@MonroePolice

Official information from the Monroe, WA Police Department. Call 911 to report emergencies. Account not monitored 24/7. Email: [email protected]

Monroe, WA
Joined December 2011
Fireworks are legal in Monroe, WA but it’s illegal to discharge them OUTSIDE the hours 9 a.m. – midnight and in city parks on July 4. More info & safety tips at MonroeWA.gov/fireworks.
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Monroe Correctional Complex Escapee, Samuel Kimble, has been taken into custody. News release pending.
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The @WACorrections news release and photo can be located here: doc.wa.gov/news/2026/press-r…
We are investigating an escape from Monroe Correctional Complex involving Samuel E. Kimble, 25, Black male, 5’9”, 158 lbs. He was last seen wearing a brown coat and gray sweats. Media contact is @WACorrections. News release and photo pending.
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Update 10:15 a.m.: The Monroe Police Department and the Washington Department of Corrections continue efforts to locate escapee Samuel Kimble. At this time, we do not believe he is in the Monroe area.
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We are investigating an escape from Monroe Correctional Complex involving Samuel E. Kimble, 25, Black male, 5’9”, 158 lbs. He was last seen wearing a brown coat and gray sweats. Media contact is @WACorrections. News release and photo pending.
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SILVER ALERT: Help Monroe Police find Benjamin Stearns. Last seen in Monroe, WA on 3/23/26. 2020 White Toyota RAV4. WA LIC CGT0287. Call 911 if you see him.
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Monroe WA Police Department arrested local man on suspicion of murder. Details in News Release: monroewa.gov/ArchiveCenter/V…
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Alert: Increased law enforcement presence in the areas of Fremont Street, Ferry Avenue, and Al Borlin Park due to an ongoing police investigation. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
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Update: Officers are conducting a death investigation in the 17400 block of W. Main Street. A suspect is in custody, and no other suspects are believed to be outstanding. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
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Note: There will be no further updates on the death investigation tonight. Detectives are on scene and continuing their investigation. There is no known ongoing threat to the public. Additional information will be released when available.
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Update: Mr. Stearns has been located and is no longer considered a missing person. Thank you to @kentpd for your assistance in helping us find him.
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Missing Person Alert – Monroe PD is asking for help locating Benjamin Stearns (71), a Monroe resident. Last seen driving a white 2020 Toyota RAV4. His most recent location was identified in the Sumner area. South Sound agencies are assisting, and a Silver Alert is being pursued.
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Last known location, via ALPR Technology: 14:32 Hours Northbound on W. Valley HWY at 180th Street @TukwilaPD @kentpd @RentonpdWA
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Please be on the lookout for this vehicle associated with our Silver Alert: a white 2020 Toyota RAV4, Washington license plate CGT0287. Last seen traveling northbound on W. Valley Hwy at 180th Street at approximately 2:32 p.m.
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Update (8:45 a.m.) - Chain Lake Road has reopened and is now open to traffic.
A house fire has closed Chain Lake Rd near Rainier View Rd. Northbound traffic is blocked at Rainier View Rd and southbound traffic at 137th St SE. If your morning commute uses Chain Lake Rd in that area, please plan alternate routes and expect delays.
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A house fire has closed Chain Lake Rd near Rainier View Rd. Northbound traffic is blocked at Rainier View Rd and southbound traffic at 137th St SE. If your morning commute uses Chain Lake Rd in that area, please plan alternate routes and expect delays.
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The Police Department has issued a news release regarding yesterday’s serious injury collision that resulted in the closure of US-2 at 179th Avenue S.E. To read the full release, click here: monroewa.gov/ArchiveCenter/V…
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