Forensic testing has confirmed that human remains found in an Eastlake greenbelt in December 2011 belong to a homicide victim killed earlier in the year. In December, a group of homeless outreach workers found trash bags filled with human remains underneath the Ship Canal Bridge near Fairview Avenue E. and E. Allison Street in the Eastlake neighborhood. [...]
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Teacher arrested for assaulting 17-year-old student
On 4/11/12, at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers responded to a school in the 8600 block of Rainier Avenue South to investigate an assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted the complainant/Assistant Principal, who stated that a 44-year-old male teacher had “slapped and strangled” a student. Officers contacted the victim, a 17-year-old male, who was in the nurse’s office. The victim complained of injury [...]
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Drugs These Days
On April 6, SPD’s Narcotics Unit arrested a 20-year-old man during a buy/bust operation at a downtown rave, and recovered suspected Ketamine, liquid Xanax, hallucinogens, and an assortment of pills. Here’s what those drugs look like:
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Men in Kilts support Ronald McDonald House
Voting for Men in Kilts ends this Friday, April 13th, at midnight! The 2012 Men in Kilts competition is a fundraiser in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington and Alaska. Lieutenant Eric Sano of the West Precinct is one of the contestants. Please vote for Lieutenant Sano and at the same time, support Ronald McDonald [...]
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South Seattle business robbed
On April 10th, at approximately 1:20 pm, an unknown suspect entered a sandwich shop in the 4800 Block of Rainier Avenue South. After ordering food, he presented the clerk with a note that indicated he had a gun and demanded the money from the register. The suspect had a knife in his hand. The clerk [...]
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