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Personal Safety Tips

In the wake of last night’s double stabbing, we want the community to know that there will be additional officers patrolling our streets over the weekend. We will field both uniformed and non-uniformed assets to help keep our streets as safe as possible. If you see suspicious activity or feel… [ Keep reading ]

Double Stabbing in Pioneer Square

UPDATE: The double stabbing in Pioneer Square from last night is now a homicide investigation.  The 46-year-old male victim has died as a result of injuries he sustained in the attack.  The 30-year-old female victim remains hospitalized. The 44-year-old male suspect was booked into the King County Jail for Investigation… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Need Victims and Witnesses to Come Forward in Hate Crime

Hate Crime detectives are asking anyone who may have been a victim or a witness in the following malicious harassment incident from August 11, 2013 to come forward and talk to investigators. On August 11th at approximately 9:14 p.m. officers responded to 911 calls of a “man with a gun” threatening people on… [ Keep reading ]

Quick Responding Officers Catch Burglar Fleeing House in Queen Anne

Officers caught a daytime Queen Anne burglar after she jumped from an upstairs window.  On September 8th at approximately 1:12 p.m. officers responded to a 911 complaint of two suspicious persons in an alley in the 100 block of West McGraw Street.  At 1:14 p.m. a witness called 911 to report… [ Keep reading ]

Out of Control Truck Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision & Property Damage

A total of five vehicles and a building sustained damage when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle downtown today.  At approximately 1:37 p.m. officers responded to a multi-vehicle collision in the 200 block of James Street.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a man driving a recycling truck, which was carrying… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Looking For Man Who Exposed Himself to Children

Officers continue to look for a man who exposed himself to children outside Holy Rosary School.  On September 9th at approximately 1:15 p.m. three 9-year-old girls were sitting on the edge of the playground when they noticed the suspect sitting in his vehicle, a large white SUV parked the wrong… [ Keep reading ]

Come Volunteer for the Seattle Police Victim Support Team

Make a Difference: Volunteer with the Seattle Police Department’s Victim Support Team!  Volunteers assist victims of domestic violence during the weekend hours.  Help to stop the cycle of violence in your community.  Attend a Victim Support Team (VST) Open House!  Fall 2013 dates include: • Saturday, September 7th, from 10:30… [ Keep reading ]

Officer-Involved Collision in West Seattle

A female officer sustained minor injuries in an intersection-related collision today in West Seattle.  At approximately 12:26 p.m. today a Southwest Precinct patrol officer was driving her marked police car eastbound on SW Andover Street approaching 48th Avenue SW, an uncontrolled intersection.  At the same time a civilian-driven passenger vehicle was approaching the same intersection… [ Keep reading ]

Juvenile Negligently Discharges a Pistol into His Own Leg

A 14-year-old male is in the hospital tonight after negligently shooting himself in the leg.  At approximately 2:05 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call that initially came out as an accidental shooting in the 7100 block of 38th Avenue South.  When officers arrived they were lead to believe that a… [ Keep reading ]

Barricaded Suspect in North Seattle Apartment

Officers and negotiators are on scene at a North Seattle apartment attempting to get a male suspect to peacefully surrender. At approximately 6:07 p.m. officers initially responded to a report of male suspect (believed to be wanted for felony theft) that broke into his parent’s house near North 92nd Street… [ Keep reading ]