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Strong arm robbery downtown, witnesses help catch suspect

On October 17th, at approximately 4:37 pm, a woman had just left her work in the 1100 Block of 4th Avenue when an unknown suspect ran up and grabbed her purse, knocking her to the ground, somewhere between 4th and 3rd Avenue.   The suspect then fled on foot northbound… [ Keep reading ]

Westlake Park arrest update

In regards to this morning’s tent removal, the arrest total has increased to eight.  The total is current as of 11 a.m. The most recent arrest is that of an adult woman.  She was arrested for Obstructing a Public Officer, Resisting Arrest and Assault.  During her arrest, she threw a… [ Keep reading ]

Elderly pedestrian struck by smart car

On 10/17/11, at approximately 8:00 a.m., a blue 2008 Smart Car driven by a 29- year-old female was traveling southbound on 18th Ave S, approaching S. Main St.  At the same time, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was walking eastbound in the marked crosswalk on the north side of the intersection when she… [ Keep reading ]

More tents removed from Westlake Park

On October 17th at around 6:45 a.m., Seattle Police encouraged demonstrators to remove tents from city property (Westlake Park).  Officer sought and received voluntary compliance from most of those encamped there.  Those refusing to leave were placed under arrest. In all, three adult men were arrested for Obstructing a Public Officer and Resisting… [ Keep reading ]