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Detectives Seek Assistance with Fatal Shooting Investigation

Seattle police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance with the fatal shooting of Zachary Raymond-Becker, in South Seattle on the afternoon of Oct. 20. Officers found Raymond-Becker, 37, with a gunshot wound to the head. Raymond-Becker died at the scene. The shooting occurred to the southwest of Golf Drive South… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Partnering with Seattle University on Seattle Public Safety Survey

Seattle University is administering the annual citywide Seattle Public Safety Survey, which is accessible at publicsafetysurvey.org from October 15th through November 30th. The purpose of the survey is to solicit feedback on public safety and security concerns from those who live and/or work in Seattle. A report on the survey… [ Keep reading ]

Eleven Arrested After Investigation Into Food Stamp Fraud

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a multi-group crime ring targeting vulnerable members within the Chinatown-International District community. Since July, SPD West Precinct officers have done surveillance – watching members of this crime ring exploit homeless and drug addicted individuals receiving EBT benefits, or food stamps. Suspects offered cash payments—often… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell’s 2026 Proposed Budget for SPD

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments and bold actions to address the needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s balanced budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating housing affordability and stability,… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Seek Assistance in Identifying Shooter of an Occupied Residence

The Seattle Police Bias Crimes Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect who shot at an occupied home in July. On July 6 at about 3:15 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the 2800 block of NW 56th Street. An unknown suspect shot multiple… [ Keep reading ]

Video: Two Brothers Arrested During Narcotics Operation in the Chinatown-International District

Seattle police narcotics detectives arrested two brothers, 42, and 48, during a narcotics operation in the Chinatown-International District yesterday morning. On Sept. 3, at about 10:30 a.m., narcotics detectives completed their investigation into the brothers selling drugs out of a custom auto body garage in the 700 block of South… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Consent Decree Ends After More Than A Decade

After 13 years, the Seattle Police Department has emerged from a Federal Consent Decree. Judge James L. Robart ruled on Wednesday ruled that the hard work done at all levels has made the Seattle Police Department a model for reform. “While we embrace change and continue working towards becoming the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Arrest Convicted Serial Rapist Mistakenly Released From Kent Jail

Seattle police officers in North Seattle arrested a 50-year-old man, and convicted rapist Tuesday afternoon, following an internal wanted poster issued to SPD officers to be on the lookout (BOLO) for the suspect. On Aug. 26., at about 2:30 p.m., patrol officers in the area of North 141st Street and… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest 18 Year Old for String of Violent Robberies, Ghost Gun Recovered

Seattle police robbery detectives and officers in SPD’s Community Response Group (CRG) arrested a prolific robbery suspect and two other associated criminals in South Seattle yesterday afternoon. Robbery detectives, while investigating a string of violent convenience store robberies dating back to 2024, developed probable cause to arrest an 18-year-old man… [ Keep reading ]

Drugs and Guns Seized from RV in West Seattle

Seattle police narcotics detectives seized drugs, guns, and other evidence while serving a warrant on an RV in West Seattle on July 16. Wednesday’s arrest marked the culmination of an investigation into reports of drugs being purchased at the vehicle, parked in the 2600 block of Southwest Cambridge Street. In… [ Keep reading ]