Updated on 8/21/24 at 7:00 p.m. Seattle Police detectives and SWAT operators arrested the 48-year-old Madison Valley homicide suspect near his residence in Capitol Hill this morning. Following latent fingerprint evidence recovered at Brighton Playfield, homicide detectives located the suspect’s residence not far from where the victim was killed. Multiple… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police arrested a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old man while also recovering guns, cash and fentanyl, and seizing two cars during proactive patrols in the Aurora Avenue Corridor. In the evening hours of July 24, officers spotted a silver BMW sedan without license plates and a black BMW sedan… [ Keep reading ]
The United States Department of Justice Tessa M. Gorman United States AttorneyWestern District of Washington “Year-long wiretap investigation results in four arrests and kilogram seizures of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine.” Drug trafficking groups with ties to Mexico and Colombia Seattle – Law enforcement teams from the Drug Enforcement Administration… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is addressing inaccurate media reports circulating about Officer Daniel Auderer planning to represent SPD during a presentation at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition. These reports are incorrect as Auderer never requested, nor was he approved to do so by… [ Keep reading ]
As The Seattle Police Department continues its commitment to transparency, and in accordance with department policy, we are releasing bodyworn video from an officer-involved shooting on April 17 in Tukwila. The incident led to the death of a suspect and an officer with a graze wound. The shooting happened at… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Iran and are working with local and federal agencies to ensure the safety of Seattle community members. As a precaution, we will proactively increase patrols around infrastructures and sensitive areas. SPD’s Community liaisons are working with community leaders as a… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department and the Office of Police Accountability are pleased to confirm that, after a year of preparation, on November 1, 2023, OPA will assume from SPD direct responsibility for responding to all public disclosure requests (PDRs) and legal process (subpoena duces tecum) for OPA files, records, and… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is announcing a new shift schedule for all patrol officers, effective Wednesday, February 15th. The change is the result of an extensive review process to ensure SPD has adequate staffing during the peak hours of calls for service — despite limited staff. Patrol shifts will now… Filed Under: News Releases, Statements and News Releases
On February 1st just before 7p, Seattle Police officers from East Precinct responded to 12th Avenue East and East Mercer Street after multiple callers reported hearing shots fired. The officers’ response was video recorded by community members and is currently being shared on social media. In the interest of full transparency, SPD… Filed Under: East Precinct, News Releases
