Bellevue detectives have arrested a 36-year-old Bellevue woman for promoting prostitution at an upscale brothel in the 300 block of 108th Ave NE in downtown Bellevue. The woman was captured with $5100 dollars cash in her wallet, detectives say the money is proceeds of prostitution.

The arrest came after detectives contacted another woman inside the brothel who claimed she was being forced to work there against her will. The woman says she was in the United States on a temporary VISA and sought work through groups on the social media site WeChat. After working for a short time, the woman says she tried to leave but wasn’t allowed to until she found her replacement. She says she was forced to see as many as ten customers a day, bringing in up to $2,000 a day.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human sex or labor trafficking, you are encouraged to contact Bellevue Police at ViceHT@bellevuewa.gov. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

Dozens of residents in the Northtowne area of Bellevue captured Crane on home surveillance cameras stealing packages off their porches, then getting into a Lime Car rideshare vehicle. Two Lime Cars were found parked near Crane’s residence in the 10200 Blk NE 17th during the execution of a search warrant.



On June 19, a male resident reported 10 watches vanished from his room shortly after he moved in. And on June 19th another woman reported a diamond bracelet and gold pendant necklace were taken from her room. 


and ears out there to help prevent crime.
City officials estimate that more than 60,000 people gathered in Bellevue Downtown Park for the 4th of July festivities. The daylong celebration included musical entertainment, a food court, a dance party and of course the fireworks extravaganza.
Officers were visible throughout the event, talking with residents and many handed out stickers to kids.