The Seattle Police Department is strongly committed to supporting marginalized communities and work every day to make sure they are safe in our city, especially in areas like Denny Blaine Park. We recognize the historic use of this park as an LGBTQIA+ gathering place and nude beach, and we are… [ Keep reading ]
Updated on April 29, 2025 at 6:45 pm Additional pictured added to aid in the public assistance in locating Ayub S. Mohamed. If anyone has any information about his location, please contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000, or call 911 if you see him in person. Mohamed… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department would like to clarify recent rumors and false media reports that have understandably fueled community concerns about alleged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity near a school on Wednesday, April 9. A school administrator emailed parents and community members stating an ICE vehicle had been seen… [ Keep reading ]
Strengthening Public Safety Through Partnership and Action Seattle’s safety is a shared responsibility, and I am grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Mayor’s Office, and our City Councilmembers as we work to make our city safer for everyone. In response to recent incidents and ongoing concerns, the… [ Keep reading ]
Updated on April 2, 2025 11:30 am Seattle police detectives with the Force Investigation Team (FIT) are seeking additional witnesses related to the officer-involved shooting on March 19. If anyone in the area of the Southwest Precinct or The Home Depot saw or heard anything, please call the FIT mainline… [ Keep reading ]
For more than an hour yesterday, Seattle Police Crisis and Hostage Negotiation team members and Washington State Patrol troopers took their time working with an individual in crisis on the Ship Canal Bridge. For Sgt. David Sullivan, the chilly weather, the noise of traffic, and knowledge that he was standing… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are investigating an attempted bank robbery that occurred in Downtown Seattle shortly before 11:30 a.m. on March 13. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect pictured below. Officers responded to a call about an attempted bank robbery in the 400 block of Pike Street but were… [ Keep reading ]
An eagle-eyed Seattle parking enforcement officer helped recover a stolen replica Liberty Bell believed to be worth more than $100,000. On Monday, March 3 at about 8 a.m., Parking Enforcement Officer Michael Eaton was on-duty in the 1300 block of Northwest 83rd Street when he noticed a detached flatbed trailer… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police narcotics detectives and the SWAT team arrested a drug trafficker in Montlake Terrace on Monday following two previous arrests of drug traffickers in Everett, WA last month. On Jan. 24, Seattle police narcotics detectives and the SWAT team arrested a 45-year-old suspect and his 20-year-old accomplice in the… [ Keep reading ]
In the wake of recent news and events, I want to address head-on any concerns or fears in our community regarding the Seattle Police Department’s position on the immigration status of our community members. Let me be very clear: the policies of the Seattle Police Department regarding immigration status will not change…. [ Keep reading ]
