Seattle police officers arrested a 38-year-old man yesterday afternoon armed with a switchblade among dozens of people on the Seattle waterfront.
On April 8 at about 4:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a man brandishing a knife along the waterfront near Alaska Way South and Yesler Way. Arriving officers found the suspect holding a silver knife and gave him orders to drop it on the ground.
The suspect ignored multiple orders given by the cops and continued walking towards the Seattle Aquarium. Upon seeing the armed suspect continue down the walkway being followed by police, dozens of people fled the area to get away from him.
Officers deployed a less lethal tool and stopped the suspect. He dropped the switchblade, complied with police, and they arrested him without incident.
Officers booked the suspect into the King County Jail for weapons violations and obstructing law enforcement.
Incident Number: 2026-96216
