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Detectives Attempting to Identify Suspect that Broke East Precinct Window

Detectives are attempting to identify the individual responsible for breaking the East Precinct lobby window on Saturday, June 13th. At approximately 12:30 PM, security cameras captured the suspect cut through a fence surrounding the East Precinct and then use a pair of bolt cutters to break the lobby window. Bystanders… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Civilian Employee Arrested for Weekend I-5 Shooting

Update 6/19/20: The employee in this incident has now been charged with assault and has been terminated from the Seattle Police Department. Original: The Washington State Patrol arrested a Seattle Police Department civilian employee this evening following a shooting that occurred on I-5 over the weekend. The Washington State Patrol… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Neck Holds and Carotid Restraints Prohibited in New Policy

Update: 6/19/20 The Use of Force policy around Neck Holds and Carotid Restraints has been released. Below is the updated policy with the changes in Bold 8.050 – Use of Force Definitions (changes only)Types of Force:Force: Any physical coercion by an officer in performance ofofficial duties, including the following types… [ Keep reading ]

(UPDATED) Detectives Arrest East Precinct Arson Suspect

Updated 6/19 SPD Arson/Bomb Unit detectives and South Precinct Anti-Crime Team officers arrested a 34-year-old Pierce County man on June 18th for setting a fire outside the East Precinct. Police booked the man into the King County Jail for reckless burning and arson. — Detectives are attempting to identify a… [ Keep reading ]

Tacoma, Washington, Woman Arrested for Allegedly Setting Five Police Vehicles on Fire During Seattle Protest

A 25-year-old Tacoma, Washington, resident was arrested this morning on five federal counts of arson for burning five Seattle Police vehicles parked in the area of Sixth and Pine in downtown Seattle on Saturday, May 30, 2020, announced U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran.  Margret Channon was taken into custody without… [ Keep reading ]

Chief Best’s Address to Officers

Please watch this video for an update about the situation at the East Precinct and my message to each and every one of you. Stay safe and take care of one another. Carmen Best Chief  of Police 6/11/20 11:05am *Point of clarification. We are only releasing this publicly after hearing… [ Keep reading ]

Assaults on Officers During Demonstrations

Many of the demonstration cases sent to the King County Prosecutor’s Office are still being reviewed. This is just a small sample of assault cases sent over to the KCPAO for consideration. Additional charges or amended charges could be filed by the Prosecutor’s Office in the future. On May 29th,… [ Keep reading ]

Changes to Policy on Body Worn Camera Use at Demonstrations

By order of the Chief, Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-07, effective immediately all Seattle Police Department officers who are assigned to work demonstrations where they will have contact with the public are ordered to have body-worn video recording during demonstrations. This Directive modifies Manual Section 16.090.

Assault Charges Filed Against Shooting Suspect at 11th and East Pine

On Wednesday, June 10th, a single count of Assault in the First Degree was filed against a 31-year-old man who allegedly fired a handgun, striking and injuring a 27-year-old man on Capitol Hill. According to court documents, on Sunday, June 7th, at approximately 8:20 PM, the 31-year-old man drove to… [ Keep reading ]

Felony Charges Filed in Connection with First Weekend of Demonstrations

The King County Prosecutor’s Office has filed felony burglary charges against several individuals stemming from incidents that occurred during the looting that occurred during demonstrations in downtown Seattle Saturday, May 30th, 2020. A 37-year-old man allegedly stole electronics from a store on 2nd Avenue. A 46-year-old man is charged with… [ Keep reading ]