Last night we kicked off National Police Week at the West Precinct with a Candlelight Vigil to honor fallen officers. As we join law enforcement across the country in paying tribute, I wanted to make sure you were aware of the remaining events taking place locally. A special thank you… [ Keep reading ]
East Precinct officers arrested a man last night in Madison Park after receiving calls that he was waiving a handgun around on the street. On May 11th, at approximately 10:00 pm, officers responded to the 4200 block of East Madison Street for multiple 911 calls of an intoxicated individual waving a gun… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle Service Awards Erik Allen William Cravens Elaine Giron Andrew Norton Michael Torres pic.twitter.com/ta1AKEiZFj — Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) May 7, 2018 In Support of the Robert Chinn Foundation Representing @SeattlePD supporting the @ChinnFoundation celebrating the #AsianHallofFame with our emcee @YamsTV Ryan Yamamoto and @JimDever of @KING5Evening pic.twitter.com/wP0q2bemd4… [ Keep reading ]
Two officers commandeered a jet ski and braved the choppy waters of Lake Washington late Wednesday to save two kayakers. Around 7 pm, one of the kayakers called 911, reported his boat was full of water and he was having difficulty breathing. He also told police he couldn’t swim and… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: 5/9- Detectives now believe that the victim in last night’s shooting may have been targeted. Detectives are still working to identify additional witnesses. Anyone with information on last night’s incident is urged to contact the Seattle Police Tip Line at (206) 233-5000. Homicide detectives are currently conducting their investigation… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police were called to 2nd Avenue and University Street Monday morning after several groups of demonstrators converged at the intersection around 10:15 AM and erected four large tent-like structures, blocking traffic. Police communicated with demonstrators over the next 90 minutes before issuing a dispersal order and informing everyone in… [ Keep reading ]
Law Enforcement Medal of Honor & Peace Officers Memorial Today we honored several SPD officers for their bravery and heroism and those that have fallen in the line of duty at the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor and Peace Officers Memorial. Officer Christopher Bandel Officer Joshua Vaaga Officer Brian Pritchard… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police are seeking information regarding an altercation between demonstrators and a motorist Tuesday evening at a fast food restaurant on Rainier Avenue. Around 7:30 PM police were called to the restaurant in the 2500 Rainier Avenue South after a male driver in a black Ford Focus became involved in… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Sexual Assault Unit has received information about a man sending explicit social media and electronic messages to local health care providers. At this time, the department has evaluated the communications which, while clearly upsetting to the recipients, do not appear to be criminal in nature. If you or… [ Keep reading ]
Robbery detectives arrested a man Wednesday afternoon who they had been searching for since January. Detectives began investigating January 15th when a woman was robbed of her backpack and cellphone in the Ballard neighborhood. The detectives worked with the King County Sherrif’s office and Sammamish Police Department and determined that the… [ Keep reading ]
