Brenton Family Assistance Fund established
November 3, 2009 10:09 am
There has been a fund established for the family of Officer Timothy Brenton. Donations may be made at any Bank of America branch under the “Brenton Family Assistance Fund.”
Additional information on Seattle Police Officer murder investigation
November 1, 2009 6:41 pm
It is with profound sadness that we must inform you that a Seattle Police Officer was killed in the line of duty last night. Officer Timothy Brenton, a Field Training Officer assigned to Third Watch, East Precinct, was shot to death while he and Student Officer Britt Sweeney, were parked… [ Keep reading ]
Officer shot and killed
November 1, 2009 4:53 am
On October 31st, shortly after 10:00 p.m., a Field Training Officer (FTO) and his female student officer were parked in their patrol car in the 100 Block of 29th Avenue South. The student officer was seated in the driver’s seat and the FTO was in the passenger seat. A vehicle… [ Keep reading ]
8th Annual Awards Banquet held downtown last night
October 31, 2009 9:15 am
The Seattle Police Department and the Seattle Police Foundation honored the incredible work performed by employees of the Department in their professional commitment to serve and protect the community on Friday, October 30th at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom. One of the most effective ways in which the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Halloween Safety Tips
October 28, 2009 1:46 pm
The Seattle Police Department wishes Seattle residents a Happy Halloween and offers the following Halloween safety measures to parents whose ghouls and goblins will be making the rounds on Saturday night. • Don’t allow children go “Trick or treating” alone. An adult should accompany young children and make sure that all… [ Keep reading ]
Stabbing suspect arrested in Ballard
October 28, 2009 8:41 am
On October 27th at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers from the North Precinct’s Anti-Crime Team (ACT) located and arrested the suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing that occurred earlier this month in Ballard. The 28-year old male suspect was arrested in Ballard without incident and booked into the King County Jail… [ Keep reading ]
Pharmacy Robbery in North Seattle
October 27, 2009 8:28 pm
On October 27th at 12:18 p.m. an adult male suspect wearing a covering that concealed his mouth & nose, wrap-around sunglasses, a gray ski cap, and a dark green camouflaged jacket, entered a pharmacy in the 1800 block of North 45th Street. He presented a note to the pharmacy staff… [ Keep reading ]
Man shot by “robber”
October 27, 2009 8:36 am
On 10/27/09, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to Swedish Hospital ER in Ballard, where staff reported that they were treating a gunshot victim. The adult victim had gunshot wounds to his left hand and thigh. The victim reported that he and his friend were walking to the AM/PM near Aurora and Northgate,… [ Keep reading ]
Missing child found safe and sound
October 26, 2009 5:38 pm
On October 26th at approximately 5:04 p.m. the mother of a missing 6-year-old boy called 911 after seeing her child on the news reported missing. A meeting location was arranged in South Seattle. Patrol officers responded to that location, positively identified the boy and determined that both he and his mother… [ Keep reading ]
Have you seen this child?
October 26, 2009 3:58 pm
South Precinct patrol officers are currently looking for the 6 year old boy pictured above. His name is Denez Bernier. He usually wears a dark blue jacket and has a dark green GI Joe backpack. He did not show up at Dearborn Park Elementary School earlier today. School officials received a… [ Keep reading ]