From the United States Department of Justice: FORMER SEATTLE RESIDENT ARRESTED FOR USE OF ‘MOLOTOV COCKTAIL’ AT MAY DAY 2016 PROTEST Defendant Allegedly made Explosive Devices and Threw them at Police causing Injury A former Seattle resident was arrested in Wisconsin this morning in connection with an attack on Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was fatally injured early this morning in Ballard. On April 28th, just before 3:00 am, police responded to a report of an injured woman inside a motorhome in the 900 block of NW Leary Way. A male suspect was taken into custody. Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Police seized a cache of handguns and rifles from a tent on a grassy hill near Interstate 5 following an investigation earlier this month by East Precinct officers and Narcotics Unit detectives. Police had received information that several dealers were selling methamphetamine and heroin out of a tent 50 yards… [ Keep reading ]
This weekend, the Seattle Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are hosting the 13th semi-annual event to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by disposing of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted drugs. This Saturday, April 29th, the city’s five precincts will serve as drop-off locations between 10 AM and 2 PM for any… [ Keep reading ]
Update 5/3: Detectives arrested a 33-year-old Bellevue man Tuesday for a series of attacks on women in Seattle on March 7th, April 17th and April 19th. Police identified the suspect after following up on a lead about a Chevrolet Cruz, which was spotted fleeing the scene of the April 19th incident…. [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE May 15, 2017 In light of the public interest surrounding a June 24, 2016 police response to Mayor Ed Murray’s home, the Seattle Police Department is releasing all related records today, including dispatch records, in-car computer records, and dashcam video. On behalf of those who have publicly expressed concerns… [ Keep reading ]
At approximately 8:20 am Saturday, Seattle Police began receiving 911 calls of an explosion possibly involving a transformer in North Seattle. Additional callers stated that there was a collision involving a vehicle and a power pole at NE 125th and 5th Avenue NE, and that several homes were now without… [ Keep reading ]
Update 4/28: The police officer previously reported to be in serious-but-stable condition has been discharged from the hospital. His recovery continues. Update 4/21: Investigators have released evidence, including in-car video and evidence photos showing the firearm used by the deceased suspect, as well as the damaged ballistic vest worn by one of… [ Keep reading ]
Just before 2:00 am Thursday morning officers responded to a report of a man overdosing in an abandoned house in the 1000 block of E. Republican Street. Officer Do located a woman inside the house, calling for medics and screaming that someone was dying. Officer Do entered the house and located an… [ Keep reading ]
After an exhaustive investigation and search, the suspect wanted in connection with the November 9th, 2016 shooting in Westlake that injured five individuals is now in custody. Detectives arrested the 19-year-old suspect on an outstanding million dollar assault warrant just after 7 PM Tuesday evening. Detectives booked the suspect into the… [ Keep reading ]
