Seattle police officers arrested a 42-year-old convicted felon last week, known to law enforcement for his violent behavior, after he repeatedly harassed a West Seattle travel agency. On Nov. 5, at about 9:50 a.m., patrol officers responded to a Court Order violation in the 3700 block of Southwest Alaska Street…. [ Keep reading ]
Today, we take time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country in uniform. To those of you who are veterans — and who continue to serve our community with the same integrity, dedication, honor, and courage — thank you. Your service to both our nation… [ Keep reading ]
Following an attempted armed carjacking, Seattle police detectives are investigating after a legally armed victim shot two suspects in Belltown Queen Anne this morning. At about 3:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to a shooting in the 2200 block of 1st Avenue. There, officers found a suspect suffering from multiple gunshot… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police officers arrested two teens, 15 and 17, for armed carjacking in North Seattle last night. On Nov. 8, at about 9:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to an armed carjacking by multiple suspects in the 6200 block of Northeast Radford Drive. One of the suspects pointed a gun at… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle police SWAT team arrested a 51-year-old man for homicide after a lengthy standoff in North Seattle this afternoon. At 11:45 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of threats with a knife in the 1100 block of North 84th Street. There, police found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police detectives arrested and booked a 34-year-old man and convicted felon into jail after he shot another man in South Seattle this morning. Detectives in the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) and patrol officers processed the shooting scene. After apprehending the suspect and recovering his firearm, officers transported him… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police officers arrested a 31-year-old man for crashing a stolen truck and running from the cops in West Seattle last night. On Nov. 6, at about 11:30 p.m., a patrol officer near Fauntleroy Way Southwest and Southwest Juneau Street saw a truck driving at a high rate-of-speed, then slide… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police detectives urge community members to be wary of fraudulent roofing and construction scammers that recently stole $74,000 from a Seattle resident. On Oct. 27, a 53-year-old developmentally delayed victim living near the Ravenna neighborhood was approached by a man named “Frank,” asking if he wanted an estimate for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police officers arrested an armed, 31-year-old felon and his accomplice during a narcotics operation in Capitol Hill this afternoon. At about 3:15 p.m., officers saw a man selling drugs to several people near Broadway East and East Olive Way, an area designated as “SODA Zone 4,” according to the… [ Keep reading ]
The East Precinct is home to one of Seattle’s most diverse and vibrant communities, including many LGBTQ+ residents and small businesses. I am committed to ensuring the precinct’s leadership reflects our shared values of respect, inclusion, and fairness. I want to first acknowledge the concerns expressed by community members regarding… [ Keep reading ]
