The Bellevue Police Department announced the agency has made three arrests following racing and eluding incidents that endangered community members’ safety.
The arrests occurred during Bellevue Police’s speeding emphasis for the month of May. The effort comes as the agency saw a 163-percent increase in speeding tickets and a fatal traffic crash on May 2 where speed was determined to be a factor.
Whether it’s speeding, driving under the influence of a substance, or using modified mufflers, Bellevue Police will continue to hold individuals accountable for jeopardizing the city’s ability to be a safe place to live, work, and visit.
Below is a read out of the recent arrests:
On Friday, May 23, at approximately 10:06 p.m., Bellevue Police arrested an 18-year-old male after he and four other motorcyclists allegedly traveled at approximately 120 mph in a 35-mph speed zone, which occurred on the 700 block of 148th Ave SE. Responding officers determined the motorcyclists were participating in street racing. The 18-year-old was arrested for street racing and booked into SCORE. The motorcycle was also impounded to the Bellevue Police Department.
On Friday, May 23, at approximately 9:41 p.m., law enforcement observed a motorcycle traveling southbound on Factoria Boulevard SE near the intersection of SE 38th Street. The suspect, an 18-year-old male, was using a modified muffler on his vehicle. The male allegedly eluded Bellevue Officers several times over the course of the night and was last seen traveling on I-405 at over 120 mph. Washington State Patrol Troopers found the suspect underneath an I-5 overpass on Lakeview Boulevard where he was arrested for eluding police and reckless driving. He was booked into the King County Jail.
On Monday, May 26, at approximately 12:57 p.m., Bellevue Officers detained a 16-year-old juvenile on the 2500 block of 152nd Avenue. Law enforcement had previously developed probable cause for the juvenile who was driving a vehicle (a black Infiniti) connected to a street racing vehicle group. According to multiple police reports, the juvenile allegedly eluded law enforcement and drove recklessly across Bellevue many times. He was booked in the King County Youth Detention Center.
Bellevue Police continue to ask community members to report speeding, reckless driving, street racing, or vehicles traveling with a modified muffler by calling either the non-emergency line (425-577-5656) or emailing bellevuepd@bellevuewa.gov. Community members should provide the make, model, color of vehicle and license plate number when reporting infractions to law enforcement.
Bellevue Police Department will continue to work in collaboration with the Washington State Patrol and other neighboring agencies to address reckless driving and other incidents impacting the city of Bellevue.
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