The Federal Bureau of Investigations just concluded a nationwide “Operation Cross Country” in which local, state, and federal agencies worked together in the recovery of child prostitutes and the arrests of the child traffickers and pimps. There were 23 children rescued in the Puget Sound area alone during this operation. Nationwide,… [ Keep reading ]
On November 8th at approximately 2:38 a.m. officers responded to a one-vehicle collision in the 3900 block of MLK Jr. Way South. Preliminary investigation indicates that an adult male suspect was driving a Ford Explorer northbound on MLK at a high rate of speed. In the 3900 block the suspect lost control… [ Keep reading ]
On November 7th at approximately 12:50 a.m. officers responded to a grocery store in the 1400 block of Broadway Avenue to investigate a strong-arm robbery. Investigation indicates that the adult male suspect had entered the store and selected various items of merchandise. He then went to the self-checkout scanner and… [ Keep reading ]
On November 6th at approximately 6:40 p.m. officers responded to a three-vehicle collision with life-threatening injuries in the 1700 block of North Northgate Way. Investigation indicates that two vehicles, a sedan and a van, were both traveling westbound on North Northgate Way. In the 1700 block the driver of the van rear-ended… [ Keep reading ]
On November 7th at approximately 1:17 a.m. officers responded to a one-vehicle collision on the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Preliminary investigation indicates that a female driver was traveling southbound on the viaduct at a high rate of speed. Near South Washington Street she lost control of her Ford Expedition and collided into… [ Keep reading ]
On November 6th at approximately 11:30 p.m. officers responded to a 911 report of a train/pedestrian collision. Investigation indicates that a northbound locomotive was stopped on the westernmost set of railroad tracks blocking the intersection of Elliott Avenue and Clay Street. A 34-year-old male pedestrian attempted to cross the railroad tracks… [ Keep reading ]
On November 4th at approximately 11:44 p.m. officers and fire department personnel responded to an office building in the 100 block of Union Street to contact a 38-year-old male complainant who reported seeing some suspicious “light-colored dust” in his office. The complainant arrived at his office downtown at approximately 8:30 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle sits on the Seattle Fault Line. If a powerful earthquake struck along that fault it could cause massive damage and destruction. Preparation and practice are two ways to minimize the damage that could result. Sound Shake 2010 was a simulation that King County and the City… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department did not win the coveted “Hammy” award this year in the contest between Communication Centers. However, NW Harvest was certainly a winner based on all that was donated during the contest. The total food and money collected, as well as the spirit of the event, is both noteworthy… [ Keep reading ]
On November 2nd, at approximately 11:25 PM, South Precinct officers responded to the 6200 Block of Rainier Avenue South to a report of an armed robbery. Officers contacted the victim who stated that he had been robbed of his money at knife point and then struck by the suspect while waiting… [ Keep reading ]