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Charges Filed Against Man Arrested for Hate Crime

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) filed criminal charges against a 30-year-old man following his arrest for a hate crime ten days ago. On Dec. 12, at about 9:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of threats against a religious institution in the 1500 block of East Pike Street…. [ Keep reading ]

Harbor Patrol Tows Derelict Boat From Lake Union

Earlier this month, the Seattle Police Department’s Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) towed away a derelict, fuel-leaking boat from Lake Union following a multi-agency response effort beginning in October. SPD, along with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Washington Department of Ecology (WDE), Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Environmental Protection… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Stabbing in Central District

Seattle police officers are investigating a stabbing in the Central District this evening. Just before 7:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of stabbing in the 1800 block of South Jackson Street. There, police found a woman inside of an apartment suffering from stab wounds. Police and the Seattle Fire… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Prostitution Awareness Campaign Targets More Than 40 Vehicle Owners

The Seattle Police Department is proud to highlight the great work of our officers who are working along the Aurora Avenue North corridor to deter people from sexual exploitation. Since October, SPD has had officers photographing the license plates of vehicles seen engaging with suspected prostitutes and their interactions. After… [ Keep reading ]

City and Partners Provide Warmth to Kids for the Holidays

The Seattle Police Department was proud to join forces with the Seattle CARE Department, Accenture, and Operation Warm to bring warmth and hope to students at Rising Star Elementary School. Together, we provided hundreds of brand-new coats for children in grades K-5 because every child deserves something made just for… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Punching Bus Driver; Video Captured by Real Time Crime Center

Seattle police officers arrested a 25-year-old man for punching a Sound Transit bus driver in Downtown Seattle last night. At about 10:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a transit driver being assaulted near 3rd Avenue and Stewart Street. There, officers found the 64-year-old victim shaking, with facial injuries…. [ Keep reading ]

Seven-Time Felon Arrested After Hiding Gun, Running from Cops

Seattle police officers arrested a 27-year-old felon for hiding a gun and running from officers in Pioneer Square Sunday morning. On Dec. 14 at about 1:50 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a physical fight near 2nd Avenue South and South Jackson Street. Police say that a brawl broke… [ Keep reading ]

Investigation Finds Sexual Exploitation, Prostitution, and Illegal Alcohol Sales at Strip Club; Chief Declares Club a Chronic Nuisance

Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes this week declared a strip club on Aurora Avenue North a chronic nuisance property, following a lengthy investigation over the past several months that documented illegal activities and recovered two firearms – including one stolen gun. On Dec. 8, the city sent a chronic… [ Keep reading ]

High Utilizer Initiative Offender Arrested for Robbery, Resisting

Seattle police have arrested another “High Utilizer Initiative” offender. On Dec. 10, at about 2:15 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a repeat shoplifter trespassing at a pharmacy in the 500 block of 15th Avenue East. There, the manager pointed out the suspect to officers, telling them that he… [ Keep reading ]

15 Days ‘til Christmas, Grinch Makes Santa’s Naughty List

Seattle police officers arrested a 34-year-old man for Residential Burglary in the Lake City neighborhood last night. On Dec. 9 at about 11:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to an in-progress burglary in the 10700 block of Exeter Avenue Northeast. According to the police report, “no one was supposed to be… [ Keep reading ]