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 [...]