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Suspect Wanted for DOC Violations Arrested in South Seattle, Gun Recovered

A 19-year-old male wanted for outstanding Department of Corrections violations was located and arrested yesterday afternoon in South Seattle. Detectives from the Gang Unit, along with South Precinct patrol officers, members of the ATF, Kent Police Department and the Department of Corrections located the man in the 4700 block of… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested After Money Dispute Leads to Arson at Encampment

Police arrested a homeless man for arson early Tuesday after he sent fire to another man’s tent in a South Seattle encampment following a dispute over money. The confrontation reportedly began late Monday evening after the 39-year-old suspect approached the victim and tried to recoup $40 he claimed he was… [ Keep reading ]

Two Men Arrested for Waving BB Guns on First Hill

Police arrested two men on First Hill early Monday after a witness called 911 around 3 AM to report a man waving a gun at people in the 300 block of 9th Avenue. Officers arrived and began searching for the man who they found in a nearby green belt, along… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Felon For Brandishing Gun In Cal Anderson Park

Officers arrested a 24-year-old man on Capitol Hill early Monday after he reportedly struck a woman and pulled a gun on a group of bystanders when they tried to intervene. Just after midnight, police received a report that a man was brandishing a gun in Cal Anderson Park. Officers arrived… [ Keep reading ]

Gang Unit Detectives Investigating Shooting in South Seattle

South Precinct officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 8800 block of Renton Avenue S around 1:50 PM today. Upon arriving, officers discovered that the suspect(s) had fled. Police and Gang Unit detectives conducted an exhaustive search of the area, but were unable to locate any victims…. [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Assault/Arson in Greenbelt Underneath Interstate 5

A male has been transported to Harborview Medical Center with serious injuries after he was stabbed by a sword on the arm by an unknown suspect and the encampment he was staying in was set on fire. At approximately 3:20 pm officers responded to a report of an assault in… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Man, Recover Narcotics After Theft From Home Improvement Store

Officers were dispatched to a shoplift from a home improvement store in the 2700 block of Utah Avenue South just before 10 PM Thursday evening. Store security told dispatchers that a man ran out of the store without paying for two impact drills. Officers working an emphasis patrol in the… [ Keep reading ]

North Precinct Community Appreciation, Picnic this Saturday

The Seattle Police Department would like to thank several people who helped us improve our services and address issues in the North Precinct this year.  The following individuals will be recognized at the North Precinct Picnic Saturday, July 20th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the precinct, 10049 College… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Homicide Investigation Following Large Disturbance and Shooting Outside of Seattle Center

UPDATE 7/19:  The 22-year-old victim died at the hospital as a result of his injuries.  This remains an active and on-going homicide investigation.  Investigators ask anyone with information, particularly if they possess video or photos from the scene that morning to contact detectives at (206) 233-5000. ORIGINAL POST 7/14: Officers… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Arrest Two In North Seattle Homicide Investigation

Update 7/18/19 Detectives arrested two people in connection with the June 19th murder of a man in the 8400 block of Aurora Avenue North. Detectives served two arrest warrants Thursday morning and took an 18-year-old and 19-year-old man into custody. Police will now work with the Prosecutor’s Office as the… [ Keep reading ]