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Driver Arrested for DUI Following Injury Collision on Alki

Officers investigated a rollover injury collision yesterday afternoon on Alki Avenue SW, and arrested the driver after it was determined he had been driving while under the influence. On Sunday, at approximately 12:15 pm, a Honda Civic, occupied by the male driver, an adult female passenger, and three young children… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Recover Stolen Tsutakawa Memorial Gates

Detectives have recovered one of the Memorial Gates, stolen from the Washington Park Arboretum last week. The bronze ornamental gates, designed by sculptor George Tsutakawa, have been at the Arboretum since 1976. On March 19th, staff at the Arboretum reported that sometime overnight, unknown suspects had stolen the large bronze… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Searching for Suspect Wanted for Several Burglaries Downtown and CID

West Precinct detectives are currently searching for a wanted burglary suspect who is suspected in least three burglaries to businesses in the Chinatown-International District (CID) neighborhood and downtown. The suspect, Risan Umarov, 29 years old, 5′-09″ tall, 170 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, was arrested by officers on… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Suspect for Downtown Burglary

West Precinct officers arrested a suspect, and identified and requested charges on her accomplice, early yesterday morning after responding to reports of a burglary at a closed business. On Thursday, at approximately 4:30 am, officers responded to a reported burglary at a cultural center in the 1900 block of Dexter… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Ballard Hit-and-Run Now a Homicide Investigation

Update 3/26: The woman who was struck by a driver in a Ballard parking lot last Thursday has died from her injuries. Homicide detectives are now handling the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes tip line at (206) 233-5000. Original Post: Detectives… [ Keep reading ]

Homicide Investigation in North Seattle

Homicide detectives are investigating after a man’s body was found on the side of the road Monday evening in North Seattle. Around 4:40 PM, North Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a deceased male on the side of the road in the 14200 block of 4th Avenue NE…. [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Shooting in South Seattle

Detectives are investigating after a 41-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting in the New Holly neighborhood in South Seattle. At approximately 9:40 pm Monday night, South Precinct officers were on patrol when they heard shots fired near 30th Avenue South and South Willow Street and saw a vehicle… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Two Early Morning Drive-By Shootings

Gang Unit detectives are currently investigating two shootings that occurred in early Monday morning. In both cases, a victim inside the residence was struck by gunfire, but the injuries are not considered life-threatening. The first incident occurred at approximately 3:00 am in the 5900 block of 32 Avenue South. South… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Serious Hit and Run, Need Public’s Assistance

Detectives are investigating a hit and run collision that occurred on Thursday, March 19th in Ballard. The victim, an adult female, sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by the suspect vehicle. On Thursday, at noon, the victim was in the parking lot of the Fred Meyer in the 900 block… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Conducting Force Review of King County Officer-Involved Shooting

The Seattle Police Department’s Force Investigations Team (FIT) is conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving two King County Sheriff’s detectives that occurred near Cumberland, Washington in November 2019. To date, the FIT has conducted several witness interviews related to the ongoing investigation. Numerous items of evidentiary value… [ Keep reading ]