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Mob causes property damage to businesses on CH

On 6/26/11, at approximately 12:15 a.m.,  an officer reported that several hundred people were in the street at Broadway and E. Pike and that several acts of property damage had occurred. The known property damage for this incident included the front plate glass window of the a luxury car dealership,… [ Keep reading ]

Officer sustained serious injuries in collision

On 6/25/11, at approximately 12:30 a.m., an officer was working as a DUI emphasis car.  Multiple fast back up calls and a city wide task force activation was being broadcast over SPD radio for civil disorder in the East Precinct. The officer was responding to assist on a fast back… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT’s Friday patrols

On June 24th officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team issued the following tickets while on patrol: West Marginal Way SW – 40 mph zone 1 at 83 mph (with an open container of alcohol) 1 at 58 mph 1 at 57 mph 1 at 56 mph 2 at 55 mph… [ Keep reading ]

SPD statement regarding terror arrest

This statement was released today to the Seattle Police Department’s various demographic advisory councils and community stakeholders: As a community leader, we would like to tell you about a recent arrest that you may have already heard about in the news.  Last night, members of the Seattle Police Department, Federal… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s Finest participate in the Relay for Life

Seattle’s Finest is a group of Parking Enforcement Officers who are fighting back against cancer by participating in the Relay for Life, a national fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. The 2011 Relay for Life walkathon took place on June 11-12. Because cancer never sleeps, at least one team… [ Keep reading ]

Two men charged in plot to attack Seattle military processing center

Here is the text and a link to a news release provided by the DOJ. TWO MEN CHARGED IN PLOT TO ATTACK SEATTLE MILITARY PROCESSING CENTER Defendants Sought Firearms and Grenades to Attack Complex where Enlistees Report SEATTLE – Two men were arrested late last night and are charged by… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Statement re: Monetti case

Officer Cobane and other officers at the scene were investigating a complaint of a recent nearby armed robbery involving the use of a machete.  The officers had reasonable suspicion to detain Mr. Monetti as they investigated.  This incident was subject to independent review by the Seattle Police Department’s Office of… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT coming to a street near you

On June 15th, the Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) conducted a “Bus Only” lane emphasis patrol on the West Seattle Bridge at the request of West Seattle residents.  The following citations were issued: West Seattle Bridge – 45 mph zone 1 at 59 mph 19 Bus Lane violations Additionally, an ADRT officer… [ Keep reading ]

“Picnic at the Precinct” schedule announced

This Saturday June 18th, all East precinct residents are invited to the Picnic at the Precinct between Pike and Pine.  There will be free food, dancing, entertainment, and activities for children.  This is a great chance to meet your local officers and to take a precinct tour. The Picnic at… [ Keep reading ]

ADRT targets “Bus Only” lane violators

On June 9 and 10th the Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) conducted a “Bus Only” lane emphasis patrol on the West Seattle Bridge at the request of West Seattle residents.  Many motorists honked and waved at the officers or gave the officers the “thumbs up” as they were conducting their enforcement operation. The following… [ Keep reading ]