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Seattle Police Investigate 2 Deadly Hit-and-Run Crashes Involving Pedestrians

Seattle police are investigating two deadly hit-and-run crashes involving a pedestrian on Feb. 1. In both incidents, the victims did not survive, and the suspect(s) sped away from the scene. Officers were first called to the area of Northwest Market Street and 15th Avenue Northwest in Ballard at about 1:21… [ Keep reading ]

Drive-By Shooting Suspect Arrested in Auburn

Seattle Police arrested a 23-year-old man in Auburn on Jan. 30 in connection with a series of drive-by shootings in Seattle. The suspect was taken into custody at a residence in the 2800 block of 34th Avenue during the service of a search warrant by Seattle Police SWAT, the SPD… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Police Arrest Man for Central District Homicide

Updated on 2/2/25 at 11:25 am Homicide detectives developed probable cause to arrest a 30-year-old man responsible for the Central District homicide. With the assistance of Community Response Group officers, detectives in the Gun Violence Reduction and Narcotics Units, and the SWAT team, the suspect was located Saturday afternoon… [ Keep reading ]

Capitol Hill Man Arrested following Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation

Seattle police arrested a Capitol Hill man on Jan. 30 for sharing and possessing child sexual abuse material. This follows a monthslong investigation by the SPD Internet Crimes Against Children Unit and members of the Washington State ICAC Task Force. According to the report, the 40-year-old suspect had several aliases,… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Teen Death in South Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating the death of a 14-year-old boy inside of his South Seattle residence this afternoon. At 2:17 pm, patrol officers responded to a domestic violence (DV) altercation in the 4000 block 14th Avenue South involving a mother and her unresponsive teenage son. When police arrived, they… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspect

Seattle police robbery detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for stealing a $27,000 bracelet from Tiffany & Co. three weeks ago. On Jan. 2, at about 4:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a robbery in the 600 block of Pine Street at Tiffany’s… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Recover Multiple Guns and Narcotics During Weekend Arrests

Seattle police officers arrested two men after they were caught firing a gun from their vehicle’s sunroof in Pioneer Square Sunday morning. On January 26th at about 2:20 a.m., patrol officers were outside of Xtadium nightclub when they witnessed a drive-by shooting. They followed the vehicle and performed a high-risk… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Arrest Man in Crisis

At 10:54 a.m., Seattle police officers responded to reports of a 48-year-old man armed with a handgun in the stairwell of a building in the 1900 block of 1st Avenue. When officers arrived, the man was on the rooftop of the six-story Belltown building. Police cordoned off the area for… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigate Smash and Grab Burglary in Fremont

Seattle police are investigating a smash-and-grab burglary in the Fremont neighborhood early Monday morning, Jan. 27. At approximately 3:00 a.m., dispatchers received reports of a large truck crashing into a bank in the 4300 block of Stone Way North. Officers responded and observed three to four suspects fleeing the scene… [ Keep reading ]

Update: SWAT Team Arrests Suspect for Robbery and Murder

Updated on January 29, 2025 at 11:10 pm Seattle police officers, detectives, and the SWAT team arrested the Ballard homicide suspect yesterday afternoon. The 20-year-old man was booked into King County Jail for investigation of Robbery and Murder. Homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit recovered a firearm and… [ Keep reading ]