https://theworldwatch.com/tags/washington/ Sat 18 Apr 2026 08:55:16 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1613922/man-sues-police-over-alleged-excessive-force-during-arrest/
Renton, WA - A Renton man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Renton and two officers, alleging that in 2024, he was physically and emotionally injured, and that body cam footage was also withheld from him. On Feb. 25, Darren Beeks filed a complaint for damages against the City of Renton and two Renton Police Department officers, alleging excessive force, unlawful arrest, First Amendment violations and Public Records Act violations. These allegations stem from an April 13, 2024, incident in the 2200 block of Maple Valley Highway in Renton, where Beeks heard a crash outside his home, went to help and took pictures at the scene before officers took him to the ground, arresting him, alleging obstruction of justice. According to body cam footage of the incident, provided by Beeks’ attorney, before the arrest, Beeks and officers had a verbal dispute over his refusal to leave the crash scene, and officers stated that he was in an active crime scene and that they would arrest him for obstruction. Body cam footage then depicts Beeks saying he’s going to take pictures before he begins walking between two officers. Multiple officers then begin to arrest Beeks, taking him to the ground. According to the police report of the incident, when officers took Beeks to the ground, he continued screaming and attempting to resist by pulling his arms away. Officers then searched Beeks and found a pistol in his back pocket, according to the police report. According to the complaint, when officers arrested Beeks, four officers converged on him, throwing him to the ground and fracturing his ribs, and he now has ongoing damage to his wrist. The complaint states that the incident continues to impact Beeks’ life, causing him pain, mental distress and interfering with his ability to work. Beeks was taken to SCORE jail and spent two days there before a judge ordered his release. The Renton City Attorney then charged Beeks with obstruction of justice. According to the complaint, following his charge, Beeks’ attorney requested documents from the Renton Police Department, including body cam footage of the incident. Despite officers stating in paperwork that there was body cam footage, it was not contained in the records requests, the complaint states. The complaint states that, after losing hope that a video of the incident existed and fearing the impact that further prosecution could have on his life, Beeks entered an Alford plea. According to the Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute, an Alford plea is a formal admission of guilt to charges while the defendant simultaneously maintains their innocence. According to Beeks’ attorney, Darcy Covert of Stritmatter Law, although the body cam footage of the incident was not initially released, it was released 13 days after Beeks entered an Alford plea. Covert stated that if that footage had been released before his plea, there’s a good chance the outcome of his case would have been different. ]]> Thu 09 Apr 2026 08:02:04 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1613922/man-sues-police-over-alleged-excessive-force-during-arrest/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1612899/teacher-accused-of-r-ping-a-10-year-old-student-up-to-5-times-a-day-told-him-she-would-give-him-brownies/
<div> </div> <div> Police say the assaults took place in a smaller room as well as a private area in the main classroom.  </div> <div>  </div> <div>When police searched the phone of the teacher, Mahayla Benavides, 32, they allegedly found videos she took of herself r*ping the student.</div> <div> </div> <div>The Spokane, Washington, fourth grader says the assaults happened five times a day on some occasions.</div> <div> </div> <div>Benavides instructed him not to tell anyone about the assaults or else she would lose her job.</div> <div> </div> <div>At one point, the boy asked if she would ever get him any gifts, and she replied by saying she would get him brownies. </div> <div> </div> <div>Her bond was set at $500,000. She was charged with child r*pe and child m*lestation.</div> <div> </div> <div>Horrific.</div> ]]> Wed 18 Mar 2026 07:17:06 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1612899/teacher-accused-of-r-ping-a-10-year-old-student-up-to-5-times-a-day-told-him-she-would-give-him-brownies/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1612005/k9-asher-takes-down-high-speed-suspect-after-96-mph-chase-in-washington/
Thurston County, WA - On February 16th K9 Asher and his handler attempted to stop a vehicle on Rich Rd after capturing the driver on radar traveling 96mph in a 35mph zone. The driver refused to pull over, and a pursuit was initiated throughout the east Olympia area. The driver eventually pulled into a known drug compound and attempted to flee on foot. K9 Asher was sent on a direct take, successfully capturing the suspect. The K9 kept the suspect apprehended until a backup unit could apply handcuffs and ensure there were no weapons under the suspect where his hands were bunched up. The K9 was inadvertently kicked by the suspect, at which point the dog reengaged before being pulled off the bite as the suspect was detained. The driver showed signs of impairment, and there was a considerable amount of drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. A search warrant was authorized to seize the drug paraphernalia from the car and obtain two vials of blood from the suspect to be sent to the crime lab for testing. The suspect was treated at the hospital and booked into TCSO jail for attempting to elude, DUI, and possession of drug paraphernalia. No charges were filed for harming a police dog, as it was not believed that the suspect intentionally intended to kick K9 Asher. Impaired drivers traveling nearly triple the speed limit are an imminent threat to the safety of our community, great work by our deputies to intervene before this driver killed someone. ]]> Fri 27 Feb 2026 09:32:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1612005/k9-asher-takes-down-high-speed-suspect-after-96-mph-chase-in-washington/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1611838/puyallup-wa-intoxicated-couple-is-harassing-a-marine-veteran/
This intoxicated couple is harassing a Marine veteran who rents in their neighborhood. They want to force him out. He records what looks like an assault from the man. If this were you, what would you do? I’d probably call the cops over this and hope that settles it but often times it can make it worse. ]]> Mon 23 Feb 2026 22:53:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1611838/puyallup-wa-intoxicated-couple-is-harassing-a-marine-veteran/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609052/they-wonder-why-we-all-despise-them/
Washington D.C. ]]> Mon 05 Jan 2026 10:52:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609052/they-wonder-why-we-all-despise-them/