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Shots fired; no one injured

On 9/16/2011, just shortly before midnight, officers responded to a report of shots fired near Cherry Street and 26th Ave. According to the victims, they were sitting on a concrete ledge near the pool, when a group of three unknown males between the ages of 18 and 19 years old approached… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s finest walk for 3 days for a worthy cause

The Seattle Police Department will be proudly participating in the annual Breast Cancer Walk Event September 16-18, 2011.  The walk is a national event held in various cities across the country to raise awareness and to fundraise for a cure for breast cancer.  This event is a 3- day walk where thousands… [ Keep reading ]

Narcotics arrest in Pioneer Square

On 9/15/11, just shortly before 10:00 p.m., West Precinct Anti-Crime Team officers were conducting crime surveillance in Pioneer Square, when they observed a female dealing narcotics in the 200 block of Yesler.  Officers contacted the suspect and placed her under arrest. At the time of arrest she had 17 rocks of crack… [ Keep reading ]

DUI driver arrested in Flo Ware Park

On 9/16/11, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Gang Unit Detectives attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near 24th Av S and S. Jackson St. The vehicle refused to stop as officers followed with lights and sirens activated. The suspect’s vehicle managed to shear two light poles from its base in the… [ Keep reading ]

Officers/Detectives use old fashion gum-shoe detective work to track down 2 bank robbers

 On 9/14/11, at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers responded to a call of a bank robbery in the 5600 block of 24th NW.  Officers quickly arrived at the bank; however the two suspects had fled. Officers and Robbery Detectives set up containment in the area. Officers/Detectives canvassed the area, talking to a host of witnesses… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT conduct emphasis in and around school zones

On 9/12/11, officers from the Aggressive Drivers Response Team issued the following citations. West Seattle Bridge – 45 mph zone 1 at 66 mph 1 at 63 mph 1 at 60 mph HWY 99 – 50 mph zone 1 at 69 mph 1 at 66 mph 1 Bus Lane violation 1… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police awarded federal grant to continue regional collaboration to rescue, investigate, and prosecute human traffickers

   SEATTLE – The Bureau of Justice Assistance announced today that it will fund Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) joint proposal in response to human trafficking victims under the federal competitive grant solicitation – Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking.  Yesterday, the Mayor’s Office announced an additional Seattle Police Department’s… [ Keep reading ]

Have you seen this bank robber?

On 9/9/11, at approximately 11:37 a.m., the depicted suspect robbed a bank in the 300 block of S. Michigan St. After collecting an undisclosed amount of cash the suspect left the bank, fleeing in an unknown direction. The suspect is described as a white male, 25-30 years old, slightly stocky… [ Keep reading ]

Man dangles 40 feet above train tracks

On 9/8/11 at approximately 9:31 a.m. construction workers saw a subject climbing underneath the I-beams below the Edgar Martinez overpass. Officers responded and saw this individual “cat-walking” on the edge of the I-beams, about 40 feet above the rail tracks. Officers attempted to make verbal contact with the subject and… [ Keep reading ]

Law Enforcement Workshop

On September 10th 2011, the Muslim, Sikh, Arab, and East African Advisory Councils will present a Law Enforcement Workshop that will cover these topics and more. • Ever wonder what the Office of the US Attorneys does to protect your civil rights? • Do you have questions about the FBI’s… [ Keep reading ]