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Video statement is available

Click on the link to view a video version of today’s statement. http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=5003

Seattle Police Department Statement

Seattle Police officers respond to hundreds of thousands of calls each year, the overwhelming majority of which are handled professionally and in accordance to department policy.  From time to time, issues surface that require review to ensure best practices are being followed.  The Seattle Police Department is releasing this statement… [ Keep reading ]

Robbery on street in Ballard

On March 19th, at approximately 8:50 PM, the victim was walking on NW 70th Street approaching 16th Avenue NW.  He stated that he was approached by two suspects.  One of the suspects demanded the victim’s wallet while the other suspect stood with his hand in his waistband, indicating he had… [ Keep reading ]

Armed robbery in West Seattle, 3 arrested

On March 19th, shortly after 6:00 PM, three suspects entered a licensed medical marijuana dispensary located in the 5400 Block of California Avenue SW.  Also inside the business were three employees and two customers.  The three suspects were asked by employees to leave, as they were not there to purchase… [ Keep reading ]

A Fast Friday

On Friday, March 18th the Seattle Police Traffic Unit conducted enforcement around the city in accordance with their mission to promote traffic safety through the vigorous enforcement of city and state traffic laws. In the 4700 block of SW Admiral Way, 12 speeding tickets were issued with a high of 45 mph in the 30… [ Keep reading ]

Drive-by shooting in South Seattle

Today at approximately at 4:20 p.m., officers responded to the 9300 block of 51 Avenue S to a reported shooting. Upon arrival officers contacted the victim, a male 17-18 years old, who had a gunshot wound to his chest. He was treated on scene by Seattle Fire and subsequently transported to Harborview Medical… [ Keep reading ]

Operation Beauty & The Boost a success

On 03/15/11, search warrants were served on the GMS Market, the GMS owners’ residence and their vehicles. The Seattle Police Property Recovery/Pawn Unit conducted an investigation into an extensive retail theft crime ring in and around the City of Seattle.  Through an undercover operation in conjunction with suspect, victim, witness,… [ Keep reading ]

Police seek public’s assistance on recent homicide investigation

Homicide detectives are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen or interacted with the victim  in the early morning hours (after 1 AM )  of March 6th, 2011, around the Broadway area.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Seattle Police Homicide Unit at (206) 684-5550.

Speeder of the day

On March 14th, Aggressive Driving Response Team (ADRT) officers stopped and ticketed a driver on the West Seattle Bridge for driving 84 mph in a 45 mph zone. Additionally, ADRT officers were advised of speed issues in the area of 47th Avenue SW and SW Admiral Way.  Two officers worked the area during the morning… [ Keep reading ]

Car prowl arrests in Wallingford

On March 15th, at approximately 3:45 AM, North Precinct officers responded to a call from a citizen stating there was a car prowl in progress in the 4200 Block of 2nd Avenue NE.  The caller stated that it appeared the suspect vehicle was in the middle of the street and… [ Keep reading ]