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Armed Men Arrested in Capitol Hill

Seattle police officers arrested two men, armed with guns, after harassing a food service worker in Capitol Hill this weekend. On April 11 at about 4:00 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of armed men inside of a fast-food restaurant in the 1200 block of East Pike Street. There, officers… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Felon Arrested in Capitol Hill

Seattle police officers and a Department of Corrections (DOC) officer arrested a 20-year-old man violating his probation and in possession of multiple guns in Capitol Hill this weekend. On April 10 at about 10:40 p.m., patrol officers, working with the DOC, searched for an individual they knew to be active… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Robbery in Belltown Upgraded to Homicide

Seattle police detectives upgraded the Belltown armed robbery yesterday to a homicide following the death of the 41-year-old man at the hospital earlier this morning. At about 3:35 a.m., the shooting victim died at Harborview Medical Center. Detectives in SPD’s Homicide Unit took over the investigation. There is still no… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Seek Public Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect

Seattle police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man responsible for a violent robbery in Pioneer Square two weeks ago. On March 26 at about 3:35 p.m., patrol officers responded to a robbery at the Saveway Market in the 100 block of Occidental Avenue South. There,… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Man Armed With Switchblade on Seattle Waterfront

Seattle police officers arrested a 38-year-old man yesterday afternoon armed with a switchblade among dozens of people on the Seattle waterfront. On April 8 at about 4:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a knife along the waterfront near Alaska Way South and Yesler Way. Arriving… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Drive-By Shooting in South Seattle

Seattle police detectives in the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) are investigating a drive-by shooting this afternoon that injured a young man in the Rainer Valley and shut down multiple intersections. At about 4:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting at Rainier Avenue South and South Othello… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Robbery, Boxcutter and Meth Recovered

Seattle police officers arrested a 31-year-old man for robbery after threatening to stab business employees with a boxcutter in the Chinatown-International District. On April 7 at about 1:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man with a knife stealing from a restaurant in the 600 block of 5th… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested With Meth and a Murder Warrant

Seattle police officers arrested a man with a murder warrant, in possession of meth, while attempting to cross the Ballard Bridge while the drawbridge mechanism was in operation. On April 7 at about 8:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man climbing over the pedestrian gate that blocks… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Threatening to Burn Woman’s Face With Torch Lighter

Seattle police officers arrested a 24-year-old man yesterday after nearly burning a woman with a torch lighter. On April 7 at about 8:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man threatening to burn a 60-year-old woman inside of Evan’s House in the 400 block of 10th Avenue. There,… [ Keep reading ]

Car Prowler Wanted on $70K in Warrants Arrested

Seattle police officers arrested a 32-year-old man with multiple felony warrants last night after he shoplifted, broke into a vehicle, and ran from officers in South Seattle. On April 7, at about 8:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man breaking into an SUV in the 3800 block… [ Keep reading ]