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Man stabbed during dispute over drugs

A man bleeding from his hand said he was involved in a knife fight in Victor Steinbrueck Park. Today, just shortly after 2:00 p.m. officers responded to 1999 Western Ave to investigate a disturbance. Officers arrived on scene with Seattle Fire (SFD) and found the victim sitting in the north… [ Keep reading ]

Man attacked while sitting in bus shelter

A man was viciously attacked while sitting in a bus shelter. This morning just shortly before 10:00 a.m., the victim was sitting in a Metro Bus Shelter in the 500 block of 3 Ave (West Side) when he was approached by two unknown males in their 20’s.  The suspects suddenly… [ Keep reading ]

Suspects crash their vehicle while fleeing the scene of a weapons call

Two suspects were arrested after fleeing the scene of a disturbance and crashing their vehicle into a rockery. This morning just shortly after 2:00 a.m., 911 received a call of a fight disturbance involving a firearm in the 10000 block of Aurora Av N. While units were enroute, an update was… [ Keep reading ]

Fire may have been intentionally set to cover up burglary

Neighbors observed smoke coming from a North Seattle home and called Seattle Fire Department (SFD).  On 5/26/13, just shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a home in the 11000 block of 20 Av NE . SFD was already on scene and advised officers that when they arrived they found… [ Keep reading ]

Hazmat callout to investigate suspicious packages emitting a “rotten egg” aroma

A Seattle Whole Foods was evacuated after two suspicious packages were found inside the store. Today, just shortly before 1:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of suspicious envelopes left in the Whole Foods Store near Westlake and Denny.  The envelopes reportedly were giving off an aroma like rotten eggs… [ Keep reading ]

Disturbance between occupants of two vehicles resulted in shots being fired

A shooting call last night lead to a large police response. at On 5/25/2013, just shortly after midnight, officers responded to a call of a shooting at the McDonald’s, at 5th and Broad. The events that preceded the shooting are still under investigation, but what we know at this point is… [ Keep reading ]

Increased DUI Patrols Over Memorial Day Weekend

 Major thoroughfares and nightlife hotspots, among other places, will be targeted in a coordinated DUI enforcement effort this holiday weekend.  Mayor Mike McGinn announced today that the Seattle Police Department will field increased DUI enforcement patrols this Memorial Day weekend, in conjunction with Target Zero DUI emphasis patrols by other… [ Keep reading ]

Knife vs Club Downtown

Officers are actively investigating a fight involving a man armed with a knife and a man armed with a club near Victor Steinbrueck Park.  At approximately 5:00 p.m. officers responded to the 1900 block of Western Avenue for the report of two men fighting.  One man was reported to have a… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect wasn’t sure if he should “pull out” his gun during an assault and robbery

Two suspects attacked and robbed a man in West Seattle with a baseball bat. On 5/23/13, just shortly before midnight the victim was walking in the 1600 block of SW Barton St to a friend’s house when an older model white car pulled up next to him. S1 and S2 jumped… [ Keep reading ]

Car Thieves Caught in the Act in Delridge

Two young suspects are now in the Youth Services Center after they were caught last night  attempting to steal a car in the 5400 Block of Delridge Way Southwest. At about 11:15 pm someone called 911 to report one boy jumping the fence and opening the door to the parking… [ Keep reading ]