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Police seek assistance in locating suspect

On Tuesday, March 31st at approximately 1:43 a.m. the victim was walking with a friend when they were approached by the suspect near the corner of Occidental Avenue South and Yesler Way in Pioneer Square. For reasons yet to be determined, the suspect struck the victim on the head and… [ Keep reading ]

Fugitive arrested in Pioneer Square

On March 31st, Seattle Police received a request from Richmond Police in California to be on the lookout for a murder suspect believed to be in Seattle.  The murder occurred in Richmond last week. Seattle Police homicide detectives developed information that the suspect, a 55-year-old man, was at a shelter… [ Keep reading ]

SWAT stand-off ends, suspect arrested

On 3/30/09 at 8:08 a.m., officers responded to a threats call at an apartment building in the 300 block of Maynard.  The victim reported that a tenant had threatened him with a hammer and destroyed property in the building’s common areas. Officers arrived and attempted to contact the suspect at… [ Keep reading ]

Assault with serious injuries downtown

On March 28 at approximately 2:47 a.m. officers responded to 911 calls of a fight disturbance in a parking lot on the southeast corner of 2 Avenue and Pike Street. Officers arrived on scene and saw one male subject holding another male subject on the ground with several other persons… [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle vs. pedestrian collision downtown

On March 20th at approximately 6:45 p.m. officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision near 7th Avenue and Denny Way. Preliminary investigation indicates that a pickup truck was attempting to make a right turn from northbound 7th Avenue onto eastbound Denny Way. The truck stopped for a pedestrian that… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor announces Acting Chief of Police

SEATTLE – Mayor Greg Nickels has announced that Deputy Chief John Diaz will serve as acting chief of police pending Chief Gil Kerlikowske’s confirmation by the U.S. Senate to lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Diaz will also serve as interim chief upon Kerlikowske’s resignation from the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Burglary suspect arrested on Lower Queen Anne

On March 16th at approximately 9:00 A.M., an occupant of a home in the 500 Block of Galer Street observed a burglar breaking in through a window.  The occupant was on the second floor of the residence when he heard glass breaking.  He called 911 and gave the dispatcher an… [ Keep reading ]

Attempted vehicular assault in Belltown

On March 13th at approximately 1:45 A.M., West Precinct bicycle officers attempted to contact a driver who was revving his engine in the parking lot of a business in the 2100 Block of Western Avenue.  As the officer approached, the suspect took off in his vehicle at a high rate… [ Keep reading ]

Shots Fired near Blanchard and Elliott

On 3/7/09 at 1:58 a.m., SPD bike officers and patrol units heard gunshots being fired just west of Venom Night Club, near Blanchard and Elliott.  Officers advised that it sounded as if four “rapid” shots were fired under the viaduct.  Officers arrived in the area, and were told by a… [ Keep reading ]

Male shot near Taylor Av N and Thomas

On 03/7/09 at 1220 a.m.,  SPD officers working off duty at a local business near Taylor Av N and Thomas Street heard several shots fired north of their location.  They immediately advised dispatch of the situation.  As officers were responding, a shooting victim ran to the off duty officers and… [ Keep reading ]