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RV Driver Arrested After Eluding Police Downhill in Reverse, Striking Pedestrian

The driver of an RV was arrested Monday afternoon after eluding police – in reverse – down a steeply sloped arterial and seriously injuring an elderly pedestrian. Just after 2:30 p.m., an officer near Delridge Way Southwest and Southwest Andover Street attempted to pull over the driver of an RV… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Felon, Seize Gun After Pike Place Market Traffic Stop

Police arrested a convicted felon and seized a handgun early Saturday morning after conducting a traffic stop for a seatbelt infraction. Just after 1:00 a.m., police stopped a car in the 1900 block of Pike Place for a seatbelt violation – there were two women in the front passenger seat… [ Keep reading ]

Police Find Dozens of Shell Casings, No Victims at Rainer Beach Library Shooting Scene

Police recovered approximately 40 shell casings but located no victims after a shooting in the Rainer Valley Thursday afternoon. Just after 3:30 p.m., 911 callers reported hearing gunfire near the 9100 block of Rainier Avenue South. Police arrived and found shell casings and bullet damage at multiple locations including a… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect Arrested in Seward Park Homicide

UPDATE 1/14/21 6:55p.m. Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for the murder of a woman found dead this morning at Seward Park. Officers in the East Precinct arrested the suspect this morning after contacting him for a traffic stop. The suspect was booked into the King County Jail for Investigation… [ Keep reading ]

Rainier Valley Shooting Victim Left at Fire Station

Police on their way to a possible shooting scene Wednesday evening learned the victim had already been transported to a Seattle Fire Station. Just before 11:30 p.m., multiple callers to 911 reported hearing gun shots near the intersection of South Cloverdale Street and Rainier Avenue South. While officers were on… [ Keep reading ]

Recently Released Man Arrested for Felony Assault Near Pioneer Square

Officers arrested a 29-year-old man for a felonious assault in City Hall Park on Saturday evening, less than 24 hours after he had been arrested and booked into King County Jail for an unrelated misdemeanor assault. Just after 9:00pm on Saturday, officers responded to a 911 call for an assault… [ Keep reading ]

ABS Detectives Investigating Lake City Way Strip Mall Fire

Police responded with Seattle Fire to a possible burglary that turned into a large fire late Monday evening, destroying several businesses in the Lake City neighborhood. Just before 11:00pm, a caller reported several individuals were breaking into a business in a one-story strip mall in the 12700 block of 30th… [ Keep reading ]

Trespasser Stabs Belltown Apartment Building Employee

A maintenance worker in an apartment building in Belltown was stabbed early Monday evening after confronting a trespasser in his building. Just after 5:30pm, a resident of an apartment building in the 100 block of Vine Street called 911 to report a maintenance employee in her building was fighting with… [ Keep reading ]

Fugitive Arrested in Pioneer Square with Gun, Drugs

On Sunday evening, officers tracked down and arrested a suspect with multiple out-of-state warrants and seized a firearm and narcotics. At approximately 5:00pm, officers spotted a warrant suspect in the 200 block of Yesler Way. The officers were currently assigned to another call at the time but returned to the… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Recover Stolen Truck, Seize D-I-Y Shotgun in the Chinatown-International District

Officers recovered a stolen vehicle in the Chinatown-International District Thursday afternoon, and arrested a man who had an illegally manufactured firearm.  Just before 4:30pm, officers patrolling the Chinatown-International District spotted a stolen Mazda truck in the 800 block of South King Street, under the I-5 overpass.  Police detained the two… [ Keep reading ]