Officers arrested a woman after a drive-by shooting in Belltown early Saturday morning. Officers were out amongst the late night crowds in Belltown when they heard shots near 1st Ave. and Blanchard St. A woman immediately called 911 to report a bullet had passed through her apartment window. Other people… [ Keep reading ]
Police are searching for three suspects after an afternoon robbery in Kobe Terrace Park. The victims of the robbery flagged down officers as they passed Kobe Terrace Park in the International District around 4:15 p.m. Friday. The three suspects reportedly robbed the four victims at gunpoint, stole several items, including clothing, and assaulted them before fleeing… [ Keep reading ]
Officers rushed to the scene of a Genesee Hill break-in Friday afternoon and arrested two burglars after finding them hiding in a shed. A woman called 911 around 3:30 P.M. when she heard the sounds of someone breaking into her home in the 4500 block of 47 Ave Southwest. The woman hid… [ Keep reading ]
Officers arrested an auto thief after he crashed while trying to flee from police Thursday night in the West Precinct. A West Precinct officer was on the lookout for a stolen car that had been spotted driving through the city at 9:30 p.m. As he pulled onto 1st Ave. at Seneca St. he spotted… [ Keep reading ]
New statistics show overall crime in Seattle increased 9 percent in 2014, but also suggest that new efforts by the Seattle Police Department are bending the curve. While the overall number of crimes went up, the rate of increase is lower than expected. Preliminary numbers released in September (which broke… [ Keep reading ]
After consulting with its community partners, the Seattle Police Department has decided to test all sexual assault evidence kits, including untested kits in storage. Since her appointment last June, Chief Kathleen O’Toole has heard from the community regarding testing of evidence kits. SPD discussed the matter with its partners in the… [ Keep reading ]
Officers chased down and arrested two teenagers Wednesday afternoon after they broke into a home, confronted a woman inside, and stole money and electronics. A neighbor called 911 when she saw two young men break windows and climb into a house in the 9000 block of Valdez Ave South around… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: Officers have completed their investigation at 3 Ave and Blanchard St. The caller had stated he had been shot in the chest and needed assistance. When officers arrived they discovered the caller had suffered a gunshot wound earlier in life and was asking for assistance with an unrelated issue… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are piecing together what led to the shooting of a 21-year-old man in Belltown early Monday. Witnesses told officers they saw three people arguing shortly before 2 AM and heard a couple of gunshots. The shooting victim was able to flag down a cab and flee the area. Officers… [ Keep reading ]
A shootout between several suspects damaged three cars and a home shortly after 7 PM Monday. Witnesses described a rolling gunfight between the three cars near South Oregon Street and 37th Avenue South. There was a collision, and then more shooting as the suspects got out of their cars. No… [ Keep reading ]
