The Seattle Police Department and Seattle Fire Department would like to remind the public that there are no legal fireworks in the City of Seattle. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Fireworks offenses are gross misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine. Fireworks [...]

On June 28th, shortly after 8:00 PM, a South Precinct officer was patrolling the streets when he observed what he believed  to be  a domestic violence incident  near 48th Avenue South and South Henderson Street.  The officer stopped to investigate and interview the male and female who had been arguing and crying on the street.    The officer attempted to [...]

The Seattle Police Department is excited to present an enhancement to the online reports we launched earlier this month. The Department has been working closely with the City’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to provide enhanced information on crime to the public. This new application will go a long way to providing easy access to [...]

On June 27th, at approximately 8:52 PM, West Precinct officers responded to the 600 Block of Denny Way.  The clerk of a gas station called 911 to report a suspect attempting to shoplift some items from inside the store.  After calling 911, the female suspect then came behind the counter and assaulted the female clerk, [...]

On June 28th, at approximately 12:45 AM, a West Precinct officer was parked in the 900 Block of Pine Street when a man ran up to him and pointed out a suspect fleeing the area on foot.  The victim told the officer that the suspect had just tried to rob him.  The suspect’s description was [...]

On June 27th, at approximately 3:30 AM, a taxi cab operator called 911 to report that his cab had just been stolen from the 1800 Block of Yale Avenue North.  According to the driver, he had just picked up a fare near 5th Avenue and Stewart Street and had taken him to the 1800 Block [...]

On June 26th, at approximately 10:38 PM, East Precinct officers responed to several 911 calls of gun shots heard in the neighborhood of 28th Avenue and Jefferson Street.  A vague description of the suspects was provided. Officers contacted several people in the area, however no victims were located, nor was any property damaged.  During the [...]

Here are the remarks made by Chief Diaz at the Mayor’s press conference: Acceptance Remarks by Chief John Diaz June 24, 2010 I would like to thank Mayor McGinn for the opportunity to continue to lead one of the finest police departments in the country. It is no secret that I feel that policing is [...]

On June 23rd, at approximately 12:36 AM, South Precinct officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a restaurant in the 4800 Block of Beacon Avenue South.  Officers arrived and located five male victims at Columbian and South Ferdinand.  Three of the victims were transported to Harborview Medical Center with stab wounds and a [...]

On June 22nd, Mayor McGinn, Interim Chief Diaz, Assistant Chief Sanford and Captain Brown of the West Precinct were on hand to present a new Late Night Public Safety Initiative.  The plan calls for the use of on-duty resources throughout the city to promote uniformed police visibility in areas with high concentrations of people enjoying Friday [...]