Information from Seattle Police Blotter

#2026-433/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch/W2:

At 11:49 am on January 1, Officers were dispatched to a public parking garage for reports of a subject armed with a Taser and a knife, threatening a homeless person and armed security for that property.

Officers quickly arrived and took control of the scene.

During the investigation, officers learned the suspect, based on his own statements, targeted the victim because he was homeless.

Management of the property also stated they’ve had issues with the suspect harassing the homeless in the parking garage.

After interviewing all involved and reviewing video footage. It was determined the suspect lunged at the homeless person with a taser, attempting to tase them.

The suspect was arrested for felony assault and malicious harassment.

#2026-421/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch/F1:

At 11:29 AM, officers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle call. The caller stated there was an occupied vehicle that drove on the walking trail in a wooded area and appeared to be stuck.

Caller stated the driver appeared to be smoking something.

When officers arrived, they attempted to knock on the vehicle but quickly recognized there was a larger than normal amount of smoke in the vehicle (cargo van).

Officers checked to make sure there was nobody inside and it was unoccupied. The rear window broke out, due to the fire and officers observed the lone rear seat was on fire and there was some sort of device with wires coming out of it, underneath the seat.

They backed away from the vehicle to get to a safe distance. While moving away from the vehicle there was a significant explosion inside.

ABS was called and responded to the scene. It was determined there was an improvised incendiary device at the seat that exploded to create the larger fire that fully engulfed the van.

SFD arrived on-scene and was able to extinguish the fire. No citizens or officers were injured from the explosion.

#2026-649/Southwest Precinct/Second Watch/F2:

At 4:49PM , officers were dispatched to a threat call, stating there was a male with a gun, threatening armed security.

It was updated that the suspect left and passed the gun off to his female companion.

Officers quickly arrived in the area and setup containment.

Containment officers observed possible suspects in the containment area. T

hose suspects ran and a foot pursuit was initiated. Both suspects were caught and detained.

Armed security positively identified both suspects. Officers then recovered a stolen gun from the suspects property.

The gun matched the description provided by security.