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 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 ]
The Seattle Police Department is not only focused on keeping Seattle community members safe, but we are also carrying out Chief Barnes’ vision of partnering with residents and local organizations to build long-lasting relationships. SPD is honored to recognize 11-year-old Inomar “Ino” Reyes Jr., as our “Chief for a Day”, a title he… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Over the past four days, the Seattle community tragically experienced three separate incidents of gun violence, resulting in the loss of lives. On Thursday, we were confronted with a targeted homicide occurring in front of a place of worship. While the motive for this premeditated act is still under investigation,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police detectives in the Arson/Bomb Squad are investigating a series of recent arsons in South Seattle. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) determined that the majority of these fires were intentionally set. SPD detectives have yet to determine if the same suspect(s) is responsible for setting all of the fires…. [ Keep reading ]
A group of about 20 senior citizens recently gathered to hear from two Seattle Police Department employees — SPD Officer Lauren Balter and Community Service Officer Katelyn Yep — about how to avoid being victims of crime and ways to stay safe when out in public. The atmosphere brimmed with laughter, smart questions, and… [ Keep reading ]
On July 23, Bellevue police officers detained Ayub S. Mohamed for a minor violation and identified him as a wanted Seattle homicide suspect. They arrested him without incident. SPD homicide detectives connected Mohamed to an April 2 shooting in First Hill where he is suspected of killing a 40-year-old man… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
On July 9, 2025, Seattle started a new chapter for public safety when Chief Shon F. Barnes was sworn in as the city’s 38th police chief before a crowd of more than 200 police officers, elected officials, and community members. Held at Seattle’s Northwest African American Museum, the ceremony was… [ Keep reading ]
