On 4/9/11, at approximately 10:43 a.m., officers responded to 19th Ave E and E. Madison to a church parking lot to investigate an assault. A passerby called 911 to report a male that looked like he had been assaulted in a vehicle that was parked in a church parking lot…. [ Keep reading ]
On 4/6/11 at approximately 2:45 p.m., a Green Saturn 4 door Sedan was traveling N/B on 12 Ave approaching the 1800blk. While in the 1800 block , the driver for unknown reasons struck a legally parked Black BMW Sedan and flipped upside down in the roadway. The driver of the… [ Keep reading ]
This Sunday, April 3rd, at 9:00 PM, AMC television will premiere a fictional mystery series set in Seattle. This series is a fictionalized account of a homicide investigation where some of the main characters are homicide detectives. A big thanks to the SPD employees who worked with the production company… [ Keep reading ]
Chief John Diaz sent the following message to Department employees upon learning of the Department of Justice’s decision to conduct an investigation into the Seattle Police Department. I have just been informed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has authorized an investigation of our department regarding biased policing and use of force concerns. … [ Keep reading ]
On March 30th, at approximately 9:00 PM, East Precinct officers responded to a 911 call of a possible disturbance with a shot fired into a passing vehicle in the 500 Block of 28th Avenue South. According to the complainant, a round from a handgun had struck a passing vehicle in… [ Keep reading ]
The SPD Breakfast Club fundraiser netted about $1,359, 10% of which will go to the family of a 5-year-old boy who has leukemia. “Robert” is now in his second month of remission, but still must undergo extensive chemotherapy for the next three years. The remainder of the money will be… [ Keep reading ]
On Monday morning at 3:30AM on Capitol Hill, a First Watch Officer was patrolling his district. He saw a person standing near a wall and also noticed that there was writing on the wall. A citizen waved at him, and he contacted the citizen. The citizen told the Officer that… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department today promoted seven officers and seven civilians to their respective ranks. The promotees were recognized for their leadership, years of service and accomplishments. As their names were called, the traditional practice of pinning on the badge was done often by a family member as colleagues… [ Keep reading ]
On March 25th, at approximately 9:20 PM, East Precinct officers responded to several 911 reports of a large fight disturbance in the 500 Block of 25th Avenue South. The calls indicated that the disturbance involved five men and women physically fighting. Officers arrived and located an unresponsive man down on the… [ Keep reading ]
