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Man Seriously Wounded In Central District Shooting (Updated)

One man was seriously wounded in a shooting Thursday in the Central District. Around 4 pm, police received reports of 6-10 shots fired near 27th Avenue and E. Columbia Street, where they found a man who had been struck by gunfire. The victim was taken to Harborview with life-threatening injuries…. [ Keep reading ]

Criminal Mastermind Leaves His Wallet At Shooting Scene

Here’s a bit of advice for aspiring criminals: if you’re going to shoot at somebody on a busy street in broad daylight, don’t leave your wallet and driver’s license at the scene of the crime. A 25-year-old man learned that lesson the hard way Monday when gang detectives arrested him… [ Keep reading ]

Police Looking For Suspects In South Precinct Jewelry Snatch Spree

In just over a week, more than 20 people have been targeted in a series of jewelry robberies on streets, at bus stops, grocery stores, and shopping centers on Beacon Hill and in the Rainier Valley. The robberies happen quickly, with the suspects either grabbing their victims from behind or walking… [ Keep reading ]

DV Court Order Violation resulted in foot chase and arrest

A man wanted for a court order violation, burglary and a felony warrant was found hiding under a deck of a Ballard home. Just shortly after 7:00 a.m. this morning the victim received a call at work from her ex-boyfriend saying that he was in front of her apartment building in the 5800 block… [ Keep reading ]

West Precinct Anti-Crime Team arrest man for cocaine delivery

Early this morning, members of the West Precinct Anti-Crime Team (ACT) made an arrest of a cocaine dealer and recovered about a half ounce of crack cocaine. During the course of their routine crime prevention and law enforcement duties, West ACT officers were able to set up a deal with an individual… [ Keep reading ]