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Archives for December 2008

Man stabbed in the Abdomen

On 12/12/08, just shortly before 2:a.m., four to six intoxicated males got into a fight in the 700 block of 1st Avenue North.  One male was stabbed in the abdomen, possibly with a broken bottle.  Officers arrived and found the victim on the ground. The suspects had fled the area.  Seattle Fire responded and… [ Keep reading ]

Midyear 2008 Crime Statistics Released

Message from Chief R. Gil Kerlikowske: 2008 is a year of transition, as SPD moved to a new records management system. The new system enables officers on patrol to file crime reports and also to look up details on prior incidents, from their cars. Also new in 2008, we adjusted… [ Keep reading ]

Robbery suspect arrested

Since November 13th, a lone male was believed to be responsible for 4 commercial robberies. In each, the suspect implied a weapon. Two occurred in Renton and two occurred in Seattle. On November 28th, he robbed a sandwich store in 00 block of W. Mercer Way and the following day… [ Keep reading ]

Suspicious Package Found at Federal Building

On 12/10/08 at 4 pm, a man was contacted inside 909 1st Avenue, carrying an open box containing gloves, tape, batteries, coffee, scissors and a clock.  When questioned about his presence he stated that he was going to the Post Office inside the building to mail something to the Secret Service. … [ Keep reading ]

SPD Homicide Detectives Arrest DV Homicide Suspect Blanco

Seattle Police Homicide Detectives, met a plane at Seatac Airport this evening, carrying suspect Jose Angel Blanco. Detectives successfully negotiated Blanco’s voluntary return to Seattle. Blanco was processed and booked into King County Jail tonight, just shortly before 10 p.m. , for Investigation of Murder.

Bank robbery in University District

On December 10th at approximately 1:15 P.M., a bank in the 1300 Block of NE 45th Street was robbed by a lone individual.  This individual was described as an Asian or Hispanic male in his thirties.   Information developed by officers led them to check out leads near the  University of Washington Medical Center.  University of… [ Keep reading ]

Report of shots fired in South Seattle

On December 10th, shortly after 7:00 A.M.,  there were several calls to 911 from the 4600 Block of South Othello Street.  The victims called in to report that a  male and female fired a handgun from a vehicle in the direction of  the victim’s residence and vehicle, striking the victim’s vehicle. There… [ Keep reading ]

South Precinct Officer respond to Shots Fired call

On 12/9/08 at approximately 6:40 PM South Precinct Officers responded to several reports of shots fired in the area of 42nd Ave. S and S Juneau St.  Dispatch indicated a black SUV was chasing a white compact car.  Officers arrived in the area but could not find anything.  Approximately 15-20… [ Keep reading ]

Attempted Abduction reported in West Precinct

On December 9th at approximately 6:30 PM, officers responded to the 2800 Blk. of 42 Ave West on a 911-call from a resident.  The two suspects were described as wearing dark clothing and hooded ski masks.  Upon arriving on scene, the officers learned that the homeowner was driving home with… [ Keep reading ]

Carprowl Suspect Arrested

On December 9th, at 5:24 A.M., a witness reported seeing a man in a parking lot, “checking out” parked cars, across the street from 6th and Lenora Street.  The suspect eventually broke a window on a truck in the parking lot. He reached inside and opened the door.  The witness could not see if the suspect removed… [ Keep reading ]