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 ]
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 ]
