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Police Recover Body From South Lake Union, No Signs of Foul Play At This Time

The Seattle Police Harbor Unit recovered the body of a deceased man from the south end of Lake Union, near the 900 block of Fairview Avenue North, around 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Police have found no evidence of any foul play at this time. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested After Setting Fire at Georgetown Museum Facility

A 36-year-old man was arrested by police early Wednesday after he set a fire outside a Georgetown building housing a museum operations and storage facility. Just before 3:45 AM, witnesses reported seeing a man attempting to set fire to bushes in the 5900 block of 6th Avenue South. Officers arrived and… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested After Threats to Kill and Property Damage

Officers responded to a disturbance within the 1200 Block of East Remington Court after multiple callers reported a man was screaming, throwing items and banging on walls in an apartment building in the Yesler Terrace neighborhood Tuesday evening. At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers arrived and spoke with victims who said… Filed Under: East Precinct, Investigations

(UPDATED)Detectives Arrest Suspect in South Lake Union Homicide

UPDATED 01/04/2023 Seattle police officers have booked a suspect into the King County Jail for murder. SPD Detectives thank Downtown Emergency Service Center employees for their cooperation in this investigation and will continue to work with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office as it pursues potential charges in this case…. [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle Submerged in Water Near Seward Park

Seattle Police responded to a report of an antenna sticking out of Lake Washington in the 9000 block of Seward Park Avenue South just off a boat launching dock in the Seward Park neighborhood. When officers arrived, they confirmed it was a submerged vehicle. Personnel from SPD’s Harbor Unit and… Filed Under: Harbor, Investigations, South Precinct

Police Investigating Shooting near Riverview

Police are investigating after a man was shot during a road rage incident near the Riverview neighborhood early this morning. At 2:39 a.m., police responded near the entrance of the Duwamish River Trail and Highland Park Way Southwest after a witness in the area heard several shots fired. Officers arrived… Filed Under: Investigations, Southwest Precinct

Police Arrest Four, Seven Stolen Vehicles Recovered in Georgetown Auto Theft Operation

Officers arrested suspects for possession of a stolen vehicle and located seven stolen vehicles including a snowmobile in the Georgetown neighborhood on Friday evening. Community Response Group officers, Patrol and Department of Correction partners patrolled the area investigating suspicious vehicles. Officers recognized vehicles which previously eluded them and successfully detained… [ Keep reading ]

Police Arrest 11 Shoplifters in Retail Theft Operation Downtown

Officers arrested 11 shoplifting suspects at three different stores during a Retail Theft Operation in downtown Seattle on Thursday afternoon. During the operation, detectives and officers worked with store loss prevention teams to identify prolific shoplifters in the store. Officers watched multiple suspects gather items like clothing, makeup, food,… Filed Under: Investigations, West Precinct

Detectives Investigating After Man Wounded in Rainier Valley Shooting

Detectives are investigating after a man was shot and injured while in his car in the Rainier Valley on Thursday night. At 9:34 p.m., a 911 caller reported he had just been shot. He said he was driving himself to the hospital and he refused to stop for help before… [ Keep reading ]

Police Find Four Guns, Variety of Narcotics in Vehicle After Witnessing Drug Deal

Officers arrested a warrant suspect and seized four firearms, a variety of narcotics and thousands of dollars in cash after witnessing an apparent drug deal in North Seattle on Tuesday. Just before 11:00 p.m., police near North 105th Street and Aurora Avenue North saw someone in the driver’s seat of a… Filed Under: Investigations, North Precinct