New statistics show overall crime in Seattle increased 9 percent in 2014, but also suggest that new efforts by the Seattle Police Department are bending the curve. While the overall number of crimes went up, the rate of increase is lower than expected. Preliminary numbers released in September (which broke… [ Keep reading ]
After consulting with its community partners, the Seattle Police Department has decided to test all sexual assault evidence kits, including untested kits in storage. Since her appointment last June, Chief Kathleen O’Toole has heard from the community regarding testing of evidence kits. SPD discussed the matter with its partners in the… [ Keep reading ]
Officers chased down and arrested two teenagers Wednesday afternoon after they broke into a home, confronted a woman inside, and stole money and electronics. A neighbor called 911 when she saw two young men break windows and climb into a house in the 9000 block of Valdez Ave South around… [ Keep reading ]
