On Friday January 28th, East Precinct personnel were notified about a potential stalking incident of a female employee outside of a First Hill medical clinic. A male friend of the employee called the precinct to see what could be done. The female had been reportedly followed and harassed several times… [ Keep reading ]
On January 31st, detectives from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit began an online undercover operation targeting the sexual exploitation of children. A detective responded to an online posting in which the suspect had expressed interest in engaging in a sexual relationship with a child. In his undercover capacity, the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police Chief John Diaz, Mayor Mike McGinn, and OPA Auditor Anne Levinson, along with others, will participate in the “Where do we go from here?” police accountabilty discussion tomorrow night at City Hall. This forum is presented by the Stranger and the Mayor’s Office, and will be moderated by host C.R. Douglas. The event… [ Keep reading ]
On February 1st, at approximately 8:15 AM, East Precinct officers responded to the intersection of 18th Avenue East and East Yesler Way. A 77 year old female pedestrian was walking southbound across East Yesler Way in the marked crosswalk. At the same time, a Volvo driven by a 46 year… [ Keep reading ]
On January 24th at approximately 3:28 a.m. a 19-year-old female victim was walking in the 800 block of East Pine Street when an unknown adult male suspect walked up behind her. The suspect grabbed her and placed his hand over her eyes and mouth and told her to keep quiet. The victim yelled that… [ Keep reading ]
Job: 9-1-1 Police Communications Dispatcher I Status: Full Time Shift: Rotating Shifts ~ Mandatory Overtime Filing Dates: Sunday January 30, 2011 to Tuesday February 15, 2011 Salary: $22.66 to $26.30 (Lateral Positions DOE) Unit/Location: West Precinct / 810 Virginia Street Primary Responsibilities: When people call for help… “Take the Call!” Have… [ Keep reading ]
On January 30th at approximately 1:45 a.m. an officer on patrol witnessed a hit-and-run collision near 23rd Avenue East and East Aloha Street. A 31-year-old male suspect rear-ended a 27-year-old female victim and immediately fled the scene in his white 1998 VW Jetta. The officer briefly pursued him but discontinued the pursuit when the suspect… [ Keep reading ]
On January 22nd at approximately 2:13 a.m. officers responded to a report of a hit and run vehicle/pedestrian collision that occurred at Boylston Avenue East and East Pine Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that an adult female pedestrian was attempting to cross the street in a marked crosswalk. As the victim was crossing… [ Keep reading ]
On Tuesday, January 11th officers responded to two separate incidents of thieves posing as city workers to get access to victims’ homes. The two adult male suspects used a ruse to gain entry and once inside, one suspect rummaged around while the other distracted the homeowner(s). In one case, jewelry… [ Keep reading ]
On January 11th, the Seattle Police Department will be assembling over 250 emergency kits for distribution to the homeless community during the upcoming cold weather. Seattle Police Explorers will assist in the production of the kits. Funding for the kits was provided by the Seattle Police Foundation, Rymatt Wellness and private… [ Keep reading ]
