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Detectives seek public’s help in identifying Georgetown robbery suspect

Robbery detectives are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a Georgetown robbery earlier this month. Detectives have released a sketch of the suspect, described as a black male, 50, approximately 6′ tall, medium build, and wearing a dark jacket and wool cap.  Additionally,… [ Keep reading ]

Hit and Run to bicyclist in Pioneer Square, driver arrested

Early this morning a bicyclist was struck by a Toyota Camry at 2nd Avenue and James Street, causing injuries to the bicyclist.  Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle and arrested the driver a short time later. Shortly after 2:00 this morning, a bicyclist was riding his bike westbound… [ Keep reading ]

Stolen property, DUI, armed felon cautions and outstanding warrants-all in one call

A man claimed his vehicle was stolen following a collision. Today just shortly after 2:00 p.m., officers responded to MLK and E. Pine St to numerous calls of a collision involving a vehicle vs. a street pole. Additional information was broadcast that the occupants appeared to be intoxicated and possibly… [ Keep reading ]

Officers find a man with a gunshot wound to the chest

A man is in the hospital in stable condition following an early morning shooting.   At approximately 4:39 a.m., dispatch started receiving 911 calls regarding a shooting in the area of 3 Ave and James St. An officer located the victim at 1st and Yesler St.  The victim stated he had… [ Keep reading ]

Man arrested for assaulting two hospital security guards

Man attacks two hospital guards. This morning just shortly after 4:00 a.m., Victim #1 and #2, both uniform security guards with Virginia Mason Hospital contacted the suspect who was screaming and banging on the doors (909 University Street) asking to be let in. The man refused their assistance and would… [ Keep reading ]

Early morning target practice in Belltown lands two men in jail

Two men were arrested and two guns were recovered after police responded to gunshots heard in Belltown early this morning. Just before 3:00 this morning, a West Precinct officer was at 2nd Avenue and Blanchard Street when he heard what sounded like 12-15 gunshots coming from the direction of Western… [ Keep reading ]

Robbery suspect located, arrested

A 16-year-old  male, suspected of a strong arm robbery last week,  was arrested last night after he was spotted boarding a Metro bus downtown.  On December 10th, at about 12:30 am, a 25-year-old woman got off a Metro bus at 15th Avenue NW and NW 85th Street.  She noticed a young… [ Keep reading ]

Two Arrested Following Vigilante Sex Sting

If you want to be a vice cop, cool. Apply to be an officer, go through training, work the streets for a few years, and try to get a transfer to the Vice Unit. But please,oh please, do not take it upon yourself to go out and buy a pair… [ Keep reading ]

SPD to Chill Out On Past Pot Use By Officer Candidates

Now that marijuana use has been decriminalized under Washington state law under Initiative 502, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is softening its restrictions on past pot use by men and women applying to be police officers. “We are changing our policy as a direct result of the recent vote on… [ Keep reading ]

Car Prowler Caught With Stolen Gun In Wallingford

Officers arrested a car prowler in Wallingford this morning and recovered a stolen handgun after the prowler tried breaking into a car right in front of a very helpful witness. Around 7:15 this morning, the witness was sitting in his car near Stone Way and N. 45th Street, when he… [ Keep reading ]