As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, incidents of note that (usually) have not already appeared here in breaking-news coverage or West Seattle Crime Watch reports, but that might at least answer the question “what WERE all those police doing on my block (whenever)?”:

*A 17-year-old was attacked from behind while she waited for a bus at California and Hanford late Thursday. One attacker covered her mouth, walked her to a nearby alley, and slammed her head against a tree. When she fell to the ground, five peoplie began kicking and punching her. She was taken to Highline Medical Center for treatment. The attackers were described as two Hispanic males, 15-17 years old, wearing gray hoodies; one Hispanic female, 15-17, wearing a tank top, dark basketball shorts, with her hair in a tight bun; and two other Hispanic females.

*Around 4 p.m. Thursday, a junior high student was attacked from behind by three people described as older male teens near 35th and Thistle. He did not recognize the suspects.

*A 36-year-old Highland Park mom (described as having an anecdotal history of throwing underage drinking soirees) is facing charges of unlawful furnishing of liquor to a minor after officers responded to complaints about a party in the 7700 block of Highland Park Way SW on Sunday, April 29th. Five juveniles ran from the scene but were caught and sent home to parents. Fifteen others — ranging in age from 18-14, and all showing serious signs of intoxication — were released from the apartment. One officer stated, “I can’t express how strong the smell (of marijuana) was.” Mom copped to the alcohol consumption but had nothing to say about the pot.

Eight more summaries ahead, including dogs rescued from a car, and a theft that happened in a flash:

*On Monday the 7th a citizen reported that three dogs had been locked in an unattended vehicle for at least three hours down at 61st and Stevens. Officers were dispatched and rescued the animals: a pit bull, a chihuahua, and a yellow lab. The pit bull had blood on her head and chest with bite marks around her eyes and muzzle. The chihuahua had blood on her scruff. The dogs were transported to the Seattle Animal Shelter. The car was registered to a Cle Elum address.

*Security video from late Thursday shows that in the moments between when a man parked his car at a Westwood Village lot and when he locked it using a key fob at the entrance to a store, someone sneaked into his vehicle and grabbed a briefcase. The suspect then ran across the parking lot and got into a white SUV with dark rims. The victim’s briefcase contained his laptop, passport and visa, Bose headphones, camera, and other items.

*Around noon on Wednesday, a citizen called in a report about a suspicious man taking a cell phone from a car parked near 39th and Alaska. When officers arrived, they ended up booking the 33-year-old Lynnwood resident into King County Jail — not for the car prowl, but on a $5,000 felony drug warrant.

*After observing a likely drug transaction, and then noticing that the car involved had two broken taillights, officers pulled the vehicle over in the 6300 block of 34th SW. The driver was evasive and nervous and lied about his identity and age over a dozen times and kept reaching into his underwear—a likely sign of (uh….among other things) concealed weapons or narcotics. Officers took him into custody, and once at the precinct he provided his true name. He was wanted on a no-bail felony escape warrant and his record had several cautions: “Violent offender. May be armed and dangerous. Resists law enforcement.” He was booked into King County Jail on the warrant and received a verbal warning about the traffic violation.

*Helpful Hint: If you’re filling up with gas, do not put your wallet on top of the car and then drive off, especially if the wallet contains both your ID and your bag of meth.

*A man who was aggressively panhandling customers at a Delridge gas station turned out to be wanted on a $1,000 theft warrant.

*A woman walking her dog was rattled by being followed near 36th and Graham on Thursday afternoon, the 3rd. The suspect was a white male, aged 45-60, with a stubbly salt and pepper beard. He drove an older dark green Saturn.

*The catalytic converter thieves are out and about again, this time striking overnight in the 2500 block of 56th SW and near the intersection of SW Fauntleroy and SW Raymond.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: WSBeat roundups are archived here. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, incidents of note that (usually) have not already appeared here in breaking-news coverage or West Seattle Crime Watch reports, but that might at least answer the question “what WERE all those police doing on my block (whenever)?”:

*Around noon on Saturday, a male driver pursued and harassed a female driver from Avalon and 35th all the way to downtown. He employed a variety of methods: tailgating, honking, flipping her off, and swerving through traffic to first pass and then pull into her lane before slamming on the brakes. He followed her off the 4th Avenue off-ramp, toward downtown, continuing the honking, flipping, and tailgating until she was able to lose him on some side streets. He was described as a white male with brown hair. He drove a four-door black Lexus that is registered to an address in the Admiral area.

*Wednesday afternoon at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, a Highland Park resident noticed that another park-goer’s “very large dogs” were off-leash. She asked that he leash them, especially because her own three (leashed) dogs could be aggressive. The 66-year-old responded to this request by raising his hand to her and saying “You need to be punched.” He later told an officer that the woman was a “busybody” who liked to tell people what to do. He agreed that his use of words had been threatening and was sorry about the incident. The report does not state whether the Beach Drive-area resident was cited for having his dogs off leash.

*Monday afternoon, an allegedly intoxicated man and his friend fled the scene of a Alaska Junction apartment building after arguing with (and head-butting) a woman for being too slow in getting off an elevator.

Five more summaries ahead, including a “Facebook flirtation” gone wrong:

*Just how fast was that Alki-to-Admiral Way motorcyclist going on Monday afternoon? So fast that an officer following at 55 MPH (in the 30 MPH zone) couldn’t catch up. He alerted fellow officers to the failed stop, and one of them nabbed the guy at the top of the hill. The 32-year-old Burien resident was handcuffed and booked into King County Jail for investigation of reckless driving.

*When a local woman’s Facebook flirtation got out of hand, she asked an officer for advice about the problem: The man had threatened to post “racy” photos of her on the Internet unless she agreed to have sex with him. She provided the man’s phone number to the officer and, after confirming the man’s identity, the officer gave him a call. There was no answer, but a records check provided his mother’s name and number. So Mommy got the call and assured the officer that she’d tell him to delete all the photos, not post anything about the woman, and to never contact her again.

*An officer responded to a theft call in the Avalon area on Saturday evening. The citizen blamed his landlord because his favorite sweatshirt had disappeared, his answering machine was speaking only in French, and his box of Cocoa Puffs had turned into a box of Cocoa Krispies. The man admitted that he had a mental health history, and the officer stood watch as he took a dose of meds. She suggested to him that the incidents likely had more to do with his mental issues than with his landlord. She alerted the man’s caseworker, who promised to visit the next day. The citizen assured the officer that he would be fine for the evening and agreed to call 911 if he began to feel out of control.

*Around 6 a.m. Saturday, a woman called 911 and threatened to kill herself. Medics arrived at the scene on 59th SW and were able to coax the woman out from under the playground equipment where she had buried herself in the mulch. By the time officers arrived, the woman had been treated and had a bandage on her neck, having told medics that she’d tried to hit her jugular vein with her pocket knife. The 25-year-old Snohomish resident accepted a ride to Harborview for treatment and for a mental health exam.

*A disabled veteran has faced mounting difficulties caring for himself after his utilities were turned off for non payment. On Wednesday of last week, around noon, frustrated and despondent, he called City Light to plead his case, but ultimately hung up after threatening suicide. The City Light employee immediately called 911 and said she thought he was heading to the Veterans Administration Center for assistance. Officers were dispatched, but he had already left when they arrived. Fortunately, he called back while they were there; unfortunately, he said he had a gun in the back seat of his car and was ready to use it. The VA counselor kept the man on the phone for an hour while other police resources tried to pinpoint his location. His car was finally traced to the Roxbury area, where officers found him calm and cooperative but clearly despondent. He agreed to go to the hospital for a mental evaluation if the officers would try to help get his utilities turned back on. While he was being treated at the hospital, the two officers worked with more than eleven city, county, state, and private charities to get large portions of his utility bills covered and the services restored. Later that afternoon, he was delighted to be brought home by police and amazed that they had followed through on their pledge to help. The Seattle Police Department Crisis Intervention Team has been alerted to the case for possible followup.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Also, remember, the CRISIS LINE is a resource for those in crisis, including thoughts or acts of self-harm: 206.461.3222 … WSBeat roundups are archived here. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, incidents of note that (usually) have not already appeared here in breaking-news coverage or West Seattle Crime Watch reports, but that might at least answer the question “what WERE all those police doing on my block (whenever)?”:

*Medics declared a North Admiral resident dead after finding him in his apartment face down, without pulse. Per routine procedure, an officer was dispatched to survey the scene. Finding no signs of foul play, he lifted the victim’s arm and heard a sudden expulsion of air from the man’s mouth. The officer alerted the medics, who reiterated that not only had there been no pulse, but that rigor mortis had started to set in. But to placate the officer, they lifted the victim onto a nearby bed. As the cloth covering the “deceased’s” face slipped off, everyone was startled to see his eyes blinking rapidly. Medics quickly provided life-saving treatment and transported the man to the Harborview emergency room.

*Early Tuesday, officers pulled over a van in the 3200 block of Harbor Ave. SW. It had originally been spotted on Murray Ave. SW, and the occupants were thought to be casing the area. The driver, a Port Orchard resident, claimed he was in the middle of a pre-purchase 2 a.m. scenic test drive along Beach Drive. He refused to let officers search the vehicle, which was lined with racks and shelves and bags of items. A records check showed the driver was a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history (burglary, auto theft, theft, vehicle prowling and property damage) and that two women had active anti-harassment orders against him. He has been known to assault officers and to own illegal weapons, handguns, rifles, knives and grenades. He also had a history of substance abuse. His female passenger (who waved and called one of the officers by name) is also a convicted felon with a similar criminal history. There was a large knife at her feet. She had two warrants, one for misdemeanor assault in Burien ($7,500) and failure to appear on a theft charge ($5,050). Thinking that the van contained stolen property, the officers decided to impound it. The driver was released and walked away southbound on Harbor Ave. The woman was driven to Tukwila and transferred to the custody of the King County Sheriff’s Office.

10 more summaries ahead:

*Monday afternoon at 59th and Stevens, a driver hit a parked vehicle, careened off it and smacked into a nearby patrol car. He was arrested for investigation of hit and run and driving without a license, no insurance and inattention to driving. A records check showed that one of his passengers had a felony warrant for theft ($2,500). Another passenger had two misdemeanor warrants from Tukwila ($2,200) Both were booked into jail as well.

*Sunday morning around 6:30, a citizen called 911 to report a suspicious man loitering and “staring” in the 3200 block of Walnut Ave. SW. Officers found him with a switchblade at his side. It turns out that he lived down the street and and had spent the night in the parking strip after a fight with his parents. He allowed officers to look in his bag, where they found cocaine, marijuana, miscellaneous pills, syringes, needles, cooking tins, scale, cotton, foil, straws and small baggies, typically used in the sales of narcotics. He had stomach pain and was taken to Harborview but will be investigated at a later time.

*An Admiral business is out some dollars: A customer came in on Monday afternoon and selected an $80 item. While the clerk was busy with other customers, the man left the store with his item — and $140 from the cash register. The thief is described as Caucasian, aged 18-21 years, with black hair, unshaven stubble, and a heavy beard. His palms had visible injuries/scrapes from a fall.

*A compact white hatchback car — Honda or similar — that has been lowered and that has a very loud muffler. That was the description of the getaway car used by a thief who stole a box of red “Paula Deen” cooking pans just after they had been delivered to an Arbor Heights address on Thursday afternoon.

*Around 4:30 Monday of last week, officers were dispatched to a Metro coach near California and Admiral to deal with a disruptive passenger who was arguing, shouting, and spitting. The combative fellow agreed to get off the bus, but warned the officers (and some medics who arrived to treat his injured ankle) to look out for the mountain lions in the trees above them. The 50-year-old was transported to Highline Hospital for a mental evaluation.

*Around 2:30 Monday afternoon, officers pulled a car over near 26th SW and SW Adams and wound up arresting a 19-year-old South Seattle woman on a $5,000 warrant (failure to appear in a domestic violence case) as well as the driver, a 31-year-old South Seattle resident. Not only was he driving without a license, but he was wanted on $12,000 worth of warrants (obstruction, false reporting, and animal violations). Four other passengers were released with a friendly reminder to always wear their seat belts: The arrested woman sitting — obviously unbelted — on a lap in the backseat is what got the car pulled over in the first place.

*Officers investigating a child-abuse case found cause to take a 5-year-old girl (the victim) and her 7-year-old brother into protective custody at their grandmother’s home while Child Protective Services investigates the latest incident with their mother. The officer asked the little girl if she liked staying with her grandmother. The little girl said, “yes,” and when asked why she responded, “Because my grandma doesn’t beat me.”

*On Tuesday afternoon, in the 1100 block of Alki Ave. SW, two teens — aged 16 and 19 — were too busy swigging cognac to notice officers approaching their vehicle. The 16-year-old was supposed to be under home monitoring while awaiting trial for a previous offense, and he was booked into the Youth Service Center. The older teen was released.

*In the 2900 block of Avalon early Friday morning, an officer found a would-be car burglar passed out, with his head on the driver’s seat. The officer pulled him out by his backpack, and he fell backward onto the ground, his mouth letting loose with both a “grunt” and an overwhelming aroma of alcohol. His backpack was full of burglary tools and a drug pipe. The 18-year-old West Seattle resident was booked into King County Jail.

*In The Junction, a yelling and swearing man was arrested — not for smashing a brick onto a parked car (the owner accepted his apology and his cash) — but for being wanted on a $5,000 theft warrant.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: WSBeat roundups are archived here. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, incidents of note that (usually) have not already appeared here in breaking-news coverage or West Seattle Crime Watch reports, but that might at least answer the question “what WERE all those police doing on my block (whenever)?”:

*Around noon last Thursday, officers were dispatched to the 9200 block of Delridge Way SW to look for an “armed and dangerous” man wanted on a California warrant. After seeing a man fitting the general description enter a convenience store, they watched from outside and spotted unique identifying tattoos on his neck. As the man stepped up to the counter to pay for his drink, he was arrested without incident.

*Then on Thursday afternoon, members of the Pacific Northwest Fugitive Task Force arrested a man in the 4700 block of 44th SW. He was wanted in Orange County, California for felony stalking. The 45-year-old was booked into King County jail to await extradition.

*A savvy citizen called 911 after midnight last Tuesday to report that a suspicious person was looking in car windows in the 7500 block of Dumar Way SW. The suspect tried to evade officers who arrived at the scene, but was caught in a nearby greenbelt. His front pockets were full of bank and credit cards with a woman’s name. His backpack contained two digital cameras, two cell phones, two cell chargers, a video game, two controllers, an MP3 player and a folding knife. The suspect—a downtown resident—was booked into King County Jail for investigation of felony possession of stolen property.

8 more summaries, including the case of the hidden gun that led to an apology, ahead:

*Just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, an officer spotted a car inside closed Don Armeni Boat Ramp park. An ID check showed that the 21-year-old driver had a suspended license (for five unpaid tickets and two misdemeanor warrants totaling $13,000 from Tacoma and Kirkland). He was also a convicted felon, in trouble most recently for unlawful possession of a firearm and eluding. He denied that there were any weapons in the car. After waiting for backup, the officer performed a cursory search and saw a purse under the car’s front seat. The 24-year old girlfriend allowed the officer to look through the bag, where he found a loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. The driver admitted the gun was his and that he had placed it in her purse. She was released. He was transported to the precinct, where he willingly gave a statement, said he did not know the weapon was stolen, and admitted that this would be his “third strike” for firearms possession. The officer allowed the suspect to call the girlfriend and he apologized to her for putting her in a “bad situation.” He was booked into King County jail for investigation of firearms violations.

*Just after one a.m. Saturday, a man told officers he was walking eastbound on Roxbury near 4th SW when a dark green or dark blue Toyota Tercel four-door began to follow him. At one point the driver leaned forward and reached under the driver’s seat. Scared, the victim turned onto a foot trail and hid in some bushes, watching as the car left southbound on Olson Place. It later returned and shined its headlights directly where he was hiding. The car left, and the victim reports he soon heard three or four gunshots. (No “shots fired” calls were reported to 911 at that time.) The suspect was described as a “muscular” Hispanic male, aged 22-29, wearing a dark blue baseball cap and a black hooded jacket.

*A property owner was surprised to discover two transients squatting in her Avalon-area rental. Officers made their way through sleeping bags, clothing shoes, broken needles and other evidence of drug use and arrested the men, brothers from Pennsylvania. The pair said that they had met a man downtown, told him they needed a place to stay, and he drove them to the address. This helpful stranger turned out to be the previous tenant, who had been evicted.

*Some tenants in the Fauntlee Hills area are none too pleased with their landlord/housemate: It seems that the strangers he brought home from a Belltown bar early Saturday stole the residents’ money, credit and debit cards. The landlord apologized to officers for being unable to describe the suspects in detail, stating that he had been too intoxicated to remember much. As he thought more, however, he realized that the two women in the group kept trying to distract him while the male entered various rooms of the house.

*A 13-year-old runaway used the emergency phone outside the Southwest Precinct late Wednesday to call 911 and ask for a ride “home.” He was calm and cooperative, but said that the counselors at his SeaTac group residence have not dealt with a bullying issue that has escalated to death threats. The young man said he had already run away from the facility six times and preferred to go to the Spruce Street youth home downtown. Officers transported him and left him in the custody of a counselor.

*On Saturday evening, an ambulance driver (and a neighbor) were concerned about the welfare of his elderly passenger, who had left Swedish Medical Center and gone home against the advice of her doctors. Officers were dispatched to check on her and confirmed the driver’s report: The woman was unable to stand or walk or care for herself. Though the home was fairly clean, medications were scattered about and the woman didn’t know what to take and when. Her wheelchair got stuck on the carpet. She assured officers that her downstairs tenant would help her (which was a surprise to the tenant). Officers assisted her to the bathroom and helped with a colostomy bag that opened and spilled. After cleaning her up and helping her into fresh clothes, an officer called Adult Protective Services and got the answering machine. (The reports notes the office is only open Monday-Friday from 8-5.) In a last-ditch effort, the officer even calling Child Protective Services for help but was told that the state does not fund after-hours care for vulnerable adults.

*Seattle City Light employees requested an officer standby as they turned off the power to an Arbor Heights home. The resident (who was far behind on his power bills) had put up barricades and posted threatening signs to discourage anyone from stepping onto his property. Officers photographed the scene and signs and stayed on site until the job was completed.

*A local man is convinced his neighbors of twenty years are flooding his basement and damaging his yard. In apparent retaliation for these perceived actions, he has destroyed their fence and taken to throwing large amounts of feces onto their driveway, cars, and into their compost bin. In order to contact the suspect on his front lawn, officers had to navigate around “a large amount of barbed wire strung up between the yard, as well as a spiked post and a nearly invisible small chain strung across the front steps to his front door.” The agitated suspect refused to let officers inside the home, saying he didn’t want them to see his two small children. He stated that all of his neighbors dump feces in his yard and denied he had done the same. He agreed to call police in the future if he had problems with his neighbors.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: WSBeat roundups are archived here. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, incidents of note that (usually) have not already appeared here in breaking-news coverage or West Seattle Crime Watch reports:

*If you and your significant other are tying the knot and collecting gifts in a public place, assign someone to guard the checks-and-gift-cards pile. Last week, a suspicious person was seen wandering around a local reception, wearing what looked like a homemade dark blue sweater with a “security” patch sewn on it. Someone later tried to use gift cards from this wedding at a Westwood Village store. The suspect was described as white, male, age 22-29, about 5’8”, with a slim build and light brown hair.

*Just after 2 a.m. Friday, officers were on routine patrol in an alley in the 3000 block of SW Avalon, when a man spotted their car, raised his hands in the air, and walked toward them. He twice provided false names but finally came clean, admitting he was wanted on a warrant ($15,000 for residential burglary). Officers confiscated two knives, two wallets (not his), a key chain with keys for several cars, gloves, and spark plugs (commonly used to break car windows). The SeaTac resident was booked into King County Jail for the warrant.

10 more summaries ahead:

*Wednesday afternoon around 1:30, a resident of the 3200 block of 41st SW was working in the basement when he heard a creaking sound and then noticed two teens peeking in his basement window. When confronted, the two claimed they were looking for “Mike.” A few hours later, the victim noticed that his laptop was missing from a living room table. The suspects are described as white, male, both with brown hair and buzz cuts, 15-17 years old, 5’6” to 6” tall, medium build.

*On Tuesday morning, a neighbor confronted a stranger who was trying to break into a utility trailer in the yard of a home in the 3300 block of 31st SW. The suspect fled the scene in a white Chevy Astro Van, and was described as a white male, 5’6”, of medium build, and bald.

*Officers investigated reports of a man and a woman shooting up in a truck parked near Raymond and 35th SW. The woman inside the vehicle denied that anyone was with her and was “shocked” when an officer emerged from a nearby business with her boyfriend of many years in tow. The pair live on Vashon Island and finally admitted to shooting heroin. Officers found no narcotics, but they did note that the woman possessed many syringes, a bunch of knives, and one live chicken. She and the bird took wing, while the 33-year-old man was booked into King County Jail on a $10,000 misdemeanor warrant.

*On Tuesday evening, a delivery driver called 911 to report that three teens had stolen a shoe-box package from the front seat of his van while he was parked near 32nd and Juneau. Officers quickly found one of the suspects, who raised his hands in the air and exclaimed, “I didn’t do anything!” just as two shoes dropped onto the ground from underneath his coat. The 13-year-old (wanted as a missing runaway) was held at the precinct and then turned over to his stepmother.

*Knowing from previous encounters that the teen was facing hard times (father deceased; mom on the street), an officer wondered if the boy’s report of being slashed on the arm by a stranger might not be true. He expressed those thoughts kindly to the boy, who immediately broke down in tears and admitted there had been no assault. He also admitted that he was depressed and thinking about suicide. A mental health specialist is now on the case.

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CRISIS LINE: A resource for those in crisis, including thoughts or acts of self-harm: 206.461.3222
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Now – from a check of reports that were in the system several days before the ones chronicled above …

*How do you know you have a drug problem? When your idea of scrounging scrap metal involves loading steel structural I-beams into the back of your truck in broad daylight (lunchtime) at a construction site. Officers responded under the West Seattle Bridge, where two workers were holding a suspect, who tried to make off with $3,000 worth of material. The 21-year-old unemployed Auburn resident said he would be interested in a drug program and admitted to using heroin for the past two years and having a problem with oxycontin.

*After participating in a women’s retreat, a local woman in a verbally abusive relationship found the courage to confront her boyfriend of 1 ½ years, who she believed had stolen $50,000 by transferring it from her bank account into his. When he refused to leave her home, she locked herself in the bedroom and called 911. Boyfriend claims that she knew about the money and that he couldn’t return it because it had been lost making stock-market trades. While officers stood by, she had him turn over his keys and leave immediately. He removed his belongings and said he would not contact her again.

*In North Admiral one recent afternoon, a landlord discovered two men inside the garage of one of his rental homes. The pair claimed they must have been sent to the wrong site for a job. One man was carrying a crow bar and a chain pulley, which he returned. They drove off in a red 1980s pickup. The suspects are white males, one aged 30-49 with slim build and sandy hair, and a second, aged 22-29, with slim build and brown hair.

*A woman was seated at a large table at a coffee shop, doing business with her insurance company on her cell phone. She noticed that a stranger nearby would occasionally write something on a legal pad. He later said to her, “I couldn’t help overhearing that you got a new job. Congratulations.” Later that day she received four e-mails from the stranger (who had obviously overheard her e-mail address during the conversation), asking if she wanted to meet him and providing his phone number. Concerned that the man had overheard other info, she called 911. An officer called the friendly fellow, who was surprised and embarrassed to be hearing from police. He said he’d never try to contact her again.

*A group of people was drinking in an Admiral apartment. The party moved to an alley, and when things got a bit out of hand, the “host” (who had alcohol on his breath and appeared intoxicated to officers) fired a shot into the air to “scare off” the group. Though he had a concealed weapons permit, he willingly turned the weapon over to officers.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: WSBeat roundups are archived here. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, incidents of note that (usually) have not already appeared here in breaking-news coverage or West Seattle Crime Watch reports:

*In the 4100 block of 25th SW, a woman let her dog out into her fenced yard. A stranger approached and began taunting the dog and causing it to bark. When told to leave, he responded “What are you going to do about it?” “Call the police,” the woman replied. Fortunately she took her dog inside, because the suspect quickly returned with a large dog, opened the gate, and came into the yard. He began yelling and kicking the fence but left before officers arrived. Based on the subject description, the dog description, and the fact that he could return so quickly, officers thought they knew both who they were looking for and where he lived. When they went to his home, the suspect refused to answer the door, said he hadn’t done anything and invited them to “F*#@ off” if they didn’t have a warrant.

*A local couple fell victim to a scam and wired $5,600 “bail money” after receiving a phone call claiming their granddaughter had been arrested. Before sending more funds, they discovered that their granddaughter was fine and was at home in her college town.

11 more summaries ahead:

*Last Wednesday afternoon around one p.m., in the 8200 block of California Ave. SW, a 19-year-old was uncomfortable with some friends his younger brother planned to invite to the house. An argument ensued, and younger brother grabbed a baseball bat and said he was willing to use it. When older brother picked up the phone to call 911, younger yanked the cord from the wall and grabbed a knife from a kitchen drawer before leaving the residence. The officer made sure the phone worked again, provided domestic violence information, and advised the victim—and his father—to call 911 when the brother returned.

*In a Junction-area home last Wednesday evening, a homeowner called 911 to report an unwelcome visitor (with a history of threats, violence, and overdose) was once again visiting a downstairs tenant who had been served with an eviction notice. The tenant opened the door, and officers arrested the sleeping suspect. Officers spotted a firearm on a table next to the bed, a loaded shotgun on the other side of the room, and a suitcase on a couch (which the tenant kept trying to conceal–likely because it contained nearly $4,000 worth of meth and a loaded firearm). He was booked into King County Jail for investigation of firearms and drug violations. The visitor was booked into King County Jail for $6,000 worth of warrants (for theft and false reporting). He’s also wanted on an unverified $10,000 warrant from Snohomish County.

*Late Monday, two sisters and a young boy were watching television when the kitchen door knob starting rattling. Looking up, one sister saw a stranger at the window, motioning her to open the door. The three fled to the other side of the house and called 911. The suspect was found just a few feet from the house carrying a glass pipe (which tested positive for meth residue), a box cutter in a leather sheath, and gloves. He was booked into KCJ for investigation of attempted residential burglary and on an outstanding no-bail felony warrant.

*On Genesee Hill, a woman with known mental illness and a history of harassing neighbors was taken to Harborview for care late Friday after she called 911 with the latest in a series of wild, illogical rants. In the report, officers noted her erratic mood swings and obvious intoxication. They also noted that the woman seems to have moved out of the home proper and into its crawlspace.

*On Thursday, the driveway behind a Delridge-area store was closed to vehicle traffic because of a company barbecue. When told this, a driver yelled at employees, saying they were blocking the fire lane. He then deliberately drove ahead, first bumping into one worker and then revving his engine and veering toward him a second time. As the employee tried to jump out of the way, he wrenched his knee (the car’s tire was already on his foot). Based on the description of the car and driver, officers were able to track down the vehicle and arrest the 56-year-old suspect. He was booked into King County Jail for investigation of reckless endangerment.

*In Highland Park, an estranged father showed up at his ex-wife’s home for a discussion about child visitation. But when he showed up with bloody hands, his ex told him to leave because he was “scaring the children.”

*After posting on Facebook about daily thoughts of suicide, a local youth received a visit from officers. (Someone had seen the message and contacted authorities about the teen’s welfare.) Officers spoke with the teen at length about how she was feeling and her history of hurting herself. It was decided that an evaluation at Children’s Hospital would be beneficial.

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The incidents below are from a reports check one week earlier but ended up being held to add to this roundup:

*Suspicious when a 17-year-old family friend returned to his home twice for odd reasons (to look for a sweater and to use the phone), an Arbor Heights resident drove the young man to a bus stop two miles away. Still bothered, he returned to his home a few minutes later and found the boy was not only back at the residence, but he was testing the front door handle. He fled as the man called 911 and stayed on his trail. Officers arrested the suspect on an outstanding no-bail domestic violence assault warrant. He was booked into the Youth Service Center and is also under investigation for forced residential burglary.

*An alert citizen reported a suspicious person in a pickup truck at a business in the 7500 block of 35th SW. While en-route, officers were told that the truck had been involved in a felony in South Park the previous day and was an unreported stolen vehicle. When officers arrived, the man was out of the car and ran southbound on 35th. He didn’t follow the first orders to stop, and when he veered into fire department property he was ordered to the ground and held at gunpoint. His hands were concealed and he told the officer to “back off.” The officer took cover and called for assistance. The suspect—a convicted felon with a history of firearms and drug violations–was taken into custody, but not before he threw a bag of meth out of his pockets. Another reason for running? A $30,000 warrant for failing to register as a sex offender. He was booked into King County Jail for the warrant, but there was insufficient evidence to hold him for auto theft. (The registered owner of the truck was also involved in the South Park felony incident and is was booked into KCJ.)

*Two friends were in Westcrest Park on a recent Monday afternoon when an acquaintance approached and began assaulting one with a crowbar, hitting him repeatedly on the head and body as he lay on the ground. The friend tried to intervene, but when he was threatened he fled and flagged down a passing King County deputy who called for assistance from Seattle officers. The victim got up and stumbled toward the deputy but fell unconscious, bleeding heavily from a severe head wound. He was transported to Harborview. Seattle officers arrested the suspect as he tried to leave the area. They also found the weapon, which had been tossed into a nearby disabled van. The suspect was booked for investigation of aggravated assault and was also carrying a club, a blackjack, and brass knuckles.

*Numerous citizens called 911 late Monday to report a violent domestic disturbance in the 2700 block of 60th SW. When officers arrived they heard raised voices and crying. The husband claimed his wife (who had a bloody nose) had fallen down. The two were separated, and their teary-eyed three-year-old was led from the room to be comforted by another officer. The woman claimed all was an accident and was evasive when asked about weapons in the home (though officers spotted and temporarily confiscated an unlocked gun case with a 9mm Beretta and a loaded magazine). After interviewing the pair, the husband was arrested and booked into King County Jail for investigation of domestic violence assault. The gun was held by the evidence unit because the husband had threatened to commit suicide if the family was “broken up.”

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EDITOR’S NOTE: WSBeat roundups are archived here. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, incidents of note that (usually) have not already appeared here in breaking-news coverage or West Seattle Crime Watch reports:

*A woman was able to get help at an Alki restaurant after she was chased down and jumped by a man near 58th and SW Marine Drive early Saturday. He shoved her from behind, and from the ground she began screaming and managed to kick her assailant in the chest. He ran off toward Alki Ave. SW. The report says restaurant staff mentioning they had recently heard people talk about being jumped in the 2600 block of Alki Ave. SW. The attacker was described as a white man in his late 20s or early 30s who smokes. He wore a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled tight around his face, with “a large nose” visible. He wore blue jeans and was approximately 5’9” with a medium build. The victim initially encountered him sitting in the patio area of a business in the 2600 block of Alki, where she was supposed to meet a friend, and he followed her to the location where she was assaulted.

*The sounds of a violent domestic disturbance led a citizen to call 911 Thursday night. When officers arrived at the Avalon Way address, the male suspect was immediately hostile and uncooperative. He ended up punching one officer in the head and another in the chest before being taken into custody. The home was in complete disarray, with broken cell phones, overturned furniture and shattered computers. The officers were treated at Harborview for lacerations, swelling, and abrasions. The suspect is being held in King County Jail for investigation of unlawful imprisonment (of the girlfriend) and assault on a police officer.

*When a woman legally parked her car in the 2800 block of SW Yancy, a little girl came out of a home and told her not to park there, as that was her dad’s parking space. When the woman didn’t move the car, an older girl came out to repeat the warning, and warned, “My dad will deal with you.” When the woman returned to the car an hour later, her right front tire had been flattened. The report describes this as an ongoing problem at the home. Officers left a business card there (there was no answer at the door), requesting that the resident get in touch.

9 more summaries ahead (busy week):

*A 21-year-old woman came to the DSHS office on Delridge and asked that her 3-year-old son be taken by Child Protective Services. She has been unemployed for seven months and is about to be evicted from her apartment, and she felt she could no longer take proper care of him. Officials took him into protective custody and arranged to find a foster home.

*Officers entered a home in the 7900 block of Delridge Way in an effort to clear out the latest in a series of squatters who have illegally occupied the building. A man was released at the scene. A woman was booked into King County Jail after a records check showed she was wanted on five warrants: one for assault ($2,000) and four for theft ($500 each).

*An alert citizen called in a description of a suspicious car and two males who seemed to be casing homes in the 9200 block of 14th SW on Thursday afternoon. The car is well known to officers and the driver has been contacted previously regarding residential trespass. On this day, the passenger (once he finally provided his real name) turned out to be wanted on a felony warrant. He was booked into King County Jail. The driver was released.

*Additional details on the “home invasion” reported here last week: Last Tuesday afternoon, in the 4300 block of 30th SW, a woman heard her dog barking on the main floor of the home. When she went to check on him, she found two strangers in her living room, rifling through cabinets. They were surprised to see her, and one showed a handgun. She retreated upstairs with her dog and was unharmed. The intruders were described as two black men, aged 18-21. Both wore black, hooded jackets, black denim pants, and Northface coats.

*After smoking an unknown substance purchased from a classmate, a local high-school student first fainted and then became violent and irrational, biting and kicking her friends and assaulting school staff who had to restrain her until medics arrived. She tried to assault them as well but calmed down when officers appeared. She was transported to Harborview along with three friends who had also smoked the substance but remained calm.

*Early Thursday, officers responded to the 9200 block of 14th SW where an upset woman had been seen hiding near a shed. She explained that she had been at a gas station on SW Roxbury, where a man had approached and asked if she wanted to “party.” She agreed and they drank some beers. When he asked if she wanted to go home with him, she began to set some boundaries on the interaction. He became upset and grabbed her hair and pulled it hard. Scared, she said she needed to use a restroom. When the car slowed, she was able to escape. The driver followed, even jumping the curb in pursuit, but she was able to elude him and hide. The suspect is an unknown race male, about 5’6” with light complexion and a muscular build. His hair was brown and shaved close. He drove a white mid-sized domestic vehicle.

*Early Thursday, a 33-year-old was drunk and “out of line” according to several customers of an Alaska Junction restaurant. After taking a drink from another patron’s mug, he was told to leave. He refused. But two other customers were happy to provide the man with an escort from the premises: They were officers with the Department of Corrections.

*Late Saturday, a female driver was followed to a parking lot in the 2200 block of SW Barton. The beige van (which she first noticed at 9th SW and Henderson) was occupied by a man described as Hispanic, in his 30s, about 180 pounds, with a buzz haircut. When he got out of the car, she also noted that — although they were down around his ankles — he wore blue jeans.

*On Monday afternoon, after an argument, a man pushed his girlfriend around, hit her in the head and held a knife against her throat, saying he was going to kill her. He then held the knife against his belly and threatened to kill himself. He dragged her to the ground and held her down for five minutes, repeating his threats to kill her. He finally let her go, and she ran from the apartment, flagged down a passerby, and called 911. Officers found the boyfriend walking in the 5900 block of 35th SW. He didn’t obey officer commands but was taken into custody without incident. He was armed with a 7” butcher knife.

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CRISIS LINE: A resource for those in crisis, including domestic violence as well as thoughts or acts of self-harm: 206.461.3222
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EDITOR’S NOTE: WSBeat roundups are archived here. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, incidents of note that had not already appeared here in breaking-news coverage or West Seattle Crime Watch reports:

*A foreign exchange student’s parents were scammed out of $12,000 after someone contacted them, claimed to be their daughter, and requested that money be wired.

*A 16-year-old was arrested and taken to the Youth Service Center on Thursday afternoon after citizens caught him peeping into a window of a home in the 5400 block of 26th SW.

Six more summaries, ahead:

*Sauce was tossed at an Admiral restaurant Thursday night, and charges may be pending. Two women and a man entered the business and — with vivid language — confronted and attacked a surprised female employee. First someone threw a tray at her head. Then came the tomato sauce, which ultimately covered the employee’s clothes and hair. The victim knows the suspects, who ran off before officers arrived.

*Beware when answering online ads for a handyman. A West Seattle citizen is the most recent victim of someone who advertises his services and then, when contacted for work, begins calling the prospective customers to make obscene sounds and threats. The “handyman,” whose calls originate from the Lacey/Olympia area, also warns that the FBI and DEA will visit and harm the would-be customer.

*A local five-year-old was taken into protective custody after he arrived at school covered in welts that left a visible impression of a large buckle. He explained that his mom had hit him with a belt because he had an “accident” on the floor at home. Officers paid a visit to the teary-eyed mom. She claims that the accidents are deliberate. Her other child showed no signs of abuse and was allowed to stay home.

*A generous aunt let her adult nephew stay at her Arbor Heights home for two weeks. He paid her back for her hospitality by stealing items and then threatening to kill her when he got kicked out of a methadone treatment program. He is known to carry a handgun. Officers recommended that she file for a protection order and call 911 immediately if he contacts her again.

*Thursday morning, near Delridge and SW Hudson, a stranger tried to open the door of a car occupied by a mother and daughter. The girl screamed, “Mom, he’s trying to get in the car.” Mom was able to lock the vehicle and call 911. The suspect had a head injury and was obviously impaired, unable to describe where he was or where he lived. The 42-year-old man was sent to Harborview for a mental evaluation.

*Early Thursday, a citizen called 911 to report an injury to a convenience-store clerk in the Admiral District. When medics and officers arrived, the victim said he had broken a bottle and deliberately cut his wrists. Medics tended to the severe lacerations and then transferred the victim to a hospital for a mental-health exam.

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CRISIS LINE: A resource for those in crisis, including thoughts or acts of self-harm: 206.461.3222
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EDITOR’S NOTE: WSBeat roundups are archived here. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, beyond ongoing WSB breaking-news (etc.) coverage:

*Faced with a locked restroom door at a Westwood Village store, an anxious customer knocked and asked the person inside to hurry. After some time, the door opened. The occupant grabbed the knocker’s sunglasses and punched him in the face with a closed fist. The victim punched back, and the suspect exited the building. He was described as white, aged 50-64, about 6’2”, slim, with brown hair. He wore a brown baseball cap, brown shirt, and brown pants.

*Friday afternoon, a cyclist was riding his custom bicycle through the Alaska Junction and was hailed by a man who got off a bus. When the rider stopped, the man punched him in the face, knocked him off the bike, hopped aboard, and rode north in the alley toward SW Oregon St. The suspect is described as white, aged 30-49, 6’5” with fair complexion and blonde or strawberry short hair. He wore a red sweater and blue pants. The bike is worth about $1,600.

Six more summaries, ahead:

*Tuesday noon, a man climbed to the top of a building at 36th and Genesee and stood on the roof. With a Bible in one hand and his family jewels in another, he told officers he was waiting for God. He was transported to Harborview for a mental evaluation.

*Unknown persons stole $1,200 worth of copper wire from a business on 13th Ave. SW on Monday morning between 5:15 and 5:30. And on Wednesday, an employee reported that someone had broken into a construction site on Fauntleroy Way over the weekend and stolen several spools of wire worth over $4,500.

*The manager of an Alki-area apartment reports that a man has twice (once in December and once in January) managed to enter the supposedly secure building and distribute pizza advertisements. This month, he was caught on video in the laundry area trying to drill out the lock on a dryer in order to gain access to the coins. He was unsuccessful. He is described as white, aged, 22-29, around 5’10” tall with an athletic build.

*A 14-year-old reports that while she was walking near 9th SW and Cambridge on Tuesday afternoon, a man driving a blue Ford Mustang with tinted windows stopped his car and flirted with her. She was scared by the encounter, and when she warned him that she would call police he left. The suspect is described as Hispanic, aged 22-29, with medium build and short black hair.

*Following his victory on the mat, police say, a visiting wrestler from a high school outside Seattle was punched in the face by his opponent, who attends a local high school. The victim fell to the floor unconscious and injured his hip, while the suspect — witnesses say — was quickly “whisked away” from the gymnasium. Though no one called 911 at the time, officers were later dispatched to the Swedish Hospital emergency room to gather details.

*When a local woman filed her taxes, the IRS rejected them: It seems someone else had already filed a tax return using her Social Security number.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The WSBeat has an archive category of its own. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, beyond ongoing WSB breaking-news (etc.) coverage:

*The owner of an Alki-area rental vacation home thought it was odd that the renters pulled a rental truck up to the residence on their last day. He dispatched a friend to park in front of the house to see if any items were being stolen. The renters noticed the lookout and left. The owner later discovered miscellaneous items such as DVDs and board games were missing. They also failed to pay for the week’s stay.

Six more summaries ahead:

*Early Thursday, a young woman called her parents, told them she had been raped, but couldn’t figure out where she was….other than it was somewhere at Alki. Officers found her lying unconscious on a bench in the 1300 block of Alki Ave. SW. She was transported to Harborview for treatment and an examination. She was later able to tell officers that after stopping at an Alki bar to see a friend and having 1.5 or so beers, she ended up at at a local home that was unfamiliar to her. She was kept from leaving by a white male, about 6′ tall, with a thin build and dark shoulder-length hair. She said he removed items of her clothing and raped her. She fled the house on foot and tried to flag down several vehicles before collapsing on the bench where she was found.

*Neighborhood complaints led the SW Precinct Anti-Crime Team to a home in the 9200 block of 12th SW on Friday evening of last week. Of primary concern were the stories of narcotics sales, but reports of unsanitary conditions (no running water, visible garbage) and rat infestation provided extra incentive for the visit. Once inside, officers were greeted with a rancid smell caused not only by the unflushable toilets but by the “massive amount” of garbage and rotten food in the premises. They also found drug paraphernalia strewn about. In addition, two sick people inside “could barely move.” Residents were told that if they were dealing narcotics they needed to stop and were warned that officers would be returning to the residence to check on the situation. The Community Police Team has been advised of the problem.

*While trying to serve a warrant in the Admiral area late Thursday of last week, three bail bondsmen were confronted by a man who drove by their vehicle and shattered a window with an unknown object. One of the bondsmen was able to fire one round of 12-gauge rubber buckshot into the suspect’s open car window. Hospitals were advised to be on the lookout for anyone coming in for treatment of an injury caused by the buckshot.

*Monday morning, anonymous reports of an assault with possible weapons brought officers to a home in the 4400 block of 47th SW. Inside the home officers found two men. One had a cut over the eye and claimed that he had been hit a dozen times with a piece of wood and threatened with a gun by a man who had stayed at the home the previous night. Citizens report that the home has been a “trouble spot” ever since the current residents moved in.

*Unknown persons broke into a construction site in the 4500 block of Fauntleroy Way SW last weekend and stole multiple spools of wire worth of $4,500.

*A 26-year-old ran naked up California Ave. in North Admiral Saturday morning around 7. An officer arrived and, while waiting for backup, saw the man—seemingly mesmerized by a streetlamp—fall backward into the street. Medics were able to strap him onto a stretcher (he initially tried to run off) before transporting him to Harborview for treatment of an overdose. A friend said that the man had been smoking medicinal marijuana before the incident but didn’t know of any other substances he might have ingested.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The WSBeat has an archive category of its own. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, beyond ongoing WSB breaking-news (etc.) coverage:

*Saturday afternoon, an officer was driving in the 7500 block of Fauntleroy Way when he saw a car pull over to park and watched the three young men inside pull black beanies onto their heads —- a typical behavior of burglars. A records check showed that the car was a suspect vehicle in a theft and was not registered locally. When the car pulled away from the curb, the officer followed. The driver made several efforts to elude the officer, who pulled the vehicle over in the 6500 block of California Ave. A 19-year-old passenger described as having a history of associating with burglars and meth users initially lied about his identity, police said. He is a North Admiral resident. The 22-year-old driver is a Morgan Junction resident and the other passenger, also 22, lives south of the Alaska Junction. All were warned about their suspicious behavior, and the officer promised to consider them suspects if there were any burglaries in the area. After promising to not commit burglaries, they were released.

Six more summaries ahead:

*A case of mail theft was reported in the 4800 block of Graham last Friday afternoon. The thieves were described as a white male driving a green and tan Subaru Legacy and a white female passenger wearing a white puffy coat, who the witness said was actually seen taking mail.

*Early Wednesday, in the vicinity of Harbor Avenue, a 17-year-old fled to a neighbor’s house with two younger brothers after their uncle began yelling irrationally, broke down the door to a barricaded bedroom where the boys had tried to hide, and slammed the older brother against a wall. Officers found the uncle clearly intoxicated and uncooperative. He was booked into King County Jail for investigation of non-aggravated domestic violence assault.

*In the 10800 block of 31st SW, a citizen described as having “known mental issues” was apparently off his medications on Sunday. Around 2 a.m. he began revving his car engine and honking the horn for an hour (officers managed to return him to the house), and around 7 a.m. he was knocking on a neighbor’s door and speaking gibberish. He was transported to Harborview for observation.

*A woman who ended a relationship because her boyfriend wouldn’t consistently take his mental health meds called 911 early Wednesday. She reported that her ex had broken into her house, kicked open a locked bedroom door, and was threatening to commit suicide. He had been talking irrationally and was wearing a strip of aluminum foil and a pile of paper towels around his head. The woman and a friend fled the home before calling for help, and when officers arrived, the suspect had already left. He had not been found by the time the report was filed.

*Around 6 p.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to 20th SW and SW Kenyon, where a young woman was lying in the middle of the snowy road, claiming she wanted to die. She was transported to Harborview for evaluation.

*A likely well-meaning citizen called 911 to report a dog left out in the cold, needing food, and exhibiting signs of distress. An officer spoke with the dog’s owner, who said the dog is actually overweight, “because some unknown person keeps feeding it.” He also contended that the Chow/Shepherd mix (with 4 inches of fur) is actually bred to be OK with being out in the cold. The dog spent the visit wagging its tail happily and didn’t bark or show signs of distress. The officer did some research that corroborated the owner’s story. (The dog’s owner also asked that animal control please reassure the complainant that the dog is fine while suggesting that he/she should quit feeding the pup.)

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The WSBeat has an archive category of its own. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, beyond our ongoing breaking-news (etc.) coverage:

*Around 1 p.m. last Saturday, several “suspicious people” were seen near SW Avalon and Genesee carrying multiple items. As officers approached, one threw a bag of meth over the fence onto the golf course. He was carrying two backpacks. Inside: Five laptop computers, three cellular phones, an iPod, and assorted small hard drives, memory cards, cables and peripherals. He was also carrying multiple tools favored by burglars, such as lock cutters, wire cutters, knives and razors. The suspect claims that he bought all the items on Craigslist and that they are not stolen. He was booked into King County Jail for investigation of possession of stolen property and narcotics possession.

Ahead, five more summaries, starting with the case of the drunk door-kicker:

*A heavily intoxicated 20-year-old Seward Park-area resident was found kicking on assorted doors in the 8800 block of 9th SW late Monday. After talking with citizens, officers discovered that the suspect did know people in the area but — not being sure which house was his friends’ — he decided to kick the doors at many of them. While barefoot. A taxi was called to transport him home.

*Late last Saturday, a woman was walking near 35th and Henderson, carrying an 18-pack of beer, when a dark brown late 80s/early 90s “low-rider” Cadillac pulled alongside. After asking, “Do you need help with that?”, a woman got out of the car, grabbed the victim’s wallet from a sweater pocket, and tried (unsuccessfully) to take the beer. The victim held onto the suspect, who was trying to climb back in the car, until a young man standing nearby yelled, “Let go of my mom.” The suspect is a black female, around 5’4” with a heavy build and hair in a pony tail. She appeared to be between 30 and 49 years of age.

*Monday afternoon around 1, an intoxicated man grew violent when denied the beverage he wanted to purchase at an Avalon-area convenience store. He pushed a clerk in the chest and threatened to beat her up, then grabbed a customer’s coat and shoved him. He was found at a nearby bus stop, identified, and booked into King County Jail for investigation of non-aggravated assault. He is a registered sex offender and has been previously noted as a “threat to officers.”

*In the 3000 block of Othello on Thursday afternoon, a citizen called 911 about a suspicious car loitering in the neighborhood. A records check showed that the vehicle had been involved in several recent burglary, theft and suspicious circumstances incidents. The driver and passenger — a man and woman from Des Moines — didn’t have a good reason for being in the area and were told to leave. The vehicle is a gray, 1991 Toyota station wagon.

*After her housemate left on Monday morning, a woman called 911 to report an assault. It seems he didn’t appreciate her accepting some food items from a neighbor, so he tossed them into the sink, grabbed her by the hair, dragged her along the ground and threw her out the front door and against a cement wall. A records check showed that the 61-year-old suspect has a misdemeanor no-bail warrant from the King County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was given domestic violence and shelter information; dispatchers arranged to have the suspect picked up at work.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The WSBeat has an archive category of its own. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers, beyond our ongoing breaking-news (etc.) coverage:

*Early Christmas morning, officers contacted two men suspected of threatening and harassing a woman in the 2100 block of Harbor Ave. SW. Luckily, one was deterred from reaching toward the small of his back; it turned out that he was carrying a loaded Colt .45 handgun in a shoulder holster. He did not have a license to carry the weapon, which had been reported stolen from a home in Redmond associated with gang activity. He also carried prescription muscle relaxer, 15 rounds of loose .45-caliber ammo, a stolen wallet and Social Security card. The other suspect carried 63 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms, two crack pipe kits, and one needle kit. One of the suspects is an 18-year-old with a Alaska Junction area address; the other is a 22-year-old transient whose last known address was in Arlington. Both were booked into King County Jail for investigation of narcotics possession and harassment. One faces additional charges for carrying a concealed pistol and for possession of stolen property.

Seven more summaries ahead, including another bullet discovery, driving dilemmas, and more:

*Christmas afternoon, two citizens stopped a man from stealing a bicycle from a yard in the 2900 block of Avalon Way SW. Around the same time, in the same area, a third citizen called in a similar description of a “suspicious dark figure” walking past her window. Officers found the man — a 35-year-old North Seattle resident — and discovered he was wanted on a $10,000 warrant for failing to appear for a domestic-violence sentencing hearing. He was booked into King County Jail.

*Early on the 24th, right in front of a police vehicle, a car sped through a red light at California and Admiral, wound around a couple of neighborhood streets, and finally raced through a flashing red light at California and Walker, forcing another car to slam on its brakes to avoid being hit. Although the officer couldn’t identify the driver, the car belonged to a 20-year-old North Admiral resident.

*Around 3:30 a.m. on the 24th, twin brothers (who are also roommates) in their 30s had been drinking at an Alaska Junction bar. One realized the other was too drunk to drive, but when he tried to reach for the keys, the intoxicated twin hit him in the face, bit his arm, and then drove off. Officers arrested the obviously impaired brother at their residence and booked him into King County Jail for investigation of domestic-violence assault.

*Christmas Eve morning around 11, after honking at and swerving past Driver One (who was waiting to enter Fauntleroy Way), the driver of a white van tried to bait Driver One by making sudden stops, long waits and sudden take-offs as they both traveled southbound. After the victim later drove past the van, it followed him to the 5400 block of California Ave, parked parallel and wedged him in, blocking traffic. The victim got out of the car. The van driver yelled, “What are you doing? Are you trying to follow me?” The victim replied “no,” and was promptly punched in the jaw. Witnesses provided officers with the license plate of the suspect’s white KIA.

*Angered when his mom asked him to clean up a mess in the living room, a Junction-area 16-year-old picked up a knife and threatened to slit his mom’s throat. He was booked into the Youth Service Center for investigation of harassment. Mom suspects that her son might have been “coming down” from meth use.

*On Thursday the 22nd, the mother of a man well-known to local officers called 911 to say that the 21-year-old had taken off all his clothes and was running naked down the 4000 block of 21st SW. His stepfather was following in a car, and was able to help officers wrestle the young man into a squad car. He was taken to Harborview for a mental evaluation.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The WSBeat has an archive category of its own. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.

As always, the WSBeat summaries are from reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers:

*Last Saturday afternoon at Westwood Village, two women had been waiting for a particular parking spot when a fellow driver decided he wanted the same space. One got out of the car and stood in front of the space so that her friend could claim it. Not appreciating this, the other driver drove forward and bumped her three times in the back of the legs before parking nearby. He walked off without saying a word to the women.

Seven more summaries ahead:

*An employee of a local cat shelter was attacked by a woman who came in and wanted to leave a lactating cat but refused to explain what happened to the kittens. When the employee also explained that the shelter was closing for the season, the woman threw a cat carrier at her and shoved the victim several times. The suspect is described as a heavyset Asian/Pacific Islander with hair in a ponytail who left in a white Dodge Nitro. The employee agreed to care for the cat.

*Citizens called 911 early Sunday to report a half-naked man in the intersection of California and Admiral Way. He was screaming and hit a man before climbing onto a Metro bus. Officers stopped the bus in the 3200 block of Admiral Way. The suspect explained that unknown people were trying to kill him. He was transported to Harborview for a mental evaluation.

*In the Avalon area, a man was booked into King County Jail after he was seen flattening the tires and punching out the headlights of his neighbors’ cars. He also left a derogatory and threatening greeting card on the windshield. The suspect had also spent several hours banging on the outside of their residence, accusing them of breaking into his house. The couple is baffled by this and there is no record of a burglary at the suspect’s home. (Police also confiscated a collapsible folding knife with a 4-inch blade from the suspect.) The suspect repeatedly told officers to contact a special agent at the FBI, said the victims are “illegal aliens” and “they’d better be gone by the time I get back.” The victims were given information on how to obtain a protection order.

*Thursday evening, a severely intoxicated woman called 911 to report that she had gone to another apartment, stabbed (and buried) a person who had raped her. Because of the severity of the call, five patrol units and a K9 car raced to the 2200 block of SW Holden. They were cleared to leave the scene quite quickly, after it turned out that the woman wanted officers there so that she could give her a ride to the store, presumably for more alcohol. She was transported to a detox center. She will likely be investigated for providing a false report.

*Three young siblings ran away from home on Wednesday afternoon and went to a house in the 3000 block of SW Cambridge, toting enough clothing and belongings to fill the trunk of a car. The eight-year-old told officers that they had run away because “daddy never feeds us, yells at us, and sometimes hits us.” Officers went to their home and discovered that the kids had crawled out a window while their father slept. He was transported to the kids’ location, where they ran to greet him. Because the kids seemed well fed and in good health (with no signs of physical abuse), they were allowed to return home with dad. Officers did find the interior of the house in disarray, including some tools lying around, and recommended that dad clean up and get the tools into a safer place.

*Early last Saturday, officers were dispatched to an assault call in North Admiral. They found a man down in the parking lot of a business, semi-alert and bleeding from the mouth. Two other men (one, the victim’s brother) were trying to help him. All three were severely intoxicated and uncooperative. A witness saw the assault (which started in front of a nearby pub) and noted that two cars had fled from the scene. The victim’s brother became disruptive, yelling and trying to push past firefighters and officers and had to be placed into handcuffs for safety reasons. As it turns out, the brother was wanted on a $10,000 warrant for driving while intoxicated. He was booked into King County Jail.

*After confronting a shoplifter who was caught on tape, a Westwood Village merchant recovered $300 worth of purses on Thursday evening. But the intrigue continued when the thief’s license plate number was called in, and dispatchers realized the car was associated with an armed robbery earlier in the year. Officers waited for backup and then pulled the vehicle over at 15th S. and S. Snoqualmie. As part of the felony stop, the trunk was opened. And what to the officers’ eyes should appear but 13 bottles of perfume, 4 bras, 3 women’s tops, and 1 pink and black skirt. All told, the items were valued at over $700. The driver of the car admitted she had stolen the items. The loot was confiscated, and the 26-year-old female suspect was booked into a King County Jail for investigation of theft.

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From reports on cases handled recently by Southwest Precinct officers:

*Monday, just after midnight, as a taxi dropped off a fare at 32nd and SW Genesee, the occupants (which included a child) were startled by a loud crash: Someone had thrown a rock at the windshield, shattering the upper-right section. A suspect was spotted nearby and was thought to be the “neighborhood homeless man” who had been living in a car on the street for at least a week and been an annoyance to residents. (He was reported to have a history of violence, substance abuse, access to handguns, and hostility toward law enforcement.) The suspect called 911 later and claimed that an officer had stolen his cell phone. He returned to the scene, and although his clothes matched those described by the victims, he denied any involvement with the rock incident. He agreed to move on after being told about the neighborhood concerns.

Eight more summaries ahead:

*Tuesday, in the 7700 block of 11th SW, a 25-year-old kicked his 19-year-old girlfriend “as you would drop-kick a football.” When she tried to call police, he threw the phone to the ground, straddled her and placed his hand over her mouth to prevent her screaming. Feeling she wasn’t muffled enough, he stuffed a garment in her mouth and held it there until she had trouble breathing and agreed not to scream. When he let her go, she picked up the phone, he grabbed a pair of scissors and threatened to stab her. She isolated herself in a bedroom while waiting for officers (who, upon arrival, were greeted by an aggressive dog). When the victim exited the home, officers saw a fist imprint —complete with finger marks — covering the side of her swollen and bruised face. The boyfriend was booked into King County Jail for investigation of domestic violence assault and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

*Around 10 p.m. on Wednesday the 8th, citizens reported hearing a sobbing woman in the 6500 block of 44th SW. One saw an woman exiting a supposedly vacant house in that block at the same time a small white car sped away. When nearby residents came to help, she said she had been assaulted inside. She later told officers that she’d been punched, kneed, grabbed, and shoved into a wall by the suspect, a man she had met the previous day. Damage to the interior of the home backed up her claims. Despite the urgings of medics, ambulance personnel, and officers, she refused treatment for what was thought to be a fractured arm. The 37-year-old suspect, a Morgan Junction resident, was arrested a short time later when he returned to the area.

*One report from the port protests on Monday: That afternoon, masked protesters surrounded a vehicle that was stopped in traffic at Spokane St. and E. Marginal Way. They punched the driver’s side door and hit the car with sticks; one protester laid his bicycle down in front of the car and then jumped onto the hood, denting it as he walked across. Trying to get out of the area, and afraid of being assaulted, the driver drove slowly over the bike and down to a nearby union hall, where he called 911 to report the incident.

*Late Monday, concerned that a relative would “die on the street from an overdose,” a family member called 911 to report that the subject —who was wanted on a $40,000 warrant — was in an upstairs bedroom of a house on SW Holly. He was arrested without incident and booked into King County Jail.

*On Friday morning, the 9th, a truck driver heading south on California Ave. SW decided that he, instead, needed to be headed northbound. While trying to turn at Hanford, he got his rig stuck and ended up blocking all traffic in the intersection. In trying to maneuver his way to freedom, he backed into (and destroyed) a curbside mailbox.

*On Friday the 9th, a citizen received a phone call from a man who called her “Grandma” and asked for money in order to get back home from a funeral. The savvy senior replied something to the effect of “Gee, you don’t sound like my grandson. And besides, he doesn’t call me ‘Grandma.’” The caller responded with a hearty “F&^# you!” before hanging up.

*A man with a history of psychosis was found wandering naked — in 39-degree weather — in a greenbelt east of the 3000 block of SW Bradford on Saturday. He complied with officers and explained that he had simply been praying. He was transported to Harborview for treatment and evaluation.

*On Tuesday afternoon, a citizen called 911 from a residence in the 8600 block of 22nd SW, very concerned about an object in her mailbox. “It looks like a marshmallow,” she said. “But it is too big to be a marshmallow.” Officers arrived and recognized the suspect on sight. A routine records check showed no wants or warrants for the puffy fellow, so the subject was given a courtesy transport to a nearby garbage can.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The WSBeat has an archive category of its own. We also continue to publish crime reports the rest of the week, when we get tips or hear noteworthy incidents via the scanner, so don’t be shy about letting us know when you see/hear something happening = calling or texting 206-293-6302 is the best way.