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Bus/pedestrian collision downtown

On May 12th at approximately 12:10 p.m. an adult male suspect stole a donation jar from a local business on 3rd Avenue downtown and fled on foot.  As he was fleeing, he ran across the 800 block of 3rd Avenue and was struck by a Metro Coach traveling southbound.  At the time of… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT coming to a street near you

On May 12th, officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team conducted Speed Emphasis.  They issued the following citations: West Seattle Bridge – 45 mph zone 1 at 67 mph 1 at 65 mph 1 at 64 mph 1 No Proof of Insurance 10 Bus Lane Violations   SW Admiral Way –… [ Keep reading ]

Car crashes into Beacon Hill power pole, large power outage

On May 11th, at approximately 9:05 PM, South Precinct officers responded to a call of a vehicle that had crashed into a power pole at 28th Avenue South and South Columbian Way.  The collision caused a large power outage to the neighborhood.  Witnesses called 911 to report that the driver… [ Keep reading ]

Officer involved in collision on Rainier Avenue, both drivers ok

On May 10th, at approximately 5:19 PM, a South Precinct officer was travelling southbound in the 5300 block of Rainier Avenue South.  The officer was responding to a disturbance as a backing officer with his emergency lights and siren activated.  As the officer approached 42nd Avenue South, the officer moved… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT (Aggressive Driver Response Team) is coming to a city street near you

On May 10th, officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team conducted Speed Emphasis.  They issued the following citations: West Seattle Bridge – 45 mph zone 1 at 68 mph 1 at 66 mph 1 at 65 mph 1 at 64 mph 1 at 63 mph 1 Suspended Drivers License – 3rd… [ Keep reading ]

911 call of man with gun in Central District, suspect caught

On May 8th, at approximately 8:00 PM, witnesses called 911 to report that there was a man holding a gun in the area of 21st Avenue and East Cherry Street.  The witnesses descibed the man as a black male and provided a clothing description.  East Precinct officers arrived immediately and… [ Keep reading ]

Threats to shoot, suspects arrested on Capitol Hill

On May 8th, at approximately 12:50 AM, three friends were hanging out together in the 1800 Block of Minor Avenue.  A white Cadillac drove by erractically, with three suspects aboard.  The way the car was being driven caused the victims to point and laugh at it.  The occupants of the… [ Keep reading ]

Opening Day of Boating Season

Boating Season is nearly underway.   Especially during the summer months, it is important that the public is reminded of boating and swimming safety tips for water activities. Seattle Police personnel want to ensure the time people spend in the water is safe and enjoyable. The Seattle Police Department Harbor Unit… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired in Central District began as road rage incident

On May 5th, at approximately 5:15 PM, East Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired near 24th Avenue and East Cherry Street.  Officers arrived and contacted the intended victim at 24th Avenue and East Marion Street.  The victim was a 30 year old woman who had been… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired and three $5 bills

On May 4th at around 10:10 p.m., South Precinct patrol officers were on patrol near Rainier Avenue S and S Orcas Street when they heard a series of shots close by.  Fleeing persons said the incident occurred at Rainier Avenue S and S Mead Street and gave a physical description… [ Keep reading ]