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Seattle police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man responsible for a violent robbery in Pioneer Square two weeks ago. On March 26 at about 3:35 p.m., patrol officers responded to a robbery at the Saveway Market in the 100 block of Occidental Avenue South. There,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police officers arrested a 38-year-old man yesterday afternoon armed with a switchblade among dozens of people on the Seattle waterfront. On April 8 at about 4:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a knife along the waterfront near Alaska Way South and Yesler Way. Arriving… [ Keep reading ]
Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man critically injured and another hurt during a robbery early Thursday in Belltown neighborhood. Shortly after 5:30 a.m., dispatchers received reports of a shooting at an apartment in the 2400 block of 4th Avenue. Officers arrived and found a 45-year-old man suffering… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police detectives in the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) are investigating a drive-by shooting this afternoon that injured a young man in the Rainer Valley and shut down multiple intersections. At about 4:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting at Rainier Avenue South and South Othello… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police officers arrested a 31-year-old man for robbery after threatening to stab business employees with a boxcutter in the Chinatown-International District. On April 7 at about 1:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man with a knife stealing from a restaurant in the 600 block of 5th… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police officers arrested a man with a murder warrant, in possession of meth, while attempting to cross the Ballard Bridge while the drawbridge mechanism was in operation. On April 7 at about 8:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man climbing over the pedestrian gate that blocks… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police officers arrested a 24-year-old man yesterday after nearly burning a woman with a torch lighter. On April 7 at about 8:50 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man threatening to burn a 60-year-old woman inside of Evan’s House in the 400 block of 10th Avenue. There,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police officers arrested a 32-year-old man with multiple felony warrants last night after he shoplifted, broke into a vehicle, and ran from officers in South Seattle. On April 7, at about 8:00 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man breaking into an SUV in the 3800 block… [ Keep reading ]
Tomorrow, starting on April 8, people who live, work, or play in Magnuson Park will notice familiar faces – sworn Neighborhood Resource Officers (NROs) who will walk or bike in and around the park to get to know people, help solve problems, and join community events. The Seattle Police Department’s… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police detectives and SWAT arrested an Ohio fugitive with a nationwide warrant for murder, felony assault, and trafficking cocaine. On April 2, at about 12:15 p.m., detectives in the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) received information that a wanted man, 24, may be in the Seattle area. The Hamilton… [ Keep reading ]
