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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 ]

Seattle Police Arrest Fugitive Who Escaped Custody at Sea-Tac Airport

On June 18, detectives from Seattle Police Department’s Gun Violence Reduction Unit located and arrested a suspect, Sedric Stevenson, at a residence in Seattle. The detectives are assigned to the U.S. Marshals Task Force. Stevenson had been on the run since May 5, when he escaped during a transfer at… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police to enhance encryption to radios in early 2026 to improve safety and protect the public’s sensitive information  

Seattle Police will keep main dispatch channels open, but will enhance encryption on radio channels used for tactical communications and sharing sensitive and personal information.  In Quarter 2 of 2026, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will enhance encryption to radios used for tactical communications among our personnel. Encrypting radio communications… [ Keep reading ]

Dialogue and Peaceful Determination Punctuate Seattle ‘No Kings’ Protest

On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 14, tens of thousands of Seattleites peacefully gathered at Cal Anderson Park and marched through the city to the Seattle Center for a demonstration. The atmosphere was one of determination, punctuated by the rustle of handmade signs and the murmur of anticipation. As the crowd… [ Keep reading ]

8 Arrests Following Wednesday Protest in Downtown Seattle

On Wednesday night, protestors marched peacefully from Capitol Hill to downtown Seattle as part of a demonstration. The march began with a 7 PM rally at Cal Anderson Park, a frequent gathering place for protests in Seattle.Seattle police monitored the event from a distance. While most of the march was… [ Keep reading ]

Multi-Agency Effort Rescues Man from Ship Canal Bridge Thursday

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 ]