The Firearms Review Board that was convened in regards to the officer involved shooting at Boren Avenue and Howell Street on August 30th concluded its hearing on October 4th. The confidential preliminary findings have been presented to Chief John Diaz. Per Department Policy – and to support the integrity of… [ Keep reading ]
The Federal Bureau of Investigations just concluded a nationwide “Operation Cross Country” in which local, state, and federal agencies worked together in the recovery of child prostitutes and the arrests of the child traffickers and pimps. There were 23 children rescued in the Puget Sound area alone during this operation. Nationwide,… [ Keep reading ]
On November 7th at approximately 12:50 a.m. officers responded to a grocery store in the 1400 block of Broadway Avenue to investigate a strong-arm robbery. Investigation indicates that the adult male suspect had entered the store and selected various items of merchandise. He then went to the self-checkout scanner and… [ Keep reading ]
On November 2nd at approximately 7:40 p.m. officers responded to Harborview Medical Center to investigate a street robbery. Officers contacted the victim, who stated that she had been accosted by a group of three or four black males while she was walking on the stairs leading from Harborview toward Yesler Way. The victim stated… [ Keep reading ]
On Saturday, October 30 more than forty Seattle residents picked up litter, painted out graffiti and removed invasive plants along 23rd and Union streets. The event marked the kick off of a 90-day SPD inspired project designed to eliminate blight and diffuse crime at this well travelled intersection. The Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is working with the United States Secret Service regarding a number of reports of fraudulent credit card charges in Seattle. The Secret Service is the lead investigating agency in these cases and the Seattle Police Department is providing assistance. At this early point in the investigation it… [ Keep reading ]
On October 31st at approximately 3:15 a.m. officers responded to a report of three shots heard in the area of Airport Way South and South Nebraska Street. It was later determined that the shots fired came from the 900 block of South Doris Street. Officers checked the area and found… [ Keep reading ]
Perhaps you have already viewed our Halloween safety tips. We would also like to remind you that you can check the sex offender registry for further information to consider when taking your children out “trick or treating”. It is generally the position of the Seattle Police Department that offenders who… [ Keep reading ]
On October 31st at approximately 3:15 a.m. officers responded to a report of three shots heard in the area of Airport Way South and South Nebraska Street. It was later determined that the shots fired came from the 900 block of South Doris Street. Officers checked the area and found… [ Keep reading ]
This Sunday afternoon, October 31st, there will be a public dedication of a memorial to Officer Timothy Brenton at 29th Avenue and East Yesler Way. This is the location where Officer Brenton was killed exactly one year ago to the day. The idea for the permanant memorial at this location was an… [ Keep reading ]
