Want to learn about being a police officer? What is CSI? What does I & R stand for? What’s a DOA? The Seattle Police Department is now taking applications for the spring Community Police Academy that begins Thursday, March 18, 2010. Classes are held once a week for 10 weeks… [ Keep reading ]
On January 12th, at approximately 5:20 am, West Precinct officers responded to a call of a car prowl in progress in the area of 9th Avenue and Pike Street. The victim vehicle was described as a Volkswagen. A witness, who was watching the crime unfold on a nearby security camera, called 911… [ Keep reading ]
On January 12th at approximately 7:43 a.m., an 81-year-old woman driving a Saturn was traveling southbound on California Avenue SW, approaching SW Dakota Street. At the same time, a 53-year-old female was crossing westbound in the marked crosswalk at SW Dakota Street. The driver did not stop and the pedestrian was struck… [ Keep reading ]
Just when we expected and believed the worst, we are pleased to report some good news. The dog attacked by the Magnolia coyote is indeed alive and expected to make a full recovery . Thanks to our friends at Seattle Animal Shelter for the update.
The two victims from last night’s robbery/shooting have died from injuries they received. Homicide detectives are actively investigating. We will post additional information here when it becomes available.
*** This information is preliminary and subject to change*** On January 11th at approximately 11:06 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of an apparent home-invasion robbery with shots fired in the 1400 block of North Northgate Way. Officers arrived on scene and located two adult male victims inside the… [ Keep reading ]
Backround: On January 4th at 4:00 p.m. the 42-year-old female victim was walking near 1st Avenue and Union Street downtown when she was confronted by a male suspect who attempted to steal her purse. The suspect was initially unable to pull the purse away from the victim who had it… [ Keep reading ]
On January 11th at approximately 4:00 p.m. a wild coyote attacked a pet dog in the 2600 block of 23rd Avenue West in Magnolia. Several citizens intervened and were able to scare off the coyote with sticks. The pet’s owner subsequently transported the dog to a veterinary clinic for treatment. Sadly,… [ Keep reading ]
On January 11th at approximately 1:45 a.m. officers responded to the following call: An 18-year old man was walking through the Seattle Center grounds listening to his I-pod. He was unaware of two suspects who approached him from behind. One of the suspects removed the headphones then took the I-pod from the… [ Keep reading ]
On January 9th at approximately 5:52 p.m. an adult male suspect armed with a knife entered a gas station convenience store in the 4300 block of Roosevelt Way NE. The suspect demanded money from the clerk who refused to give him anything. Other customers then came in the store. The… [ Keep reading ]