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2 separate medical marijuana dispensaries burgled

On 12/15/11, just shortly after midnight officers responded to investigate the burlgary of 2 separate medical marijuana dispensaries, both located in the 7700 block of 15th Av NW.   Responding officers located and arrested one of the suspects as he was attempting to make his escape. The suspect was standing outside the broken… [ Keep reading ]

Woman stabs her mother

On 12/14/11, at approximately 1141 p.m., officers responded to a reported stabbing in the 4200 block of 47 Av S. Officers arrived and found a 69-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds to her body. Seattle Fire responded and treated the woman on scene. She was transported to Harborview Medical Center… [ Keep reading ]

Active search for violent fugitve**UPDATE**

Suspect Vasser turned himself in to the King County Jail just shortly before 6:00 p.m. this evening.  He was on the phone with his Community Corrections Officer when he surrender.  On 12/14/11, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a complainant called 911 to report that while on a school field trip a parent chaperone recognized one of… [ Keep reading ]

Home invasion robbery in Georgetown, suspect caught

On December 14th, at approximately 1:30 am, a man was sleeping in his apartment in the 6600 Block of Corson Avenue South when he was awakened by a suspect at his bedside demanding money.  The suspect had his hand in his jacket pocket implying a weapon. The suspect told the victim… [ Keep reading ]

Motorcycle/car collision investigation in North Seattle

On December 12th, at approximately 2:05 pm, a Kawasaki motorcycle was travelling northbound on 6th Avenue NW approaching NW 88th Street.  A Honda CRV was travelling westbound on NW 88th Street when the two vehicles collided in the intersection. The 21 year old male motorcyclist was treated at the scene… [ Keep reading ]

Woman obviously not in the holiday spirit, assaults officer

On 12/9/2011, at approximately 10:30 p.m., an officer was working off-duty security at a bookstore in Pacific Place. The manager asked the officer to stand by while he spoke with a female who was acting erratically. During the contact, the manager advised the female that she was no longer welcome… [ Keep reading ]

Man drove car into a crowd of people-6 injured*UPDATE

On 12/10/11, at approximately 2:00 a.m., during bar closing, a man in his early to mid 20s drove his vehicle into a crowd of people at 36 and Phinney Av N, striking 6 people. Officers quickly responded and took the suspect into custody  Suspect’s injuries are unknown at this time…. [ Keep reading ]

Serial burglar sentenced

John F. Novotny pled guilty to seven counts of Residential Burglary, two counts of Burglary in the Second Degree, one count of Identity Theft, three counts of Forgery, one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, one count of Possession of Stolen Vehicle and one count of Possession of Stolen… [ Keep reading ]

SPD requests assistance with traffic collision investigation

On November 16th, 2011 at approximately 11:21 p.m. a 22-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Aurora Avenue North walking eastbound at the intersection with North 105th Street.  The pedestrian was in or near the crosswalk in the northbound lanes when she was struck by a white 1995 Ford Taurus four-door sedan.  The driver and lone… [ Keep reading ]

Arrest made in last week’s University District assault

On December 3rd, at approximately 1:00 am, a victim was assaulted in the 4500 Block of 8th Avenue NE.  The victim was beaten and robbed.  He was treated at the scene by Seattle Fire and then transported to Harborview Medical Center, where he still remains.  Information obtained by witnesses at… [ Keep reading ]