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Update on wanted suspect: now in custody

Suspect Todd Lucas, wanted in connection with a robbery last week, is now in custody.  He was arrested this morning in the Portland, Oregon area.  Seattle Police Robbery detectives will be interviewing Lucas soon.  Thanks to everyone who called in with information and tips!

Domestic Violence Threats investigation

On July 26th at approximately 6:02 p.m. officers responded to a 911 report of a domestic violence threats incident involving a male suspect and a female victim in the 6300 block of 22nd Avenue SW.  The 27-year-old male suspect fled the residence in a white 1993 Jeep Cherokee prior to the officers’ arrival… [ Keep reading ]

Quick thinking officers arrest 3 robbers

On 07-24-10 at approximately 0550 a.m., a victim called 911 to say he had been robbed by three people who were fleeing eastbound on University Street.  An officer located the suspects at 6th and Seneca where they were taken into custody. The victim told officers the suspects robbed him at… [ Keep reading ]

Burglar caught in act by watchful neighbors and quick response of officers

On 7/23/10 at approximately 8:40 p.m., a complainant called 911 and stated that a male had just broke out the back door of a neighboring residence in the 8300 block of 55 Av S. and entered the home.  Another caller stated the male had just left from the front of… [ Keep reading ]

Operation “Yellow Jacket” a success

SEATTLE – Seattle Police detectives have arrested or are in the process of arresting 22 local taxi drivers for trafficking in stolen property in downtown Seattle.  The arrests are the culmination of a ten week undercover operation targeting an open air market for stolen goods that has been operating in… [ Keep reading ]

New basketball court for South Park

SEATTLE STORM MEMBERS TO HELP CELEBRATE COMMUNITY-PROVIDED BASKETBALL COURTS FOR SOUTH PARK July 23 event will celebrate completed project   Fight the Fear Campaign, Seattle Storm, the Seattle Police Foundation, the South Park Plumb, Level & Square Foundation, and Seattle Parks and Recreation have rallied together to create new basketball… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police seek public’s assistance

Seattle Police Robbery detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating armed robbery suspect Todd R. Lucas, 45 years old,  wanted in connection with an armed robbery of a business from earlier in the week.  Suspect Lucas is described as a white male, 5 foot 10 inches,  180 pounds, blue… [ Keep reading ]

Chief Diaz meets with City Council

This morning, Chief Diaz met with members of the City Council as part of his confirmation process.  Here is a link to some of the questions asked by the Council and the answers provided by the Chief.  http://www.seattle.gov/council/attachments/2010_7_19_diaz_confirmation_response.pdf

SPD launches new public online reporting option

The Seattle Police Department is proud to announce a new online police reporting option for the public.  This web-based Community Online Reporting Program (CORP) will allow the public to file police reports for certain incident types (Property Destruction, Car Prowls, Auto Accessories, Theft of Property (under $500), and Identity Theft)… [ Keep reading ]

Roll over collision on Northbound 99

On July 21st, at approximately 4:40 AM, Seattle Police responded to a call of a one vehicle serious injury collision in a roadway construction zone on SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct near South Spokane Street.  SR99 was closed northbound overnight for road work.  At about 4:40 AM a driver approached… [ Keep reading ]