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Robbery suspect apprehended after short pursuit

On October 22nd at around 2:38 AM,  West Precinct officers responded to the area of 2nd and Bell Street where there were reports of two shots being fired.  Officers arrived and located a male with a gun shot wound to his hand.       The shooting victim reported that approximately 3 men approached him and his brother. … [ Keep reading ]

Bank robbery near University Village

The Puget Sound Violent Crimes Task Force (PSVCTF) is currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred on October 20th at 1:53 PM in the 4900 block of 25th Avenue NE. An adult male suspect entered a bank and displayed a robbery note to a teller there. The suspect received and… [ Keep reading ]

Burglary/Sexual Assault in the Wallingford neighborhood

SPD Sexual Assault Unit (SAU) detectives are investigating a burglary and sexual assault that occurred during the evening hours of October 20th in the Wallingford neighborhood of North Seattle. The female victim was home with her young children, who were sleeping. Her husband had just left the house on a… [ Keep reading ]

North Precinct Officers arrest suspect in sexual assault

North Precinct reports that at approximately 3:50 AM on October 21st, a female victim came to the North Precinct to report she had been drinking with a male acquaintance inside his vehicle and when she attempted to get out he would not allow her to leave. He drove around to various locations, both physically and… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor unveils new “Speed Van”

SEATTLE – Mayor Greg Nickels, Councilmember Nick Licata, and Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske unveiled the city’s new “speed van” at Gatewood Elementary School in southwest Seattle. The speed van’s photo radar tool will help enhance safety in school zones. The principal intent of this pilot project is to test how… [ Keep reading ]

SPD Employees honored at 2008 Awards Banquet

The Seattle Police Department and the Seattle Police Foundation honored the incredible work performed by employees of the Department in their professional commitment to serve and protect the community on Friday, October 17th from 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom located at 1400 Sixth Avenue…. [ Keep reading ]

Disturbance with gun in Pioneer Square, suspect arrested

On October 18th at 11:15 P.M., officers responded to a weapons call at South Washington Street and 2nd Ave S.  The victim reported that a man had pointed a handgun at him during a verbal dispute and driven away in a white Chevy Silverado pickup truck with Texas plates.  While responding to the call,… [ Keep reading ]

Shooting in Pinehurst, Homicide investigating

On October 18th at 11:01 PM, 911 received several calls regarding multiple shots fired in the area of 14th Avenue NE and NE 123rd Street.  When patrol officers arrived, they located the victim, a 22 year-old male, in his vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including severe head and neck… [ Keep reading ]

Harbor officers rescue man on Lake Union

On October 18th at about 1:30 PM,  Seattle Police Harbor Unit officers conducted  a rescue on Lake Union.  Harbor received a radio call regarding an overturned sailboat in the 1200 blk of Westlake Av N.  Patrol Boat 8 responded  and discovered an overturned kayak with a woman in a kayak standing by with it.  She explained… [ Keep reading ]

Serious stabbing on Lower Queen Anne

On October 17th  at 11:22 P.M., 911 received a call of a person who had been stabbed at 5 Avenue West and West Roy Street.  West Precinct officers arrived and found the male victim with deep stab wounds to his left shoulder and back. The victim told officers he didn’t know… [ Keep reading ]