On July 9, 2025, Seattle started a new chapter for public safety when Chief Shon F. Barnes was sworn in as the city’s 38th police chief before a crowd of more than 200 police officers, elected officials, and community members. Held at Seattle’s N...
Seattle police arrested a 46-year-old man for arson following a West Seattle encampment fire across the street from the Southwest police precinct. At about 7:30 a.m., a patrol officer witnessed the man exit his vehicle, a white 2006 Ford Econoline van, with a gas can and walk to an encampment… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police narcotics detectives seized drugs, guns, and other evidence while serving a warrant on an RV in West Seattle on July 16. Wednesday’s arrest marked the culmination of an investigation into reports of drugs being purchased at the vehicle, parked in the 2600 block of Southwest Cambridge Street. In… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police are investigating a shooting in Belltown last night. At about 11:40 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Cedar Street. Officers arrived and found evidence of a shooting, including bullets and a blood trail. While searching the area, officers found the victim and three… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police are investigating a stabbing early Tuesday that left a 56-year-old man seriously injured in the South Lake Union neighborhood. At 5:51 a.m., officers responded to a reported of a stabbing at 6th Avenue North and Harrison Street. Police found the man suffering from a stab wound. Officers provided… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 55-year-old man in the SODO neighborhood this evening. At about 6:20 p.m., officers responded to a stabbing near 6th Avenue South and South Massachusetts Street. There, police met with King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputies, who were previously waved down… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 39-year-old man late Sunday night in the North Queen Anne neighborhood. At 10:08 p.m., a caller reported gunfire near 9 Nickerson Street. Officers arrived, found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds, and provided lifesaving aid. Seattle Fire Department arrived and… [ Keep reading ]
This weekend’s Ballard Food Festival – a 51-year-old Seattle tradition – expected to draw 75,000 over two and a half days this year, and the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is proud to be a part of the festivities. Besides food, fun, music, lemonade, and community activities, attendees of all ages… [ Keep reading ]
On July 7, Seattle police arrested a 55-year-old man in connection to a homicide that occurred June 15 in Bitter Lake neighborhood. The suspect had been arrested for an unrelated Department of Corrections violation when an ongoing Seattle police investigation led them to arrest him for the homicide. The suspect… [ Keep reading ]
On July 7, Seattle Police Officer German Barreto and Detective Brian Pritchard visited a local school summer camp as part of “Community Helpers” week, meeting with children ages 1 to 6 to talk about police work and community safety. The officers joined campers in a classroom setting, where they discussed… [ Keep reading ]
On July 10, Seattle police arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with an arson-related homicide that occurred in the Wallingford neighborhood. The arrest followed an ongoing investigation by detectives into the June 4 incident. The suspect was booked into King County Jail for investigation of arson and murder. Detectives from… [ Keep reading ]
