UPDATE – August 21, 2019 6:00 p.m. Seattle Police Homicide detectives arrested the suspect, 21-year-old man, in North Seattle earlier this afternoon. Detectives transported the suspect to Seattle Police Headquarters, and then booked him into King County Jail for Investigation of Murder. Detectives believe the suspect and the victim were… [ Keep reading ]
Since my public swearing in one year ago today, the focus of the Department has been on five guiding principles in service to our community: Reduce Crime and Disorder Service Excellence Honor and Professionalism Business Efficiencies Data-Driven Policies and Practices Equally important, we have been listening to all levels of… [ Keep reading ]
Over 1,200 law enforcement, corrections, behavioral health, advocates, and more will attend the CIT International Annual Conference August 26-28, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Seattle in Washington. This conference focuses on addressing crisis response and providing community supports for people with mental illnesses, addictions, and other vulnerable populations. The conference… [ Keep reading ]
Gang Unit detectives are conducting the investigation following a shooting that occurred Monday evening in the Central District. An adult male was struck by gunfire and is recovering at Harborview Medical Center. East Precinct patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at 29th Avenue East and East Alder Street Monday… [ Keep reading ]
A 29-year-old male was arrested last night after he was chased out of a garage in Madison Park by the homeowner. Officers located the male several blocks away and arrested him. Shortly after 9:00 pm Sunday, East Precinct officers responded to a report of an interrupted burglary in the 4000… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are investigating after a dump truck lost control hit a pedestrian, three cars and came to arrest inside of a Pioneer Square restaurant Monday morning. Just after 9:30 a.m. Monday a dump truck traveling westbound on James Street allegedly suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure the truck begin rolling forward… [ Keep reading ]
Gang Unit detectives are investigating two separate incidents that occurred in the Pioneer Square neighborhood overnight less than an hour and several blocks apart. One man is being treated for non life-threatening gunshot wounds and officers arrested and recovered a gun in the other incident. On Friday night, just before… [ Keep reading ]
We’re always out and about in the community. Here’s a recap of what they’ve been up to lately. Always game for the kids Another year. Another chess tourney where the kids once again flexed their mental muscle. The Third Annual Chess Rumble took place this June at Van Asselt Elementary…. [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: Several hours after this original call, the suspect was located and arrested in the 8000 block of Interlake Avenue North. The 21-year-old male was taken into custody without incident and later booked into jail on outstanding warrants. Detectives will work with prosecutors on filing charges on any new additional… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are investigating after a man was struck by an driver of an SUV in the Greenwood neighborhood Wednesday night. Witnesses called 911 at 10:05 pm Wednesday to report a man had been struck by a motorist in the 8500 block of Aurora Avenue North. Police arrived and found Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
