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Archives for May 2012

Homeowner shot in chest during home invasion robbery

On 5/27/12, at approximately 1:52 a.m., a suspect broke into a home in the 12300 block of 11 Ave NE ,where the victim and his roommate live and operate a marijuana grow operation. The suspect was confronted by the adult male homeowner. The armed suspect fired upon the victim, striking… [ Keep reading ]

One man shot; one suspect in custody following Seattle Center shooting

On 5/26/12 at approximately 7:03 p.m., the victim was standing on the north sidewalk in the 400 block of Broad St. just south of the Space Needle valet turnaround.  Just north of the victim’s location (approx. 60 feet), S/2 walked up to S/1 and stated, “you from Yaks”.  S/1 kept… [ Keep reading ]

3 young burglars busted during jewelry heist

On 5-26-2012, at approximately 3:52 a.m., an alarm was received by an alarm company indicating a location at the Fine Jewelry section inside a department store at  3rd and Pine. Officers responded and observed two suspects inside the rollup gate pushing stolen items out to the third suspect.  The third suspect was immediately… [ Keep reading ]

CVE and ADRT traffic enforcement for the week

During the week of May 21st-25th officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team worked a variety of areas that included school zones, Aurora Ave N., Airport Way S., West Seattle Bridge and SW Admiral Way. Officers wrote the following tickets: Speeding – 56 Insurance- 11 None Valid Operators Licence- 4 Seat-belts:… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Reunite 85-Year-Old Woman With Stolen Ashes of “Soul Mate”

After a great deal of gumshoeing, North Precinct burglary detectives have reunited an 85-year-old woman with the stolen cremated ashes of her “soul mate,” taken by a ghoulish car prowler earlier this month. Police found the ashes after they pulled over two men in a stolen car in north Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Rainier Beach Murder Suspect In Custody

UPDATE: Detectives tracked Sanders to a Greenwood apartment building early Friday morning. Around 2am, a SWAT team surrounded the building and Sanders surrendered to police. Originally posted at 7:55 am: The 26-year-old suspect in a fatal shooting outside a south Seattle restaurant on May 16 is now in custody. Early Friday morning,… [ Keep reading ]

Stabbing in Cal Anderson Park

On May 24th at approximately 6:06 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of a stabbing in Cal Anderson Park located in the 1600 block of 11th Avenue.  Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect, a 29-year-old female, who was sitting on a park bench.  Witnesses pointed out the… [ Keep reading ]

Homicide in the Central District

This information is preliminary and subject to change. On May 24th at approximately 4:38 p.m. officers responded to 911 calls of  a shooting at MLK Jr. Way and East Cherry Street.  Officers arrived on scene and located one male victim in his 40’s who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. … [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Arson Fire In Crown Hill Neighborhood

SPD Arson/Bomb Squad detectives are looking for a suspect in an arson fire, which damaged a north Seattle apartment building this morning. Around 7:45 am, the suspect set a fire in the carport of the apartment building, at NW 85th Street and Mary Avenue NW in the Crown Hill neighborhood…. [ Keep reading ]

OPA Monthly Report for April 2012 is Now Available

The Office of Professional Accountability Montly Report for April 2012 is now available for viewing online.  See the attached link below: http://www.seattle.gov/police/OPA/Docs/MonthlyReports/2012_April_Monthly_Report.pdf