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Woman Arrested For Creating, Sharing Child Sex Abuse Material After Seattle Police, Washington Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigation

September 26, 2025 11:52 am

Seattle police arrested a 20-year-old woman in Tukwila after an investigation by SPD and the Washington Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force revealed she’d been sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl, creating Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and sharing it online. The investigation started in January, when ICAC detectives were made… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General, Investigations

Mayor Harrell’s 2026 Proposed Budget for SPD

September 23, 2025 12:51 pm

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments and bold actions to address the needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s balanced budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating housing affordability and stability,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General, News Releases

Man Shot Multiple Times in Roxhill Neighborhood

September 22, 2025 9:10 pm

Seattle police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 31-year-old man Monday afternoon in the city’s Roxhill neighborhood. At 2:57 p.m., a caller reported gunfire in the 9400 block of 27th Avenue Southwest. Officers arrived, found the man with multiple gunshot wounds to his left arm and leg, and… [ Keep reading ]

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Driver Jumps University Bridge in Stolen Vehicle

September 22, 2025 10:08 am

On Wednesday, September 17, at 12:20 p.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle with a stolen license plate near 10th Avenue East and East Boston Street. The driver fled through residential streets before officers lost visual contact. A short time later, police located the vehicle stopped in traffic on Eastlake… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General, Investigations, Traffic and Collisions

Police Investigating Beacon Hill Traffic Fatality

September 19, 2025 11:18 am

A woman was killed in Beacon Hill Friday morning after being struck by a box truck while apparently crossing the street. This incident is unfolding, but police and Seattle Fire Department medics were called to the intersection of Beacon Avenue South and South Portland Street just before 9:30 a.m. for… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General, Investigations, South Precinct, Statements and News Releases, Traffic and Collisions

Seattle Police Consent Decree Ends After More Than A Decade

September 3, 2025 11:15 am

After 13 years, the Seattle Police Department has emerged from a Federal Consent Decree. Judge James L. Robart ruled on Wednesday ruled that the hard work done at all levels has made the Seattle Police Department a model for reform. “While we embrace change and continue working towards becoming the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General, News Releases

Seattle Police Department Honors Courageous Youth as “Chief for a Day”   

August 20, 2025 1:18 pm

The Seattle Police Department is not only focused on keeping Seattle community members safe, but we are also carrying out Chief Barnes’ vision of partnering with residents and local organizations to build long-lasting relationships. SPD is honored to recognize 11-year-old Inomar “Ino” Reyes Jr., as our “Chief for a Day”, a title he… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Outreach, General, Statements and News Releases

Seattle Police Department Launches Crackdown on Motel Linked to Human Trafficking, Drugs, Violence  

July 29, 2025 3:26 pm

Police Chief Shon Barnes declared an Aurora Avenue North motel to be a chronic nuisance property following a series of violent incidents, drug dealing, and human trafficking activity. Last week, the City sent the chronic nuisance declaration letter to Madilyn Investments, owner of the Oaktree Motel, located at 8900 Aurora… [ Keep reading ]

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Detectives Investigating Shooting in First Hill

July 29, 2025 12:54 pm

Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting that left one victim injured in the First Hill neighborhood this afternoon. At about 10:40 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting near Broadway and East Fir Street. Officers located a man with a graze wound on his forehead. The Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: East Precinct, General, Investigations

Seattle Police Department Hires More Than 100 New Recruits, Setting Recent Record 

July 28, 2025 6:23 pm

Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle Police Department (SPD) are proud to announce the hiring of more than 100 new recruits as of July 2025 who are now being trained to become Seattle police officers. This achievement marks a crucial step in SPD’s ongoing commitment to building a well-staffed, proactive… [ Keep reading ]

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