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Sleeping Driver Leads to Felony Arrest 

Police responded to an unresponsive person near the Greenwood neighborhood early this morning. When officers arrived at about 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of North 85th Street and Aurora Avenue North, they were directed to a running vehicle with a sleeping driver. As officers woke the driver, they noticed… Filed Under: Investigations, North Precinct

Three Arrested for Organized Retail Theft Following U-District Collision Investigation

A single-car collision investigation resulted in three arrests Thursday afternoon, including the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen LEGO sets. Around 3:00 p.m., officers from the North Precinct were dispatched to a report of a car high-centered on a median in the 4700 block of 17th Avenue NE. Witnesses gave… [ Keep reading ]

Man Shot in Drive-by Shooting 

Seattle Police responded to a report of a man shot in his vehicle in the University District late Thursday evening. Officers arrived just before 11:00 p.m. in the 4200 block of Roosevelt Way Northeast and learned a 32-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg had been driven… Filed Under: Investigations, North Precinct

Months Long Investigation Leads to Seattle Man’s Arrest on Child Pornography Charges

Detectives with Seattle Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) took a West Seattle man into custody Thursday morning following a lengthy investigation related to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). ICAC Detectives, with support from SPD SWAT, SPD Community Response Group, King County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations… Filed Under: Investigations, Southwest Precinct

(Updated) Woman Found Deceased After Hit and Run Collision in SODO

Update: 3/18/23, 2:30 p.m. Detectives have obtained surveillance images of the vehicle in this incident and are seeking the public’s help locating the vehicle. Surveillance video showed the vehicle that struck the pedestrian is a white 2018-2023 Dodge Charger. The vehicle has a black racing stripe. The driver continued northbound… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Arrest Assault Suspect, Recover Gun

Today, Seattle Police officers assigned to the Community Response Group and Patrol located and arrested an assault suspect in West Seattle. Officers recovered a gun from a stolen vehicle the suspect was driving. On December 27th, 2022, officers responded to an assault in the 2200 block of 15th Avenue West… Filed Under: General, Investigations, Southwest Precinct

Arrest Made in Hate Crime Assault Against Tourist

Seattle Police arrested a man Thursday afternoon after he was identified as the suspect in a racially based hate crime assault on a tourist Wednesday. Officers originally responded to a park in the 3000 block of Alaskan Way Wednesday afternoon after witnesses watched an assault on an out-of-state visitor. Officers… Filed Under: Investigations, West Precinct

Suspect Arrested After Physical and Sexual Assault

Seattle Police responded to a Capitol Hill home where two men had been assaulted Tuesday afternoon. Officers arrived just before 5:00 p.m. in the 1700 block of Summit Avenue and spoke with a 27-year-old man who was punched in the face and threatened by an unknown male who was still… Filed Under: East Precinct, Investigations

Male Arrested After Selling Narcotics

Today, at about 9:30 a.m., police observed a suspect involved in the selling of narcotics in downtown Seattle. Officers arrested the 32-year-old male suspect near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Pike Street. Prior to his arrest, the suspect was observed selling narcotics in exchange for cash to multiple subjects. … Filed Under: Investigations, West Precinct

Suspect Arrested for Robbery Near University Village

Seattle police responded to a robbery at gunpoint near University Village Tuesday afternoon. At 4:30 p.m. officers arrived in the 3000 block of Northeast 45th Street and contacted the 41-year-old male victim who is a loss prevention employee of a local grocery store. The victim stated he observed a male… Filed Under: Investigations, North Precinct