On November 4, 2009, at approximately 11:22 am., officers were dispatched to the report of a dead body in a transient camp near the intersection of Airport Way, South Lucile Street, and Corson Avenue South. The responding officers located the victim covered by a blanket. The 46-year old male victim had… [ Keep reading ]
Timothy Quinn Brenton was born in Seattle on February 9, 1970. He spent his early childhood in Poulsbo and Woodinville, Washington. His mother fondly remembers Tim teaching himself to read at three years old from a subscription to National Geographic. He later lived in West Seattle, where he… [ Keep reading ]
At 10:00 am this morning, Thursday, November 5th, 2009, the Seattle Police Honor Guard will raise a 20 X 30 foot (600 square feet) flag on top of the Space Needle to honor our fallen brother, Officer Timothy Brenton. This flag will be flown on top of the Space… [ Keep reading ]
A map of the procession route courtesy of SDOT. Memorial Procession Map
Honor Guards wishing to participate in Officer Brenton’s memorial are requested to be at Key Arena ready to practice at 8:00 am on Friday, November 6th. Parking has been reserved at the Seattle Center 1st Avenue North garage, located at 1st Avenue North and North Thomas Street. For information regarding… [ Keep reading ]
The following is the memorial procession for Officer Brenton’s memorial on Friday, November 6th. Motorists should expect significant traffic delays along the route. A memorial procession along city streets for Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton will be held on Friday, November 6. Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles will depart at… [ Keep reading ]
On 11/4/09, at approximately 10:30 p.m., this situation began as a felony Domestic Violence assault between an adult male suspect and an adult female victim in the 8200 block of 4th Av NE. The suspect accused the victim of cheating on him and punched her in her face and strangled her…. [ Keep reading ]
On 11/03/09, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a bicyclist was traveling N/B on Beacon Ave S. approaching S. College St. As the Bicyclist approached S. College St, a pedestrian going W/B across Beacon Ave S. stepped into the roadway. The Bicyclist was unable to avoid the pedestrian and collided with him. … [ Keep reading ]
The following is a statement from the family of Officer Tim Brenton: “The family of Officer Tim Brenton would like to thank the community for the tremendous outpouring of support. Even with the tragic loss, Tim’s wife and children are finding solace in the support from the police community, their… [ Keep reading ]
There has been a fund established for the family of Officer Timothy Brenton. Donations may be made at any Bank of America branch under the “Brenton Family Assistance Fund.”