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TCI investigating vehicle/pedestrian collision

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing W. Nickerson and 6 Av W last night. On March 18, 2014, just shortly after 9:00 p.m., a Red Honda Civic was traveling westbound on W Nickerson St.  At the same time a pedestrian was crossing W Nickerson St at the… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Two Killed, One Injured In Helicopter Crash Near Seattle Center

Updated at 11:53 AM. At 7:40 AM this morning, Seattle Fire and Police responded to 4th Avenue and Broad Street after receiving numerous reports of a helicopter crash. At the scene, firefighters began working to put out several car fires and found two deceased crash victims. The crash also damaged three… [ Keep reading ]

Burglar Breaks Into Wedgwood Church, Smashes Equipment, Lights Candles

Seattle police were called to the Our Lady of the Lake church in Wedgwood around 10:15 AM Saturday morning after an employee came into work to find someone had smashed church equipment, lit several candles, and propped open a door at the church. Sometime between 7:30 PM Friday and 10:15… [ Keep reading ]

SPD announces a new member to the team

The Seattle Police Department has hired Andrew Garber as senior media advisor. Andrew has more than 30 years’ experience as a journalist, including 14 years at the Seattle Times. He has spent the past 13 years covering the state Legislature, state government and politics for the Times. Garber starts with… [ Keep reading ]

Burglar Tries to Slash Man In Early Morning Break-in In Columbia City

Seattle police are searching for a burglar who tried to stab a man while breaking into a Columbia City apartment this morning. Around 4:50 AM, police received a 911 call from a man and a woman, who said a burglar had just tried to climb in their bedroom window. When officers… [ Keep reading ]

Officers investigating early morning attack

A man was attacked and beaten while the suspect hurled racial slurs at him. On 3/16/14, just shortly after 2:00 a.m., the victim and a group of friends were in the 700 block of E. Pike. The suspect, a complete stranger, approached the victim, who is mixed race. The suspect… [ Keep reading ]

Pedestrian struck by ambulance

A pedestrian sustained serious head injuries after being struck by an ambulance. On March 15, 2014, just shortly before 9:00 p.m., a SUV stopped for a pedestrian that was crossing the roadway in the midblock of the 1900 block of Boren. As the pedestrian crossed onto the S/B lanes, an… [ Keep reading ]

Three people being investigated for attacking a homeless man

Three people attacked a homeless man in Pioneer Square. On 3/15/14, just shortly before 6:00 p.m., a man was stabbed when he and another male and female attacked a homeless man in Pioneer Square. The three suspects were walking through Pioneer Square when they came upon the victim who was… [ Keep reading ]

Pantless Man Arrested After Kicking In Apartment Door In Superfluous Search For His Coat

Seattle police arrested a pantless man near Yesler Terrace Friday morning after he kicked in an apartment door and told a resident he was “looking for his coat.” Officers arrived at the apartment, in the 300 block of 11th Avenue, just before 11AM, where they found the very intoxicated suspect flat… [ Keep reading ]

King County Courthouse Evacuated Following Threatening Phone Call

The Seattle Police Department’s Arson and Bomb Squad was called to the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle Friday afternoon after courthouse staff received a threatening phone call. After receiving the phone call around 1:15 pm, courthouse staff evacuated the building—located at 3rd Avenue and Jefferson Street—as a precautionary measure…. [ Keep reading ]