WHAT: The Seattle Police Department Traffic Section and the Washington State Patrol will be conducting a major traffic emphasis patrol to deter aggressive and distracted driving on Aurora Avenue North. WHEN: The emphasis will begin during the morning commute tomorrow and go past the evening commute. Detective Jeff Kappel will… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department opened an Office of Professional Accountability investigation into the actions of an undercover Seattle Police officer during the arrest of a 17-year-old male suspect. Police Chief John Diaz made a formal request to the Washington State Patrol to conduct a criminal investigation into the actions of… [ Keep reading ]
On April 12th, at approximately 10:40 PM, West Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of an arson in progress in the 100 Block of Taylor Avenue North. The caller stated that a man was observed setting a fire in a recessed alcove of a building. The caller gave a… [ Keep reading ]
On April 12th, at approximately 11:00 PM, a 25 year old male victim stated that he was walking in the 12700 Block of 33rd Avenue NE when he was approached by an unknown male suspect. The suspect began to verbally harass the victim. The situation escalated into a heated verbal… [ Keep reading ]