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Shots fired at bar closing

On 7/31/2010, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers monitoring bar close in Pioneer Square, heard what sounded like shots coming from the west of 1 Ave S / S Main St. Witnesses provided a suspect vehicle description as a turquoise SUV, which had fled E/B from the scene. This incident apparently… [ Keep reading ]

3 people shot at community center

On 7/31/10 at 3:06 a.m., officers responded to a report of a large disturbance at a community center in the 5600 block of MLK Jr Wy S. There was also multiple calls of shots fired. Upon arriving, officers found three victims who had been shot. Further investigation revealed that the… [ Keep reading ]

Police search for violent burglar-UPDATED

Shortly after 10 a.m. on July 30th, South Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress call in the 7200 block of South Ryan Street.  Upon arrival, the suspect had already fled the area on foot.  Officers made contact with an elderly female victim and two… [ Keep reading ]

Two pedestrians struck while crossing street

On 7/29/10, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a vehicle was W/B on Roy St at 1st Ave N. when it struck two pedestrians in the crosswalk located on the west side of the intersection.  Witnesses said that the vehicle went through the red light prior to striking the pedestrians. The male pedestrian… [ Keep reading ]

Update on wanted suspect: now in custody

Suspect Todd Lucas, wanted in connection with a robbery last week, is now in custody.  He was arrested this morning in the Portland, Oregon area.  Seattle Police Robbery detectives will be interviewing Lucas soon.  Thanks to everyone who called in with information and tips!

Domestic Violence Threats investigation

On July 26th at approximately 6:02 p.m. officers responded to a 911 report of a domestic violence threats incident involving a male suspect and a female victim in the 6300 block of 22nd Avenue SW.  The 27-year-old male suspect fled the residence in a white 1993 Jeep Cherokee prior to the officers’ arrival… [ Keep reading ]

Quick thinking officers arrest 3 robbers

On 07-24-10 at approximately 0550 a.m., a victim called 911 to say he had been robbed by three people who were fleeing eastbound on University Street.  An officer located the suspects at 6th and Seneca where they were taken into custody. The victim told officers the suspects robbed him at… [ Keep reading ]

Burglar caught in act by watchful neighbors and quick response of officers

On 7/23/10 at approximately 8:40 p.m., a complainant called 911 and stated that a male had just broke out the back door of a neighboring residence in the 8300 block of 55 Av S. and entered the home.  Another caller stated the male had just left from the front of… [ Keep reading ]

Operation “Yellow Jacket” a success

SEATTLE – Seattle Police detectives have arrested or are in the process of arresting 22 local taxi drivers for trafficking in stolen property in downtown Seattle.  The arrests are the culmination of a ten week undercover operation targeting an open air market for stolen goods that has been operating in… [ Keep reading ]

New basketball court for South Park

SEATTLE STORM MEMBERS TO HELP CELEBRATE COMMUNITY-PROVIDED BASKETBALL COURTS FOR SOUTH PARK July 23 event will celebrate completed project   Fight the Fear Campaign, Seattle Storm, the Seattle Police Foundation, the South Park Plumb, Level & Square Foundation, and Seattle Parks and Recreation have rallied together to create new basketball… [ Keep reading ]