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Man Crashes Stolen Moving Truck After Fleeing From Police on Rainier Avenue

A 36-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning on Rainier Avenue after he tried to flee from police in a stolen moving truck, shearing off a wheel in the process. Just before 7 AM, a patrol officer spotted the suspect passed out in the driver’s seat of a running moving truck,… [ Keep reading ]

Man Shot Tuesday Afternoon on West Seattle Bridge

Detectives are investigating after a man was shot Tuesday afternoon inside a vehicle on the West Seattle Bridge. The driver of a vehicle called 911 around 1:30 PM Tuesday afternoon to report that her passenger had been injured in a shooting. Officers contacted the driver and the male victim along… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Driver After He Pulls Gun in Escalation of Line-Cutting Dispute

Police arrested a driver outside the West Precinct this morning after he reportedly followed another motorist through downtown and flashed a gun, continuing a dispute from a day earlier over line-cutting at a convenience store. Around 4 AM, police received a 911 report from a 31-year-old man, who said he… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Downtown Crack Dealer Monday Evening

Police arrested a man Monday in Downtown for suspected narcotics sales, and found he was wanted by the US Marshals for the same crime. Officers working an emphasis patrol in the 300 block of Pine Street at 4:50 PM Monday saw a 29-year-old man attempting to sell narcotics. Police moved… [ Keep reading ]

Man Stabbed in Pioneer Square

Police are investigating after a 61-year-old man was stabbed Saturday night in Pioneer Square. Shortly after 10:20 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 50 block of South Main St. Responding officers found a male victim with a stab wound to his back. Officers provided first… [ Keep reading ]

Three Teens Arrested in Central District Robberies, One at Gunpoint

Police arrested three juvenile males, ages 12,16, and 15 for punching a woman in the face while attempting to take her fanny pack and taking another man’s cash at gun point. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Seattle Police responded to 16th Avenue and E Yesler for a report of a robbery…. [ Keep reading ]

Man Stabbed Near Belltown

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed Thursday morning near Belltown. Shortly after 1130 a.m., a victim called 911 to report he had been stabbed on 3rd Avenue between Blanchard St and Virginia St. The victim was walking on 3rd Ave when an unknown suspect came from behind and… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested After South Park Stabbing

Police arrest a male suspect after a verbal altercation leads to stabbing. Shortly after 545 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man that was stabbed. Officers found a man with a stab wound to his back and began first aid. Seattle Fire responded to treat the 33-year-old victim… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Updates Policies to Reflect the Community We Serve

The Seattle Police Department has updated its policies regarding tattoos, jewelry, hair styles, and gender language to ensure our agency is inclusive and reflective of the community we serve. SPD had received feedback from officers, recruits, and potential candidates about our policies prohibiting beards, visible tattoos, and other employee appearance… [ Keep reading ]

Teen Wounded in South Delridge Shooting

A 17-year-old boy was injured in a shooting in the South Delridge neighborhood on Tuesday. Just before 2 p.m., police received reports of gunfire in the 8800 block of Delridge Way Southwest. Officers arrived and located a 17-year-old victim, who had a gunshot wound to his thigh. Medics transported the… [ Keep reading ]