On 05/14/09 at 11:10 p.m., witnesses in the 100 block of S. Horton st. called from a club in the area stating shots were heard outside and that the shooter got into a white T-bird and fled the area. Officers arrived and found there had been a fight at the Club… [ Keep reading ]
Farmers Insurance Group has named Seattle one of the most secure US cities for 2008. Seattle took top honors in the large city category (over 500,000 residents) based on a number of factors. The award, which was begun in 2004, looks at what it means to be a secure city…. [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is honored to have received an Above and Beyond Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). In their presentation, ESGR said the “Seattle Police Department continues to provide support to their Guard and Reserve employees. The Department currently provides paid military leave, wage supplement,… [ Keep reading ]
On May 12 at approximately 2:14 p.m. a male suspect driving a gold, 1986 Honda Accord entered the parking lot of the Home Depot store at 1st Avenue South and South Lander Street at a high rate of speed. The suspect was driving erratically, and struck a pedestrian in the… [ Keep reading ]
Boating Season is nearly underway. During this time, it is important that the public be familiar with boating and swimming safety information for their summer water activities. Seattle Police and Fire Department personnel want to ensure that the time people spend in the water is safe and enjoyable. For this… [ Keep reading ]
On April 15th at approximately 2:00 a.m., a takeover robbery occurred in a restaurant in the 400 Block of North 35th Street. The night manager was closing for the night when three suspects, two males and a female, entered the business. They were all wearing bandanas over their faces, baggy… [ Keep reading ]
Please see the information from Seattle Department of Transportation concerning possible traffic delays due to events around Seattle this weekend. Many Large Weekend Activities will affect Traffic Plan on Possible Delays SEATTLE – There are several events taking place this weekend, Friday through Sunday, May 1-3, that are likely… [ Keep reading ]
On April 22, 2009, Seattle Police detectives were notified of a disturbing advertisement posted on Craigslist. The ad, entitled “A strange desire”, was posted in the “Casual Encounters” section of the site under the Seattle-Tacoma area listing. The ad indicated that the person wanted to have sexual intercourse with a woman… [ Keep reading ]
On 4/25/09 at 2:18a.m., victim called 911 stating she was car jacked at 1 Av S/S Washington. Suspect threw victim out of her car, 1983 Chevy Monte Carlo SS, and drove off with it. Officers recall seeing the vehicle a couple minutes prior to broadcast heading toward I-5. An intense… [ Keep reading ]
On Friday, April 24th, Seattle University honored Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske in a ceremony held on the campus. Chief Kerlikowske was recognized by Seattle University and members of the law enforcement community for his ethical leadership in law enforcement. Among those present at the ceremony were senior representatives of the Seattle Police… [ Keep reading ]