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Security Guard Injured in Shooting Near Pioneer Square

Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting Wednesday night near Pioneer Square neighborhood that left a 21-year-old man seriously injured. At 10:56 p.m., dispatchers received reports of shooting in the 800 block of Western Avenue. Officers arrived and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the groin… [ Keep reading ]

A Guide to the Super Sunday Rematch

It’s been a decade since the last Super Sunday for the Seahawks, and with the big game coming up this weekend, we wanted to give people a few reminders on how to celebrate safely. We get it. You want to let your hair down, have a bit too much bean… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested After Fleeing From Cops, Crashing Stolen Car

Seattle police officers arrested a 45-year-old man after fleeing from cops in a stolen car and crashing into a light pole near Magnuson Park. Just before 2:00 a.m., officers patrolling near Seattle’s Children’s Hospital found a stolen vehicle. The driver failed to stop and fled from cops at a high… [ Keep reading ]

2025 SPD Year in Review

Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes announced that overall crime in Seattle fell 18% in 2025 compared to 2024, with reductions across major categories including the most serious – homicide. There is still plenty of work to do in 2026 and beyond, Barnes said in a speech at the Northwest… [ Keep reading ]

Man Arrested for Drive-By Shooting, Eluding

Seattle police officers arrested an 18-year-old man following a drive-by shooting in South Seattle Sunday evening.   On Feb. 1 just before 8:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting near the 3000 block of South Brighton Street. A police sergeant quickly found the suspect vehicle and it… [ Keep reading ]

Thieves Steal Over $50K in Seattle Seahawks Gear

Masked thieves stole more than $50,000 worth of Seattle Seahawks gear from a sports store next to Lumen Field this morning. Just after 4:00 a.m., patrol officers responded to a burglary in the 1000 block of 1st Avenue South. There, they met with staff who reported the break-in. According to… [ Keep reading ]

Police Shoot and Kill Dog Following Attack on Woman

A Seattle police officer shot an aggressive dog this afternoon after it attacked a woman at Freeway Park in Downtown Seattle. At about 2:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a dog attack near the 600 block of Seneca Street. There, officers found a woman suffering from injuries after… [ Keep reading ]

Violent Sex Offender Arrested by SPD in Chinatown-International District

A 57-year-old sex offender with a decades-long history of sexually assaulting children, having graphic sexual images of children, and other felony crimes is back in jail, this time accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. Richard Eugene Jackson, who has served time in state prison and at the… [ Keep reading ]

Man Carrying Handcrafted Hatchet and Dagger Arrested

Seattle police arrested a 41-year-old man last night for trespassing on private property while in possession of unlawful weapons. On Jan 28, just after 11:00 p.m., officers were flagged down by a security guard in the 100 block of Broadway East. The security guard told officers about a man trespassing… [ Keep reading ]

Officer Injured During Arrest of Violent Felon on Federal Probation

A Seattle police officer was injured last night after getting into a struggle with a felon on federal probation. On Jan 28, just before 9:00 p.m., officers patrolling the 3600 block of 33rd Avenue South located a car with no license plates illegally parked between two disabled spaces. Before getting… [ Keep reading ]