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Detectives Arrest Suspect in 2015 Homicide

Detectives arrested a suspect yesterday for a homicide that occurred in Madison Valley in 2015. On May 2nd, 2015, just before 11:00 am, patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at a residence in the 2800 block of East Denny Way. Upon arrival, officers saw the 29-year-old… [ Keep reading ]

Pattern Robber Arrested in Central District

Officers arrested a 31-year-old man wanted for a series of robberies this afternoon in the Central District. He was booked into the King County Jail after being interviewed by detectives. Robbery detectives were investigating four separate robberies to businesses where a gun was implied by the suspect. The first occurred… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Seek to ID Suspect In Northgate Armed Robbery

SPD Robbery Unit detectives are hoping you can help identify a suspect who robbed a man at gunpoint at a Northgate bus stop earlier this month. Around 4:40 PM on May 1st, the victim was standing at a bus stop in the 500 block of Northeast Northgate Way when the… [ Keep reading ]

Update in Lower Queen Anne Officer Involved Shooting Investigation

5/22 Update in Lower Queen Anne Officer Involved Shooting Investigation  Per Department policy, we are providing the names of the officers involved in the May 19, 2020 shooting in Lower Queen Anne. Officer Christopher Gregorio has been with the Department since July 2004. He is currently assigned to the Canine Unit…. [ Keep reading ]

Driver Arrested Following Fatal Collision With Motorcyclist in North Seattle

Police arrested a 26-year-old driver Wednesday morning in North Seattle after he was involved in a fatal collision with a motorcyclist. Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) detectives are now investigating. On Wednesday, just before 9 AM, the 26-year-old male failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of… [ Keep reading ]

Bias Crimes Investigators Seek Help Identify Suspect in Downtown Attack

SPD’s Bias Crimes Unit is seeking help in identifying a man who attacked and spat on a couple in downtown Seattle. The couple was walking near 3rd Avenue and Stewart Street around 4:15 PM on May 16th when the suspect walked past them, shoved the male victim, and slapped at his face… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Fatally Shoot Man Who Brandished Knives, Threatened Pedestrians in Lower Queen Anne

On Tuesday, at about 3:20 PM, officers responded to several 911 calls reporting that a man was brandishing knives at the intersection of West Harrison Street and Elliot Avenue West. Callers further stated that the subject was chasing and threatening people. After a Taser deployment, two officers fired their service… [ Keep reading ]

COVID-19 Impacts to Seattle Police Personnel

The following information is accurate May 18, 2020 at 7:00 AM Seattle Police Department (SPD) employees in either Quarantine or Isolation: 18 SPD employees who have returned to work based on Public Health guidelines: 324 SPD employees who have tested positive for COVID-19: 7 SPD employees who have been tested… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Investigating Bias Incident at SODO Store

On May 12th, the Seattle Police Department received information via social media about a bias incident after an Asian-American man was reportedly the target of racial slurs at a SODO business. The social media post described the incident and expressed concern about an SPD officer’s response. The Seattle Police Department… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Suspect in Wednesday Shooting in Othello Park

Detectives arrested a 40-year-old man Friday after he shot and wounded another man during a dispute Wednesday afternoon in Othello Park. Witnesses began calling 911 at 2:30pm on May 13th to report shots fired at the Othello playfield. Officers responding to the park and spotted a vehicle leaving the area and contacted… [ Keep reading ]