The Brenton family has asked the Seattle Police Department to release the below statement in light of the four Lakewood police officers killed in the line of duty. Our hearts ache for the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens and Officer Gregory Richards. We pray… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Shane L. Carlson, 26, in connection with the recent pattern of dental/medical office burglaries in recent months. Carlson in the prime suspect in these burglaries, most of which have occurred in North and West Seattle, but also in Bothell, Shoreline… [ Keep reading ]
It’s that time of year! Friends, family, shopping, dining and…crime? While anytime is a good time to think about personal safety and crime prevention, the Seattle Police Department would like to remind citizens of some easy techniques that will help keep them and their property safe during the holidays! … [ Keep reading ]
On November 22nd at approximately 7:07 p.m. the 26-year-old female victim was walking in the 9000 block of Holman Road NW when she noticed an adult male suspect who appeared to be following her. The victim went into a nearby gas station and exited a short time later. She saw the suspect again,… [ Keep reading ]
On 11/22/09, at approximately 1:50 a.m., officers responded to a call of men with guns outside a motel in the 2200 block of Aurora Ave N. These males had reportedly assaulted one person and were trying to gain entry to the caller’s room. When officers arrived, there were no signs of… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve re-accreditation. This is accomplished by verifying that SPD meets professional standards administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards… [ Keep reading ]
On 11/15/09, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to 143rd and Stoneway Av N to a call of a suspect who was suicidal, and had access to several firearms. Officers responded and contained the block around the suspects home, and called for Hostage Negotiators (HNT) and SWAT. SWAT arrived and took… [ Keep reading ]
On 11/15/09, at approx. 4:00 a.m., employees at a business in the 2700 block of NE 45th detected an odor of burning plastic. They located some plastic bread racks burning outside near the loading dock. (East side) Employees pushed over the rack, which quickly extinguished the fire. Fire suppressant devices were… [ Keep reading ]
On 11/14/09 at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers stopped a suspicious vehicle in the 13000 block of Linden Av N. and detained a juvenile for a minor offense. It was determined that the suspect would be investigated and released to his mother. An officer transported the juvenile home and while speaking… [ Keep reading ]
Today, members of the Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, held a press conference detailing the early morning arrest of a suspect in connection with the recent spree of arson fires in the Greenwood neighborhood. Early this morning a fire erupted… [ Keep reading ]
