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SPD Sergeant Placed on Leave as OPA Investigates His Actions During August 13th Protest

The Seattle Police Department has placed a sergeant on paid administrative leave pending an Office of Police Accountability (OPA) investigation into conduct at a demonstration on August 13th. The department received multiple inquiries about a video showing a member of the public expressing concern about statements made by the sergeant,… [ Keep reading ]

Homicide Detectives Investigating After Driver Strikes and Kills Man in West Seattle

UPDATE 8/26 6:00 PM– Detectives are no longer looking for the dark Dodge van. It has been located. Detectives are still looking for information about the maroon vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the tipline at (206) 233-5000. UPDATE 8/26 – SPD Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s… [ Keep reading ]

Monday – August 24, 2020

#2020-248354/North Precinct/Third Watch: On 8-24-2020 at 0054 hours, officers arrested a suspect believed to have started a series of fires while walking eastbound along 45th from Meridian. Items included debris on the ground, utility pole fliers and a shopping cart full of debris. The man matched the description of a suspect wanted in a North… [ Keep reading ]

Sunday – August 23, 2020

#2020-247548/North Precinct/Third Watch: On 8-23-2020 at 0020 hours, officers responded to an arson in the 4500 block of 1 AV NE. An unknown suspect lit paper food bags on fire then placed the bags onto construction material outside of an occupied residence. There was minor damage to the residence caused by the fire…. [ Keep reading ]

Saturday – August 22, 2020

#2020-246708/West Precinct/Third Watch:  On 8-22-2020 at 0055 hours, a man was standing with his cell phone. The suspect walked up and took the phone from the victim. The victim confronted the suspect, who pulled out a knife. The victim attempted to retreat but was stabbed in the arm and abdomen. The victim fled… [ Keep reading ]

One Arrested After Multiple Fires Are Set to Buildings During Protests

Updated Police began monitoring a protest that marched from Cal Anderson Park just after 9 PM Monday. The group made their way to the West Precinct where some individuals began hurling objects at the building causing minor damage and broken windows as well as painting graffiti on the walls. A… [ Keep reading ]