South Bend Police Dept. -WA

05/30/2026

Come on down to the corner of First street and Adams street and get some fresh lemonade! Help Evelyn learn how to own her own business!

05/30/2026

!!!!ATTENTION!!!!! Starting June 3rd, the Legacy Community Outreach Food Bank sign in parking lot (Next to the School) will be closed until further notice. Please see below flyer for the NEW area for sign in! Water street will be blocked from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM to thru traffic. Food Bank will be open from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Thank you for your Patience!

04/25/2026

04/05/2026

Hope everyone has a happy and safe Easter!

01/27/2026

🚨 Scam Alert: Law Enforcement Impersonation Phone Calls

The Police Department has received recent reports of scam calls from individuals posing as law enforcement officers. These callers may threaten arrest for fake warrants or missed jury duty.

What to Know:

Hang Up Immediately
Do not engage with the caller.

Verify Independently
If you’re concerned, hang up and contact the Police Department directly using an official, known phone number — not one provided by the caller.

Caller ID Spoofing Is Common
Scammers can make it appear as though the call is coming from a legitimate agency.

Law Enforcement Will Not Demand Immediate Payment
Especially not via gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or prepaid cards.

Protect Your Personal Information
Never share your Social Security number, banking details, or other sensitive information with unexpected callers.

If You Are Targeted:

Contact your local law enforcement agency using the non-emergency number.

Report the fraud to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Stay alert and help spread the word to protect others in the community.

01/27/2026

The South Bend Police Department (SBPD) remains committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of all individuals within its jurisdiction.

Immigration enforcement is a responsibility of the federal government and is not part of the South Bend Police Department’s sworn duties. SBPD officers will continue to focus their efforts on local law enforcement matters that directly impact public safety and community well-being.

The South Bend Police Department does not detain or arrest individuals solely based on suspected immigration violations, nor does the Department use its resources for federal immigration enforcement activities.

While SBPD does not engage in immigration enforcement, the Department will cooperate with federal agencies when they are conducting lawful operations within the City of South Bend. In situations where federal officers or members of the public are at risk, SBPD will take appropriate action to ensure the safety of the community and all involved parties.

01/20/2026

If you were in the area of the South Bend School this morning, you may have noticed activity in the parking lot. There was no cause for concern, the South Bend Police Department was conducting Emergency Vehicle Operators training.
This training satisfies a Washington State RCW requirement as well as our city insurance requirement through AWC.
We would like to thank the Pacific Co Sheriffs Office Deputy Marthaller for the instruction, and the South Bend School District for the use of the parking lot. It was a great morning to be outside!

12/24/2025

The South Bend Police Department would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas!

12/21/2025

The South Bend Police Department mourns the loss of Tara Guting Badge # 720 of the Washington State Patrol. Trooper Guting was killed last night in Tacoma while serving the citizens of Washington State. We stand united with the Washington State Patrol during this difficult time.

May Trooper Guting rest in peace and her service will Never Be Forgotten.



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The Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirms the tragic loss of Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting #720, who was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Tacoma.

Trooper Guting was standing outside of her patrol car investigating a two-vehicle collision when she was struck just before 7:30 p.m. on southbound State Route 509 near milepost 2, south of the Port of Tacoma. Individuals on scene rendered aid, but the trooper ultimately succumbed to her injuries. The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) is taking over the investigation of the incident.

Trooper Guting, 29, began her career with the WSP as a trooper cadet in January 2024. She graduated with the 119th Trooper Basic Training Class, commissioning that same year on Oct. 30th. In that time, served in WSP District 1 in Tacoma.

Tara’s loss is deeply felt within the WSP family, and especially by her husband, Timothy, who himself serves as a Deputy State Fire Marshal at the WSP Fire Training Academy in North Bend.

Tara Guting was born on July 19, 1996, to Russell and Cheryl Hirata in Honolulu, Hawaii. She attended Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii, and graduated on May 25, 2014. She began a career of service by enlisting in the Army National Guard on Oct. 22, 2014, where she served honorably as a Signal Intelligence Analyst until Oct, 21, 2022. Her dedication to service and commitment to her duties were evident throughout her eight-year military career.

She married Timothy on Aug. 21, 2019, at the Fire Training Academy.

She answered her final call Friday night, marking the 34th time in WSP’s 105-year history that the agency lost one of its own in line of duty.

“My heartfelt condolences go out to Timothy, Tara’s extended family, her friends, her academy classmates, to District 1 Captain Gundermann, and his entire team,” said WSP Chief John R. Batiste. “We will never forget Badge #720 – Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting.

“The sky has poured rain on us all for the past two weeks… And with this loss, now tears flood our souls.”

12/20/2025

**Owner found**
Anyone recognize this little fella. Found near US Hwy 101 and Sunmit Ave by the restrooms in South Bend.