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Shot fired, fight disturbance in Belltown, suspects arrested

On October 9th, at approximately 1:47 AM,  bicycle officers working the late night patrol emphasis in Belltown were on patrol. The officers heard a gunshot to the east of their location, in the 100 Block of Bell Street.  As the officers rode into the area to investigate, they observed security… [ Keep reading ]

Collision investigation on the Alaskan Way Viaduct

On October 9th at approximately 12:30 AM, a 1999 Audi A4, driven by a 17 year old male with a 17 year old female passenger, was travelling northbound on the Alaskan Way Viaduct.  As the car approached the 2200 Block of Alaskan Way,(South Landers Street),  it suddenly left the east… [ Keep reading ]

Abdominal thrust saves life

On October 6th an on-duty West Precinct patrol sergeant was having dinner at a restaurant on Alaskan Way.  The sergeant observed a man choking with people trying to provide assistance.  The sergeant radioed for Seattle Fire and began conducting  ‘standing abdominal thrusts’ (AKA Heimlich Maneuver).  The choking victim lapsed into unconsciousness.  The sergeant continued ‘standing… [ Keep reading ]

Stolen vehicle, collision, suspects arrested in Rainier Valley

On October 7th, at approximately 11:00 PM, a stolen 1992 Honda Accord was travelling at a high rate of speed northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Way South at South Othello Street.  A Seattle Police officer and a Sound Transit Police officer saw the car as it passed them.  A… [ Keep reading ]

Robbery suspects being sought

On early Thursday morning, September 23rd, at approximately 2:00 a.m., there was an armed robbery at the Chevron Gas Station in the 100 block of SW Sunset Blvd in Renton. Two suspects wearing mask entered the store together, approached the clerk and demanded money. The clerk opened the till and both suspects came… [ Keep reading ]

Firearms Review Board statement

The Firearms Review Board that was convened in regards to the officer involved shooting at Boren Avenue and Howell Street on August 30th concluded its hearing on October 4th.   The confidential preliminary findings have been presented to Chief John Diaz.  Per Department Policy – and to support the integrity of… [ Keep reading ]

Officer injured in vehicle collision

On 10/5/10, at approximately 8:52 a.m., a marked SPD Patrol car  was responding with lights and siren, to a burglary in progress, in the 1900 block of 10th Av W. A  gray Honda, driven by a 27-year-old female was traveling in front of the patrol unit.  As the patrol unit moved to… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired in Ballard, no serious injury

On October 5th, shortly after midnight, officers from the North Precinct responded to a call of shots fired at a car in the area of NW 77th Street and 24th Avenue NW.  Officers arrived and contacted the occupants of the victim vehicle.  Officers observed that the rear window of the… [ Keep reading ]

Precinct command changes begin today

There are two changes of command at the West and Southwest Precincts effective October 1st, 2010.  Captain Steve Paulsen will take over the Southwest Precinct and Captain Joe Kessler will command the West Precinct. Captain Steven Paulsen began his career with the Seattle Police Department in 1985.   He has worked… [ Keep reading ]

Burglary in Queen Anne, suspects arrested

On September 30th, at approximately 10:30 AM, officers responded to a 911 call of a burglary in progress in the 2500 Block of 5 Avenue West.  The complainant stated that three juvenile males had entered the neighbor’s house through the garage.  The complainant remained on the phone with the dispatchers… [ Keep reading ]