safety (new posts)

Giant subdued, dog killed: Giant subdued, dog killed

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:47:49 +0000

Sounds like one of our neighbors was a bit frisky over the weekend. He'll have a court date scheduled soon. Unfortunately, things didn't turn out as well for his dog (hope the owner is punished for his actions here as well).

Before you jump to conclusions, it wasn't outside Angie's. It was near Lottie's but looks like it had nothing with the establishment itself. Just one large, stupid, intoxicated man. Read about it on the PI blog:

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/archives/203362.asp

homicide at 46th & Brandon: Re: homicide at 46th & Brandon

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:51:44 +0000

SPD says they have a suspect.

homicide at 46th & Brandon: homicide at 46th & Brandon

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:24:51 +0000

Our Twitterverse has news about a shooting last night, around midnight. SPD says the victim in his 20s died there. KIRO has these slim details.

This morning the world has turned upside-down for this man's family.

Jonah Spangenthal-Lee has a few more details.

Candlelight Vigil on Beacon Hill: Re: Candlelight Vigil on Beacon Hill

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:34:36 +0000

Renee,

This is an overwhelmingly sad time. Know that you are loved. We are here for you. Our hearts break with yours and our warmest thoughts, love and prayers surround you.

We'll be there tonight to support you.

Candlelight Vigil on Beacon Hill: Re: Candlelight Vigil on Beacon Hill

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:34:38 +0000

There's also this:

Jennifer and Ema Morgan Memorial Fund
Washington Federal Savings Bank
4800 Rainier Avenue South

Candlelight Vigil on Beacon Hill: Candlelight Vigil on Beacon Hill

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:06:56 +0000

The community is invited to gather for a candlelight vigil on the 1300 block of Ferdinand on Beacon Hill at 5:30 or 6pm on Thurs., 12/24, in support of Renee Morgan. Most of us know Renee from Tutta Bella, where she's worked since it opened.

You can read the news story online: http://www.kirotv.com/news/22036944/detail.html

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:25:04 +0000

Ask 911 operators for the incident number, if you want to ensure your report was filed.

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:56:39 +0000

I'm the person mentioned above who lives at that intersection. Drug activity around there is ubiquitous. It seems to center on my parking lot (which shares a lot with a run-down apartment complex) the mini-mart at the corner of 39th and Pearl, which is constantly surrounded by loiterers, and the bus stop at 39th and Rainier. I call 911 whenever I see blatant illegal activity, but lately I've been frustrated by operators who clearly don't take my complaints seriously. (For example, when I called in a report about someone dealing drugs out of a van in my lot, they didn't even ask for my name or number). It's very frustrating, and I'm not sure what the solution is, but more eyes and lights on the street is clearly part of it. Also, perhaps a call to Metro asking for lights at that bus stop (and the equally sketchy one across the street, which replaced the better-lit one in front of Angie's) might help?

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:11:00 +0000

I wonder if having a series of events on that corner of 39th and Pearl (concerts, or something like that) could make it feel an unwelcoming place for dealing (too much scrutiny).

Easier to do in nicer weather, obviously.

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:09:08 +0000

I'm not sure what the most effective tactic would be to disrupt that drug/prostitution activity. Certainly getting together to put some pressure on the PD to increase patrols there couldn't hurt.

The longer-term strategy needs to involve urban design, infill housing and getting more eyes and light on the street… and finding good uses for some of those unused spaces there that obviously encourage dealing. More people in the neighborhood — which will come with new development at the St. Gobain parcel, etc. if any of those projects ever happen — will help.

But clearly this can't wait that long.

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:21:40 +0000

Allure salon/barber shop on just south of the corner of Rainier and S Findlay is full of bullet holes, turns out this was much closer to my home (1/2 block) than I thought……

I guess the competition among salons in the hood has stepped up!

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:59:54 +0000

My wife called in both of the middle-of-the-night incidents in the past week, and was told by the 911 operator each time that there had been multiple calls. Both times she thought it was coming from 39th & Pearl (right next to Rainier), and one of these was corroborated by a friend who lives at that intersection.

That area (and surrounding intersections — 39th & Hudson, Hudson & Rainier) are full of drug activity and occasionally prostitution. I'm sick of it and want it to stop. So do many of my neighbors. What do we do next? Any suggestions?

Neighborhood patrols? I'm only half joking.

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:35:26 +0000

Actually, even vague directional info helps. 911 will triangulate the location based on information from multiple callers.

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:46:38 +0000

Heard the same thing but sounded closer to Rainier & Orcas. Same thing happened about a week ago, without knowing where they came from or any additional info I had not enough details to call 911 other than to say "gunshots, somewhere, no more info sorry".

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:16:59 +0000

This is how victims are made. Wait for someone else to make the call. Is there a reason you chose not to call and report it?

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:20:45 +0000

Yes - heard them too. I live behind the CC park and it is really hard to know where/what direction noises are coming from - so I didn't call either. Also waited for sirens but heard nothing.

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Re: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:21:42 +0000

Yes - about 11 rounds fired & waited to hear a siren following them but didn't.

Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM: Heard Gunshots 11-10-09 Around 3AM

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:59:31 +0000

Did anyone else hear the gunshots last night at S. Findlay and Rainier and call 911? Does anyone know what the outcome was? This is the second night in the last week that I've heard shots fired and haven't been able to find out what happened. This is NOT the wild west - this activity is unacceptable.

Home burglary at 37th and S Brandon: hundreds of computers recovered by the police

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:34:20 +0000

Police hit South Seattle store, looking for stolen electronics

By CASEY MCNERTHNEY
SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF

"Police confiscated more than 300 computers and dozens of electronic accessories Friday afternoon from a South Seattle computer-repair shop that investigators say was trafficking in stolen goods.

The nondescript storefront, in the 7600 block of Rainier Avenue South, was one of three related locations South Precinct detectives searched Friday."

Robbery: 3500 block of Hudson: Re: Robbery: 3500 block of Hudson

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:11:55 +0000

I would be interested in getting a neighborhood watch together as well. Our house was burglarized about a month ago on the 3700 block of Dawson. A neighbor around the corner was as well just two days later. In our case, based on an eyewitness, the culprits were teenagers. I think a neighborhood watch might be a good step in trying to deter further incidents.