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4 robbery suspects arrested

on 10/3/09, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the victim,  closed up shop in the 4700 block of  California Av SW and began to walk to his vehicle parked on 42 Av SW.  4  Males who had been hanging around the area came up and grabbed him from behind.  The suspects held a knife to the… [ Keep reading ]

Burglary suspects arrested

On 9/28/09, just shortly before 8:00 a.m., officers responded to report of a burglary at a house in the 3800 block of 46th Ave. SW.  The victim got a good look at the suspects and their vehicle and gave the description to dispatch. Officers located the suspect vehicle getting on the… [ Keep reading ]

Fourth suspect sought in pattern robberies now in custody

On September 17th, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the fourth suspect in the pattern robbery cases turned himself into the Kent Police Department.  The 21-year old male suspect was then transported to the Seattle Police Robbery office, where he was interviewed by detectives.  He was later booked into the King County… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Robbery of West Seattle pharmacy

On September 16th at approximately 2:20 p.m. the suspect entered a pharmacy in the 5400 block of California Avenue SW. The suspect pushed the female clerk against the wall, pointed a gun at her and demanded drugs. The clerk gave him a large bag full of drugs. The suspect fled westbound on… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Assistant Chief takes job in E. Washington

Chief Linda Pierce has accepted a position as Public Safety Director with the Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation.  Her last day with the Seattle Police Department was Friday, September 11th. Assistant Chief Linda Pierce formerly commanded the Special Operations Bureau. This Bureau oversees Operations and Planning, Arson/Bomb/CBRNE, Harbor Patrol, Operational… [ Keep reading ]

SPD mourns the passing of K-9 Freddie

It is with great sadness that we report the death of “Freddie”, the Seattle Police Explosive Detection Canine, faithful partner to Officer Craig Williamson, SPD’s first and only “Bomb Dog” team. On Saturday morning 9/12/09 Officer Williamson took Freddie to the vet because he was obviously in distress with no… [ Keep reading ]

Robbery suspects being sought

On 9/10/09, at approximately 11:25 p.m.,  a citizen was robbed in Greenlake Park followed by the subsequent robbery of four more victims who had been walking along the Greenlake path. The three suspects were wearing bandanas across their face and at least one suspect brandished a handgun during the robberies. A K-9… [ Keep reading ]

Back to school safety tips

Seattle Police issued a reminder for general back to school safety tips as students get ready to go back to school: General Safety Tips Follow your intuition.  Pay close attention to the uncomfortable feelings that often warn us of potential danger.  “Trust your gut.”  If you feel that a situation… [ Keep reading ]

Stabbing suspect in custody

On 8/31/09, at approximately 5:15 p.m., a witness reported the stabbing of a male at a Gas Station parking lot, in the 5900 block of E. Marginal Way S. Officers arrived on scene and found a male with his shirt covered in blood. They also saw a male exiting the gas station, who was… [ Keep reading ]

Man assaulted in West Seattle: suspect in custody

On August 28th at approximately 11:30 p.m. the suspect and victim got into a fight in front of a pub in the 2300 block of California Avenue SW.  The suspect pulled out a handgun and pistol-whipped the victim, causing facial lacerations and possibly a broken nose. During the assault, a round was discharged from the… [ Keep reading ]