Seattle police arrest 17-year-old connected to string of armed robberies

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of robberies targeting small businesses across King and Pierce counties.
Hoodline

Cops Collar 17-Year-Old In Gas-Station Stickup Spree From Seattle To South Sound

Seattle police say a 17-year-old is in custody after a multi-city robbery spree that rattled small businesses across King and Pierce counties, left workers shaken, and in some cases forced shops to shut their doors for days.

Fake City Light worker busted on West Seattle bridge with copper spools, meth and knife

A 47-year-old man was arrested early Saturday after police said he impersonated a Seattle City Light employee while attempting to steal copper wire
Northwest Asian Weekly

Crime holds steady in Seattle’s West Precinct

Reported crime in Seattle’s West Precinct, which includes the Chinatown-International District (CID), remained essentially unchanged through the first half of the year, according to the
Hoodline

Backyard Blowup: Illegal Fireworks Torch Seattle Home, Rattle Neighborhood

A backyard Fourth of July warmup in Seattle went sideways Friday when a stash of large, club-style fireworks set a neighbor's house on fire and sent a wave of 911 calls across the block from people convinced they were hearing gunshots.
MyNorthwest

Suspect impersonates Seattle City Light worker, allegedly steals copper wire from West Seattle Bridge

A 47-year-old was arrested on Saturday after he impersonated a Seattle City Light employee and allegedly stole copper wire from the West Seattle Bridge.

Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle evacuated after bomb threat

Woodland Park Zoo evacuated Friday morning after receiving a bomb threat, officials said.