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Northwest Ride of Dreams & Classic Car Show

The Seattle Police Department is proud to be participating in the 1st Annual Northwest Ride of Dreams and Classic Car Show to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Washington.  On Saturday, August 28, 2010 it is expected that hundreds of motorcycles will descend on the historic city of Ellensburg, Washington… [ Keep reading ]

Early morning robbery in Highland Park

On August 26th, shortly after 3:30 AM, Seattle Police officers responded to a 911 call of a “home invasion” type robbery in the 7900 Block of 4 Avenue Southwest.  Officers arrived at the location and determined the following: Sometime before 3:00 AM, an unknown Asian male knocked on the door… [ Keep reading ]

Second suspect in market robbery captured

On August 25th detectives identified, located and arrested the second suspect from the market robbery that occurred in the 2100 Block of East Union Street on Sunday, August 22nd.  The 20 year old male suspect was arrested and booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Robbery.

Public seminar on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle Police Department, in collaboration with the Downtown Seattle Association and the American Institute of Architects, will be hosting a two-hour seminar on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. This seminar is being offered free of charge to the public and will be conducted by Mr…. [ Keep reading ]

SPD seeks public’s assistance in recent homicide

Seattle Police are investigating a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday, August 21st.  This crime occurred during a large private party held at a rented facility near Fairview Avenue North and Valley Street.  A disturbance broke out during this gathering involving the victim, a 20 year old… [ Keep reading ]

Capitol Hill business robbed, suspect captured

On August 22nd at approximately 7:40 PM, East Precinct officers responded to a call of an armed robbery to a store in the 2100 Block of East Union Street.  Two males entered the store and robbed the clerk at gunpoint.  The suspects then fled the store.  An officer was in… [ Keep reading ]

SPD investigating fatality along railway tracks

On August 22nd, shortly after 4:00 PM, Seattle Police were contacted by BNSF Railway personnel that a southbound train had discovered the body of a male lying beside the railroad tracks inside the King Street Railway Tunnel south of the north entrance.  Seattle Police and the Seattle Fire Department responded… [ Keep reading ]

Man stabbed in South Seattle

On August 22nd, at approximately 3:30 AM, South Precinct officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 4600 Block of South Henderson Street.  The victim was attending a party at that location when an altercation began.  The suspect, described as a 25 year old male, was being escorted… [ Keep reading ]

Early morning shooting near Taylor and Denny

On August 22nd, at approximately 2:23 AM, West Precinct officers reported hearing several gunshots near Taylor Avenue North and Denny Street.  Several officers began responding in that direction in an attempt to locate the source of the shots.  Two minutes later, a 911 call came in from the 200 Block… [ Keep reading ]

Homicide investigation in South Lake Union

On the evening of August 20th into the early morning hours of the 21st, there was a private event being held in a rented space in the 1000 Block of Valley Street.  Shortly after midnight, a “shots fired” call was placed from that location and West Precinct officers responded.  Nothing… [ Keep reading ]