Earlier this morning Mayor Mike McGinn, City Attorney Peter Holmes, Councilmember Tim Burgess, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz and Casa Latina worker member Joel Coronado were at Casa Latina speaking in support of Seattle’s New Wage theft ordinance.  Here is what he had to Chief Diaz had to say: Thanks to everyone who was involved in passing the necessary ordinance that has [...]

Officer Sam Braboy has been teaching  the G.R.E.A.T. – also known as Gang Resistance Education And Training – program in partnership with Denny International Middle School.  Today, 148 students graduated from the 13 week program. During the graduation ceremony Principal Jeff Clark, Chief John Diaz, Officer Sam Braboy and teacher Mrs. Durham recognized the students for [...]

On Monday, June 6th officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) issued the following citations:   Aurora Avenue North – 40 mph zone 1 at 61 mph 1 at 60 mph 2 at 57 mph 3 at 56 mph 1 at 54 mph 2 No Proof of Insurance 2 Expired Vehicle License Plates Highland [...]

On June 6th, between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM, West Precinct officers responded to at least 3 separate incidents of property destruction involving broken windows of Belltown businesses.  8:19 PM in the 2000 Block of 1st Avenue (1st and Virginia).  Report of two white males breaking the large window with a brick.  Suspects fled eastbound. No [...]