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Father Violated Court Order, May Have Taken Boys Out of State

Seattle Police are investigating a custodial interference incident involving two young children missing from downtown Seattle. The boys are most likely in the company of their father. At approximately 8:00 pm on Friday evening, the mother of the boys walked into the South Precinct to report that she believed her… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Fremont Arsons

Detectives are investigating after two Monday morning fires in Fremont were determined to be arson. The Seattle Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in an alley of the 300 block of North 36th Street at 3:46 a.m. Monday.  Firefighters extinguished the flames that damaged three nearby businesses. Firefighters… [ Keep reading ]

Police Serve Search Warrants on Encampment Tents, Arrest Four for Drug Trafficking and Warrants

Responding to reports of violent crime and community concerns, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) detectives conducted a drug trafficking investigation focusing on criminal activity occurring in encampments in the Chinatown/International District. This investigation culminated yesterday afternoon with SWAT teams from both Seattle Police and King County Sheriff’s Office serving search… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Arrest Suspects Wanted in Connection with October Drive-By Shooting

Seattle Police Gang Unit detectives continue to follow up on a drive-by shooting that occurred in late October and have made two arrests of suspects in the last few weeks. On the afternoon of October 24th, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 24th Avenue South… [ Keep reading ]

‘Tis the Season: Package Theft Prevention Tips

Some handy tips that can be used all year long. These tips will be available at your local precinct as brochures in the coming days.

Students Sustain Minor Injuries After Being Bit by Dog at School, Animal Control Officers Conducting Follow Up Investigation

East Precinct officers and the Seattle Fire Department responded to reports of a dog bite on campus of a school this morning in the Madrona neighborhood.  Three students received minor injuries after being nipped or bit by the dog. At approximately 10:40 am, officers responded to the school after receiving reports… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect Arrested After Robbing Fremont Business, Attempting to Carjack Several Cars

A suspect is in custody after he robbed a business and then attempted to carjack several motorists this afternoon in Fremont. On December 8th, at approximately 2:40 pm, an adult male robbed a store in the 4400 block of Fremont Avenue North.  The suspect then fled. During his escape, the… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Arrest Suspect for Drug Trafficking, Seize Large Quantity of Narcotics in his Residence

Seattle Police detectives, working in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations and King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit, arrested a known drug trafficker and then seized a quantity of narcotics and a handgun from his residence after serving a search warrant.  The individual was later booked into the King County Jail…. [ Keep reading ]

Suspect in Custody Following Attempted Bank Robbery in SODO

A suspect is now in custody following an attempted bank robbery late Monday afternoon in the 2700 block of 1st Avenue South. At approximately 4:15 pm, Seattle Police responded to a report of a robbery in progress inside the bank.  The report indicated that an adult male had handed a employee… [ Keep reading ]

Theater Cancels Matinee, Police Investigate After Theater Employees Discover Threats on Facebook

UPDATE  12/2/2018 4:58 p.m. – Seattle Police detectives arrested the suspect at his home in Shoreline. He is currently in police custody. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Seattle Police will have extra uniformed officers at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre this evening, while detectives investigate threatening remarks posted on Facebook… [ Keep reading ]