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Cops Recover Knife During Warrant Arrest

Seattle police officers arrested a 52-year-old man with an assault warrant, armed with a knife, in the Chinatown-International District this morning. At about 1:20 a.m., a patrol officer spotted the suspect in the 600 block of 5th Avenue, “concealing what appeared to be a fixed blade knife in a self-made… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Man After Roosevelt Standoff

Seattle police arrested a 37-year-old man after he threatened people with a weapon Wednesday evening in Roosevelt neighborhood. At about 7:18 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man standing in the street and waving a handgun at passersby in the 7800 block of Lake City Way Northeast. Officers… [ Keep reading ]

Video: Seattle Police Officer Awarded the Medal of Courage

The Seattle Police Department awarded Officer Albert Khandzhayan with the Medal of Courage following his actions during a domestic violence robbery and kidnapping last year. This is the Department’s third highest award, given to employees who display courage and bravery in the line of duty. On May 3, 2025, patrol… [ Keep reading ]

Drugs and Cash Recovered During Narcotics Bust

Seattle police officers arrested two people and recovered a large amount of drugs and cash following a narcotics operation in the Lake City neighborhood. On March 31, at about 2:45 p.m., patrol officers saw the pair dealing drugs out of a black dodge charger in the 12500 block of 33rd… [ Keep reading ]

Man Injured in North Beacon Hill Stabbing

Detectives are investigating a stabbing Tuesday evening in North Beacon Hill neighborhood that left a 35-year-old man seriously injured. At about 5:51 p.m., dispatchers received reports of a stabbing in the 3000 block of Rainier Avenue South near a transit station. Officers arrived and found a man suffering from two… [ Keep reading ]

Teen Shot Near Atlantic City Boat Ramp in Rainier Beach

Detectives are investigating a shooting early Tuesday morning near Atlantic City Boat Ramp that left a 17-year-old boy injured. At 3:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to reports of shots fired in the 9000 block of Seward Park Avenue South. Officers arrived and found evidence of a shooting in the… [ Keep reading ]

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 ]