Highline Times - Police Blotter

By Matt Wendland

Attempted armed robbery results in crash and discharge

By Matt WendlandNeighborhood in Burien targeted in graffiti spreeAccording to documents filed by the King County Sheriff’s Department, one neighborhood in east Burien was the target of a multi-block graffiti spree that resulted in thousands of…MORE

Mountain View Elementary locked down after threats of castrationAccording to the King County Sheriff’s Department, Mountain View Elementary School in the north Highline area, went into lockdown on Feb. 20 after reports of a man wondering around…MORE

By Matt Wendland

SeaTac Police arrest man trying to pick a fight with random peopleAccording to SeaTac Police, on the morning of Feb. 15, officers responded to reports of a man attempting to fight with would-be passengers at the King…MORE

By Matt WendlandMcMurphy’s Pub robbed and computers wiped cleanAccording to the King County Sheriff’s Department, McMurphy’s Pub was robbed by a customer and employee on January 31st. Police believe that the suspect used their own padlock to…MORE

Would-be purse thief bites Trader Joe’s patron’s thumb in struggleAccording to the Burien Police Department, a would-be purse thief bit the thumb of a shopper at the Burien Trader Joe’s while attempting to steal her purse just before the store…MORE

By Matt WendlandBurien Police find squatters living in former Burien City HallBurien Police located a group of squatters living within the former Burien City Hall property on the morning of January 17th. The building is located on the northeast…MORE

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Burien Police investigate “$2 trillion” worth of destroyed electronicsA man from the Seahurst neighborhood of Burien called 911 on January 7th to ask Burien Police to investigate the destruction of what he believed to be some…MORE

Two Accidental Handgun Shootings in BurienAccording to the Burien Police, the first day of the year included two accidental shootings in Burien that included drinking. The first incident took place between 1 am and 2 am on January 1st. Police…MORE

By Matt WendlandReckless Driver Strikes Deputy at Scene of FireA driver in SeaTac was charged with reckless driving on December 19th after failing to obey the direction of a King County Sheriff’s deputy. While observing the work of emergency…MORE