Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a group of motorcyclists who pulled a gun on a man during an assault on Aurora last August. At approximately 5:30 pm on August 26th, a 39-year-old man in a pickup truck was stopped at a red light in the 7300 block of… [ Keep reading ]
Update 2/15/18: Christopher Burrus, the suspect wanted for the attempted murder in Ballard, is now in custody. He was arrested on a traffic stop by Mountlake Terrace Police Department just before midnight on February 14th. His outstanding warrant was verified and he was turned over to Seattle Police. This remains an… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives arrested a robbery suspect and served a search warrant on his downtown residence today following a robbery that occurred last month. On October 17th at approximately 10:30 pm, a 28-year-old year woman was walking on Dexter Avenue North when she was approached from behind by an unidentified suspect. The… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Monday morning in North Queen Anne. A passerby called 911 at 1 a.m. after they spotted a car that had crashed into a guardrail at the intersection of 15 Avenue West and West Emerson Street. Officers arrived and found an unconscious woman trapped… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are investigating after three people were shot in Belltown Thursday morning leaving two dead. Officers responded to reports of shots fired near 5th Avenue and Battery Street around 12:30 a.m. Officers arrived and found three people with possible gunshot wounds. The officers began providing first aid to the victims… [ Keep reading ]
As part of the National Police Foundation Initiative, the Seattle Police Department is publishing our crisis contact data to highlight transparency around our policy, process, and training with regards to police responses and investigations involving individuals in crisis. Working to maintain public trust is one of our core principles. Our officers… [ Keep reading ]
A 36-year-old suspect is in custody for burglary and assault on an officer following an early morning incident near Northgate. At approximately 4:10 am Tuesday officers responded to a reported car prowl in a parking structure in the 500 block of NE Northgate Way. Officers saw the suspect hiding between… [ Keep reading ]
A man captured on surveillance video in a series of cigarette and liquor heists in South Seattle was arrested Monday morning after officers spotted him on the street, dressed in the same outfit he’d worn during his previous break-ins. In the man’s first burglary on July 2oth, a business owner in the… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department wholly supports the nomination of Andrew Myerberg to the permanent position of OPA Director. While serving as interim OPA Director, Andrew has demonstrated principled oversight, a deep understanding of SPD policy and reforms, and a steady commitment to fairness and transparency. We congratulate Andrew on this… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department wishes Seattle residents a Happy Halloween and offers these safety tips as kids prepare to put on their costumes and roam from house to house Tuesday evening. FOR MOTORISTS & BICYCLISTS: Stay alert for increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic on Halloween night. Be patient and SLOW… [ Keep reading ]
