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Archives for January 2017

SPD SAFE PLACE Named Semifinalist in Harvard’s 2017 Innovations in American Government Awards

The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, recognized the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) SAFE PLACE Initiative as part of the 100 programs named as Semifinalists in this year’s Innovations in American Government Awards competition. SPD SAFE PLACE will compete… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Early Morning Shooting at Highland Park 7-11

Robbery detectives are conducting their investigation and Crime Scene Investigators are processing the scene following an early morning shooting and probable robbery attempt at a 7-11 in West Seattle this morning. At approximately 2:40 Wednesday morning, officers responded to a 911 call from the store located at 16th Avenue SW/SW… [ Keep reading ]

Cyclist Seriously Injured In South Seattle Collision

A cyclist was seriously injured Friday in a collision with a motorist in South Seattle. Police and medics were called to the 3600 block of South Graham Street shortly after 3 PM after the cyclist, a man believed to be in his 30s, was struck as he crossed into the… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested In Pioneer Square After Fight Ends In Gunfire

Officers arrested a man in Pioneer Square after he opened fire shooting one person early Monday morning. Officers on patrol in the 150 block of S Washington St. witnessed a fight in a nearby parking lot.  The officers approached the fight and witnessed a man pull out a gun and… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Detectives Investigating Sunday Evening Homicide

Update Officers arrested the suspect without incident early Monday morning in SeaTac.  Detectives continue to investigate this case and will provide more information as it develops. Original Detectives are investigating after a man killed an acquaintance in the 8400 block of Rainier Avenue South Sunday evening. Officers were dispatched to… [ Keep reading ]

Police Seek Thieves Targeting Swimming Pool Locker Rooms

Seattle police are diving head-first into an investigation of a group of thieves, who have targeted swimmers in a series of pool locker room break-ins. Since late November, police have received reports of thefts at swimming pool locker rooms in Ballard, Queen Anne, Greenlake, Meadowbrook, Central District and West Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]

Man Wanted for Questioning in Murder of Woman Near Othello Station

UPDATE 11/13/2017 Arshawn Mason is now in custody after turning himself in to detectives earlier today.  He was booked into the King County Jail.  This remains an active and on-going investigation. UPDATE 11/1/2017 Seattle Police Homicide detectives are searching for Arshawn Ezekiel Mason, 19, for questioning in connection to… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested After Going On Early Morning Rampage Inside Capitol Hill Parking Garage

A 33-year-old man is in custody after he caused extensive property damage with a stolen truck inside a Capitol Hill parking garage early Monday morning. Police believe the suspect was experiencing a drug-induced crisis. At approximately 12:30 am, officers responded to an initial report of a possible impaired driver near Boren… [ Keep reading ]

Police Respond to Three Fatal Heroin Overdoses, Remind Public of “Good Samaritan” Law

As of 2 p.m. today, Seattle Police and Seattle Fire Department medics responded to four reports of overdoses along the Aurora corridor in North Seattle. Three of these incidents were fatal. The fourth patient is receiving emergency care at Harborview Medical Center. The overdoses occurred in the 7800 block of… [ Keep reading ]

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: January 9

On January 9, SPD will join law enforcement agencies across the country in support of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.). Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the safety of our communities. Some have died in the line of duty. There is an inherent risk to… [ Keep reading ]