In response to this recent KOMO 4 segment, there are a few details that the Seattle Police Department would like to emphasize. Redacted copies of the original police report and arrest report are included as well. In regards to the decision not to employ other police resources – such as SWAT –… [ Keep reading ]
On the morning of February 14th, Homicide detectives and SWAT officers arrested a suspect in connection with the January 3rd homicide in the 9300 block of Rainier Av S. The 19-year-old man was arrested in Maple Valley. He was booked into King County Jail for Investigation of Murder. Detectives are still looking for one… [ Keep reading ]
On February 14th shortly after 12:00 Noon, Seattle Police Department (SPD) Gang Unit detectives arrested a 27-year-old male suspect believed to be responsible for the double shooting that occurred on January 26th in the 9100 block of Rainier Avenue South. SPD Gang detectives developed information during the course of… [ Keep reading ]
On February 10th, at approximately 8:00 pm, South Precinct officers and Arson Bomb Squad detectives contacted and arrested a 60 year old male in the Georgetown neighborhood for Investigation of Arson. The arrest came as a result of an investigation following an arson to an apartment building in the 6700 Block… [ Keep reading ]
On February 5th, a victim reported that his expensive bicycle had been stolen from his residence in the 1100 Block of 21 Avenue South. The victim informed the officer that images of the suspect were captured on the victim’s security camera and those images were turned over to the officer. … [ Keep reading ]
On February 12th at approximately 3:28 a.m. officers responded to reports of shots fired and a subject down in the 1900 block of 1st Avenue South. Prior to the officers’ arrival on scene, two adult male gunshot victims were placed in personal vehicles and transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment… [ Keep reading ]
On February 9th, at approximately 7:50 pm, South Precinct officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Way South and South Raymond Street. An anonymous caller later stated that someone had been shot in the chest, yet someone else stated that no one… [ Keep reading ]
On February 9th at approximately 12:26 p.m. four male suspects entered a combination grocery/jewelry store located in the 9400 block of 16th Avenue SW. At least one suspect was armed with a handgun. All four suspects were wearing dark-colored bandannas, black hooded sweatshirts and gloves. The suspects confronted the 58-year-old… [ Keep reading ]
On 2-7-12, at approximately 10:56 a.m., officers responded to the 1200 block of SW Myrtle St, to investigate a burglary in progress where the three suspects had fled from the house. The victim called 911 when she observed the three suspects flee out the back door of her residence. Officers quickly arrived in… [ Keep reading ]
On Saturday night I had the privilege of attending the Seattle Hotel Association’s Evening of Hope Gala and Auction. The designated beneficiary for the event was our very own Seattle Police Foundation. The honorees for the event were none other than my friends Gil Kerlikowske and Anna Laszlo. As you… [ Keep reading ]