On 05-07-12, at approximately 8:45 a.m., a jogger discovered a dead body (male) along the beach shoreline at Golden Gardens Park in the 8400 block of Seaview Av NW. Out of an abundance of caution, Homicide Detectives responded to the scene. There were no signs of trauma or foul play. The King County Medical Examiner responded and… [ Keep reading ]
On May 5th at approximately 11:55 p.m. a blue 2001 Honda CRV occupied my a male driver and one female passenger was travelling southeast on 15th Avenue NE at 130th Place NE. As the driver was exiting a curve in the roadway he drove into a ditch and struck a tree. SFD… [ Keep reading ]
On May 5th at approximately 1:08 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a vehicle collision and shots fired in the 2600 block of SW Brandon Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that the 24-year-old male suspect assaulted his 17-year-old girlfriend while driving in a 2001 white Chevy Monte Carlo. During this… [ Keep reading ]
On May 4th at approximately 10:53 p.m. two female victims were walking on Summit Avenue near East Olive Street when they were approached by a lone male suspect. The suspect displayed a small black revolver and stole both victims’ purses. The suspect then fled westbound on East Olive Street. Neither victim was injured during the… [ Keep reading ]
On May 4th at approximately 11:02 p.m. officers responded to multiple 911 calls of shots being fired from a vehicle in the 800 block of NW 92nd Street. The vehicle was described as a light colored sedan, unknown make or model. Responding officers recovered shell casings from the street. Officers inspected the nearby… [ Keep reading ]
On May 4th at approximately 9:00 p.m. officers responded to the 400 block of Broad Street for a suspicious circumstances call. Witnesses observed a male suspect dressed in all dark clothing pulling a duffle-type suitcase on wheels. The suspect then left the suitcase on the sidewalk against a low retaining wall almost directly in… [ Keep reading ]
Last week, Seattle police officers responded to 6,904 incidents across the city. Here are a few of the cases we highlighted on the SPD Blotter: Few things are worse than having to stay after school. This is one of them. Last Friday, a teen attending an evening event at a… [ Keep reading ]
On May 4th at approximately 11:05 a.m. officers responded to a four-vehicle collision in the 10400 block of Aurora Avenue North. Preliminary investigation indicates that four vehicles were northbound on Aurora Avenue North approaching North 105th Street. Vehicular traffic was slowing and/or stopped when the 23-year-old male suspect, who was driving… [ Keep reading ]
On May 4th at approximately 4:18 p.m. officers were on patrol when they spotted a felony theft suspect from an earlier incident driving a blue Chevy Blazer southbound on Roosevelt Way NE at NE 55th Street. Officers began following the suspect while calling in additional units. Officers activated their emergency lights near NE 50th… [ Keep reading ]
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. The Seattle Police Department Harbor Unit has developed the following list of important water safety tips and encourages anyone who boats or enjoys… [ Keep reading ]