Police arrested a 36-year-old man at University Village on Tuesday after he stopped three different people in the area and demanded they hand over their car keys, with little success. The man, riding a ride-share bicycle, first approached a woman in the 4500 block of Sand Point Way at 6:30… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are seeking any information on a possible suspect vehicle, its owner, and the identity of anyone involved in a shooting that occurred on Rainier Avenue in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 12th, 2018. On August 12th, just before 2:00 am, Seattle Police officers responded to a report… [ Keep reading ]
A 65-year-old woman was killed and one of her dogs was seriously injured late Monday after she was struck by a driver in Ballard. Just before 9:30 PM, the 65-year-old woman was walking her two dogs northbound in an unmarked crosswalk at 14th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 46th Street. According to… [ Keep reading ]
In response to ongoing community concerns about drug dealing, violent crime and disturbances around area of 3rd Avenue and Yesler Street, and nearby King County Courthouse, the Seattle Police Department’s West Precinct Bike Squad conducted an operation over the last two months to identify and arrest drug dealers preying on… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE 8/25: The stolen BMW was located just after midnight in Portland, Oregon by Portland Police and a 31-year-old male suspect was taken into custody. Detectives are working with authorities in Oregon to have the suspect returned to Seattle. This remains an active investigation. A 33-year-old developmentally delayed man named William… [ Keep reading ]
Chief Best Sworn In Throughout Seattle In a series of three swearing in ceremonies throughout Seattle, Chief Best and Mayor Durkan reaffirm their commitment to moving the Department forward for a safer Seattle, with equitable police services for everyone. What an incredible turnout for today’s ceremonial swearing in of… [ Keep reading ]
Officers revived a man suffering from an overdose after they found him unconscious on the sidewalk on 5th Avenue, encircled by concerned bystanders. West Precinct bike officers James Kellett, Jason Drummond and Joshua Goodwin were riding through the 1400 block of 5th Avenue shortly after noon on Tuesday when they… [ Keep reading ]
As the Chief of Police of the Seattle Police Department, it is my responsibility to ensure the Department’s continued success, and advance a culture of continuous innovation and improvement with a shared commitment to service. In supporting this vision, I am making the following Command Staff announcements: With Deputy Chief… [ Keep reading ]
I would like to announce the retirement of Deputy Chief of Police Chris Fowler and thank him for his outstanding contributions and 26 years of service to this City, and for helping to make the Seattle Police Department a national model for reform and constitutional policing. “Throughout my 26 years… [ Keep reading ]
North Precinct officers arrested a 36-year-old man early this morning in the Northgate neighborhood following a foot pursuit. He was later booked into jail for felony drugs. Just before 1:00 am, an officer was flagged down about a robbery at gunpoint that had just occurred in the 11700 block of Pinehurst… [ Keep reading ]
