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Gun Recovered Following Armed Robbery in South Park

Police arrested two 17-year-olds and recovered a handgun following an armed robbery in the South Park neighborhood. Victims called police around 4:30pm on February 7th to report an armed carjacking in the 8700 block of 10th Avenue South. While officers were looking for the victim’s vehicle, dispatchers received a second… [ Keep reading ]

Officer Recognizes Stolen Car, Arrests Driver

Police arrested a man in South Seattle early this morning after an officer found him pretending to be asleep in a stolen car. Around 3:30 AM, an officer was driving down a cul de sac at 33rd Avenue South and South Eddy Court when he spotted a stolen car, which he’d… [ Keep reading ]

OPA Investigating After Sixth Officer Self-Reports Being in D.C. On Day Mob Stormed Capitol

The Office of Police Accountability is investigating a sixth SPD officer after they self-reported being in Washington D.C. on January 6th, the day a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. OPA initially began investigating two officers after photos on social media showed them in D.C. on January 6th. Since then,… [ Keep reading ]

Rape Investigation in Van Asselt Neighborhood Leads to Recovery of Guns and Drugs

Detectives are searching for multiple men following a reported rape where officers recovered a kilogram of fentanyl and multiple firearms. Police were called to the 7200 block of Marginal Way South at 8:30 Thursday night for a report of a naked woman screaming for help. Police arrived and found the… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Recover Cash, Narcotics, Arrest 5 for Organized Narcotics Dealing

Officers arrest multiple people suspected to be a part of an organized criminal group where large amounts of narcotics, cash, and two vehicles were seized. After arresting 4 subjects in the Belltown neighborhood, officers impounded two vehicles associated with these subjects. The vehicles will be searched for any additional information… [ Keep reading ]

Surpassing Reform: SPD’s Commitment to Accountability and Transparency

Tomorrow, the new monitor overseeing Seattle’s federal consent decree will file a monitoring plan with the court for the next year. SPD collaborated in developing this plan and will continue engagement with the monitor, City, and federal partners, to continue to ensure SPD is a model for a new era… [ Keep reading ]

Wednesday Morning Pursuit in Ballard Ends in Crash Along Seattle Waterfront

Officers arrested a 45-year-old man Wednesday morning after he carjacked a motorist at gunpoint in Ballard then led officers on a miles-long pursuit, ending in a crash on the Waterfront. A man called 911 at 7:45 this morning to report that a man had approached him in the 300 block… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Arrest Felon, Seize Gun After Pike Place Market Traffic Stop

Police arrested a convicted felon and seized a handgun early Saturday morning after conducting a traffic stop for a seatbelt infraction. Just after 1:00 a.m., police stopped a car in the 1900 block of Pike Place for a seatbelt violation – there were two women in the front passenger seat… [ Keep reading ]

Gun Recovered Following Ballard Road Rage Incident

Police arrested a 34-year-old man after he flashed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in the Ballard neighborhood Saturday night. A 44-year-old man called 911 at 11:30 PM to report that another driver had pointed a firearm at him during a road rage incident in the… [ Keep reading ]

Officers Recover Handgun, Arrest Convicted Felon After Finding Stolen Car in North Seattle Park

Officers arrested a convicted felon and recovered a loaded handgun, two stun guns, and 150 car keys after spotting two people sitting in a stolen car in North Seattle early this morning. Around 1:45 AM officers noticed a running Honda in the parking lot of North Acres Park in the… [ Keep reading ]