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Detectives Investigating Shooting in High Point

Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting that injured a 42-year-old woman in the High Point neighborhood last night. On Jan. 14 at about 11:15 p.m., patrol officers responded to a shooting in the 6500 block of Sylvan Way Southwest. There, officers found a victim shot in her arm. Police… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance Identifying Arson Suspect

Seattle police detectives in the Arson Bomb Squad (ABS) are seeking the public’s assistance. On Dec. 25, 2025, patrol officers responded to reports of a fire in the 800 block of East Pike Street at the Cinnaholic Bakery. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) arrived and extinguished the flames. The fire… [ Keep reading ]

DUI Enforcement Effort Keeps Community Safe

Seattle Police Department officers helped keep Seattle’s streets and community members safer last month, thanks to a holiday season DUI enforcement campaign. Their work resulted in 724 motorist contacts, raising awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired. The final tally for the SPD DUI emphasis team’s operation between Dec…. [ Keep reading ]

Detectives Investigating Shooting in South Park

Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting that injured a 19-year-old man in South Park last night. On Jan. 13 at 9:35 p.m., patrol officers responded to a shooting in the 500 block of South Cloverdale Street. Shortly thereafter, a victim called 911 reporting that he just got shot. Police… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Man Arrested After SWAT Standoff

A 47-year-old man is in custody after menacing officers while armed with a machete in front of a church, initiating a nearly four-hour standoff in North Seattle. At about 3:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to a man trespassing in the 1600 block of Northeast 50th Street. The suspect began yelling… [ Keep reading ]

Felon Carrying Fixed-Blade Knives Arrested in Chinatown-International District

Seattle police arrested a 39-year-old felon for carrying illegal knives in the Chinatown-International District and violating his Stay Out of Drug Areas (SODA) order. On Jan. 11 at about 8:00 a.m., officers patrolling 12th Avenue and South Jackson Street saw a man with a knife sheath sticking out of his… [ Keep reading ]

Man, Seriously Injured Near Chinatown-International District Shooting After Disturbance

Detectives are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning near Chinatown-International District neighborhood that left a 27-year-old man seriously injured. At about 2:45 a.m., dispatchers received reports of shots fired near 12th Avenue South and South Main Street following a large disturbance after the closure of a nearby hookah lounge. Officers… [ Keep reading ]

Felon Busted for Drug Dealing in Belltown, Crack Found Stashed in His Underpants

Seattle police officers arrested a 33-year-old felon for selling drugs in Belltown on Wednesday, when he arrived at the King County Jail corrections staff found crack cocaine hidden in his underpants. On Jan. 7 at about 10:00 a.m., patrol officers saw a man in the 2200 block of 3rd Avenue… [ Keep reading ]

Statement on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Arrests in North Seattle

On Jan. 7, the Seattle Police Department received a call from a concerned community member reporting that three unidentified men were approached and arrested by ICE agents. Officers responded to the community call about a possible armed abduction in North Seattle. The officers on scene verified the individuals were there… [ Keep reading ]

Two Men Stabbed During Robbery in Freeway Park 

Two men were stabbed during a robbery early Wednesday morning in First Hill’s Freeway Park. At 6:30 a.m., dispatchers received reports of two victims stabbed in Freeway Park underpass near University Street and Hubbell Place. Officers arrived and found a 35-year-old man and a 38-year-old man with stab wounds. Officers… [ Keep reading ]