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World’s Worst Shrimp Burglar Arrested For Second Time in a Week

If there is an award for being terrible at stealing shrimp, a 45-year-old burglar has certainly won it after he was arrested for the second time in less than a week for targeting the same International District deli’s shrimp supply. Police were called to the business in the 1200 block… [ Keep reading ]

(UPDATE) Officers Seek Suspect for Attempted Kidnapping in First Hill

Update: After further investigation, SPD detectives are now seeking a separate suspect in the case. Surveillance cameras captured a man in a white and red baseball cap and dark clothing at the scene several hours before the incident, and police are now seeking the public’s help in identifying him. The… [ Keep reading ]

(UPDATED) Police Looking to Identify Burglary Suspect in Highland Park

UPDATE:  Police have arrested one person after the victim in one the break-ins recognized the suspect on the street and called 911. Officers took the person into custody and turned them over to detectives. Detectives have not yet linked the suspect to all of the cases, but continue to investigate…. [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Monday Morning Homicide in Pioneer Square Neighborhood

Homicide Detectives are investigating after a man was murdered in Pioneer Square Monday morning. Officers responded to the 100 block of Yesler Way at 4:12 am Monday for a report of a stabbing. Officers found and immediately began CPR on the 47-year-old victim. Seattle Fire Department Medics took the man to Harborview… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Protestors for Blocking Busy Downtown Intersection

Downtown officers arrested five women and two men after they blocked the intersection of 6th and Pike earlier this afternoon and refused to leave. Around 3:20 p.m, downtown officers responded to the area of 6th and Pike to a report of approximately fifty people protesting. The demonstration had spilled out into… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested, Gun Recovered After Shots Fired Downtown

A 47-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after firing a handgun near 4th Avenue and Pike Street.  There were no reported injuries, but a nearby business did sustain damage to a window. Shortly after 9:30 pm SPD’s 911 center received multiple reports of a man was firing a gun near 4th… [ Keep reading ]

Getting Ready for PRIDE, More Great Work, MCPP

PRIDE 2018 Hey #seattlepride revelers, check out this helpful map for Sunday’s parade. Includes parade route, locations of accessible seating, restrooms, and ?gardens! We are expecting upwards of 300,000 people – so plan ahead! #Pride2018 pic.twitter.com/G6DKoK1OVm — SeattleNeighborhood (@SeaNeighborhood) June 20, 2018 Great talking to @AlexRozierK5 and @dougdKING5 this… [ Keep reading ]

Overnight Collision in Ballard Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Detectives from the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) are conducting the investigation into a multi-vehicle, fatality collision that left one person dead and several others injured in Ballard early Friday morning. At approximately 12:30 am, officers responded to the intersection of 15th Avenue NW and NW Market Street for a collision… [ Keep reading ]

Child Turned Over to Protective Services After Concerned Encampment Resident Contacts Police

Officers turned a five-month-old child over to protective services after a concerned encampment resident contacted police on May 30th and said the child was in danger. Police responded to an unsanctioned encampment in the 900 block of Poplar Place South around 9 pm on May 30th, where they learned residents… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Man for Firing, Possessing Stolen Gun in Georgetown

A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night after witnesses observed him shoot at another man.  No one was injured, and the gun was recovered. At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, witnesses called 911 after observing two men in a disturbance at Corson Avenue South and South Michigan Street.  The witnesses reported… [ Keep reading ]