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Teens Arrested for Armed Carjacking

Seattle police officers arrested two teens, 15 and 17, for armed carjacking in North Seattle last night. On Nov. 8, at about 9:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to an armed carjacking by multiple suspects in the 6200 block of Northeast Radford Drive. One of the suspects pointed a gun at… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Homicide After SWAT Standoff in North Seattle

The Seattle police SWAT team arrested a 51-year-old man for homicide after a lengthy standoff in North Seattle this afternoon. At 11:45 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of threats with a knife in the 1100 block of North 84th Street. There, police found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Urge Community Members to Watch Out for Roofing and Construction Scams

Seattle police detectives urge community members to be wary of fraudulent roofing and construction scammers that recently stole $74,000 from a Seattle resident. On Oct. 27, a 53-year-old developmentally delayed victim living near the Ravenna neighborhood was approached by a man named “Frank,” asking if he wanted an estimate for… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest Felon Carrying Stolen Gun

Seattle police arrested a 47-year-old felon who was armed with a stolen gun in North Seattle Tuesday morning. On Nov. 4, at about 8:00 a.m., patrol officers responded to text messages into 911 about an alleged robbery in the 8700 block of Aurora Avenue North. Officers found the suspect and… [ Keep reading ]

Joint Operation Leads to Arrest of Drive-by Shooter

Seattle police detectives, officers, and federal law enforcement agents arrested a 28-year-old man wanted for a Sept. 5 drive-by shooting in North Seattle. During a several month investigation, detectives in the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) developed probable cause to arrest the man, who has a violent criminal history, for… [ Keep reading ]

Driver Running Red Light Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in North Seattle

Seattle police officers are investigating after a driver ran a red light, causing a multi-vehicle traffic crash in North Seattle this afternoon. At about 1:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a collision in the intersection of Aurora Avenue North and North 130th Street. There, officers found multiple damaged… [ Keep reading ]

Video: Seattle Police Rescue Man on Fire

Seattle police officers rushed to save a man who apparently set himself on fire in the University District this morning. At about 3:10 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man on fire in the 4500 block of Brooklyn Avenue Northeast. Officers arrived within five minutes and found him… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Stabbing in University District

Seattle police are investigating a stabbing of a 57-year-old man in the University District this evening. At about 5:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a stabbing near the 4700 block of Brooklyn Avenue Northeast. There, police found a man suffering from a stab wound to the back. Officers… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Fatal Collision in North Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating a fatal collision in North Seattle last night. On Oct. 22, at about 10:15 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a hit and run collision into a pedestrian in the 7300 block of 15th Avenue Northwest. There, officers found a man down in the… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Smash and Grab at Smoke Shop

Seattle police officers are investigating a smash and grab burglary at a North Seattle smoke shop early this morning. At about 2:25 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a car crashed into a building with multiple people entering the business in the 8000 block of Lake City Way Northeast…. [ Keep reading ]