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Man Arrested for Fremont Crime Spree

Seattle police officers arrested a 31-year-old man for investigation of hate crime and property destruction in the Fremont neighborhood Thursday afternoon. On April 10, at about 2 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man throwing rocks at people, vehicles, and a building in the 600 block of North… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Arrest Woman Accused of Throwing Stolen Hot Coffee at West Seattle Gas Station Clerk

Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old woman on Thursday after she reportedly stole hot coffee from a West Seattle gas station and then threw the cup of joe at a clerk when she was asked to pay. Officers responded to the gas station in the 5400 block of Delridge Way Southwest… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Shooting in the University District, Sorority House Struck by Stray Bullet

Seattle police are investigating a shooting near the 4700 block of 19th Avenue Northeast shortly before 2 a.m. this morning. Police arrived and located the victim, uninjured. He reported to SPD that he interrupted a car prowl to a vehicle, confronting multiple suspects. During the altercation, they attempted to fire… [ Keep reading ]

The Seattle Police Department Would Like to Clarify Recent Rumors

The Seattle Police Department would like to clarify recent rumors and false media reports that have understandably fueled community concerns about alleged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity near a school on Wednesday, April 9. A school administrator emailed parents and community members stating an ICE vehicle had been seen… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Man Who Smashed Windows of 8 Cars in Pioneer Square Causing Nearly $20k in Damage

Seattle police have arrested a 54-year-old man after witnesses saw him smashing the windows of eight cars parked in Pioneer Square on Wednesday. Officers were called to the 100 block of South Washington Street on April 9 at about 2:26 p.m. They found the cars with their windshields smashed. Some… [ Keep reading ]

Two Arrested, Crack Cocaine, $1,600 Recovered During Proactive Patrols in Belltown

Seattle police arrested two men and recovered more than $1,600 as well as nearly five grams of crack cocaine during proactive patrols in Belltown on Wednesday. The first arrest on April 9 happened around Second Avenue and Blanchard Street just after 8 a.m. Officers on bike patrols spotted a 33-year-old… [ Keep reading ]

Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Madison Park, $45K Rolex Watch Stolen

Seattle police officers are investigating an armed robbery of an 87-year-old man in the Madison Park neighborhood this afternoon. At 3:22 p.m., patrol officers respond to reports of a robbery in the 2200 block of 38th Place East. Police arrived and located the victim uninjured. He reported to officers that… [ Keep reading ]

Update: Man Dies After Car Falls onto Patio in Seattle

Seattle Police have received updated information regarding a man who was injured when his car fell from a parking platform in the 800 block of 1st Avenue. Despite extensive lifesaving efforts by medical professionals at Harborview Medical Center, the 77-year-old man succumbed to his injuries on April 6 and was… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigate Shooting in SODO

Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. At approximately 9:00 a.m. on April 6, Seattle Police responded to a call from the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) about an adult male with a gunshot wound to the chest at the transit platform in the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Operations in Chinatown-International District Lead to 11 Arrests, Narcotics Seized

Seattle police continue to proactively patrol in hotspots around the city to address ongoing crime, the sale of narcotics and open-air drug use. On Thursday, April 3, officers converged in the Chinatown-International District near 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street for a narcotics operation and Downtown Activation Team operation…. [ Keep reading ]