District 4 PIO Riddell / Jackson
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Official Washington State Patrol District 4 Public Information Officer for Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman counties.
Headquarters - Spokane, WA
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Worst day in my LE career.
To respond to your own kids school for active shooter.
Prayers for everyone involved.
#FreemanHS
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The best way to avoid crashing........
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#WinterDriving
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You know it’s your first day back from vacation.
When you realize after several minutes and multiple cars pulling over.....
Forgot to turn off your emergency lights after a traffic stop.
So I’ve heard.........😳😳
#HappyNewYear
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Yes it is time 😳 for your
#MemorialDayWeekend
checklist 🇺🇸
✅ Seat Belt On
#ClickItOrTicket
✅ 🚤 and 🏕 gear is secured 👍
✅ Leave plenty of ⏰ to travel
✅ Put your 📱away while you 🚗
✅ No 🍻🍺🍸 while 🚙 or 🚤
✅ ⌚️ for 🚑🚓🚒 working on 🛣
#MoveOver
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Although
@Twitter
gave you ⬆️🔡🔢
Please 🚫 ⌨️ on your 📱 while you 🚗
#DistractedDriving
is very dangerous
🎟 is big 💰 and causes 🚓🚑🚒🚨🚨
Keep 👀 on the 🛣
⌚️ your 🚗 speedometer and
Put your 📞 ⬇️
Have a 👍👍 day!
#280charcters
rocks....................
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Rest In Peace Justin........
We will take it from here. Thank you for your service.
Trooper Justin R. Schaffer, Badge 646WSP - EOW 3-24-20
#NeverForget
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Tom Brady looks a little deflated......sorry I couldn't help it.
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Motorcycles are loaded and we are ready to head to help honor
@KCSheriffOffice
and family of Deputy Thompson.
It is our honor.
#BlueFamily
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When you get arrested for DUI after the big Halloween 🎃 party
This will be your new costume......
#DesignatedDriver
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Either room is not worth it.
They are both
Life changing.............and
Very Expensive.
Plan ahead and have a safe
#HappyNewYear2019
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As I sit here drinking coffee trying to come up with a clever tweet to convey an important message I will just say it how it is.
Whatever yours plans are today.......
Do NOT drive impaired.
The life you save could be your own.
#SundayMorning
#SuperBowl
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Troopers WILL NOT tolerate.......
Aggressive Driving.....You will be stopped and cited. Especially after passing a
#StateTrooper
at 84MPH in a 70MPH zone........Twice
We don’t want to have to respond to your crash.
#SlowDown
#StayHomeStayHealthy
#FridayThoughts
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Trooper Mehaffey drove by this incident today on Maple St as the fire broke out.
He was able to make entry, wake up the residents who were evacuated safely.
His quick action saved lives. Nice work 👍👍.
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District 4 troopers have responded to a fatal crash everyday since Monday.
They were all preventable.
You must adjust your driving as weather and road conditions change.
Our lives depend on it.
#LetsDoBetter
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Motor officers preparing for escorts today to help
@SheriffCowlitz
honor Deputy Justin DeRosier.
#NeverForget
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May 18, 1980
#MtStHelens
erupted. Troopers patrol cars were modified so they could work in the ash.
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For the win.............
#GoCougs
Now let’s win off the field and
#DriveSober
@oregonfootball
fans are available for
#DesignatedDriver
duties.........
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Oh I love working on the first snow storm of the season........
Said NO
#StateTrooper
ever 😬😬
With temps continuing to fall as we move into the evening it will become icy.
#SlowDown
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Attention
@WSUPullman
@wastatepatrol
did not investigate any serious injury or fatal crashes involving students or faculty over the
#Thanksgiving
holiday.
Keep up the good work 👍👍
Winter break is just around the corner.
#BeSafeCougs
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Another time when masks were important....40 years ago today
@wastatepatrol
trooper at top of Sunset Hill on I90
#MtStHelens
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Thank you to all the farmers and ranchers across our region who are out working today to provide for all of us.........
#NationalAgDay
#AgDay20
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The 17 drivers that I stopped on SR195 today should really follow me on Twitter.
Just sayin...........😳😳
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#TBT
37 years ago these 3 troopers responded to
#MtStHelens
to look for survivors. Today we remember those that didn't.
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Please say a prayer for the men and women of
@houstonpolice
today.
We stand with you.
#BlueFamily
We have had several officers shot please pray for officers on the way to the scene now more information to follow.
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This morning I have good news and bad news..........
Good News - No serious injury or fatal crashes in our district overnight
Bad News - Troopers arrested 15 impaired drivers last night.
I worry about the impaired drivers we didn’t catch.
#DUIEmphasisPatrols
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Spokane Valley and Spokane Sheriffs, as well as assistance of WSP. Amber Alert suspect in custody. Female victim okay. Great work from tips and alert law enforcement!
#AMBERAlert
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Another tree down for a total of 4 today at our headquarters in Spokane......
Everyone has since moved their cars out of the lot......
#WindStorm2021
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Thoughts and prayers to family, colleagues and friends of Trooper Palmer and the
@MTHwyPatrol
.
Trooper Palmer was shot last night near Missoula and is in critical condition. Suspect is in custody.
#BlueFamily
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District 4 troopers were busy this weekend.
They removed 20 impaired drivers from our roads.
Another 20 lives saved.
#MondayMotivaton
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Happy
#NationalPetDay
This is our crew.......
From left to right
Smokey, Tazer, Sig and Siren
#Buckleup
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All first responders will
#NeverForget
where and what they were doing that day.
We all felt helpless knowing many of our fellow brothers and sisters who ran into help........would not run out.
#September11
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Happy
#VeteransDay2017
This was the 1st of two uniforms I’ve been blessed to wear.
#GoNavy
#HonorToServe
. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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District 4 troopers removed 19 impaired drivers over the
#StPatricksDay
weekend.
And the best news is we did not have to make any Next Of Kin notifications.
#TargetZero
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Today January 27,2022, Trooper Tylock of Ritzville responded to, located and captured an injured owl on the side of I-90. A booking photo of the Bird of prey was taken at Ritzville WSP before the owl was transported to rehab facility in Otis Orchards.
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#ThankYou
To the multiple callers who dialed 911 to report 3 separate
#DUI
drivers last night.
One of which was 3 times over the legal limit…….
All went to jail.
#DontDriveImpaired
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WSP motor officers are loaded up and traveling across the state today to help
@PierceSheriff
tomorrow honoring Deputy McCartney.
#Honor
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Thanks for the follows.........
8k amazes me 😳😬😳
I try to mix being informative and just a regular guy who loves family, friends and being able to serve my community.
Let’s get 9k.
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Please take a moment to remember the
@SheriffCowlitz
deputy, family, friends and colleagues today. Thank you for your service.
Our hearts are heavy and we stand with you.
#BlueFamily
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Getting ready to head west today for
#AppleCup
?
✅ got a good nights 😴
✅ have 🚗 in good repair
✅ have emergency 🚨 kit in 🚗
✅ 🛣&❄️⛈💨 conditions
✅put 📱💻📺away
✅🚫🍺+🍸+🚗
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#Buckleup
✅ready for
@wsucougfb
🍎cup victory
#BeSafeCougs
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So far 5 of my 11 traffic stops have been folks on their cell phones. Put it away. I am 👀for you! $136 fine.
#DistractedDriving
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Here is your
@CollegeGameDay
@WSUPullman
Travel Checklist.....
✅
@wsdot
📱💻for 🛣&💦🌧🌥
✅🚗is 👍(tires, battery, fluids)
✅
#DesignatedDriver
✅
@WSUCougFB
👕🧢
✅🚫📱💻📺while🚗
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@ButchTCougar
Bobblehead
✅allow extra 🚗🕰
✅⌚️speed = 🚫🎟
#BeSafeCougs
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🚨🚨Breaking News 🚨 🚨
WSP motor officers getting new bikes.
With improved safety features and increased horsepower these will be a welcome addition to our fleet.
Whatever you ride remember.........
Always wear your safety gear.
Can’t wait to get my new ride. 🚨🏍🚨
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Me - Reason I stopped you today was for speeding
Driver - I’m sorry I was distracted by a spider
Me - What is that film on the inside of your windshield?
Driver - That is bug spray I just sprayed trying to kill the spider
Me - 😳😳
#SlowDown
#YouCantMakeThisStuffUp
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Spent some time driving across the state today off duty.............
Observed a lot of folks camping......
Not in campgrounds but the left lane.
Keep the camping ⛺️ in the 🏔🏔
#KeepRight
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#PoliceWeek2019
is underway.
Early in my career I don’t think I appreciated the significance that this week has......
Today, after many funerals and hospital visits.............
I do.
#NeverForget
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Over 100 motor officers preparing to escort
#DeputyMcCartney
and his family for today’s memorial.
#Honor
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The
@ILStatePolice
have lost two troopers in the last 3 days.
I can not imagine. Please say a prayer for the friends, family and fellow LE members.
We stand with you.
#ThinBlueLine
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The
#AppleCup
would have a whole different meaning today if the
#UWBusCrash
had been worse.
Thankful that it was not.
Please travel safe and have a great game today.
#BeSafeCougs
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What is wrong with this picture?
If you said the car following the
@WSDOT_East
tow plow is TOO CLOSE.........
You are correct. Please give plow drivers extra room to work. Your vehicle will not react well if you get too close. 🚗🚫🚚
#GiveEmABrake
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Merry Christmas from our State Troopers to your families May your 2022 be filled with Joy!
#holidayseason
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By far the best part of my job......
Thanks Freeman Elementary for having me today.
#FreemanStrong
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Thankful that everyone
@CentralWashU
is safe tonight.
Thankful that law enforcement and first responders took care of business.
That’s what we do....
#CWUActiveShooter
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I was only 3 1/2 at the time but I can still remember that day in 1980.
The troopers that worked the road have some stories to tell for sure.
#MtStHelens
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Congratulations to
@wastatepatrol
Honor Guard. They took 3rd place in the nation after competing in WA DC during
#PoliceWeek
.
Nice work Sgt. Fehler (far right) supervisor of
#TargetZero
detachment in Spokane.
#Honor
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Thinking of the first responders working during hurricane
#Harvey2017
. Thank you for your service.
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One plus to all this
#WinterDriving
chaos...............😳😳😳
I just went over 10k followers 😁😁
#ThankYou
#ServiceWithHumility
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I thought I’d try the silent treatment reference yesterday’s winter weather in hopes drivers would drive for conditions........
It didn’t work.
From noon yesterday until 6am this morning troopers responded to 30 crashes.
SMH 🤦♂️
Let’s do better today.....
#SlowDown
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Big plans for
#LabourDayWeekend
??
Don’t forget to.......
✅ that your load is secure
✅ that your seat belt is fastened
✅ you have a designated driver
✅ your cell phone is put away
✅ your doing the speed limit
✅ your alarm clock is off Monday
#Enjoy
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Friendly 😀😀 reminder starting today
Extra 🚓🚓 on 🛣 SR26 & SR195
⬇️⬇️speed and ⬆️⬆️ 🚗↔️🚗
⌚️for changing 🛣 ❄️⛈💨conditions
✅
@wsdot
on 💻or📱before leave
Keep 👀s on 🛣and 🚫📱💻📺
#AppleCup
winner
@WSUCougars
#BeSafeCougs
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Medical lake level 3 Evacuation, leave area now.
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State Route 27 is closed just south of Fairfield. I drove through and made it down to Latah before turning around to close the highway.
@WSDOT_East
crews are working to clear the road but it may take some time.
Please use alternate routes.
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That crackling noise your studded tires make when you drive down the road. Can now be $136 fine.
#SpringTime
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Although it’s
#420day
and
#SuperTroopers2
opening in theaters
Remember.........
#TargetZero
troopers will be out to make sure everyone has a safe weekend.
#Dontdrivehigh
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Tough day for the friends, family and colleagues of Trooper Steve Houle
We stand with you. You are not alone.
Thank you for your service
#BlueFamily
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Dads headed to
@WSUPullman
for the weekend. I have one reminder.
You aren’t in your 20’s anymore.....
Have a great weekend and remember.
#BeSafeCougs
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Winter travel PSA: SR 195 last night this truck and trailer passed a plow (working to clear the road) and a few miles later the plow driver found it like this. Luckily no injuries but a reminder please do not pass plows. It may be slow going but better than being upside down. RS
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Happy 17th Birthday 🎉 Jim Saunders Jr. Your dad would be so proud. Trooper Jim Saunders EOW 10-7-99
#BlueFamily
#NeverForget
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My first line of duty death funeral was for Trooper Jim Saunders EOW 10–7-99.
I remember seeing troopers and officers from around the country pay their respects.
The
#BlueFamily
is real and will
#NeverForget
all who have fallen.
#PeaceOfficersMemorialDay
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Just heard an Ellensburg trooper arrest a motorcycle rider after multiple 911 calls reporting his reckless (over 100 mph) riding.
Additionally the rider had 2 outstanding warrants, drivers license suspended and no motorcycle endorsement.
#JobSecurity
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Crashes we’ve seen today are because folks are still driving too fast for conditions.
#Slow4Snow
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Please help me thank Trooper Matt Weberling for 25 years of dedication to the state of Washington, he retires after 25 years today!!! Trooper Weberling will be sorely missed in District 4 Spokane! Pictured with his wife Lynette and daughter Emma.
#happyretirement
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Hey Cougs...........
Headed to
@WSUPullman
today?
Remember....
No
#DistractedDriving
No
#ImpairedDriving
And.......
Give
@ButchTCougar
a high ✋ for me.
#BeSafeCougs
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FYI tomorrow is
#4thJuly
You are NOT a firecracker.
Don’t get LIT.
Have a
#DesignatedDriver
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No Sgt. Riddell is not horsing around...
He actually caught this horse that was loose on SR395 in N Spokane this afternoon and was able to return it back to the owners.
#HorseWhisperer
#YourWSP
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Arrived at PLU. Thanks to everyone in the community we saw on the route. Your support is appreciated.
#DeputyMcCartney
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Hey
#GoCougs
.........we are excited to have you back
@WSUPullman
@wastatepatrol
troopers want you to arrive safe so please........
Get plenty of sleep before you drive
Watch you speed and put your phone away.
No driving impaired and
#Buckleup
.
#BeSafeCougs
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