A 57-year-old woman was injured Monday after her 16-year-old grandson stabbed her with a machete in a Rainier Beach home and then fled into Lake Washington, where he was later found dead. Shortly after noon, the victim called police and reported that her grandson had stabbed her inside her home… [ Keep reading ]
May was a busy month for our Investigations and Patrol Bureaus, which both conducted a number of successful seizures of narcotics and weapons in and around the Seattle area. In the largest operation, in Pioneer Square and Chinatown, on May 15th, police recovered firearms, knives, machetes, a sword, cash, crack… [ Keep reading ]
In keeping with its commitment to highlighting transparency around Department policies, process and training, today the Seattle Police Department released the Stops and Detentions Annual Report. This report focuses on data around police-civilian contacts that involved a stop and limited detention of an individual. “We rely on data-driven strategies to… [ Keep reading ]
The mission of police is to protect our communities and keep them safe. Major Cities Chiefs is committed to protecting all our residents, both documented and undocumented. We have taken a solemn oath to serve the public, regardless of immigration status. This includes providing protection, responding to calls for service,… [ Keep reading ]
Police recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a suspected carjacker on Sunday. Around 3:40 PM, Tukwila Police contacted SPD and reported a black Audi stolen in a carjacking in Tukwila had a tracking system installed, which showed the vehicle in Seattle’s Central District. Officers caught up to the vehicle at… [ Keep reading ]
Update 5/31/19: Gang Unit Detectives arrested a 20-year-old man yesterday in Bellevue in connection to this shooting. Detectives booked the man into King County Jail for investigation of drive-by shooting, assault, and unlawful possession of a firearm. This remains an active case and anyone with information is asked to call… [ Keep reading ]
SPD Narcotics detectives have broken up a major drug trafficking ring, suspected of supplying dealers in North Seattle and Shoreline. On Thursday, after a months-long investigation, members of the Narcotics Unit, North Precinct Anti-Crime Team and the Drug Enforcement Administration served warrants at two homes in Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace,… [ Keep reading ]
SPD Narcotics detectives seized a handgun and over $30,000 in cash from a man suspected of selling cocaine and methamphetamine in the South Seattle and Burien area. Investigators made several purchases from the man and, on Wednesday, served a warrant at his trailer in Kent. During the search of his… [ Keep reading ]
The Court’s ruling today affirms both that the reforms put in place under the Consent Decree have truly taken root in our operations and that the Department has embraced a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. The Court has validated the hard work of many in our ranks over the… [ Keep reading ]
Following up on community complaints, Narcotics seized drugs, guns, and cash from a chronic nuisance property in the Northgate neighborhood, just blocks away from the North Precinct. After thorough investigation into complaints from community members and information from patrol officers, Narcotics detectives obtained a search warrant for a three-story rental… [ Keep reading ]
