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Officer involved shooting in West Seattle

On September 3rd at approximately 8:45 p.m. officers responded to the 6100 block of Admiral Way SW to a report of shots fired.  A family member stated that she was talking on the telephone to a female inside the suspect’s home, when she heard what she believed to be gunfire… [ Keep reading ]

Fatal motorcycle collision investigated on Westlake

On September 3, at approximately 1:35 AM, a black 2005 Kawasaki  motorcycle driven by a 25-30 year old male was travelling northbound on Westlake Avenue North.  As the motorcycle entered the 2700 Block of Westlake Avenue North, the rider failed to negotiate the left curve.  The motorcycle left the roadway… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired in Central District, suspect arrested

On September 2, shortly before 8:30 AM, East Precinct officers responded to a report of shots fired from an apartment balcony in the 2000 Block of East Yesler Way.  Officers nearby heard the multiple shots.  911 received numerous calls on the shots fired.  The initial report stated that a black… [ Keep reading ]

Arrests made in Highland Park robbery investigation

Robbery Detectives developed information during the course of the investigation that led them to the identity of one of the suspects involved in last week’s home invasion robbery in Highland Park. On September 1,  detectives with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force located and arrested a 37 year old suspect at 260th… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor’s Office FAQs on marijuana enforcement in Seattle

Here is a post from Mayor McGinn’s blog, reprinted here with permission: An FAQ on marijuana enforcement in Seattle There have been a few questions recently regarding marijuana enforcement in our city.  We’ve put together a FAQ to help answer these questions. 1. Is enforcing simple possession of marijuana really… [ Keep reading ]

Statement from Seattle Police Chief John Diaz

I have read the decline decision provided by King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg regarding the April 17th Seattle Police misconduct incident. I have contacted City Attorney Peter Holmes and asked him to review the case. The Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) investigation has yet to be completed and remains a… [ Keep reading ]