In Seattle, crime news means criminal activity, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety. This page covers incidents and the trends that follow them.
Mayor's office reports more than 40 qualified applications have been received for the permanent chief position.
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A victim remains in critical condition following an early morning altercation in the Chinatown-International District.
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Do you believe business owners are morally obligated to prioritize employee payroll taxes over personal investments?
A federal court sentenced the owner of Single Shot to 13 months in prison for failing to pay payroll taxes.
A 26-year-old man faces felony charges after allegedly ramming police cars and fleeing a downtown arrest.
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Do you feel your community is safer from drug trafficking than it was?
A federal judge sentenced Sang Su, 46, after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in Seattle.
A box truck crash at a major Seattle interchange forced significant traffic rerouting on Wednesday.
Reporting here centers on high-profile trials, changes to department policy, public safety trends and the justice system. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. The intensity of activity in specific corridors often dictates where police resources shift. Shifts in state law and budget allocations remain the most frequent drivers of change in how these cases proceed.
