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Car/Pedestrian Collision North of Aurora Avenue Bridge

A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car north of the Aurora Avenue Bridge tonight. At approximately 5:59 p.m. officers responded to a vehicle/pedestrian collision in the 4400 block of Aurora Avenue North.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a male pedestrian in his… [ Keep reading ]

Man Injured in Hit & Run Vehicular Assault in Queen Anne

A woman who ran over her husband and fled the scene last night in Queen Anne remains in the King County Jail today. On December 7th at approximately 11:09 p.m. a married couple attended an office holiday party but decided to leave after they began arguing. At their car, which… [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle Arson in North Seattle

Detectives are actively investigating a deliberately set car fire that occurred in North Seattle last night. At approximately 9:22 p.m. officers responded to a car fire in the 9700 block of Palatine Avenue North. Fire department personnel responded and put out the fire. Further investigation indicated that the vehicle’s interior… [ Keep reading ]

Man Assaulted & Robbed By A Group Of Women Downtown

A man sustained minor injuries after a group of women assaulted him and stole his wallet while he waited for a bus downtown. Preliminary investigation indicates that the adult male victim flagged down a King County Metro Police deputy at approximately 1:00 a.m. in the 1600 block of 3rd Avenue…. [ Keep reading ]

Armed Robbery & Shooting on First Hill

UPDATE: Officers have located and impounded the suspect vehicle used in the robbery/shooting. At approximately 11:00 p.m. officers located and stopped the suspect vehicle, a 1985 Chevy Caprice 2-door, on I-5 southbound near South Albro Place. The two female subjects who were on board were detained and are currently being… [ Keep reading ]

Leader of “Ghost Riders” Motorcycle Gang Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Weapons Possession

A leader of the Ghost Riders motorcycle gang in Pierce County was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to five years in prison for possession of an unregistered short-barreled shotgun and being a felon in possession of explosives, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. The 66-year-old male suspect,… [ Keep reading ]

Woman Found Dead In North Seattle Motel Room

Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding a woman found dead in a North Seattle motel room. On December 4th at approximately 5:35 p.m. officers responded to the report of a dead body found in a room at the Seal’s Motel located in the 12000 block of Aurora Avenue North. Preliminary investigation indicates… [ Keep reading ]

83-Year-Old Woman Assaulted & Robbed Inside Her Home in South Seattle

Three armed men remain at large after attacking and robbing an elderly woman inside her own home in South Seattle. On December 4th at approximately 7:48 p.m. officers responded to a report of a home invasion robbery with at least one gunshot fired in the 4900 block of 28th Avenue… [ Keep reading ]

More SPD Officers On Patrol For the Holidays

Once again, the Seattle Police Department is taking part in its own holiday tradition this year—deploying extra officers on foot, bike and horseback around the city, with a special focus on the downtown core and Pioneer Square. Extra patrols downtown, which began on Thanksgiving and will continue through the New Year, will be… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Investigating Cause of Man’s Head Injury

Officers are investigating a suspicious circumstances incident that left a man with a head injury.  At approximately 7:35 p.m. officers and medics responded to the area of 20th Avenue South and South Jackson Street for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located a male victim in his… [ Keep reading ]