On November 17th at approximately 8:52 p.m. officers responded to a 911 report of a car-jacking near Boylston Avenue and East Howell Street.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a male suspect in his mid-20′s approached the adult female victim as she was getting into her car.  By his gestures the suspect indicated that he had a weapon [...]

On November 17th starting at approximately 3:30 p.m. there were marches and demonstrations that converged on the University District of North Seattle.  Throughout the afternoon, officers monitored the peaceful demonstrations.  The estimated total turnout was approximately 600 people.  There was a rally on University Bridge in which vehicular traffic was shut down for the duration. The Seattle [...]

On November 10th, a West Precinct burglary detective contacted a known bicycle thief riding a yellow, Gary Fisher brand bicycle.   The suspect admitted to stealing the bike that day, but could not provide an exact location.  The detective cannot locate any recent bicycle theft reports where this bicycle is listed.  In an effort to return this [...]

On November 16th at approximately 11:22 p.m. officers responded to reports of a vehicle/pedestrian collision near North 105th Street and Aurora Avenue North.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a male driver in his 20′s was traveling northbound on Aurora Avenue North in his Ford Taurus sedan.  A 22-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Aurora Avenue North from [...]

On 11-16-11, the Aggressive Driver Response Team conducted traffic emphasis and issued the following citations today: West Seattle Bridge – 45 mph zone 1 at 76 mph 1 at 68 mph 1 at 65 mph 8 Bus Lane violations   SW Admiral Way – 30 mph zone 2 at 49 mph 1 at 48 mph 2 [...]

Public accessibility of police data is a concern for everyone and a priority for the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Department.  In 2010, almost all Seattle Police records were made available online to anyone with an Internet connection while at the same time safeguarding the privacy of crime victims and those accused but [...]

On the evening of November 15th officers arrested a 20-year-old male suspect who was wanted for a shooting that occurred near MLK Jr. Way South and South Dearborn Street on November 6th, 2011.  In that incident the victim was shot at least once in the torso and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.  The suspect was taken into custody in Seattle and subsequently transported [...]

On November 15th officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team issued the following citations:  Highland Park Way SW – 30 mph zone 1 at 56 mph 1 at 53 mph 2 at 49 mph 1 at 48 mph 1 at 47 mph 1 at 46 mph 2 at 45 mph 2 No Proof of Insurance [...]

This information is preliminary and subject to change: On November 15th at approximately 3:45 p.m. a march commenced from the Seattle Central Community College campus to Belltown.  The demonstrators began marching northbound in the street in the 2300 block of 3rd Avenue blocking traffic.  Officers gave numerous verbal warnings to get out of the street and [...]

The Ethnic Chambers’ Police Appreciation Night was a success with over 150 people attending.  KCTS 9 Connects host Enrique Cerna acted as Master of Ceremonies.  Chambers of Commerce represented include the Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Hispanic, East African, African American and Greater Seattle.  A listing of the officers honored is included below. Officer Cricket Bonner Officer [...]