Robbery detectives developed suspect information during the on going investigation of an attempted robbery/shooting of a man in a parking garage downtown on March 13th.  On March 24th, detectives were able to track down the suspect to a residence in Kent.  The 26 year old man was taken into custody without incident after leaving the [...]

On Thursday, March 24th the Aggressive Driver Response team (ADRT) conducted enforcement around the city in accordance with their mission to promote traffic safety through the vigorous enforcement of city and state traffic laws.  Some of the high speeds and other violations detected by ADRT officers today include: On Highway 99, a 50 mph zone, one at [...]

      Please join us March 26 for the 2011 Red Robin Tip-A-Cop. All proceeds that day will support the nearly 6,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics Washington programming. Thank you for your support.  To learn more about Special Olympics Washington please visit our website at: www.sowa.org        

On March 22nd at approximately 8:00 p.m. Seattle Police officers and detectives conducted a large scale narcotics operation which resulted in the arrest of five adult suspects and the seizure of over 8,400 pills of “ecstasy” (MDMA), the seizure of two vehicles, a loaded handgun and the almost $15,000 in cash.  The street value of the [...]

On March 22nd, at approximately 3:00 AM, an adult male was in the process of getting on his motorcycle in the 4700 Block of University Way NE, when an adult male suspect approached him and demanded his wallet.  When the victim did not hand over his wallet, the suspect punched the victim in the face, [...]

On March 22nd, at approximately 2:40 AM, an East Precinct officer was driving in the 1900 Block of East Madison Street when he observed smoke coming from the second floor of a building and heard the fire alarm ringing.  He called for a response from Seattle Fire and requested other units to assist with traffic [...]

On March 21st, just after 8:00 PM, witnesses called 911 to report a boat collision into the 520 Bridge.  SPD Harbor, patrol, Seattle Fire Department and the Washington State Patrol all responded as the boat, believed to be a 30′ pleasure boat,  and it’s two occupants were pinned underneath the west highrise of the bridge.  [...]

On March 21st, at approximately 4:50 PM, South Precinct officers responded to the 3800 Block of South Thistle to investigate a drive by shooting.  The victim stated that he had left his house to walk to a friend’s house nearby.  Along the way, he was confronted by the suspects.  Words were exchanged and the suspects [...]

Click on the link to view a video version of today’s statement. http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5003

Seattle Police officers respond to hundreds of thousands of calls each year, the overwhelming majority of which are handled professionally and in accordance to department policy.  From time to time, issues surface that require review to ensure best practices are being followed.  The Seattle Police Department is releasing this statement publicly in direct response to [...]