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Officers Recover Cell Phone Taken in Robbery

A juvenile male sits in jail after stealing a cell phone during a robbery in a West Seattle park last night. On April 18th at approximately 11:05 p.m. officers responded to 911 calls of a fight disturbance in Lincoln Park located in the 8000 block of Fauntleroy Way SW. Upon arrival… [ Keep reading ]

UPDATE: Shooting in the Central District is now a Homicide

The shooting from early this morning is now officially a homicide investigation. The 24-year-old male victim transported to Harborview Medical Center died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the shooting. There is no suspect information available at this time. The Seattle Police Department does not identify nor… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Officer Flagging Traffic South of Downtown Struck and Injured by Hit & Run, DUI Driver

An off-duty uniformed officer flagging traffic south of downtown is struck and injured by a Hit & Run, DUI driver early this afternoon.   On April 18th at approximately 1:59 p.m. officers responded to reports of a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian at 1st Avenue South and South Atlantic Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that an… [ Keep reading ]

Twin Officers Collar Suspects After Dogged Pursuits

Among the ranks of the Seattle Police Department, a pair of twins have made a name for themselves through dogged pursuits, high-profile collars and a keen ability to sniff out criminals. These glory hounds, K9s Jaeger and Ziva—brother and sister German Shepherds from the same litter—both tracked down suspects in two… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Seek Information on Person of Interest in Downtown Homicide

Detectives are attempting to identify a person of interest in a shooting that occurred at 5th Avenue and Olive Way on April 6th.  Through their investigation, detectives have learned that the victim may have been involved in an argument or altercation with another person just prior to being shot. Witnesses have… [ Keep reading ]

Man Stabbed During Home-Invasion in West Seattle

Two suspects remain at large after stabbing a man during a home-invasion in West Seattle early this morning. On April 18 at approximately 12:13 a.m. officers responded to the report of a stabbing at an apartment in the 9200 block of 20th Avenue SW. Preliminary investigation indicates that the adult… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect Wanted in 2013 Westwood Village Pharmacy Robbery Turns Himself In

The suspect wanted in connection with a December 2013 robbery of a pharmacy at Westwood Village turned himself in to Burien Police last night.  He was booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Robbery.  During the investigation, it was discovered that a very similar robbery of a pharmacy… [ Keep reading ]

Driver of vehicle possibly suffered medical episode prior to crashing into telephone pole

A man died yesterday following a single vehicle collision in North Seattle. On April 16, 2014 at approximately 2:30 p.m., a silver 2004 Honda Odyssey was travelling south on 8 Av Nw approaching Nw 65th St. For unknown reasons, the vehicle jumped the west curb, drove over the raised, planted median and travelled… [ Keep reading ]

84-Year-Old Man Assaulted in Home Invasion Robbery

Two men remain at large after robbing and assaulting an 84-year-old man sleeping in bed late last night. On April 15th at approximately 11:42 p.m. officers responded to 911 calls of a home invasion robbery at a residence in the 700 block of NW 120th Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Arrest Owner of Suspected Belltown Bicycle Chop Shop

Seattle police believe the owner of a Belltown bicycle shop has been wheeling and dealing with convicted felons to traffic thousands of dollars worth of stolen bikes through his store. For months, detectives have been investigating Bicycle Pull-Apart, located near 3rd Avenue and Battery Street, after receiving tips that the… [ Keep reading ]