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Man Killed In New Holly Shooting

Officers are investigating a homicide that occurred today in the New Holly neighborhood. Witnesses began calling 911 just after 3 p.m. Friday saying that a man was shot at the intersection of 44 Ave. S. and S. Cloverdale St.  When officers arrived they found the adult male victim on the sidewalk and they immediately… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Investigating Magunson Park Robberies

Officers responded to the 6500 block of Sand Point Way last night to investigate a single robbery, but found four instead. A man called 911 from Magnuson Park at 11 p.m. Thursday saying three teens just robbed him.  He said they punched him in the face and stole his cell phone… [ Keep reading ]

UPDATE: Additional Arrests Made in Craigslist Bike Sting

UPDATE 8/4/15: Detectives began working with another victim of a bicycle theft who found his bike for sale on the website OfferUp. An undercover operation was set up to purchase the bike which resulted in the arrest of two suspects involved in the theft ring connected to the suspect arrested… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Man Passed Out in Car, Uncover Stash of Guns, Drugs, and Money

A felon was arrested on Wednesday after he was discovered passed out in his car, leading police to weapons and narcotics. Patrol officers responded with the Seattle Fire Department to check on a man passed out behind the wheel of his pick-up truck.  The man was awakened by the fire department… [ Keep reading ]

Teen Injured In Early Morning Georgetown Shooting

A 17-year-old was wounded by gunfire early Thursday morning in the Georgetown neighborhood. Witnesses began calling 911 just before 3 a.m. reporting shots fired in the 6300 block of 6 Ave. S. A teen was standing on the sidewalk when he heard shots fired, one of which struck him in the leg.  A group… [ Keep reading ]

Three Arrested After Robbing 14 Year-Old at Knifepoint

Officers arrested three robbers last night and recovered stolen property belonging to a 14-year-old boy shortly after it was taken at knife point. The boy was walking home from his friend’s house in Maple Leaf just after 10 p.m. last night when two subjects, 15 and 16-years-old, ran up to him…. [ Keep reading ]

UPDATE: Detectives Investigating After Woman Found Dead In Car

UPDATE 7/30/15 12:40 PM:  Last night’s death investigation has not been ruled a homicide. Detectives continue to work with the King County Medical Examiners’s Office to determine the cause of death, which may be attributed to homicide, suicide, or accidental causes. Based on evidence that is currently available, detectives do not… [ Keep reading ]

Chief O’Toole Announces Partnership to Review Crowd Management Practices

Chief O’Toole recently announced that she would assemble a group of independent, national experts to review the Seattle Police Department’s performance in crowd management.  The goal of this project will be to gather knowledge that will inform the development of future SPD policies, training and tactics.  This effort will not… [ Keep reading ]

Two Arrested for Involvement in a Dog Fighting Operation in South Seattle

Two suspects were arrested on multiple charges surrounding a dog fighting operation in South Seattle last Thursday. The case began with Seattle Animal Shelter investigating neighbors’ complaints of dogs tied up and barking in the 4200 block of S Kenny St. Another complaint led to one of the dogs being… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Mourns the Death of Ann Rule

We are deeply saddened to learn the news of Ann Rule’s passing.  Ann was a pioneer in American policing, joining the Seattle Police Department’s Women’s Bureau prior to pursuing her passion for writing in 1969. As a True Crime author, Ann maintained professional friendships with her former SPD colleagues and… [ Keep reading ]