The following is a press release from the King County Sheriff’s Department.

The sheriff’s office received a 911 call at 4:47 a.m. from a 21 year-old woman in a house in the 11400 block of Juanita Drive NE (unincorporated King County near Kirkland).

The woman said there were intruders in the house and her boy-friend was shot.

Deputies responded and were staging to go onto the property when another 911 call was received.  This time it was from a male who was outside the house and said he had been shot.

This turned out to be Suspect No. 1.

Deputies located the suspect, a 19 year-old Renton man, and the resident, a 59 year-old male.  Both were wounded while trading shots.

The suspect was taken to Harborview Medical center with life-threatening injuries.  He was hit more than once.

The homeowner was taken to a local hospital for treatment of relatively minor wounds from shotgun pellets.  The woman was not injured.

The man said he and his girl-friend were asleep when their dogs started barking.  He got up and was confronted by two men inside his house.  He fired his handgun, and one of the suspects fired as well, (or vice versa).

About 8:00 AM Sheriff’s deputies received a report of a man trying to flag down cars on Holmes Point Drive, which is relatively close to the location of the incident.  Reportedly the man had cash in his hand as he tried to flag down a ride.

Deputies responded and interviewed a 19 year-old man.  Eventually he was arrested as the second suspect.

Detectives now believe there were a total of four suspects involved in the incident.  Two suspects fled in a vehicle and have not been located.

On January 13, 2010 the resident reported a similar incident to the sheriff’s office.  He found two men in his house about 2 a.m.  He chased them off and fired off a couple of rounds to make sure they kept going.

At this point it is unknown if the two events are related.  Detectives will be looking into that however.

The resident of the house operates a medical marijuana advocacy group called CannaCare out of the house (www.cannacare.org).  He is licensed to grow medical marijuana.

The following is a press release from Attorney General Rob McKenna’s office.

It’s a g’day at the Washington Attorney General’s Office, where attorneys reached a settlement with a pair of Aussies who used sexy stories to sell bogus health cures over the Internet.

“The Internet has become a planet-wide hunting ground for fraudsters who lurk just below the surface like crocs in a river,” Attorney General Rob McKenna said. “But this case proves that whether they’re on the prowl in Seattle or Sydney, they’re still within justice’s reach.”

The deceptive business practices of Leanne Rita Vassallo and Aaron David Smith came to light last summer when the Attorney General’s Office filed a civil lawsit accusing the pair of violating Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. The defendants, both of Cecil Hills, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, became millionaires while selling e-books for health conditions ranging from acne and asthma to sexually transmitted diseases and cancer.

The Attorney General’s Office also brought the case to the attention of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, which filed its own civil lawsuit in the Federal Court of Australia alleging violations of the Trade Practices Act of 1974. In just a few weeks, the Australian agency was able to obtain a federal court order and shut down the operation. The judge in that case described the defendants as “purveyors of quack medical advice and quack medicine.”

Washington’s settlement filed today in King County Superior Court includes restitution for an estimated 654 Washington consumers who purchased the e-books. It also specifically prohibits Vassallo and Smith from selling health-related products via the Internet to Washington consumers and from using fake photos, deceptive testimonials and other misrepresentations to sell anything else online.

The defendants littered the Internet with ads showcasing fictitious testimonials from people who stumbled across secret miracle cures. Often, the ads suggested the writers lived in Seattle.

Many of the sites used sexual innuendos to grab attention, with headlines such as: “Sex Crazed 60 Year Old Reveals a Simple Home Treatment that Eliminates Fibromyalgia in Days.” Others took a more maternal approach: “39 Year Old Mom Stumbles Upon a Simple 5 Step Plan That Eliminates Multiple Sclerosis in Weeks.”

An example:

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“A week later I arrived at Jan’s house, bottle of wine in hand… Ready to do whatever it is girls do on a ‘girls night’. I still wasn’t sure… I walked in and was immediately introduced to Theresa – the woman that was about to change my life… Theresa was a 60 year old widower, but she looked, and behaved like a 30 year old swinger!! We hit it off… Especially when I found out that Theresa had also battled with Endometriosis.”

Consumers paid between $16.97 to $24.47 to download the treatments, which contain a few facts about the relevant disease and instructions to consume either a concoction of apple cider vinegar and baking soda or something called “Miracle Mineral Solution” as part of an extreme diet.

“When people are suffering, they can be willing to try anything — especially if it doesn’t cost much,” said Senior Counsel Paula Selis, who heads up the Consumer Protection High-Tech Unit that investigated the case. “The defendants preyed on that desperation.”

Vassallo and Smith will pay more than $14,000 in restitution, to be distributed as refunds to Washington consumers who paid for their e-books through PayPal or ClickBank. They’ll also pay nearly $25,000 to reimburse the state for attorneys’ fees and legal costs. The Attorney General’s Office agreed to suspend a $200,000 civil penalty provided the defendants comply with the settlement.

Attorney General Rob McKenna said this is the first time the Washington Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division has reached across international seas to cooperate with foreign officials, but it likely won’t be the last.

Jackknifed semi on South 180th and state Route 167 cleared to right shoulder.

A jackknifed semi is blocking the right lane state Route 167 at South 180th in Kent.
The trailer is also partially blocking the off-ramp to S. 180

The following is a press release from the King County Sheriff’s department

Just after 1 a.m. today (Feb. 26) three unknown suspects forced their way into a home in the unincorporated area of Renton and shot a man multiple times before fleeing.
Deputies responded to a mobile home in the 17600 block of 196th Avenue SE and found a 27-year-old male that had been shot several times.  The victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition and the wounds do not appear to be life threatening.  The victim’s girlfriend was inside of the home during the shooting and was not injured.  She has said that she did not recognize the suspects.
The suspects are described as being three  black males in their 20’s and all were wearing hooded sweatshirts.  All three suspects also were carrying unknown caliber handguns.  It is unknown how many of the suspects fired on the victim before fleeing the scene.
Detectives are currently still at the scene collecting evidence.  There was a delay in entering the home for this evidence search until about 7:30 a.m. because of a large pit bull that had to be removed by King County Animal Control.
The suspects are still outstanding and should be considered armed and dangerous.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to phone 911 or (206) 296-3311.

The following is a press release from the Washington State Patrol

Applications are currently being accepted for the 33rd annual Washington
State Patrol-Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp to be held at the
WSP Academy in Shelton from July 11 through July 17.  Applications can
be downloaded from the WSP Home Page under “Outreach.”  The application
deadline is May 14.
WSP and other police departments provide officers as staff members to
instruct and serve as counselors.  This gives the students a variety of
experiences and exposure to federal, state, county and local law enforcement
as a possible career path.  This academy is sponsored and paid for by
Washington Kiwanis clubs statewide and supporters.
Some of the most popular classes are demonstrations from the SWAT team, K-
9, driving course, and defensive tactics.  Guest speakers from various
agencies provide first hand information to the students.
The purpose of the camp is to provide selected high school juniors and
seniors, with an interest in law enforcement, an opportunity to explore the
various job opportunities in that field. It offers exposure to problems
encountered by law enforcement officers on a daily basis and shows how to
handle these situations in a professional manner.  Many students who attend
the academy go on to have careers in the criminal justice field

The following in is a press release from the Washington State Patrol.

A 25-year-old Bremerton man was killed after he drove his 2000 Jeep Cherokee eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-90 and collided head on with a box truck just west of North Bend. Two others were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.

At 12:26 a.m. Saturday a trooper was traveling westbound I-90 in the left lane and as the roadway curved to the left at mile post 28 the trooper was face to face with a wrong way vehicle. The trooper quickly swerved onto the left shoulder to avoid the vehicle. The wrong way driver also swerved to his left, and in turn collided head-on with a 2007 Ford box truck that was traveling in the left center lane behind the trooper.

The driver of the Jeep was killed as a result of the collision. His 25-year-old female passenger, also a Bremerton resident, and the driver of the box truck, a 43-year-old Lynnwood man, were both transported to Harborview Medical Center with serious injuries. The trooper was not injured.

All westbound lanes of I-90 were closed at exit 31 for approximately 3 hours while detectives and troopers investigated the scene.

The following is a release from the Washington State Patrol.

Ride along with Washington State Patrol Sergeant Freddy Williams and see
what he sees as he travels Interstate 5; Including the results of a three car, non-injury
collision caused by an improper lane change that tied up traffic on I 5. You
will see examples of good and bad driving behavior.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has posted on its Web site a short video
talking about minor infractions we all see every day, such as failure to signal
lane changes, following too closely, improper merging on and off of the
freeway.  Even though these infractions may seem minor in nature, these little
things can cause big problems.

While the majority of serious injury and fatality collisions are caused by speed,
failure to wear a safety belt, DUI, aggressive and distracted driving, this video
is to remind motorists that failing to follow simple rules of the road can cause
major problems for drivers.

Visit our Web site at
www.wsp.wa.gov to view this and other driver
safety and informational videos.

The following is from a Washington State Patrol press release.

Martin A. Jones, 45, of Seaview, Wash.  was arrested in Long Beach and booked into the Pacific County Jail in South Bend, on charges of attempted murder and assault in the first degree in the shooting of Trooper Scott Johnson.

Search warrants are currently being sought in an attempt to obtain important evidence.

While we have a suspect in custody the investigation continues.

Investigators still need tips from the public regarding associates, vehicles, firearms, and structures associated with Mr. Jones.

If anyone has information  call 1-800-283-7808 or outside Washington State 1-360-405-6650

The following is information provided by a press release from the Washington State Patrol.

The Washington State Patrol announced this morning  a person of interest has been detained in the shooting of Trooper Scott Johnson. Investigators developed information about an individual overnight.

The person was located in the early morning hours of Monday and detained. Investigators are now seeking search warrants for locations that may be relevant to the case.

“We are not focused solely on this person,” said  Chief John R. Batiste. “While we believe this person is certainly worth a deeper look, we are continuing the broader investigation. We have talked to many people so far, and we will continue to contact individuals who might have information about Saturday’s shooting.”

WSP is still seeking tips from the public. In Washington, people can call 1-800-283-7808. Outside Washington caller can provide tips at 1-360-405-6650.