February 2021

The King County Prosecutor's office shared on Tuesday that the first appearance hearing for Brent Dale Comer, the man arrested Sunday in the hit-and-run investigation that injured a man in West Seattle.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office asked a judge to find probable cause for felony hit and run (injury), failure to obey an officer and heroin possession. A judge found probable cause for those offenses.

Bail was not addressed because Mr. Comer did not come to court. Bail is expected to be addressed tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in King County Jail Courtroom No. 1.

The actual charging documents are expected later this week from Seattle police.

information from the City of Seattle

 In January, the new Clean City Initiative ramped up efforts and collected more than 1 million pounds of garbage and properly disposed of more than 26,000 needles through trash pick-up or enhanced maintenance at over 60 locations across the city.  

information from Nordic National Museum

Seattle Police Southwest Precinct is holding their virtual February West Seattle Crime Prevention Council Meeting February 16 at 6pm

With crime trending up, especially car thefts, this would be a good meeting to join.

The driver of an RV was arrested Monday afternoon after eluding police – in reverse – down a steeply sloped arterial and seriously injuring an elderly pedestrian.

Just after 2:30 p.m., an officer near Delridge Way Southwest and Southwest Andover Street attempted to pull over the driver of an RV after he failed to properly stop at a red light several blocks away. The driver appeared about to stop at 22nd Avenue Southwest and Southwest Andover Street, and the officer prepared to contact the driver. However, the RV suddenly began travelling westbound in reverse, down the steep slope of Southwest Andover Street. The RV driver avoided colliding with the patrol car but struck an SUV that was travelling eastbound up the hill. The 44-year-old female driver of the SUV was later treated at the scene by Seattle Fire Department but did not require transport to the hospital.

information from the City of Seattle

Feb. 15 Update: City of Seattle continues response to winter storm

 Response and recovery efforts continue after two winter storms moved through the area over the weekend, bringing cold temperatures and historic snowfall totals. Warmer temperatures and rainfall have moved into the Seattle metro, which could result in urban flooding in some areas as snow melts. 

Individuals who live, work, or spend time in Seattle are encouraged to sign up for free emergency alerts from AlertSeattle to receive winter weather and other emergency information via text, phone call, and email. Visit alert.seattle.gov or text the word SEATTLE to 67283 to sign up. 

Seattle Department of Transportation