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12 Year Old Arrested After Attacking, Robbing Woman with Screwdriver

Seattle police officers arrested a 12-year-old boy after he assaulted a woman with a screwdriver and stole her handbag in the Central District. On Jan. 17, at about 6:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to a robbery near 23rd Avenue South and South Jackson Street. There, they found an injured 43-year-old… [ Keep reading ]

Goodwill Hunting: Cops Track Down Bank Robber After Finding Evidence in Thrift Shop

A 49-year-old man is behind bars this weekend after two days of bank robberies when cops found his demand note in the Capitol Hill Goodwill. On the afternoon of Jan. 16, the suspect entered the Columbia Bank on Broadway Avenue East. He approached the teller with a robbery note, demanding… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance Identifying Arson Suspect

Seattle police detectives in the Arson Bomb Squad (ABS) are seeking the public’s assistance. On Dec. 25, 2025, patrol officers responded to reports of a fire in the 800 block of East Pike Street at the Cinnaholic Bakery. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) arrived and extinguished the flames. The fire… [ Keep reading ]

Two Men Stabbed During Robbery in Freeway Park 

Two men were stabbed during a robbery early Wednesday morning in First Hill’s Freeway Park. At 6:30 a.m., dispatchers received reports of two victims stabbed in Freeway Park underpass near University Street and Hubbell Place. Officers arrived and found a 35-year-old man and a 38-year-old man with stab wounds. Officers… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Suspect in Capitol Hill Stabbing

Police arrest man following a stabbing early Tuesday morning in Capitol Hill neighborhood. At 5:01 a.m., dispatchers received reports of a stabbing near East Pike Street and 10th Avenue. Officers arrived and found a 30-year-old man with two stab wounds to the torso. Officers provided aid until Seattle Fire Department… [ Keep reading ]

Three People Injured During Early Morning Shootings

Seattle police are investigating after three people were injured during multiple shootings throughout Seattle this morning. At about 1:40 a.m., patrol officers responded to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) to interview a victim, suffering two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds (GSWs) in his left leg. The 38 year old told police that around… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Arson and Assaulting Officers  

Seattle police arrested a 29-year-old man early Tuesday morning after he set a recycling dumpster on fire beneath an occupied apartment building and assaulted officers. At 1:26 a.m., Tuesday morning, officers responded to an arson call in the First Hill neighborhood, after reports that a suspect had lit a… [ Keep reading ]

Charges Filed Against Man Arrested for Hate Crime

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) filed criminal charges against a 30-year-old man following his arrest for a hate crime ten days ago. On Dec. 12, at about 9:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of threats against a religious institution in the 1500 block of East Pike Street…. [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Stabbing in Central District

Seattle police officers are investigating a stabbing in the Central District this evening. Just before 7:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of stabbing in the 1800 block of South Jackson Street. There, police found a woman inside of an apartment suffering from stab wounds. Police and the Seattle Fire… [ Keep reading ]

High Utilizer Initiative Offender Arrested for Robbery, Resisting

Seattle police have arrested another “High Utilizer Initiative” offender. On Dec. 10, at about 2:15 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a repeat shoplifter trespassing at a pharmacy in the 500 block of 15th Avenue East. There, the manager pointed out the suspect to officers, telling them that he… [ Keep reading ]