The Seattle Police Department and Seattle Fire Department would like to remind the public that there are no legal fireworks in the City of Seattle. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Fireworks offenses are gross misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is excited to present an enhancement to the online reports we launched earlier this month. The Department has been working closely with the City’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to provide enhanced information on crime to the public. This new application will go a long way… [ Keep reading ]
Here are the remarks made by Chief Diaz at the Mayor’s press conference: Acceptance Remarks by Chief John Diaz June 24, 2010 I would like to thank Mayor McGinn for the opportunity to continue to lead one of the finest police departments in the country. It is no secret that… [ Keep reading ]
On June 22nd, Mayor McGinn, Interim Chief Diaz, Assistant Chief Sanford and Captain Brown of the West Precinct were on hand to present a new Late Night Public Safety Initiative. The plan calls for the use of on-duty resources throughout the city to promote uniformed police visibility in areas with… [ Keep reading ]
Late yesterday evening, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle contacted the Seattle Police Department on behalf of Angel Rosenthal, the 17-year-old teen who was involved in the officer assault incident, Monday, June 14th. The incident was caught on tape and the video has been seen around the world. The teenager… [ Keep reading ]
On June 11th at approximately 4:45 a.m., officers responded to a home invasion robbery in the 1500 block of SW Henderson St. The victims stated that they were awakened by loud noises and suspects storming into their bedrooms. The suspects were armed with a knife and wearing masks and gloves…. [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is excited to present a new way in which to view certain police reports online. Accessing police reports will now be more convenient and easier for the public. This will replace the current system of redacted reports on CD-ROMs available at selected police precincts when the… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – A memorial recognition award will be given to the widow of Sgt. Mark Renninger of the Lakewood Police Department for his involvement in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Washington. A special ceremony will take place at the Lakewood Police Department where Captain Bryan Keller from… [ Keep reading ]
On May 27th at approximately 9:30 PM, officers responded to a domestic violence assualt call in the 8800 Block of 11th Avenue Southwest. The report was that a 40 year old man had been staying in a detached garage behind the house where his sister lives. While the suspect was… [ Keep reading ]
On May 26th at approximately 1:30 p.m. Narcotics detectives were contacted by a patrol sergeant and asked to respond to the 6000 block of South Redwing Street to investigate a Marijuana Grow Operation. Patrol officers responded to a disturbance call at the above location and when patrol officers arrived, they spotted an individual in the… [ Keep reading ]
