National Drug Take Back Day returns Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in front of City Hall. People can drop off controlled, non-controlled and over the counter substances anonymously.
SeaTac’s Police Chief Jon Mattsen retires after 33-year career
One highlight of then-Detective Mattsen’s career was being selected as one of five detectives to co-lead the DNA driven “Green River Killer” investigation, which was tasked with building the case against Gary Ridgway in 2001.
King County Sheriff’s Office collected nearly 300 weapons at its Gift Cards for Gun drop off
he event ran from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and allowed gun owners to anonymously drop off firearms in exchange for Visa and Mastercard gift cards. The prices for these gift cards varied upon the items dropped off. A little over $36,500 was given away in exchange for these weapons.
King County Sheriff’s Office announces Gift Cards for Guns program
The program is funded by a $100,000 allotment granted by the King County Council last year. This program aims to reduce the number of guns in circulation and promote public health and safety. Gift Cards for Guns is a voluntary program that provides the public with a viable alternative for disposing of firearms and ammunition.
SeaTac winter events end with Community Center birthday party, new events coming up this Spring and Summer
The SeaTac Community Center’s 30th Birthday celebration wrapped up the events scheduled for the winter, which also included new events like the Lovely Jazz Night in February.
Join the Community Police Academy
The SeaTac and Burien Police, in partnership with the King County Sheriff’s Office, will bring back its Community Police Academy Thursday nights from March 16 – May 11.
Police arrest one suspect in connection with Big Foot Java robbery
Around 10:45 p.m., police responded to a robbery at the coffee shop, which is just off our Military Road South. Two masked men robbed the coffee shop and gunpoint and drove away in a stolen SUV. No injuries were reported.
SeaTac Police to provide wheel locks for certain Kia, Hyundai models
SeaTac has 60 wheel locks available to the public. These are available at the police counter during business hours. People will need to bring registration for the vehicle and an ID that matches. Limit of one per car. Please call the non-emergency line first before coming in to pick up a lock, 206-973-4900.
SeaTac Police assist in human trafficking operation earlier this month
Homeland Security Investigations led this undercover operation with the assistance of the King County Sheriff’s Office and police from SeaTac, Seattle and Bellevue. The operation was conducted near the Sea-Tac airport the week of Feb. 6.
Police arrest teenager after hit-and-run, vehicle chase
SeaTac Police responded to a vehicle incident at the Doubletree Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 12 around 1 a.m. It was reported that a driver drove into the hotel’s valet area and hit several people inside at the location on the 18700 block of International Boulevard. The driver fled the scene. People hit sustained minor injuries.