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 ]
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 ]
On October 6th an on-duty West Precinct patrol sergeant was having dinner at a restaurant on Alaskan Way. The sergeant observed a man choking with people trying to provide assistance. The sergeant radioed for Seattle Fire and began conducting ‘standing abdominal thrusts’ (AKA Heimlich Maneuver). The choking victim lapsed into unconsciousness. The sergeant continued ‘standing… [ Keep reading ]
On early Thursday morning, September 23rd, at approximately 2:00 a.m., there was an armed robbery at the Chevron Gas Station in the 100 block of SW Sunset Blvd in Renton. Two suspects wearing mask entered the store together, approached the clerk and demanded money. The clerk opened the till and both suspects came… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
On September 29th at around 6:54, East Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a suspicious package at the corner of Broadway and Howell Street. Officers arrived and shut down the intersection. The package, a suitcase, was quickly located on the sidewalk in the southeast corner of the intersection. … [ Keep reading ]
Here is an update to Saturday’s event On Saturday, September 25th, the Seattle Police Department partnered with the DEA in the nationwide medicine “Take-Back” initiative that sought to prevent increased pill abuse and provide environmentally sound disposal. Potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescriptions were dropped off at our five Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
National Drug Take-Back Day Sept. 25 Program Offers Safe Way to Get Unneeded Drugs Out of Your Medicine Cabinet The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement are organizing a nationwide medicine “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and provide environmentally sound disposal. DEA will be… [ Keep reading ]
