On August 3rd at approximately 10:00 p.m. Seattle Police Vice Squad detectives developed information during the course of their investigation regarding a 16-year-old runaway victim of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking. Unbeknownst to the victim, detectives posing as customers contacted the victim regarding a prostitution arrangement and subsequently recovered her, as well… [ Keep reading ]
On August 4th, at approximately 9:18 AM, an off-duty officer was working in the Pike Place Market when he heard a call being broadcast on the radio of a fight disturbance between a security officer and a suspect. The security officer had observed the suspect, later identified as a 36-year… [ Keep reading ]
On Friday, July 30th, during a special halftime ceremony, the Seattle Storm organization honored a group of local inspirational women. This was the fifth year for “Women of Inspiration Night,” an annual opportunity for Storm players and fans to thank those who have had an important influence on making our… [ Keep reading ]
On August 3rd at approximately 10:54 p.m. officers responded to a 911 report of two people shot in the 4800 block of South Garden Street. Officers arrived on scene and located two adult gunshot victims, one male and one female. The female victim sustained a gunshot wound to her ankle; the male… [ Keep reading ]
Correction to previous Update: Seattle Police located the suspect driving her vehicle in Tukwila. She stopped in the area of 144th and Interurban. It appeared that the suspect was alone in the car. She then shot herself. Medics responded to the scene and the suspect was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. … [ Keep reading ]
On August 3rd, Seattle Police detectives received information that the suspect in Friday’s burglary on South Ryan Street was in custody for unrelated charges in another jurisdiction. Detectives are currently working on putting their case together before sending it to the King County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration.
On August 3rd at approximately 2:50 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of shots fired in the 1400 block of South Hinds Street. A witness stated that they heard shots fired and then observed a male lying in the roadway. The man had been shot in the head and torso. A female… [ Keep reading ]
Today the City of Seattle will be celebrating its 26th Annual National Night Out Against Crime. Night Out is an event that encourages neighbors and communities to gather and spend time together in an effort to heighten crime prevention awareness. This year the Seattle Police Department is announcing a new… [ Keep reading ]
On August 3rd, at approximately 4:00 AM, a woman was sleeping inside a bus shelter in the 2100 Block of 4th Avenue. A male suspect approached the sleeping victim and began to rummage through her pockets. The suspect then wrestled her backpack off her back. The suspect then ran off… [ Keep reading ]
On August 3rd, at approximately 3:19 AM, East Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of a man breaking into a convenience store in the 500 Block of Summit Avenue East. According to the caller, the suspect broke in and was still inside the store. Officers from both 3rd and 1st… [ Keep reading ]
