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(UPDATED) Early Morning Collision Investigation in Georgetown, One Arrested, Several Injured

Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) detectives responded to an injury collision involving a patrol car and a Mazda in the Georgetown neighborhood early Friday morning.  The officer sustained minor injuries, but was transported to the hospital as a precaution.  One of the passengers in the Mazda had life-threatening injuries, and… [ Keep reading ]

Police Seek Woman Who Assaulted Child at Community Center

Seattle police are searching for a woman who showed up intoxicated at a Ballard community center and assaulted a young child after she was confronted by staff members. Around 4 pm on July 16th, the woman–described as a white female in her 50s, approximately 5’8, with short blonde hair, dressed in… [ Keep reading ]

Interim Chief Carmen Best Nominated As Seattle’s Next Police Chief

I want to thank Mayor Durkan for this opportunity. She and I share the same public safety vision for moving Seattle forward, and making this the best city it can be for everyone. I’d also like to take this moment to especially thank the men and women, both sworn and… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Homeowner Fires Gun at Burglar. Gunshot Victim Shows up at Hospital Ten Minutes Later

A homeowner reported that he fired a gun at someone breaking into his house.  Ten minutes later, a 35-year-old man showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound. On Sunday, July 15th, at approximately 4:15 am, a Ballard resident was at home sleeping in the 6700 block of 25th… [ Keep reading ]

Challenge Accepted

OK, @NorfolkPD. It’s on. We don’t want to make an unruly mess of this video, so we will take some time to put it together. — Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) July 11, 2018

Officers Investigating Sunday Evening Chinatown-International District Shooting

Officers are investigating after a man approached a King County Deputy in the Chinatown-International District and revealed a gunshot wound in his forearm. The 50-year-old victim told officers he was in the 500 block of South Jackson Street Sunday around 8 p.m. when he was approached by a known person… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Arrest Suspect Wanted in Connection to February South Park Homicide

On Saturday, July 7th, homicide detectives arrested a 27-year-old man in the South Park neighborhood for investigation of murder.  The suspect was arrested for the February 7th shooting that left the victim critically injured.  Days after the shooting the victim died from his injuries. Following his arrest, the suspect was… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Man for Arson Following Sunday Morning Apartment Fire

Seattle police responded to the 4700 block of 42 Avenue Southwest Sunday at 1 a.m. to assist the Seattle Fire Department with an apartment fire. Fire fighters were able to get the blaze under control and the Fire Marshal began attempting to determine the cause of the fire. The resident… [ Keep reading ]

SPD in the Community Week in Review: July 6th

Celebrating 4th of July  Special Olympics 2018 Games The Seattle Police Department has been thrilled to continue supporting @specialolympicsusagames @specialolympicswashington ! See you at the games this weekend! #specialolympics2018 #spdinthecommunity #seattle #athletes #police A post shared by Seattle Police (@spdinthecommunity) on Jun 29, 2018 at 5:10pm PDT Let the… [ Keep reading ]

Man Accused of Murdering 18 Year Old Kent Woman Shot and Injured by Jail Guards During Hospital Escape

King County Jail officers shot and injured a fleeing murder suspect after he escaped from custody at Harborview Medical Center earlier this morning. The suspect, a 19 year old man, was under guard at Harborview Medical Center when he fled and ran out the hospital doors at around 10:14 a.m…. [ Keep reading ]