North Precinct Anti-Crime Team officers arrested a man for narcotics and weapons violations following an undercover operation and search warrant service.
During the early evening hours of November 21, North Precinct Anti-Crime Team officers developed information regarding a suspected heroin dealer living in an RV near 85th and Greenwood. The officers arranged a meeting with the suspect with the promise of purchasing a gram of heroin from him. Once the suspect arrived at the agreed upon location, officer placed him under arrest. Officers found about 1.1 grams of suspected heroin in the suspect’s jacket pocket.
Continuing their investigation, the Anti-Crime Team officers applied for and received a search warrant for the suspect’s RV.
Officers returned to the RV and contacted two women who were inside. One of the two women had a warrant for forgery. Officers placed her under arrest.
Upon searching the RV, officers found another 5.3 grams of suspected heroin and about 15.5 grams of suspected cocaine. The officers also found $450 and a loaded semi-automatic pistol.
The suspect is a convicted felon and not allowed to possess firearms. The officers booked this man into King County Jail for the drug and weapons violations. Officers booked the woman wanted for forgery into King County Jail for her warrant.
Officers placed the gun, drugs, and money into evidence.