CRIME WATCH: Updates on two murder suspects’ arrests (including helicopter-assisted operation), drug/gun suspect arrest; plus mail-theft reader report

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Four notes in West Seattle Crime Watch this morning, starting with updates on two people arrested in West Seattle for murders that happened elsewhere:

LAST NIGHT’S HELICOPTER-ASSISTED MURDER SUSPECT ARREST: As updated here, police have confirmed last night’s warrant operation in West Seattle was to arrest a 28-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing a man in Northgate earlier this week. The suspect, who does not appear so far to have a record, is reported to live at the Sunrise Heights residence where he was arrested. We’ll update the case when he has his first bail/probable-cause hearing, today or tomorrow. (ADDED 7 PM: He did have a hearing this afternoon; his bail was set at $5 million. The hearing document says the suspect – whose age is now listed as 26 – and victim were classmates at a health-care-related school in Northgate earlier this month, but says the motive is not yet known. The document also says that the suspect was traced with the help of a witness who saw him get into a car, security video, and traffic-cam video of the car.)

$5 MILLION BAIL SET FOR ANOTHER MURDER SUSPECT: Back on Tuesday, we reported on the West Seattle arrest of a woman wanted for a deadly stabbing in SODO. The 35-year-old woman is not yet charged but has a high-profile record so we are identifying her: As noted in this comment, Jordyn Weichert was convicted in a Whidbey Island vehicular homicide case involving a crash that killed three people. She was in court Wednesday in connection with the SODO case and bail was set at $5 million. No motive is listed but the initial court document does reveal why she was in West Seattle – she was reported to be staying with friends/acquaintances at an apartment building in the Luna Park area.

$5,000 BAIL SET FOR DRUGS/GUN SUSPECT: Our Tuesday Crime Watch report also included the SPD announcement of a Harbor Avenue SW arrest in which police say they found drugs and a gun, which the 37-year-old suspect was not legally allowed to have. He too had a hearing on Wednesday; a judge found probable cause for the drug and DUI allegations but not for the gun allegations – pending more info from SPD investigators, prosecutors explain – so his bail is currently set at $5,000.

And one Crime Watch reader report today:

MAIL THEFT: The photo and report are from Darrick in North Delridge:

Mail theft and mailbox vandalized. Puget Blvd and Hudson. It appears the nighttime mail monster has raided and destroyed our mail box.

We’ll add the police incident # when we get it.

Rhonda July 31, 2025 (1:29 pm)

The Northgate Transit Center murder was a particularly disgusting attack. It’s scary to know that the suspect was living a couple blocks from my son’s house. I’m glad he’s behind bars where he can’t hurt anyone else. RIP to his victim.

Neighbor August 1, 2025 (11:17 am)

It’s easy to be tough on people accused of these crimes but we shouldn’t celebrate the incarceration of the accused before they have their day in court.

Tracey July 31, 2025 (4:50 pm)

I walked past the house from which the suspect was arrested today. The door was not broken in, no broken windows. Where were the flash bangs deployed? Outside? I don’t get it. Can anyone explain what good flashbangs do from outside a home. Wouldn’t all neighbors be equally disoriented and exit their homes into a dangerous situation?

Rhonda July 31, 2025 (5:37 pm)

Flashbangs provide officer, hostage, and suspect safety as they cause a temporary sensory overload and confusion to the suspect. It delays their thought process and any evil intent just long enough for SWAT officers to move in for an apprehension or hostage rescue. It’s a very miniature version of the ‘Men in Black’ device that freezes one in their tracks. Many lives have been saved by proper use of flashbangs.
- Neighbor August 1, 2025 (11:20 am)
  
  The MIB device erases memories, it doesn’t just cause temporary disorientation. Does LEO glorify hollywood action movies in their training? Flashbangs can cause serious permanent damage. They are not the same at all.
WTF July 31, 2025 (8:04 pm)

Deployed inside the home.

1994 July 31, 2025 (10:18 pm)

2 suspected killers caught in West Seattle…..never know who is in the area. And we keep being told crime is down. Those stats make me wonder….

Beth July 31, 2025 (11:29 pm)

Name ‘em.

snowskier August 1, 2025 (1:31 pm)

Thank you judges for posting high bail amounts in these cases. We can keep the accused in a safe place while charges are filed rather than having them cycled back onto the streets. Safer for all.