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Truck/motorcycle collision on Northgate

On January 26th, at approximately 2:15 pm, a motorcycle was travelling eastbound on NE Northgate Way approaching 11th Avenue NE.  A truck was stopped facing northbound at a stop sign on 11th Avenue NE.  The truck then proceeded across the intersection to make a left turn (westbound) on Northgate Way.  … [ Keep reading ]

SPD employee directs young adults to the Anchor Program

The Anchor Program is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit service organization that provides vocational and life skills to youth and young adults.  It prepares students for positions in the maritime industry.  Training and career opportunities are also available in janitorial services.  The cornerstones of the Anchor Program are the values… [ Keep reading ]

Public Hearing to discuss police accountability system

Just a reminder that there will be a public hearing tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the effectiveness of the city’s police accountability system.  The public hearing will take place in Seattle City Hall Council Chambers located at 600 4th Avenue.

Vehicle/Pedestrian collision in North Seattle

On January 25th at approximately 3:04 p.m. officers responded to a vehicle/pedestrian collision at NE 43rd Street and University Way NE.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a 36-year-old male driver was heading southbound on University Way NE and turned right onto NE 43rd Street.  As the driver passed through the crosswalk he… [ Keep reading ]

Public Hearing on Seattle’s Police Accountability System

The Seattle City Council and the Office of Professional Accountability Review Board (OPARB) will jointly host a public hearing on the effectiveness of the City’s police accountability system on Tuesday, January 26th at 5:30 p.m. in Seattle City Hall Council Chambers located at 600 4th Avenue.  Sign-ups for public comment… [ Keep reading ]

Wedgwood bank robbery

On January 25th, at approximately 10:10 am, North Precinct officers responded to a report of an armed bank robbery in the 8200 Block of 35th Avenue NE.  An unknown male entered the bank and approached the teller, armed with a black semi-automatic handgun.  The suspect is described as a white… [ Keep reading ]

SPD and other agencies take Polar Plunge to assist Special Olympics

On a chilly Sunday, January 24th, members of the Seattle Police Department joined other law enforcement agencies from the region to raise money for Special Olympics.  Participants raised money through pledges and then promised to jump into the water at Alki Beach.  It was a fun event and a worthy… [ Keep reading ]

Early morning collision in Montlake

On January 22nd at approximately 2:18 am, East Precinct officers responded to a call of a one vehicle collision into a telephone pole at 24th Avenue East and East Newton Street.  Apparently the car, a 2003 Kia Optima, was driving south on 24th Avenue East approaching East Newton at a… [ Keep reading ]

Armed Robber arrested

BACKROUND:  On January 18th at approximately 8:06 p.m. a gas station located in the 500 block of South Dearborn Street was robbed at knife-point by a lone adult male suspect.  The suspect confronted the female clerk behind the counter and demanded access to the register.  The suspect stole cash and… [ Keep reading ]

Burglary suspect arrested after tripping alarm

On January 21st at approximately 3:24 a.m. officers responded to an alarm at a public high school located in the 1400 block of NE 66th Street.  School Security had detained an 18-year-old male suspect who was observed walking out of the school’s south doors after the alarm had been tripped.  The… [ Keep reading ]