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What Are You Doing For Night Out?

Pat yourself on the back, Seattle: you shattered last year’s Night Out participation record. A staggering 1,427 different blocks around the city have registered for Night Out—a five-percent increase over last year. So, what’re you doing for Seattle Night Out? Here’s what we (and a few of our friends) have… [ Keep reading ]

Man Stabbed, Suspect Doused With Wasp Spray In Freeway Park Fight

A 23-year-old man walked into Harborview Medical Center early this morning and passed out after he was stabbed in the back by an ex-girlfriend’s new beau during a dispute in Freeway Park. Around 1:00 AM, the 23-year-old victim was in the park  when he got into an argument with the… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested After Stealing Truck, Ramming Witness and Patrol Car

Seattle police arrested a suspected car thief after he rammed a witness and a patrol car in West Seattle Tuesday morning. At about 10:20 AM, a witness called 911 and said they were following a man driving stolen a grey pickup truck, filled with landscaping equipment. The man driving the… [ Keep reading ]

Man chased and beaten on Capitol Hill

Man chased and beaten by group of people. This morning, just shortly after midnight, officers responded to a reported assault that occurred near the 200 block of Summit Av E. The victim was located in the parking lot of the Starbuck’s at 1600 E. Olive Way. The victim stated that he… [ Keep reading ]

Wily Veteran Officers Catch Traildusting Robbery Suspect

It was like something out of a good old cartoon: a bad man fleeing the law with such speediness that he leaves a trail of dust behind him. Only this wasn’t a Saturday morning cartoon — it was downtown Seattle, and the lawmen were Seattle’s Finest. On August 4th at… [ Keep reading ]

Jeep Driver Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries After Rear-Ending a Parked Semi-Truck

A man was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after colliding into the back of a parked semi-truck. At approximately 4:50 p.m. officers responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision with injuries in North Seattle.  Preliminary investigation indicates that an adult male was driving southbound in his blue Jeep… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Divers Rescue Man in Distress in Lake Union

Seattle Police Harbor officers rescued a man in distress in South Lake Union yesterday afternoon. On August 3rd at approximately 1:00 p.m. a witness called 911 to report that an intoxicated male suspect was trespassing on a boat docked behind Daniel’s Broiler in Chandler’s Cove Marina.  At 2:10 p.m. witnesses… [ Keep reading ]

Man Robbed At Gunpoint & Assaulted Inside His Car

A man was hospitalized after being robbed at gunpoint and assaulted inside his car early yesterday morning. It all started on August 3rd at approximately 4:00 a.m. in front of the Royal Hookah Lounge located in the 200 block of 12th Avenue South.  Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Street Robbery

Two men in their 30’s were robbed at gunpoint on their way home yesterday morning on Capitol Hill. On August 3rd at approximately 3:30 a.m. two adult male victims were walking home on the east side sidewalk in the 1600 block of 11th Avenue when they were approached by three black… [ Keep reading ]

North Seattle Stand Off Ends Peacefully

Seattle Police successfully negotiate the peaceful surrender of a man involved in a domestic disturbance. At approximately 3:46 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 9500 block of 15th Avenue NE.  Preliminary investigation indicates that the adult male suspect, who lives at the residence with… [ Keep reading ]