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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 ]

Friday – August 21, 2020

#2020-245730/North Precinct/Third Watch: On 8-21-2020 at 0224 hours, the Seattle Fire Department reported a recycle bin damaged by a fire of suspicious origin. A Fire Marshal notified Arson Bomb Squad of the incident, and patrol responded to the scene.  #2020-246468/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch:  On 8-21-2020 at 1850 hours, officers were dispatched to a robbery at a grocery store… [ Keep reading ]

Thursday – August 20, 2020

#2020-244822/South Precinct/First Watch: On 8-20-2020 at 0313 hours, officers responded to assist Seattle Fire on a structure fire, believed to have been intentionally set.  This is believed to have been committed by a serial arsonist that has been operating in the Rainier corridor from I-90 to the 3800 block. There… [ Keep reading ]

UPDATE: Detectives Arrest Suspect Following Investigation of Human Remains Found in West Seattle

UPDATE 8/20/20: Suspect Arrested A 62-year-old man is in custody for the murder of two people after their remains were located in West Seattle in June. On Wednesday afternoon, detectives arrested the suspect at a residence in Burien. He was interviewed and then booked into the King County Jail. This… [ Keep reading ]

Wednesday – August 19, 2020

#2020-243872/East Precinct/Third Watch: On 8-19-2020 at 0050 hours, a complainant heard shots fired in the 1700 block of Harvard Ave. Officers responded and did not locate any victims or damage. #2020-226561/West Precinct/First Watch: Update to an incident from 7-29-20 at 0030 hours when a man inside his residence heard a loud protest outside on the… [ Keep reading ]

Tuesday – August 18, 2020

#2020-242984/South Precinct/First Watch: On 8-18-2020 at 0408 hours, a second fire was reported at the same location in 24 hrs. A shopping cart with kindling in it was ablaze when officers drove by. Officers stopped and extinguished the fire.  The Seattle Fire Department responded.  The burning cart was next to an unoccupied vehicle with the gas cap off and… [ Keep reading ]

Monday – August 17, 2020

#2020-242875/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch: On 8-17-2020 at 1700 hours, officers responded to a report of a threat involving a knife. During the investigation, it was determined this was a hate crime based on comments and actions made by the suspects towards the victim because of sexual orientation and race. The victim had approached a… [ Keep reading ]

Sunday – August 16, 2020

#2020-241213/North Precinct/Third Watch: On 8-16-2020 at 0036 hours, the driver of the vehicle was traveling southbound on Aurora AV N at N 125th Street and had the green light when a cyclist entered the intersection against the light and was struck by the southbound vehicle. The cyclist suffered severe injuries… [ Keep reading ]

Saturday – August 15, 2020

#2020-240432/East Precinct/Third Watch: On 8-15-2020 at 0113 hours, a witness heard the sound of glass breaking and then saw two males moving away from the windows of a business in the 1600 Block of Olive Way. The witness then saw a small fire developing inside the business and called 911. Seattle Fire responded and recovered… [ Keep reading ]