SPD’s Major Crimes Taskforce seized heroin, guns and cash on Thursday following an investigation into a dealer in Seattle’s East Precinct. Members of the MCTF, SWAT and East Precinct Anti-Crime Team served two warrants Thursday, in SeaTac and Burien, where investigators seized two kilos of heroin, four handguns—including one reported… [ Keep reading ]
A man suspected of firing at Bellevue police during a car prowl investigation last month killed himself during a standoff with Seattle police at a Capitol Hill apartment early Friday. Around 3:30 AM, SPD received a 911 call from a man, who requested police respond to the 100 block of… [ Keep reading ]
A 25-year-old convicted felon was arrested Sunday evening after he was caught breaking into a parked vehicle and stealing items. The owner confronted him and the suspect actively fought to retain the stolen property. Security officers nearby intervened and detained the suspect until the police arrived. During the struggle, a… [ Keep reading ]
Police arrested a 32-year-old woman Friday in connection with two arson fires, set minutes apart in the same Central District block. Around 11:30 AM, police and firefighters were called to the 400 block of 12th Avenue after a woman reportedly reached under a fence at a construction site, grabbed an… [ Keep reading ]
Gang Unit detectives are conducting the investigation following a shooting that occurred Monday evening in the Central District. An adult male was struck by gunfire and is recovering at Harborview Medical Center. East Precinct patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at 29th Avenue East and East Alder Street Monday… [ Keep reading ]
A 29-year-old male was arrested last night after he was chased out of a garage in Madison Park by the homeowner. Officers located the male several blocks away and arrested him. Shortly after 9:00 pm Sunday, East Precinct officers responded to a report of an interrupted burglary in the 4000… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are investigating after a driver struck a man, who was sleeping in the exit of a First Hill garage, early Monday. Police were called to the 1000 block of Jefferson Street at 6:40 AM after receiving a report that a driver had struck a person. When officers arrived they… [ Keep reading ]
Three juveniles led police on a pursuit in the South Precinct on July 27th before officers arrested them in connection with a series of robberies and a recent drive-by shooting. Investigators believe that on July 26th, the trio of suspects committed three armed robberies in the Ballard/Fremont neighborhoods. In each… [ Keep reading ]
A 22-year-old man is in custody after he reportedly cut two people with a small knife last night on Broadway. The injuries were minor and not life-threatening. At about 7:45 Monday night East Precinct officers responded to a report of an assault in the 1600 block of Broadway. Officers met… [ Keep reading ]
Officers arrested a 20-year-old man following a Friday evening robbery in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Officers were called to the 1500 block of East Republican Street just before 6 PM for a report of an armed robbery. When police arrived they spoke with the 20-year-old victim who said he was… [ Keep reading ]
