Bellevue Police recently identified the suspect in a crime spree that occurred in October of 2023. The suspect has since been charged with numerous felonies.
On October 11, 2023 just before 4 a.m., An observant Bellevue Police Officer proactively patrolling discovered a man, later identified as Jeffrey Thomas Weaver, passed out behind the wheel of a stolen Chevrolet Tahoe. Officers deployed tire deflation spikes and attempted to wake the Weaver, however he fled the scene and subsequently stole a construction worker’s truck after driving the wrong way down State Route 520. Weaver then allegedly rammed a Bellevue police cruiser with the stolen construction truck during his escape. Fortunately, the officer only suffered minor injuries. Despite extensive efforts, Weaver evaded capture at the time.
Breakthrough in Auburn:
Sixteen days later, Weaver was apprehended in Auburn after a similar incident in which he allegedly rammed an Auburn Police vehicle and then attempted to carjack a passing motorist. Auburn police were able to arrest Weaver after a foot chase. During a recorded telephone call from jail, Weaver made references to the Bellevue incident and allegedly told an acquaintance that he had planned a shootout with police. Bellevue police located further evidence during a search of the Tahoe that linked Weaver to the Bellevue incident, as well as a loaded firearm. Weaver is a convicted felon and as such is prohibited from possessing firearms. Jail calls provided crucial admissions from Weaver, corroborating his involvement in the Bellevue incident. Weaver, currently held in King County Jail for an unrelated case, now faces a host of charges related to the Bellevue incident, including:
- Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
- Attempting to Elude
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- Assault in the Second Degree
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree
- Hit and Run-attended
The Bellevue Police Department commends the dedicated efforts of its officers and investigators in apprehending Weaver and ensuring the safety of the community. The successful conclusion of this case underscores the department’s commitment to the relentless pursuit of justice.
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