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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 ]

Single vehicle Fatality on West Seattle Bridge

On 8/28/09, just shortly after 3:00 a.m., witnesses observed a vehicle  westbound on the West Seattle bridge at a high rate of speed. The vehicle swerved and struck the north side jersey barrier and then deflected across to the south side barrier. After striking the south side barrier the vehicle… [ Keep reading ]

Man stabbed

On 8/28/09, at approximately 2:10a.m., the suspect and victim were on Carlton Ave S just south of Bailey.  They were drinking together and then an argument developed.  The suspect started accusing the victim of stealing something.  A witness heard the argument and she came outside and observed the suspect stabbing the… [ Keep reading ]

Collision investigation in West Seattle

On August 18 at 6:14 a.m., Southwest Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of an injured female bicyclist in the 7700 block of Delridge Way SW.  Seattle Fire medics responded and transported the woman to Harborview Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries.  The woman is in her twenties.  Traffic Collision Investigation detectives… [ Keep reading ]

Picnic at the Southwest Precinct

Just a reminder that the annual picnic and Open House at the Southwest Precinct will occur Saturday, August 15th, 2009 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The Southwest Precinct is located at 2300 SW Webster Street. Everyone is welcome! There will be food, music, dancing, and raffles, in addition to… [ Keep reading ]