Jan. 13, 2026 — Redmond, Wash. Redmond police officers conducted a traffic stop near Redmond Way and NE 70th Street around 11:20 p.m. for expired vehicle tabs, leading to the detention of the driver on an outstanding warrant and the arrest of a passenger who provided false identification information and had multiple warrants, including a felony.
The vehicle contained a driver and two passengers, according to the Redmond Police Department. A records check confirmed the driver’s warrant, resulting in her detention.
Officers noted suspicious behavior and a seatbelt violation by the middle passenger, who initially gave multiple false names and dates of birth before providing valid identification. The check revealed his outstanding warrants, and he was taken into custody without incident and transported to jail.
The department shared details of the incident on Jan. 15 via an X post, which has received 22 likes, one repost, five replies, and over 2,200 views. The same information, accompanied by a photo, was cross-posted on the Redmond, WA Police Facebook page.
This incident highlights the importance of officer awareness and thorough investigation during routine traffic stops to help ensure public safety.
Replies to the X post included comments questioning traffic enforcement tactics and referencing immigration enforcement.
The department emphasized proactive enforcement through such routine stops under hashtags including #RedmondPD, #TrafficStop, #LawEnforcement, and #PublicSafety.
