The Federal Bureau of Investigations just concluded a nationwide “Operation Cross Country” in which local, state, and federal agencies worked together in the recovery of child prostitutes and the arrests of the child traffickers and pimps. There were 23 children rescued in the Puget Sound area alone during this operation. Nationwide,… [ Keep reading ]
On November 6th at approximately 6:40 p.m. officers responded to a three-vehicle collision with life-threatening injuries in the 1700 block of North Northgate Way. Investigation indicates that two vehicles, a sedan and a van, were both traveling westbound on North Northgate Way. In the 1700 block the driver of the van rear-ended… [ 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 ]
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 29th at 10:49 p.m. a K-9 officer was responding with lights and siren activated to a “man with a rifle” call in North Seattle. Preliminary investigation indicates that as the officer was traveling westbound on North 90th Street a motorist who was traveling southbound on Midvale Avenue North failed… [ 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 October 21st at approximately 6:15 p.m. an adult male suspect was driving his black Ford Fusion sedan northbound on 15th Avenue NW. Witnesses told investigating officers that the suspect was traveling at a high rate of speed. At NW 70th Street the suspect struck an occupied vehicle and continued northbound without stopping. The occupants of… [ 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 ]
