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Detectives Arrest Man for Extortion Following Months-Long Investigation

Following a months-long investigation involving the Seattle Police Department, the King County Prosecutor’s Office, the FBI, and other local police agencies, detectives arrested a 46-year-old  man Thursday for a corporate extortion scheme.  The investigation lead officers across the country searching for the evidence of the crime. The victim in this… [ Keep reading ]

Three Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery in West Seattle

Three suspects were arrested last night following a report of an armed robbery around 18th Avenue SW/SW Barton Street. On Thursday night, just before 10:00 pm, officers responded to that area after a 58-year-old man called 911 to report he had just been robbed of his bicycle at gunpoint by… [ Keep reading ]

Come Enjoy the 4th at Lake Union, Just Leave the Fireworks at Home

With the 4th of July coming up this Tuesday, the Seattle Police Department would like to provide you with some important reminders about safety, fireworks and how you can help ease the strain on our 911 center during the busy holiday. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale and use of fireworks (meaning everything but… [ Keep reading ]