During the demonstration that occurred last night, the Seattle Police Department was notified of an incident where, on video, it appears an SPD officer walked the wheels of his bicycle over an individual lying in the street. Immediately after being made aware of this incident, SPD activated the Force Investigation… [ Keep reading ]
A 35-year-old man arrived at the King County Jail just before 5:00 PM Wednesday, telling jail staff that he wanted to turn himself in for a murder he committed earlier in the morning. Jail staff then contacted Seattle Police. Officers interviewed the man, who provided them with a location of… [ Keep reading ]
Police began monitoring a protest that formed in Cal Anderson Park at 7 PM Wednesday night. The group began marching around Capitol Hill and First Hill causing occasional property damage along the way. The group reformed at the intersection of 11 Avenue and Pine Street. Around 10:45 PM a protestor… [ Keep reading ]
Update 10:10 PM 9/23/20 Detectives have been advised that a 48-year-old man has died from injuries sustained during today’s stabbing. A 43-year-old woman continues to recover Harborview Medical Center from stab wounds. Detectives booked the 46-year-old female suspect into King County Jail and will work with the Prosecutor’s Office as… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with a hate crime earlier this month on Capitol Hill. On September 2nd, 2020, officers were called to investigate after the suspects assaulted two men in separate incidents near the Capitol Hill light rail station. In both assaults, which were just minutes… [ Keep reading ]
Early yesterday evening, Seattle City Council Members voted to override the Mayor’s veto of their 2020 Budget Rebalancing legislation. The Seattle Police Department is still determining the implications of this action and the appropriate response. However, it is the SPD’s intent to keep the Department as whole as possible. In… [ Keep reading ]
#2020-272846/West Precinct/First Watch: On 9-21-2020 at 1030 hours, a woman was upset over having her possessions stolen from her friends’ car that was prowled overnight. The two became animated and were yelling at each other. The woman left her friend and went to the end of Pier 70 and jumped… [ Keep reading ]
#2020-271718/North Precinct/Third Watch: On 9-20-2020 at 0047 hours, the victim and a friend were walking on the sidewalk when they were quickly approached by 4 unknown male suspects. The friend was able to escape and run away but the victim was forced up against a building. Two of the suspects… [ Keep reading ]
#2020-270968/North Precinct/Third Watch: On 9-19-2020 at 0008 hours police responded to a robbery in the 4300 block of Roosevelt Way NE. The complainant reported that two suspects entered the business and one of the suspects lifted his shirt and revealed a gun. The complainant explained that he was punched multiple… [ Keep reading ]
#2020-270139/East Precinct/Third Watch: On 9-18-2020 at 0208 hours, the victim and the suspect live in the same building and the suspect has frequently harassed the victim because of her gender identity. In this incident, the suspect kicked in the victim’s door and stood outside of it holding a golf club… [ Keep reading ]