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Man shot at Rainier Ave. S. and S. Cloverdale

On January 31st, at approximately 4:19 pm,  South Precinct officers responded to the 9000 Block of Rainier Avenue South to investigate reports of a shooting.  Officers contacted the nineteen year old victim, who stated that just prior to that he was walking by a large group of young men at… [ Keep reading ]

Standoff in Ballard ends peacefully

On Saturday, January 30th at approximately 10:50 pm, a man entered a conveinence store in the 900 Block of NW Leary Way.  According to customers inside the store, the man was acting strangely and it appeared that he had a pistol in a holster on his belt. According to witnesses, the… [ Keep reading ]

Assault, arrest in South Seattle

On January 30th, at approximately 3:09 pm, South Precinct officers responded to a call of a stabbing in the 3200 Block of South Ferdinand Street.  Officers arrived at located a man in his early 60’s who had gone to his neighbor’s for assistance.  The man had a stab wound to… [ Keep reading ]

Suspicious stop/investigation leads to Burglary arrest

On January 28th an East Precinct patrol officer saw a male subject walking on 10th Avenue with a large television.  The officer stopped to investigate further.  The subject told the officer that he found the television.  Upon further inquiry, the subject’s story was found to be very vague.  The officer… [ Keep reading ]

Robbery suspect at large

On 01/28/10, just shortly before 11:00 p.m., the suspect entered a store in the 10400 block of Greenwood Av N. and requested a pack of cigarettes. When the clerk opened the till, the suspect reached over and took money from the cash register. When the clerk confronted the suspect, the suspect claimed he had a gun…. [ Keep reading ]

Pedestrian/vehicle fatality collision on Aurora

On January 28th, at approximately 8:12 pm, a Chevrolet Blazer was travelling southbound on Aurora Avenue North approaching the 4500 Block.  At that time, a pedestrian was crossing Aurora Avenue westbound.  When the pedestrian reached the southbound lanes, he was struck by the Blazer.  The male pedestrian was transported to… [ Keep reading ]

Truck/motorcycle collision on Northgate

On January 26th, at approximately 2:15 pm, a motorcycle was travelling eastbound on NE Northgate Way approaching 11th Avenue NE.  A truck was stopped facing northbound at a stop sign on 11th Avenue NE.  The truck then proceeded across the intersection to make a left turn (westbound) on Northgate Way.  … [ Keep reading ]

SPD employee directs young adults to the Anchor Program

The Anchor Program is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit service organization that provides vocational and life skills to youth and young adults.  It prepares students for positions in the maritime industry.  Training and career opportunities are also available in janitorial services.  The cornerstones of the Anchor Program are the values… [ Keep reading ]

Public Hearing to discuss police accountability system

Just a reminder that there will be a public hearing tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the effectiveness of the city’s police accountability system.  The public hearing will take place in Seattle City Hall Council Chambers located at 600 4th Avenue.

Vehicle/Pedestrian collision in North Seattle

On January 25th at approximately 3:04 p.m. officers responded to a vehicle/pedestrian collision at NE 43rd Street and University Way NE.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a 36-year-old male driver was heading southbound on University Way NE and turned right onto NE 43rd Street.  As the driver passed through the crosswalk he… [ Keep reading ]