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Felon Arrested After He Tries to Recycle Handgun

Police arrested a 19-year-old convicted felon in the Central District Sunday evening after he fled from police whilst committing numerous violations of our city’s traffic and recycling regulations. Around 7 pm, officers spotted a driver in a Toyota Camry in the 500 block of 23rd Avenue, who was speeding, turning without… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Police Arrest Suspect in Friday Night Homicide

Update:4/12/20 Officers arrested the suspect in Friday evening’s homicide investigation. Police booked the 21-year-old suspect into King County jail for investigation of homicide Sunday morning. Detectives will now work with the Prosecutor’s office as the case moves forward. Original: 4/1/20 Detectives are investigating after a man was killed following an… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Friday Night Shooting in the Central District

Detectives are investigating after three people were struck by gunfire in the Central District Friday night. Witnesses began calling 911 around 8:30 pm to report that shots had been fired in the 2800 block of East Alder Street. Police arrived and found two people who had apparent gunshot wounds. Officers… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Three After Shots Fired in West Seattle

Police arrested three people and are still searching for one more after shots were fired in West Seattle early Friday evening. Police were dispatched to the 3500 block of SW Morgan Street after witnesses reported shots fired around 5:45 pm. Officers flooded the area and spotted four people attempting to… [ Keep reading ]

Man Cooling Heels in Jail After Lieutenants Catch Him With Hot Wire

Two West Precinct lieutenants arrested a burglar on Friday in the Chinatown-International District after they spotted him rolling a bike and a garbage can, both wrapped and packed with copper wire, down the street. Around 12:30 PM, West Precinct Lieutenants Lora Alcantara and John Brooks were driving near 6th Avenue and… [ Keep reading ]

Satellite Radio Foils Auto Thief

Officers found a stolen car that was being tracked by a satellite radio company and found the occupants in possession of a stolen handgun and narcotics. Officers were asked to search the 10500 block of Roosevelt Way Northeast for a stolen car that was being tracked by its satellite radio… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Man Following Gunfire Near Pioneer Square

Officers arrested a 29-year-old man and recovered a handgun after receiving reports of gunfire near Pioneer Square early this morning. Around 3 am, officers were called to the 300 block of 2nd Avenue Ext S after a man on the street reportedly fired several gunshots. Officers arrived and detained the man,… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Tuesday Shooting That Left One Man Injured

Detectives are investigating after shots were fired and a man was injured in the Chinatown International District late Tuesday afternoon. Just before 5 pm, witnesses began calling 911 to report gunfire in the 600 block of 12 Avenue South. Officers arrived and found a scene that stretched for nearly a… [ Keep reading ]

Felon Arrested with Firearm in South Seattle

Officers arrested a 26-year-old man early Monday morning after it was discovered he was in possession of a gun, which he is prohibited from possessing. At approximately 3:30 Monday morning, officers patrolling near Beacon Avenue South and South Myrtle Street saw a vehicle that had recently eluded officers. In prior… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Three for Queen Anne Construction Site Burglary

Police arrested three people Saturday after they were caught trying to steal wire and piping from a Queen Anne construction site. A 57-year-old man called 911 Saturday at 11:40 am to report someone breaking into a construction site in the 3200 block of 23rd Avenue West. When police arrived they… [ Keep reading ]