Officers tracked down and arrested two robbers in the Central District Tuesday after they attacked a man and stole his wallet and shirt. The victim was waiting at a bus stop at 21st Avenue and E. Yesler Way at about 3:45 pm when three suspects walked up to him and… [ Keep reading ]
A 49-year-old man was arrested last night when he threatened employees with a knife after they confronted him for shoplifting last night. Officers found and arrested the man a few blocks away. The suspect entered the Abercrombie & Fitch store near 4th and Pine last night around 7:30 pm. Management later told… [ Keep reading ]
The following news release was distributed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office earlier today. The owner of a South Seattle non-profit “club” that hosted Alcoholics Anonymous meetings was arrested last night for illegal distribution of oxycodone, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. The investigation, initiated by the Seattle Police Department, revealed that the… [ Keep reading ]
Determined patrol officers captured a Queen Anne burglar early this morning after two incidents called in to 911. At approximately 4:46 a.m. officers responded to an apartment complex in the 1300 block of 2nd Avenue West for the report of an occupied burglary. Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect gained entry… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are investigating a two-car collision with significant life-threatening injuries that occurred last night on the University Bridge. Last night, at about 6:45 pm, a Volkswagen Passat was travelling southbound on the University Bridge. As the Passat approached the mid-span of the bridge, a Toyota MR2 that was travelling northbound… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives from the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) are investigating a collision between two vehicles that left several people with serious injuries yesterday on Aurora Avenue North. Just before 4:30 pm, witnesses stated that a Lincoln Town Car was travelling northbound on Aurora Avenue North at a high rate of… [ Keep reading ]
Officers are investigating a possible drive-by shooting that occurred last night in the 2000 Block of SW Cloverdale Street. No one was injured, but a parked car and a house were struck. Officers from the Southwest Precinct responded to a report of shots fired last night around 10:35 pm at… [ Keep reading ]
Gang Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances behind an accidental shooting that left a 14-year old boy with a gunshot wound to his right shin. Fortunately, the injury is not considered life-threatening. Last night, at about 10:40 pm, South Precinct officers responded to a report of shots fired in the… [ Keep reading ]
An 18-year-old man was shot in the leg last night during an attempted robbery in the 2600 Block of SW Trenton. The injury is not life-threatening. Last night, at around 8:35 pm, the victim stated that he was walking through the athletic field when three unknown males approached him, one… [ Keep reading ]
Watch your calendars. SPD hopes to unmask every last detail about the Port Security Grant at community meetings next week and beyond. Tell us in person. We’ll be at the Alki Beach Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Avenue SW, Tuesday, March 12th at 7 p.m. and at the Belltown Community Center, 415… [ Keep reading ]
