On October 12th, at approximately 2:10 PM, Seattle Police responded to a shoplifter in custody call at a grocery store in the 2700 Block of NE 45th Street. The call stated that store security had contacted an individual suspected of shoplifting, but had trouble verifying his identification. The man gave… [ 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 October 5th, shortly after midnight, officers from the North Precinct responded to a call of shots fired at a car in the area of NW 77th Street and 24th Avenue NW. Officers arrived and contacted the occupants of the victim vehicle. Officers observed that the rear window of the… [ 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 ]
On September 22nd at approximately 12:15 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of a vehicle/pedestrian collision in the 6700 block of northbound Aurora Avenue North. An adult male pedestrian was crossing Aurora Avenue North from west to east and was struck by a northbound van in the inside lane. He… [ 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 ]
On September 19th at approximately 9:57 a.m. an officer on patrol near North 143rd Street and Phinney Avenue North ran the plates of a Subaru wagon and verified that the car was stolen. The stolen Subaru was being driven by an adult male suspect, the only occupant of the vehicle. … [ Keep reading ]
With a conference theme of “Promoting Excellence” in both law enforcement and civilian oversight, Seattle is honored to host the 16th annual conference of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) next week at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, September 20 through 23. NACOLE was founded in 1995… [ Keep reading ]
