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Detectives Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Licton Springs

Seattle Police Force Investigation Team (FIT) detectives are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred tonight in the Licton Springs neighborhood. Just after 5 p.m., North Precinct patrol officers stopped a motorist in the northbound lanes of Aurora Avenue N at N 96th Street. The suspect stopped his car, but then immediately… [ Keep reading ]

Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit by a Car at 85 and Palatine

North Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian just before 6 p.m. tonight at the intersection of N 85th Street and Palatine Avenue N. An 80-year-old female pedestrian sustained life threatening injuries during the collision. Seattle Fire medics immediately transported her… [ Keep reading ]

Armed, Barricaded Situation in West Seattle Ends Peacefully

A woman who had armed herself with a gun and barricaded herself in her apartment after officers attempted to serve a court order is now in custody. Officers responded to the 3200 block of California Avenue SW Saturday afternoon to  serve a temporary protection order. The order required that the respondent surrender a… [ Keep reading ]

Father Violated Court Order, May Have Taken Boys Out of State

Seattle Police are investigating a custodial interference incident involving two young children missing from downtown Seattle. The boys are most likely in the company of their father. At approximately 8:00 pm on Friday evening, the mother of the boys walked into the South Precinct to report that she believed her… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Groping at Greenlake

A female jogger called 911 today around 7 a.m. to report an incident of groping while running in the 7700 block of Corliss Avenue N. Police did an area check but the suspect was no longer there. This information has been reviewed by Sexual Assault Unit detectives, and they will… [ Keep reading ]

Burglars Arrested in Distinct Getaway Car After Being Chased from Home by Miniature Dog

Police arrested a burglar and his getaway driver today after an alert homeowner watched them flee in a very easy-to-spot car. Officers responded to a report of burglary just after 3 a.m. this morning in the 7000 block of Palatine Avenue North. The victim told officers she heard the suspect… [ Keep reading ]

Victim Stabbed, Male Suspect Arrested in Rainier Valley

Officers arrested a suspect following a stabbing incident that sent one man to the hospital earlier this afternoon.  The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center via medics, but is expected to recover from his injury. On Thursday, December 27th, shortly after noon, officers responded to a report of a stabbing… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Fremont Arsons

Detectives are investigating after two Monday morning fires in Fremont were determined to be arson. The Seattle Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in an alley of the 300 block of North 36th Street at 3:46 a.m. Monday.  Firefighters extinguished the flames that damaged three nearby businesses. Firefighters… [ Keep reading ]

Serious Injury Collision Investigation in West Seattle, Driver Arrested

Detectives from the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) are conducting the investigation from this morning’s two vehicle injury collision in West Seattle. On Wednesday, December 26th, at 7:50 am a 33-year-old woman was driving northbound in the 6700 block of Sylvan Way SW.  Her vehicle crossed the centerline and struck… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested With Stolen Gun After Leaving Other Gun Behind At Motel

Police arrested a 29-year-old man on Wednesday in Georgetown after he left a handgun behind after checking out of his motel room, and later found officers waiting for him when he returned while also carrying a stolen handgun. On Wednesday, an employee of the motel called police and said a… [ Keep reading ]