#ButForReal
#StayHome
Holy Leaning Tower of Mattresses!!!
🙈🙉🙊 Tacoma freeway troopers were able to safely stop this driver before disaster struck! Thankfully everyone involved will sleep soundly tonight. 🥁🤣😜
I asked my 3yo to tell me something she was thankful for... “Your hugs and kisses.”
Please remember this busy thanksgiving weekend that this is what it’s all about. For those of you that haven’t yet made it safely to your destination I wish you a safe journey!
#HappyThanksgiving
To all my brothers and sisters in blue, green, black and more; I appreciate you. Thank you for all you do for my community and my family. 💙
#NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay
Cops and donuts started in the 1950’s when donut shops were some of the only stores open late. Making them one of the best options for cops who needed a quick bite to eat, a place to fill out paperwork, or to simply sit and take a breather.
Happy
#NationalDoughnutDay
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Ok!!! So there’s some sort of group that has now fully blocked south I-5 at 38th Street in Tacoma. Please avoid the freeway temporarily if you can. These people are on foot and have put themselves in a very dangerous place. I’ll try to update soon.
Be careful if you’re north I-5 near milepost 122! The bears are out today! Troopers on scene now attempting to avoid close contact.
#heyyogi
#sundayvibes
Grateful to be enjoying a cup of coffee from home this morning with this crazy hair lady.
I do my best to remember not to take these moments for granted. Days like today provide all the reminder I need.
#WeWillNeverForget
#Lakewood4
@LakewoodPD
While on patrol in east Pierce county, Trooper Thompson just happened to be in the right place at the right time and witnessed the plane make an emergency landing. WSP had no prior knowledge of the pilot’s complications. After 21 years with the patrol, this is a first for him.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? ”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Deputy Dyson, we do our best to honor your sacrifice today and all days.
#GoneButNotForgotten
#EndOfWatch
@PierceSheriff
Remember, if your speeding and you roll up behind me 25mph over the speed limit it’s only going to slow you down in the long run. Please make safe choices if you’re planning on driving.
@wastatepatrol
is still out here enforcing the rules of the road.
#StayAtHome
#safetyfirst
Today, detachment 12 conducted a speed emphasis in the construction zone on I-5 at the Tacoma Dome. In a little bit more than an hour, 17 vehicles were stopped for speeds between 73 and 81 MPH in that 50 MPH zone.
Please
#slowdown
and
#staysafe
!
#WeCare
Contacting a disabled vehicle is something me, my husband and my peers do on a daily basis.
We will continue to do so.
We will hold the line.
We stand with you
@SheriffCowlitz
.
After one year as your PIO I have accepted a position in our Human Resource Division. I’m sad to leave (a little🤣) but excited for what’s ahead. On Tuesday Trooper Robert Reyer will take over. He’s awesome! You’re gonna love him! We’re gonna try to get a post up today from him.
This little guy was hit on I-5 today in Tumwater by a box van (he's the luckiest dog in the world). Troopers picked him up and he got a fast ride to the vet in a patrol car 🚓💨. He's going to be fine, now let's find his owner. Call animal services if you can help 360) 352-2510.
Today I got the opportunity to witness our Chief be honored with his 40 year service pin.
40 years in law enforcement and state service.
Way to go, Dad! Thanks for setting the bar high.
#FamilyResemblance
#BlueBlood
#WSPFamily
Very sad morning here in Pierce County. Please keep the family of Deputy Shuey in your thoughts today and the days to come. Deputy Shuey served this great county for 26 years. Your dedicated service did not go unnoticed. Rest easy brother.
Heartbroken to report that one of our deputies passed away this a.m. from what appears to be a medical emergency while on patrol in the Parkland-Spanaway area. Please keep the family of Deputy Daryl Shuey
#342
in your hearts, we all will need your support.
In the past several weeks Pierce and Thurston troopers have contacted over 170 drivers for cruising in the left lane and impeding traffic...
Don’t be our next contact. No camping in the
#LeftLane
!
#StayOutOfTheLeftLane
#PassingLane
#MoveOver
You may remember the bald eagle from a few weeks ago. Received an update. She’s being released with a clean bill of health. Nice job again Trooper Kemp!
#UPDATE
#tuesdayvibes
#yourwsp
It is with a heavy hearts that we say goodbye to
#K9
Sonyi. His handler, Trooper Legler, was right by Sonyi's side last night as he lost a long and courageous battle with an infection. We are mourning the loss of a great WSP officer and an even better friend.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, work family!!!
Thank you all so much for another year of your support. From my family to yours; we wish you a safe and warm holiday season. 💙❤️💚
The roadway is open SR7/320th. Troopers and detectives are still looking for a black vehicle believed to be involved in this mornings tragic bicyclist fatality. If you know anything regarding this collision, please call the Washing State Patrol.
Happening now. North I-5, DuPont scale house. Washington Trucking Association giving out free lunches till 2pm or until supplies last!
@watruckingassn
#truckdrivers
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
!!!
Here’s to all the strong women.
May we know them.
May we be them.
May we raise them.
#BeATrooper
👮🏻♀️👮🏼♀️👮🏽♀️👮🏾♀️👮🏿♀️
⚠️ Trooper York just stopped this car southbound on I-5 at Tumwater Blvd in
@ThurstonCounty
for going 83 MPH in a 60 MPH zone.
The speed is one thing ❌ With this 🍩 though?! It is recommended to not drive faster than 50 MPH on most of these tire types!
#MakeGoodChoices
When we are faced with a tragic loss, it is a rarity that words can express the true sorrows we feel.
The
@wastatepatrol
family has lost a trooper, but gained a guardian angel. Trooper Schaffer, you will be sorely missed.
#GoneButNotForgotten
I5/SR101: A semi traveling north lost control and struck the jersey barrier. 3 lanes southbound are blocked and 2 northbound. The semi was hauling live chickens and yes, they are running around the roadway...
No injuries to the driver. No other vehicles involved.
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Top 5 Things That Are SO Last Year:
5. Driving without headlights AND taillights in the ☔️ or fog.
4. Driving too fast for the weather/roadway conditions.
3. Using your 📲 while driving.
2. Not wearing your seatbelt.
1. Getting arrested for DUI.
Happy New Year!
#StaySafe
Tacoma Freeway troopers (responsible for I5, SR16, SR509, I705, SR302 & SR7 Extension in Pierce county) have responded to approximately 35-40 collisions since 0500 this morning. Those crashes have been handled by SIX troopers.
#StaySafe
#StayHome
#BePatient
#ThankATrooper
UPDATE: While we’re still working hard to clear the semi truck, I’m being told a good number of chickens did in fact make it to freedom.
#RunChickenRun
Troopers Fath and Barlow stopped two vehicles racing across the Narrows bridge in Tacoma at 117 MPH ✋
The red Cadillac CT 4 and a black Mitsubishi Lancer were impounded, and charges against both drivers for reckless driving/racing will be forwarded
#MakeGoodChoices
#StaySafe
Troopers stopped this driver for going 90mph, in and out of traffic this morning. He’s in custody for DUI as well! It’s the Friday morning commute! Let’s travel safe and arrive intact. Have a great weekend.
#fridaymorning
#drivesober
National Police Week is officially here! A sweet administration assistant at our office made these beautiful cookies.
A sweet tribute. 😉
#RememberTheFallen
#PoliceWeek
Southbound 5 at Gravely Lake:
Pickup Truck spun out and hit the left barrier, 3 more cars hit the truck, semi truck came through and ran over the white car sheering off the left side of the car. Zero injuries! Someone explain that one. The rear door was located 200ft south.