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Robbery arrest downtown

On January 13th, at approximately 11:30 pm, West Precinct officers responded to a strong arm robbery at a restaurant in the 1900 Block of 5th Avenue.  The victim is the manager of the business.  He stated that a very intoxicated man entered the restaurant at that time.  The manager approached… [ Keep reading ]

Road rage arrest in Leschi

On January 13th at approximately 4:20 pm,  patrol officers from the East Precinct responded to a report of a “road rage”/property damage disturbance in the 100 Block of 28th Avenue.  Officers arrived and were contacted by the victim/witness.  She pointed out a man on the corner with several other people… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Police Commanders in Olympia tomorrow

  WHAT: Presentation to Washington House Ways & Means Committee WHERE: Washington State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington WHEN: Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. WHO: Seattle Police Deputy Chief Metz and Seattle Police Assistant Chief McDonagh WHY: Our Command Staff personnel will be in Olympia tomorrow to show support… [ Keep reading ]

The Seattle Police Department is now taking applications for the Community Police Academy

Want to learn about being a police officer?  What is CSI?  What does I & R stand for?  What’s a DOA?  The Seattle Police Department is now taking applications for the spring Community Police Academy that begins Thursday, March 18, 2010.  Classes are held once a week for 10 weeks… [ Keep reading ]

Car prowlers arrested downtown

On January 12th, at approximately 5:20 am, West Precinct officers responded to a call of a car prowl in progress in the area of 9th Avenue and Pike Street.  The victim vehicle was described as a Volkswagen.  A witness, who was watching the crime unfold on a nearby security camera, called 911… [ Keep reading ]

Car/pedestrian collision in West Seattle

On January 12th at approximately 7:43 a.m., an 81-year-old woman driving a Saturn was traveling southbound on California Avenue SW, approaching SW Dakota Street.  At the same time, a 53-year-old female was crossing westbound in the marked crosswalk at SW Dakota Street.  The driver did not stop and the pedestrian was struck… [ Keep reading ]

Deceased dog’s condition upgraded to alive

Just when we expected and believed the worst, we are pleased to report some good news.  The dog attacked by the Magnolia coyote is indeed alive and expected to make a full recovery .  Thanks to our friends at Seattle Animal Shelter for the update.

Update on Northgate call-now a homicide investigation

The two victims from last night’s robbery/shooting have died from injuries they received.  Homicide detectives are actively investigating.  We will post additional information here when it becomes available.

Aggravated Assault / Home-invasion Robbery

*** This information is preliminary and subject to change*** On January 11th at approximately 11:06 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of an apparent home-invasion robbery with shots fired in the 1400 block of North Northgate Way.  Officers arrived on scene and located two adult male victims inside the… [ Keep reading ]