Now that marijuana use has been decriminalized under Washington state law under Initiative 502, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is softening its restrictions on past pot use by men and women applying to be police officers. “We are changing our policy as a direct result of the recent vote on… [ Keep reading ]
Officers arrested a car prowler in Wallingford this morning and recovered a stolen handgun after the prowler tried breaking into a car right in front of a very helpful witness. Around 7:15 this morning, the witness was sitting in his car near Stone Way and N. 45th Street, when he… [ Keep reading ]
Just after midnight Sunday, police got a report that a man had slashed the tires on a car parked on NE 47th and Roosevelt Way NE, and run off. Officers tracked the man to a parking lot near 8th Avenue NE of NE 45th Street, and a witness was able to… [ Keep reading ]
A 45-year-old man earned himself a trip to jail and a stocking full of coal forever, after he exposed himself to a line of children Sunday morning as they were waiting to get their pictures taken with Santa. Just before 10 am Sunday morning, police got a call from security… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department wishes to offer its condolences to the families affected by today’s tragedy. In light of today’s horrific tragedy in Connecticut, the department has received a number of questions about whether SPD is providing any extra security around local schools. While there have not been any threats to… [ Keep reading ]
A downtown bank plus a mysterious package equaled an exciting afternoon for SPD’s Arson/Bomb Squad. A suspicious-looking package was delivered to a bank at 3rd Avenue and University Street, around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, and employees became concerned after they felt metal inside of the package, and called 911. Officers arrived… [ Keep reading ]
“Do you have the time?” A group of robbers working around South Seattle in the last week have been asking just that question to strike up conversations with their victims moments before they relieve them of cell phones, wallets, cameras and iPods—sometimes at gunpoint. SPD Robbery detectives believe a group… [ Keep reading ]
Some jerk with a rifle gave neighbors in Highland Park a bit of a scare Tuesday night. Around 9:30 last night, police received several reports of gunfire near 11th Avenue SW and SW Elmgrove Street. Neighbors told police they saw a white sedan, possibly a Pontiac Grand Prix, speeding up… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police are looking for a robber who pulled a gun on a bank teller in a holdup Tuesday afternoon. Around 11:30 am, the suspect walked into a Bank of America on 34th Avenue W and W McGraw Street in Magnolia, pulled out a gun and demanded money. The suspect then… [ Keep reading ]
A grinch made off with thousands of dollars worth of toys, set to be donated to needy children, in a Central District burglary earlier this month. Staff at the Central District YWCA put approximately $6200 worth of radio controlled cars, basketballs, and other toys in to storage at a building on… [ Keep reading ]
