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Sleeveless Man Arrested For Brass Knuckles Attack at Hot Dog Stand After Being Ejected From Strip Club

A 39-year-old man was arrested early Saturday after he shouted racial slurs and attacked two men at a SODO hot dog stand shortly after he was ejected from a strip club. Officers were called to the 1500 block of Occidental Avenue around 1:30 AM after receiving a report of a fight…. [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Xanax Dealer With Stolen Gun In SoDo

A 23-year-old man armed with a stolen handgun was arrested by police Friday morning in an operation targeting drug dealers preying on patients at a SoDo methadone clinic. Around 10 AM, undercover officers purchased a small number of Xanax tablets from the 23-year-old near 6th Avenue South and South Holgate… [ Keep reading ]

Car Prowler Caught by Officers in International District

Officers on patrol last night observed a man breaking into a parked car at 10th Avenue South and South Dearborn. This is an area of increased car prowl activity and focused car prowl emphasis.  The man was arrested following a short foot pursuit. On August 18th, at about 8:15 pm, Officers Harmon… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Possible Hit and Run Injury to Pedestrian on Capitol Hill

Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) detectives are investigating a possible hit and run collision that left a man with life-threatening injuries overnight on Capitol Hill. On August 18th, shortly after 11:00 pm, a man was found at the bottom of a parking garage ramp in the 1500 block of Summit… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating After Two Injured In West Seattle Shooting

Gang Unit detectives are investigating after two people were shot in West Seattle early Friday morning. Witnesses called 911 at 2:15 am when a group of 40 people began fighting near 59 Ave. SW and Alki Ave. SW. Another caller said that two or three people now had guns and… [ Keep reading ]

Latest Report Shows Arrests, Use of Force Continue To Be Rare With Those in Crisis

The latest report published today on SPD’s Crisis Intervention Program shows arrests and use of force continues to be a rare occurrence when officers are dealing with persons in crisis. With approximately 9,300 crisis responses reported last year, only 149 (1.6%) involved any use of reportable force, and of these, only… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Threatening Families in Ballard Park

Officers arrested a 37-year-old man Monday evening after receiving reports that he was threatening and harassing families in Ballard Commons Park. On Monday, August 15th, officers learned of an incident at Ballard Commons Park that happened earlier in the day.  The officers spoke with the victim who stated that the… [ Keep reading ]

Police Search for Leads on Teen Girls Suspected In South Seattle Bleach Attacks

Police are looking for a pair of teenage girls suspected of throwing bleach on their victims during two failed robbery attempts Monday evening in South Seattle. The first incident occurred around 7:15 PM in a parking lot in the 9000 block of Rainier Avenue South. A woman was standing next… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect Arrested Following Shots Fired in South Seattle

A 29-year-old man is in custody following a drive-by shooting earlier today in South Seattle. There were no reported injuries.  Gang Unit detectives are conducting the follow up investigation. Today at about 12:40 pm, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Rainier Avenue South and South… [ Keep reading ]

Man Surrenders to Negotiators After Hiding Out in Post Avenue Utility Room

A 63 year old man is now in custody after he harassed pedestrians and vandalized a utility room inside a Post Avenue business. Shortly after 3:30 pm today, police were called to Western and Columbia following calls of a man brandishing a stick and harassing people on the street. When confronted by passersby,… [ Keep reading ]