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Shots fired in Belltown area

On 9/12/10,  at approximately 1:08 a.m., officers working the Belltown Safe Streets detail heard one gun shot in the area of 1st Ave/Lenora St.  As officers began to walk towards the location where the shot was fired, a witness contacted them.  This witness stated that he observed a male, wearing… [ Keep reading ]

Motorcycle fatality collision

On 09-10-10 at approximately 8:30 p.m., a motorcycle driven by a 54-year old-male was traveling southbound on the Alaskan Way viaduct.  As the motorcycle took the southbound exit to 1st Ave S, it failed to negotiate the right curve of the exit ramp. The motorcycle collided with the east side… [ Keep reading ]

Last two Precinct Picnics of the Summer

Come and bring your family and friends to the South Precinct Picnic tomorrow, at the South Precinct from 1 to 4.  Meet the neighbors and businesses surrounding the precinct and enjoy a day of celebration in the neighborhood. The West Precinct will be hosting their Picnic from 11 am to… [ Keep reading ]

Reward Offered: Seattle Animal Shelter officer finds dog with fatal gunshot wound

This information is being reposted at the request of Seattle Animal Shelter Staff.  For more regarding the Seattle Animal Shelter, check out their blog, The Scoop by clicking here. SEATTLE – The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has offered a $2,500 reward for information leading to the identification,… [ Keep reading ]

Man arrested for DUI and Vehicular Assault

On 9-9-10, at approximately 11:36 p.m. a vehicle travelling eastbound on S. Ryan went through a red light and struck a vehicle driving northbound on ML King. The driver of Veh#1 was subsequently arrested for DUI and Vehicular Assault. The two people in the vehicle that was struck was taken… [ Keep reading ]

Man stabbed at 3rd and Pine

On 9/9/10, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to a stabbing in front of the McDonalds at 3 & Pine.  After talking to witnesses, officers learned that the victim was involved in a verbal disturbance with another male inside the smoke shop located in the 1500 block of 3 Ave.  The… [ Keep reading ]

Chronic Nuisance Property declared on Aurora

On Wednesday September 8, 2010, North Precinct Community Police Team officers in cooperation with Edward McKenna of the City Attorney’s office, served a letter of intent to pursue the Chronic Nuisance Property ordinance against the officers of the corporation holding  interest in the Fremont Inn, 4251 Aurora Avenue N.  The… [ Keep reading ]

Suspect takes officer’s patrol vehicle

On 9/9/10, just shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers from the South Precinct responded to a burglary of an elementary school in the 3700 block of South Kenyon St. Upon arrival, officers checked the premises and located a suspect. The suspect was arrested, handcuffed and placed in the back seat of… [ Keep reading ]

Barricaded mentally ill man captured, sent to HMC

On September 8th at 5:45 a.m, North Precinct patrol officers responded to a report of a mentally ill 45-year-old man breaking windows and other items inside of his third floor apartment, located in the 13700 block of Midvale Avenue North.  Responding officers observed him heave a futon bed out of his window… [ Keep reading ]

Update on West Seattle officer involved shooting

The suspect in the September 3rd officer involved shooting, Thomas J. Qualls, 59, remains in stable condition and under police guard at Harborview Medical Center. The three officers involved are all assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau, Southwest Precinct:  Sergeant Steve Strand, 19 years of service, Officers Andy Peloquin, 16 years… [ Keep reading ]