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East Precinct officers arrest one of “Washington’s Most Wanted”

On May 3rd, at approximately 1:30 PM, Crime Stoppers received a tip that a suspected sex offender profiled on Washington’s Most Wanted television show was in the area of Broadway and Jefferson Street.  That tip resulted in a 911 call to Seattle Police and officers checked out the area.  The… [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle/pedestrian collision fatality on Capitol Hill

On May 3rd at approximately 2:44 PM, Seattle Police responded to another vehicle/pedestrian collision, this time at Harvard Avenue East and East Thomas Street.  A Chevrolet pickup truck driven by a 34 year old male was backing into a  parking space on the east side of Harvard Avenue East. At the same… [ Keep reading ]

Vehicle/pedestrian collision with serious injuries in Central District

On May 3rd, at approimately 1:42 PM, a Toyota Prius was travelling southbound on 16th Avenue approaching East Jefferson Street.  At the same time, a 51 year old female pedestrian started to cross East Jefferson Street from north to south.  The driver of the Prius made a left turn onto… [ Keep reading ]

Murder/Suicide at motel on Aurora Av N.

On May 3rd, at approximately 12:40 PM, Seattle Police responded to a call of two deceased persons, inside a motel room in the 8600 Block of Aurora Avenue North.  Officers arrived with the Fire Department and have confirmed that an adult male and adult female were deceased inside one of the… [ Keep reading ]

Strong Arm Robbery-Arrest

On 5/1/10, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a strong arm robbery at 4th Av and Pine St., in which 5  males assaulted the victim and stole his wallet and shoes.  Three of the suspects were located and detained (one after a brief foot pursuit.)  They… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired at bar closing

On 5/2/10, at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers were in the Belltown Entertainment District for bar close, when they heard one shot to the north of 1st Ave/Bell St.  The officers saw people scattering from the area of a parking lot on the east side of the street in the 2300… [ Keep reading ]

Shots Fired

On 5/2/10, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers were monitoring an ongoing party at a party hall in the 4200 block of  Rainier Ave S when multiple shots rang out from the middle of the lot.  The shooter wasn’t observed and  75+ people  scattered from the lot while other people exited from inside… [ Keep reading ]

Safety Tips for Boating Season

Boating season is nearly underway.  During this time, it is important that the public be familiar with boating and swimming safety information for their summer water activities.  Seattle Police and Fire Department personnel want to ensure that the time people spend in the water is safe and enjoyable.  For this… [ Keep reading ]

SPD searching for stolen service dog

“Pixi” is a female Sheltie service dog, about three years old.  She was stolen on Friday, April 9th, at approximately 4:00 PM from a Seattle Housing Authority building in the 700 Block of North 143rd Street.    She may be in north King County or south Snohomish County. Anyone who has… [ Keep reading ]

Detectives seeking assistance identifying burglary suspect

On April 7th, 2010, a residence in the 3000 Block of 44th Avenue West was burglarized while the victim was asleep.  A purse containing credit cards and keys to the victim’s car was taken, and the car was subsequently stolen.  The car was recovered a week later downtown.  Approximately 2 hours… [ Keep reading ]