Westside Seattle Crime Report
West Seattle , White Center and Burien
Westside Seattle Crime Report
Mon, 08/10/2026
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CRITICAL
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HIGH POINT
Ref: #INC-SURV-7945-1
OCCURRENCE: AUG 9, 2026 @ 12:17 AM
Deadly Shooting in High Point
"Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 28-year-old man deceased early Monday morning. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and died at Harborview Medical Center despite lifesaving efforts. Witnesses reported the shooting occurred in the 3100 block of Southwest Graham Street."
Transit coordinates: 3100 block of Southwest Graham Street, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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N/A
Ref: #INC-SURV-7945-2
OCCURRENCE: AUG 6, 2026 @ 6:45 PM
Burien Rifle Threat Leads to SWAT Response, Arrest
"King County Sheriff's deputies responded to a weapon-related threat at an apartment complex on Friday, August 7, 2026. Victims reported a known adult male neighbor had threatened them with a rifle earlier that day. The suspect initially barricaded himself, leading to evacuations and a SWAT response. He was later arrested near the scene and booked into King County Jail for assault. No physical injuries were reported."
Transit coordinates: 12200 block of Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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AMBAUM BLVD
Ref: #INC-2026-101
OCCURRENCE: AUG 5, 2026 @ 11:15 PM
Armed Robbery off Ambaum Blvd
"An armed individual brandished a handgun and demanded a pedestrian's wallet and phone near Ambaum Boulevard Southwest. The perpetrator then escaped on foot, heading south. Responding officers arrived within six minutes and deployed a K-9 patrol unit, although the team was unable to locate the suspect."
Transit coordinates: 13600 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
LOW
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SEAHURST
Ref: #INC-2026-108
OCCURRENCE: AUG 5, 2026 @ 11:20 AM
Residential Package Theft Surge
"A series of residential doorstep package thefts has been documented throughout Seahurst over the past week, seemingly committed by the same individual. High-definition doorbell camera footage reveals an adult female wearing a red baseball cap and a gray hooded sweatshirt confiscating unattended parcels."
Transit coordinates: 14400 24th Ave SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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AMBAUM BLVD
Ref: #INC-2026-119
OCCURRENCE: AUG 5, 2026 @ 2:10 AM
Burien Patrol: Driveway Grand Theft Auto on Ambaum Blvd
"Burien precinct officers responded to a residential driveway theft where a family-owned light blue Toyota RAV4 vehicle was stolen overnight. Surveillance cameras captured a single suspect utilizing a wireless transmitter relay signal hack to bypass the vehicle's keyless entry encryption. The vehicle has been entered into the nationwide NCIC stolen registry."
Transit coordinates: 13600 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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SOUTH DELRIDGE
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-3
OCCURRENCE: AUG 4, 2026 @ 11:50 PM
Man in Mental Health Crisis Discharges Firearm
"On August 5, 2026, officers responded to the 8800 block of 9th Ave SW where a man experiencing a mental health crisis believed someone had shot into his home and fired back. The suspect, a convicted felon, was convinced to exit unarmed and was arrested for weapons violations. Bullet holes were found in his apartment and another across the courtyard."
Transit coordinates: 8800 Block 9th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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NORTH ADMIRAL
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-2
OCCURRENCE: AUG 4, 2026 @ 11:35 PM
Armed Robbery and Carjacking
"On August 5, 2026, at approximately 11:35 PM, a victim was parked in the 3000 block of 44th Avenue SW when a sedan pulled up, and a masked passenger exited. The suspect held the victim at gunpoint, demanded their cell phone, and ordered them out of the vehicle. The suspect then threw the victim to the ground, took their vehicle, and fled southbound on 44th Ave SW. The victim sustained visible injuries."
Transit coordinates: 3000 Block 44th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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ROXHILL/ROXBURY BORDER
Ref: #INC-2026-118
OCCURRENCE: AUG 4, 2026 @ 5:25 PM
King County Sheriff: Disruptive Incident & Arrest on SW Roxbury St
"King County Sheriff Deputies placed a subject into custody following reports of aggressive behavior and assault threats on transit commuters near the White Center transit gate. The suspect was blockading the pedestrian walkway, screaming at civilians, and hurling glass bottles. He was successfully detained and booked on active municipal warrants."
Transit coordinates: 2800 SW Roxbury St, White Center, WA •
Status: Resolved
Status: Resolved
HIGH
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ROXHILL/ROXBURY BORDER
Ref: #INC-2026-109
OCCURRENCE: AUG 4, 2026 @ 4:10 PM
Aggressive Harassment near Transit Stop
"Commuters raised alarm over a disruptive individual who was shouting verbal threats, blockading pathways, and hurling small rocks at pedestrians near the Roxbury transit terminal. Responding officers detained the suspect, booking him on open arrest warrants and placing him on an involuntary mental health evaluation hold."
Transit coordinates: 2800 SW Roxbury St, White Center, WA •
Status: Resolved
Status: Resolved
CRITICAL
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STEVE COX PARK
Ref: #INC-2026-102
OCCURRENCE: AUG 4, 2026 @ 1:40 AM
Shots Fired Near Steve Cox Park
"Local residents reported hearing several gunshots along the eastern boundary of Steve Cox Memorial Park. Arriving King County deputies recovered six shell casings from the roadway. No human injuries were reported, though a stationary Subaru sustained damage to its passenger-side window."
Transit coordinates: 1321 SW 102nd St, White Center, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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HIGH POINT / DELRIDGE
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-4
OCCURRENCE: AUG 4, 2026 @ 12:00 AM
Violent Attack at West Seattle Encampment
"On August 5, 2026, two individuals carried out a brutal assault inside a tent at a West Seattle encampment in the greenspace off 35th Avenue Southwest. Victims were ambushed, stunned by a fire extinguisher, and beaten with a crowbar. This incident follows multiple reports of escalating violence in the area, including a fatality in November 2025."
Transit coordinates: Greenspace off 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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DELRIDGE
Ref: #INC-2026-117
OCCURRENCE: AUG 3, 2026 @ 9:40 PM
SPD Southwest Precinct: Armed Robbery near Delridge Playfield
"A pedestrian walking near the Delridge Playfield was confronted by three unidentified suspects who brandished an orbital handgun and demanded personal belongings. The victim surrendered their smartphone, bag, and car keys. The suspects fled northbound in a stolen black SUV. Crime scene investigators recovered physical evidence from the walking trail."
Transit coordinates: 4400 Delridge Way SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
LOW
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FAUNTLEROY
Ref: #INC-2026-110
OCCURRENCE: AUG 3, 2026 @ 4:05 AM
Suspicious Individual Profiling Driveways
"Home surveillance footage recorded an unidentified individual trying to open car doors of vehicles parked in driveways along Fauntleroy Way Southwest during the early morning hours. The suspect immediately fled on foot after triggering a motion-activated security floodlight."
Transit coordinates: 9100 Fauntleroy Way SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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ALKI
Ref: #INC-2026-103
OCCURRENCE: AUG 3, 2026 @ 3:10 AM
Commercial Burglary at Alki Restaurant
"An intrusion alarm was triggered at a dining establishment along Alki Avenue Southwest. Forced entry was made when perpetrators shattered the front glass door using a crowbar, emptied cash from the main register, and escaped in a black sedan. Officers are currently auditing the security camera recordings."
Transit coordinates: 2600 Alki Ave SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
CRITICAL
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DOWNTOWN BURIEN
Ref: #INC-2026-111
OCCURRENCE: AUG 2, 2026 @ 10:50 PM
Armed Robbery in Downtown Burien
"Two masked perpetrators entered a retail convenience store on Southwest 152nd Street. While one suspect brandished a knife, the accomplice emptied the cash drawer, after which they both fled in an older-model gold station wagon. The store attendant sustained minor cuts to their hand and received medical treatment on-site."
Transit coordinates: 600 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
HIGH
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DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR
Ref: #INC-2026-104
OCCURRENCE: AUG 2, 2026 @ 7:45 PM
Physical Altercation off 16th Ave SW
"A verbal dispute among three individuals escalated into physical violence outside a commercial storefront in downtown White Center. One person suffered head trauma and was taken to Harborview Medical Center via emergency transport. The remaining participants left the scene before law enforcement could arrive."
Transit coordinates: 9600 16th Ave SW, White Center, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
HIGH
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ADMIRAL
Ref: #INC-2026-116
OCCURRENCE: AUG 2, 2026 @ 4:15 AM
SPD Southwest Precinct: Commercial Burglary off California Ave
"Officers responded to an overnight burglary alarm at a retail pharmacy in the Admiral District. Forced entry was made when perpetrators shattered the side entrance window. Several prescription medications and retail cosmetics were reported stolen. Detectives are auditing security footage showing two suspects in dark apparel fleeing in a silver sedan."
Transit coordinates: 3200 California Ave SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
CRITICAL
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WESTWOOD
Ref: #INC-2026-113
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 10:15 PM
Armed Carjacking at Westwood Village
"A motorist parked near the Westwood Village shopping complex was approached by two armed suspects who brandished pistols and ordered the driver out of their silver Honda CR-V. The suspects escaped northbound on 25th Avenue Southwest. Responding Southwest Precinct patrols set up a perimeter, but the vehicle was not immediately located. The victim was unharmed."
Transit coordinates: 2600 SW Barton St, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
HIGH
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RIVERVIEW
Ref: #INC-SURV-2730-5
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 6:45 PM
Detectives Investigate Shooting in Riverview Neighborhood, West Seattle
"Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Riverview Neighborhood on Saturday evening, August 2, 2026. Around 6:45 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call from a 39-year-old man who stated he had shot at someone after confronting three suspects he believed were using his property."
Transit coordinates: Riverview Neighborhood, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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RIVERVIEW
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-1
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 6:45 PM
Detectives Investigating Shooting in Riverview Neighborhood
"On Saturday evening, August 2, 2026, a 39-year-old man reported shooting at three suspects he believed were using narcotics near Riverview Playfield. After confronting two suspects in a truck, the passenger pepper-sprayed the victim. The victim then fired his handgun in the direction of the truck. Officers located the truck and its 40-year-old driver, who was attempting to hide bullet holes with duct tape. The passenger was not located. The Gun Violence Reduction Unit is conducting a follow-up investigation."
Transit coordinates: Near Riverview Playfield, Seattle, WA 98106 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
MEDIUM
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CHELSEA
Ref: #INC-2026-105
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 2:30 AM
Catalytic Converter Theft Spree
"Three residents along Chelsea Parkway reported overnight theft of catalytic converters from their Toyota Prius vehicles. Footage from a neighbor's dashcam captured a dark gray Honda Accord containing three occupants who jacked up the cars and sawed off the exhaust components in under two minutes."
Transit coordinates: 14000 Chelsea Pkwy SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
LOW
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ADMIRAL
Ref: #INC-2026-112
OCCURRENCE: AUG 1, 2026 @ 2:00 AM
Graffiti Spray Spree on California Ave
"More than eight local businesses along California Avenue Southwest in the Admiral District had their exterior brickwork and entrance doors defaced with metallic spray paint overnight on Sunday. Merchant association members are compiling and providing security feed footage to law enforcement."
Transit coordinates: 3200 California Ave SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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ROXHILL/ROXBURY BORDER
Ref: #INC-2026-114
OCCURRENCE: JUL 31, 2026 @ 3:30 PM
Commercial Shoplifting and Threats of Violence
"An individual attempting an un-scanned exit with high-value retail merchandise became hostile when approached by storefront staff. The suspect made explicit verbal threats of immediate violence, implying possession of a weapon, before fleeing onto Southwest Roxbury Street. Sheriff deputies are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspect."
Transit coordinates: 2800 SW Roxbury St, White Center, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
LOW
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DELRIDGE
Ref: #INC-2026-106
OCCURRENCE: JUL 31, 2026 @ 8:15 AM
Vandalism of Playground Equipment
"Illicit gang-related graffiti was spray-painted over recreational play structures and benches at a public park in West Seattle's Delridge area. The Seattle Parks Department was immediately notified to initiate sanitization and repaint the defaced municipal amenities."
Transit coordinates: 4500 Delridge Way SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Resolved
Status: Resolved
MEDIUM
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THE JUNCTION
Ref: #INC-2026-107
OCCURRENCE: JUL 30, 2026 @ 3:40 PM
Hit and Run Collision in Junction
"A stationary SUV parked in the Junction block was collateral damage when a speeding motorist struck it while executing a sudden lane change. Onsite witnesses described the fleeing suspect vehicle as a blue Dodge Ram pickup truck with fresh, visible front-end damage that accelerated away without stopping."
Transit coordinates: 4400 California Ave SW, West Seattle, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
MEDIUM
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AMBAUM BLVD
Ref: #INC-2026-115
OCCURRENCE: JUL 30, 2026 @ 3:45 AM
Overnight Commercial Copper Theft Spree
"Multiple commercial properties along the local Ambaum Corridor reported overnight damage and extraction of copper wiring and condenser components from rooftop air conditioning units. Perimeter gates were found cut, and surveillance captured a white flatbed truck parked nearby during the early hours of Saturday morning."
Transit coordinates: 13600 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA •
Status: Under Investigation
Status: Under Investigation
CRITICAL
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SHOREWOOD
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-6
OCCURRENCE: JUL 24, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Domestic Violence Shooting and SWAT Barricade Standoff
"King County Sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect following a domestic violence-related shooting and a barricaded standoff at a residence near Shorewood, Burien. A victim was successfully evacuated with gunshot injuries and transported to a hospital. SWAT and regional tactical units deployed to the scene and took the suspect into custody safely after negotiations."
Transit coordinates: Near Shorewood, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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N/A (KCSO OPERATION)
Ref: #INC-SURV-2730-4
OCCURRENCE: JUL 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
Major Drug Bust by KCSO Special Emphasis Team in Burien
"The King County Sheriff's Office Burien-based Southwest Precinct Special Emphasis Team concluded a multi-month investigation into a major drug trafficking organization around July 13, 2026. The operation, which involved serving warrants, resulted in the seizure of 38 lbs of methamphetamines, 4.4 lbs of fentanyl powder, 1.7 lbs of heroin, and over $95,000 in drug proceeds. Three suspects were arrested."
Transit coordinates: Burien, WA (KCSO Southwest Precinct operations) •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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WHITE CENTER
Ref: #INC-SURV-3640-5
OCCURRENCE: JUN 30, 2026 @ 2:43 PM
Helicopter over White Center after gunfire incident; suspect arrested
"On July 1, 2026, King County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a report of gunfire in the 10000 block of 16th Ave SW vicinity in White Center. Guardian One (KCSO helicopter) was deployed to locate a suspect. No one was injured, and a suspect was arrested. KCSO SWAT officers were part of the response, and deputies found nine 9mm casings at the scene."
Transit coordinates: 10000 block of 16th Ave SW, White Center, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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HIGH POINT
Ref: #INC-SURV-2730-6
OCCURRENCE: JUN 24, 2026 @ 12:48 AM
17-Year-Old Boy Injured in High Point Shooting, West Seattle
"Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy injured early Thursday morning, June 25, 2026, in the High Point neighborhood. At about 12:48 a.m., dispatchers received multiple reports of rapid gunfire near Sylvan Way Southwest and Southwest Morgan Street. Officers arrived and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound."
Transit coordinates: Sylvan Way SW & SW Morgan St, Seattle, WA 98126 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
HIGH
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N/A
Ref: #INC-SURV-7945-4
OCCURRENCE: MAY 29, 2026 @ 11:46 AM
White Center Shooting Prompts Multi-Agency Response
"Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to reports of a shooting in White Center on Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2026. At least three shots were fired towards a victim in the 10200 block of 10th Avenue SW, but no one was struck by gunfire. Investigators identified the suspect, who remained at large."
Transit coordinates: 10200 block of 10th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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ALKI / HARBOR AVE
Ref: #INC-SURV-7945-5
OCCURRENCE: MAY 8, 2026 @ 5:17 PM
Armed Robbery at West Seattle Boat Launch
"On May 9, 2026, the victim and several witnesses were located at a boat launch in the 1200 block of Harbor Ave SW. A vehicle pulled up and three suspects exited and approached the victim. One suspect produced a handgun, struck the victim, and grabbed the victim's gold chain, ripping it off his neck. The suspects then punched the victim, causing him to fall unconscious to the ground, before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. The victim was transported to a hospital."
Transit coordinates: 1200 block Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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ARBOR HEIGHTS (BORDERING WHITE CENTER)
Ref: #INC-SURV-2730-3
OCCURRENCE: MAR 5, 2026 @ 5:45 PM
Domestic Violence Shooting, Barricaded Standoff in White Center
"King County Sheriff's Office deputies responded on March 6, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., to a domestic violence-related shooting in the 2500 block of SW 107th Way near Arbor Heights. The injured victim was evacuated and transported to a hospital. The suspect remained inside the residence, leading to a barricaded standoff, and was later safely taken into custody after negotiations."
Transit coordinates: 2500 SW 107th Way, Seattle, WA 98146 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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DOWNTOWN BURIEN
Ref: #INC-SURV-2730-2
OCCURRENCE: SEP 7, 2025 @ 9:30 PM
Burien Double Stabbing Homicide, Suspect Arrested
"On September 8, 2025, King County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an apartment in the 200 block of South 152nd Street in Burien, finding two people deceased inside. A 29-year-old suspect, found injured in the parking lot, was subsequently arrested and booked into King County Jail for the homicides."
Transit coordinates: 200 S 152nd St, Burien, WA 98148 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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N/A
Ref: #INC-SURV-7945-6
OCCURRENCE: SEP 7, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
Arrest Made in Burien Double Stabbing Homicide
"On September 8, 2025, King County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an apartment in the 200 block of South 152nd Street in Burien. Inside a third-floor unit, deputies found two people deceased. A 29-year-old suspect, discovered injured in the parking lot, was subsequently arrested and booked into King County Jail for the homicides."
Transit coordinates: 200 block of South 152nd Street, Burien, WA •
Status: Active
Status: Active
CRITICAL
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N/A
Ref: #INC-SURV-2730-1
OCCURRENCE: JUL 19, 2025 @ 12:38 AM
Fatal Shooting Following Crash in White Center
"On July 20, 2025, one person died and another was injured after a shooting near the intersection of SW 98th Street and 16th Ave SW in White Center. The King County Sheriff's Office reported the incident began when a suspected DUI driver crashed into a parked car, leading to a confrontation that escalated into gunfire."
Transit coordinates: SW 98th Street & 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 •
Status: Active
Status: Active
WESTSIDE CRIMES REGISTER • EXPORTED: MONDAY, AUG 10, 2026 • MUNICIPAL DATASET
