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Bias Crimes Unit Investigating After White Nationalist Stickers Left On Chinatown-International District Businesses

April 14, 2020 5:25 pm

SPD’s Bias Crimes Unit is investigating after three men appeared to target Asian-American-owned businesses in the Chinatown-International District with jingoistic stickers. The three men, who were wearing face coverings and dark sunglasses, were reportedly seen placing the stickers on businesses throughout the CID on April 12th. Police believe the men… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General

Police Seize Two Guns, Arrest Teen On Capitol Hill

April 14, 2020 5:14 pm

East Precinct officers recovered two handguns and arrested a 17-year-old Monday evening after receiving a report about a dispute involving a firearm in a Capitol Hill parking lot. Just before 9 PM, officers responded to the 1400 block of East Republican Street and contacted two men inside a vehicle. The… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General

Update: Suspect Arrested in Stolen Arboretum Gates Case

April 14, 2020 12:32 pm

Update 4/14: Officers arrested a second suspect on April 13th in connection with the stolen Memorial Gates. On Monday, Officer Todd Jones of the South Precinct was patrolling in the area of 1st Avenue South and South Orcas Street when he recognized the suspect, who detectives had previously identified. Officer… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: East Precinct, Investigations, South Precinct

A Departure From Seattle Police Public Affairs and the Addition of a New Team Member

April 13, 2020 3:56 pm

After 25 years of service with the Seattle Police Department (SPD), Sergeant Sean Whitcomb is retiring to pursue a career with Sony Interactive Entertainment. During his tenure with the City of Seattle, Sean is best known for leading SPD digital communication efforts, building trust and forging relationships on behalf of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General

Early Morning Burglary Arrest at South Lake Union Business

April 13, 2020 3:42 pm

Officers arrested a suspect inside a closed restaurant early this morning after responding to an alarm call in the South Lake Union neighborhood. At approximately 5:30 am, West Precinct officers responded to an alarm call at a closed restaurant in the 700 block of Westlake Avenue North. Officers arrived and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Investigations, West Precinct

Felon Arrested After He Tries to Recycle Handgun

April 13, 2020 11:12 am

Police arrested a 19-year-old convicted felon in the Central District Sunday evening after he fled from police whilst committing numerous violations of our city’s traffic and recycling regulations. Around 7 pm, officers spotted a driver in a Toyota Camry in the 500 block of 23rd Avenue, who was speeding, turning without… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: East Precinct, Investigations

Update: Police Arrest Suspect in Friday Night Homicide

April 11, 2020 8:03 am

Update:4/12/20 Officers arrested the suspect in Friday evening’s homicide investigation. Police booked the 21-year-old suspect into King County jail for investigation of homicide Sunday morning. Detectives will now work with the Prosecutor’s office as the case moves forward. Original: 4/1/20 Detectives are investigating after a man was killed following an… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: 2020 Homicides

Detectives Investigating Friday Night Shooting in the Central District

April 10, 2020 11:34 pm

Detectives are investigating after three people were struck by gunfire in the Central District Friday night. Witnesses began calling 911 around 8:30 pm to report that shots had been fired in the 2800 block of East Alder Street. Police arrived and found two people who had apparent gunshot wounds. Officers… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: East Precinct, Investigations

Police Arrest Three After Shots Fired in West Seattle

April 10, 2020 8:29 pm

Police arrested three people and are still searching for one more after shots were fired in West Seattle early Friday evening. Police were dispatched to the 3500 block of SW Morgan Street after witnesses reported shots fired around 5:45 pm. Officers flooded the area and spotted four people attempting to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General, Investigations, Southwest Precinct

Man Cooling Heels in Jail After Lieutenants Catch Him With Hot Wire

April 10, 2020 8:08 pm

Two West Precinct lieutenants arrested a burglar on Friday in the Chinatown-International District after they spotted him rolling a bike and a garbage can, both wrapped and packed with copper wire, down the street. Around 12:30 PM, West Precinct Lieutenants Lora Alcantara and John Brooks were driving near 6th Avenue and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General