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Officers arrest man downtown, recover gun

On June 30th shortly after 2:00 PM, two foot beat officers were in the 300 Block of Pine Street when they encountered a man for violating King County Metro’s “Rules of Conduct” in a bus shelter.  This contact led to the recovery of a concealed .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun wrapped… [ Keep reading ]

Fourth of July Public Safety Message

The Seattle Police Department and Seattle Fire Department would like to remind the public that there are no legal fireworks in the City of Seattle. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Fireworks offenses are gross misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail… [ Keep reading ]

Foot pursuit, gun tossed in Rainier Valley

On June 28th, shortly after 8:00 PM, a South Precinct officer was patrolling the streets when he observed what he believed  to be  a domestic violence incident  near 48th Avenue South and South Henderson Street.  The officer stopped to investigate and interview the male and female who had been arguing and crying on the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police launches Police Reports Map

The Seattle Police Department is excited to present an enhancement to the online reports we launched earlier this month. The Department has been working closely with the City’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to provide enhanced information on crime to the public. This new application will go a long way… [ Keep reading ]

Shoplifting turns violent, suspect arrested

On June 27th, at approximately 8:52 PM, West Precinct officers responded to the 600 Block of Denny Way.  The clerk of a gas station called 911 to report a suspect attempting to shoplift some items from inside the store.  After calling 911, the female suspect then came behind the counter… [ Keep reading ]

Robbery downtown, suspect arrested

On June 28th, at approximately 12:45 AM, a West Precinct officer was parked in the 900 Block of Pine Street when a man ran up to him and pointed out a suspect fleeing the area on foot.  The victim told the officer that the suspect had just tried to rob… [ Keep reading ]

Drunk man steals cab, arrested

On June 27th, at approximately 3:30 AM, a taxi cab operator called 911 to report that his cab had just been stolen from the 1800 Block of Yale Avenue North.  According to the driver, he had just picked up a fare near 5th Avenue and Stewart Street and had taken… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired, gun recovered in Central District

On June 26th, at approximately 10:38 PM, East Precinct officers responed to several 911 calls of gun shots heard in the neighborhood of 28th Avenue and Jefferson Street.  A vague description of the suspects was provided. Officers contacted several people in the area, however no victims were located, nor was… [ Keep reading ]

Chief Diaz selected to be Chief of Police

Here are the remarks made by Chief Diaz at the Mayor’s press conference: Acceptance Remarks by Chief John Diaz June 24, 2010 I would like to thank Mayor McGinn for the opportunity to continue to lead one of the finest police departments in the country. It is no secret that… [ Keep reading ]

Large disturbance, injuries, at Beacon Hill restaurant

On June 23rd, at approximately 12:36 AM, South Precinct officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a restaurant in the 4800 Block of Beacon Avenue South.  Officers arrived and located five male victims at Columbian and South Ferdinand.  Three of the victims were transported to Harborview Medical Center… [ Keep reading ]