Police arrested a drunk man in a cowboy hat at a South Lake Union thrift shop Tuesday after he groped at least two women inside the store. An employee at the South Lake Union shop was pushing a cart filled with socks through the store just before 1 PM when… [ Keep reading ]
Sergeant Paul Gracy isn’t a landlord. He can’t charge rent, demand security deposits or, generally speaking, evict unwanted tenants. Yet he still has to figure out what to do with Russell, a seemingly permanent fixture on the sidewalks near Denny Way and Aurora Avenue. “He’s been living there for four… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle patrol officers arrested two car prowlers this morning in the University District. In a separate effort, SPD detectives are working with the King County Sheriff’s Office and Sammamish police to tie thieves arrested Thursday in Marymoor Park to a string of car prowls around Greenlake. This morning’s arrest came just… [ Keep reading ]
Officers arrested a 37-year-old Seattle man Friday night after he broke into a downtown candy factory and stole chocolate on the one night of the year when people traditionally give candy away for free. Police were called to the shop at 1st Avenue and Yesler Way just before 8:30 PM on Friday after… [ Keep reading ]
Since her appointment, Chief O’Toole has heard community concerns regarding how the Seattle Police Department responds to property crime, including the amount of time 911 callers wait for a police response, as well as what crimes are eligible for on-line reporting. The Chief has directed Chief Operating Officer Mike Wagers… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are investigating a home invasion robbery where three masked burglars barged into a home and assaulted a man early Saturday morning. Officers rushed to the call in the 4500 block South Findlay St. at 12:30 AM Saturday. The victim said he was sleeping when he heard a knock at the back door of… [ Keep reading ]
Officers are investigating after five people were shot last night following a fight in the University District. Witnesses said a group of individuals standing in front of a bar located in the 5200 block University Way NE. were arguing when one of them punched another in the face. The individual who was punched produced… [ Keep reading ]
