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911 call of man with gun in Central District, suspect caught

On May 8th, at approximately 8:00 PM, witnesses called 911 to report that there was a man holding a gun in the area of 21st Avenue and East Cherry Street.  The witnesses descibed the man as a black male and provided a clothing description.  East Precinct officers arrived immediately and… [ Keep reading ]

Threats to shoot, suspects arrested on Capitol Hill

On May 8th, at approximately 12:50 AM, three friends were hanging out together in the 1800 Block of Minor Avenue.  A white Cadillac drove by erractically, with three suspects aboard.  The way the car was being driven caused the victims to point and laugh at it.  The occupants of the… [ Keep reading ]

Opening Day of Boating Season

Boating Season is nearly underway.   Especially during the summer months, it is important that the public is reminded of boating and swimming safety tips for water activities. Seattle Police personnel want to ensure the time people spend in the water is safe and enjoyable. The Seattle Police Department Harbor Unit… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired in Central District began as road rage incident

On May 5th, at approximately 5:15 PM, East Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired near 24th Avenue and East Cherry Street.  Officers arrived and contacted the intended victim at 24th Avenue and East Marion Street.  The victim was a 30 year old woman who had been… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired and three $5 bills

On May 4th at around 10:10 p.m., South Precinct patrol officers were on patrol near Rainier Avenue S and S Orcas Street when they heard a series of shots close by.  Fleeing persons said the incident occurred at Rainier Avenue S and S Mead Street and gave a physical description… [ Keep reading ]

Shots fired in Central District, no injuries

On May 4th, at approximately 4:12 PM, someone called 911 to report numerous shots fired near the Garfield Community Center in the 2300 Block of East Cherry Street.  Witnesses reported seeing a female yelling out of a white car at a group of people standing in the parking lot area. … [ Keep reading ]

SPD at Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage celebration

Seattle Police sponsored an information table this past weekend at the Seattle Center House.  Hundreds attended to enjoy the festivities and performances.  For more information about Seattle’s own Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at Seattle Center, click here.

Home invasion robbers being sought

On 5/4/10, at approximately 9:19 a.m., first watch officers responded to a home invasion/armed robbery at a Queen Anne residence on Fulton Street.  A 74-year-old female reported that two suspects, possibly Asian or Latino males entered her residence through an open back door around 8:30 a.m.  The suspects were unknown to… [ Keep reading ]

Assault on Aurora, suspects/victims sent to hospital

On May 3rd, at approximately 10:33 PM, North Precinct officers were dispatched to an assault in the 8700 Block of Aurora Avenue North.  The report stated that a male suspect was assaulting a female.  Another man witnessed this and came to the woman’s assistance.  The second man assaulted the first… [ Keep reading ]

Fire set to 3 newspaper bins in North Seattle

On 5/4/11, just shortly before 1:00 a.m., three separate newspaper bins were set on fire between the 4200-4500 Blk of University Way NE.  A witness stated they saw two white males in their 20s walking away from the newspaper bin just prior to the fire.  The subjects proceeded S/B on University Way… [ Keep reading ]