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 ]
Children who live in Yesler Terrace had an opportunity yesterday to carve pumpkins with police officers at the Yesler Community Center. The ghoulish gourds will be displayed at the Seattle Police East Precinct beginning tonight. Participating kids received a certificate and an early advance on Halloween candy. Best of all, their… [ Keep reading ]
On 10/23/ 10 , just shortly after 3 a.m., two officers on routine patrol in the area of 12 and Jackson heard gunfire. The officers located a vehicle, occupied by two adult males nearby. When officers made contact with the vehicle’s occupants one male ran off on foot. The male… [ Keep reading ]
On October 18th at approximately 11:00 a.m. an arson of a home was committed in the 1700 block of 33rd Avenue. The fire also engulfed the neighboring residence. Just prior to the fire the pictured suspect knocked on the victim’s door and asked if he could look in the backyard… [ Keep reading ]
On 10/18/19, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a city-wide “help the officer” call went out for assistance in the 1500 block of 2nd Ave. According to the on-scene Commander, 2 officers were assaulted during an undercover sting operation. The two officers were treated on scene by Seattle Fire and transported to… [ Keep reading ]
