Archive for March, 2011
Robbery on street in Ballard
On March 19th, at approximately 8:50 PM, the victim was walking on NW 70th Street approaching 16th Avenue NW. He stated that he was approached by two suspects. One of the suspects demanded the victim’s wallet while the other suspect stood with his hand in his waistband, indicating he had a weapon. The victim threw [...]
[More]Posted: March 20th, 2011 under General, North Precinct.
Armed robbery in West Seattle, 3 arrested
On March 19th, shortly after 6:00 PM, three suspects entered a licensed medical marijuana dispensary located in the 5400 Block of California Avenue SW. Also inside the business were three employees and two customers. The three suspects were asked by employees to leave, as they were not there to purchase anything. At that point, the [...]
[More]Posted: March 20th, 2011 under General, Southwest Precinct.
A Fast Friday
On Friday, March 18th the Seattle Police Traffic Unit conducted enforcement around the city in accordance with their mission to promote traffic safety through the vigorous enforcement of city and state traffic laws. In the 4700 block of SW Admiral Way, 12 speeding tickets were issued with a high of 45 mph in the 30 mph zone. Additionally, tickets were [...]
[More]Posted: March 18th, 2011 under General, Police Precincts.
Drive-by shooting in South Seattle
Today at approximately at 4:20 p.m., officers responded to the 9300 block of 51 Avenue S to a reported shooting. Upon arrival officers contacted the victim, a male 17-18 years old, who had a gunshot wound to his chest. He was treated on scene by Seattle Fire and subsequently transported to Harborview Medical Center with life threatening injuries. [...]
[More]Posted: March 16th, 2011 under General, South Precinct.
Operation Beauty & The Boost a success
On 03/15/11, search warrants were served on the GMS Market, the GMS owners’ residence and their vehicles. The Seattle Police Property Recovery/Pawn Unit conducted an investigation into an extensive retail theft crime ring in and around the City of Seattle. Through an undercover operation in conjunction with suspect, victim, witness, and informant interviews, and with [...]
[More]Posted: March 16th, 2011 under North Precinct.
Police seek public’s assistance on recent homicide investigation
Homicide detectives are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen or interacted with the victim in the early morning hours (after 1 AM ) of March 6th, 2011, around the Broadway area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Seattle Police Homicide Unit at (206) 684-5550.
[More]Posted: March 15th, 2011 under East Precinct, General.
Speeder of the day
On March 14th, Aggressive Driving Response Team (ADRT) officers stopped and ticketed a driver on the West Seattle Bridge for driving 84 mph in a 45 mph zone. Additionally, ADRT officers were advised of speed issues in the area of 47th Avenue SW and SW Admiral Way. Two officers worked the area during the morning hours and wrote a combined seven [...]
[More]Posted: March 15th, 2011 under General, Southwest Precinct.
Car prowl arrests in Wallingford
On March 15th, at approximately 3:45 AM, North Precinct officers responded to a call from a citizen stating there was a car prowl in progress in the 4200 Block of 2nd Avenue NE. The caller stated that it appeared the suspect vehicle was in the middle of the street and that three individuals were removing [...]
[More]Posted: March 15th, 2011 under General, North Precinct.
Update to vehicle strikes patrol car
On March 14th, a resident in South Seattle called 911 to report a suspicious unoccupied vehicle. This car turned out to be a stolen car out of Kent. Evidence at the scene, plus a review of the in-car video determined that this was the suspect vehicle from the incident on Lake Washington Boulevard South. The [...]
[More]Posted: March 14th, 2011 under East Precinct, General, South Precinct.
Fleeing vehicle strikes patrol car
On March 14th, just after 4:00 AM, an East Precinct patrol officer noticed an older model, dark colored 4 door Toyota or Honda driving with a damaged tail light. This was near Lake Washington Boulevard South and South Charles Street. The officer attempted to catch up with the vehicle, and then activated his emergency equipment [...]
[More]Posted: March 14th, 2011 under East Precinct, General.



