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Suspected iphone robber arrested

A man was arrested for an outstanding robbery warrant.  Today, just shortly after 8:00 a.m., the female victim was waiting for the bus in the 8100 block of Rainier Av S.  She was listening to music using headphones and her iPhone 5. The suspect, a male in his 20’s approached on foot… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Respond to Carbon Monoxide Exposure

Seven people, including a police officer, were transported to area hospitals after being exposed to carbon monoxide in North Seattle today.  At approximately 4:48 p.m. officers and fire department personnel responded to the 13700 block of 35th Avenue NE for the report of a carbon monoxide exposure.  An officer investigating the incident was… [ Keep reading ]

Man Stabbed Downtown

A man remains at large this evening after stabbing another man near Victor Steinbrueck Park this evening. At approximately 5:53 p.m. officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1900 block of Western Avenue.  Officers located an adult male in his 20’s near the edge of the park with… [ Keep reading ]

Halloween Safety Tips

  The Seattle Police Department wishes Seattle residents a Happy Halloween and offers the following Halloween safety measures as kids prepare to put on their costumes and roam from house to house Thursday. Parents and neighbors should keep in mind that their presence on the road and around homes… [ Keep reading ]

(UPDATED) 82-Year-Old Man Arrested Following Shooting At Union Gospel Mission

UPDATE: Detectives have interviewed and released the 82-year-old man arrested at the Union Gospel Mission this morning. The 82-year-old told police he shot a 45-year-old man inside the Mission after the man tried to assault and rob him. Detectives are still investigating the case. The 45-year-old man is in critical… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives looking for female burglar

A female suspect is seen on video entering the victim’s garage. This morning just shortly after 3:00 a.m., residents were asleep in their home in the 8300 block of 9th NW when a noise woke them up. Upon checking they found their main garage door open.  The homeowner closed the… [ Keep reading ]

Third and Pine Incident this Morning Resolved Quickly

A man with a large kitchen knife entered the Payless Shoe Source store at 3rd and Pine at about 10:35 am this morning.  He ordered all of the employees  and customers out of the store, telling them that this was an issue between him and the police.  Officers arrived within… [ Keep reading ]

Robbery Suspect Turns Herself In, Investigation Continues

A 31-year-0ld woman turned herself into the King County Jail for an outstanding warrant and told booking officers that she had been featured on Washington’s Most Wanted. Last night, at around 9:30 pm, robbery detectives were notified that the suspect had turned herself in.  They interviewed the suspect about her… [ Keep reading ]

Shots Fired Near Light Rail Leaves One Woman Injured

Officers continue to search for suspects in a shots fired incident near the Light Rail that left one woman injured this evening.  At approximately 5:21 p.m. officers responded to the 7100 block of MLK Jr. Way South for the reports of several shots fired.  Preliminary investigation indicates that two vehicles, a… [ Keep reading ]

Undercover Officers Go to Rave, Find Drugs

Undercover detectives noticed an increase in security at the venue hosting the Freaknight rave this year. However, detectives were still able to buy MDMA, hallucinogenic mushrooms and methamphetamines in and around the WaMu Theater during the event on Friday and Saturday nights. Detectives arrested more than a dozen people for… [ Keep reading ]