On November 28th at around 1:20 a.m., a 16-year-old male suspect and a 22-year-old male victim were at a Metro bus stop near Rainier Avenue S and S Henderson Street. The suspect grabbed the victim’s cell phone and began running. The victim gave chase, armed with a soccer shoe. The… [ Keep reading ]
East Precinct officers will be canvassing the Leschi neighborhood with this information. The search for suspect Clemmons continues.
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 ]
On November 27th at approximately 8:45 p.m. a husband and wife rode the light rail from downtown. When they got off at MLK Jr. Way South and South Henderson Street, a group of male suspects began following them. One of the suspects asked a disarming question, putting the victims at… [ Keep reading ]
On November 27th at approximately 5:21 p.m. an off-duty Seattle Police Officer working in the 9200 block of Rainier Avenue South reported hearing several gunshots fired nearby. Multiple patrol units responded to the area and discovered a 28-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was… [ 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 11-21-09 at 1208 p.m., a homeowner in the 8300 block of 39 Ave. S awoke to noises in her house. She got up and saw 2 males in the upstairs portion of her house. She fled outside and called 911. Officers responded and began setting up containment on the house. 4… [ Keep reading ]
On 11/20/09, at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of S. Mt. Baker Blvd. and found 2 parked vehicles and the front windows to a dance studio damaged by gun fire. Security at the community hall where a dance was underway, stated they heard shots fired and saw a… [ 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 November 19th at approximately 10:41 a.m. officers responded to a two-vehicle versus pedestrian collision near Renton Avenue South and 62nd Avenue South. A white GMC pickup truck driven by a 43-year-old male was towing a black 1993 Toyota Camry driven by a 45-year-old male (a nylon rope was used… [ Keep reading ]
