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and another one; note

artappraiser — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:20:35 +0000

and another one; note apparently he just likes to riot as he is also facing charges in King County Superior Court connected to an unrelated shooting incident on August 30, 2020. In that case, it is alleged that Little fired multiple shots when fights broke out at a gathering of over 200 car enthusiasts in the parking lot of the Uwajimaya grocery store in Renton. Little was observed firing a gun into the air and into a crowd of people. In January 2021, Little was charged with second degree murder and assault.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 16, 2022

Everett, Washington, man pleads guilty to possession of stolen firearm

Defendant stole high-powered rifle from Seattle Police Vehicle during destruction in downtown Seattle on May 30, 2020

Seattle – A 26-year-old Everett resident pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to possession of a stolen firearm in connection with the theft of a high-powered rifle taken during a downtown Seattle altercation on May 30, 2020, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Jacob D. Little was captured by both Seattle Police surveillance photos and images posted online with the large bag used to store the Colt M4 rifle with a suppressor. U.S. District Judge Richard A. Jones will sentence Little on January 6, 2023.

Using not only the images captured of the scene of the civil unrest, but tips from the public, Seattle Police investigators linked Little to the stolen firearm. Images showed Little removing a heavy bag – subsequently identified as a bag containing a department-issued rifle – from a Seattle Police vehicle parked outside the downtown Nordstrom store. The vehicles were heavily damaged and ultimately burned. In the course of the investigation, law enforcement obtained electronic messages sent by Little after the theft in which he appeared to be negotiating the sale of the firearm. Little stated in the messages that he had removed the sling and suppressor and the “red dot” (a type of optical sight) from the rifle. All those accessories were present on the rifle when stolen from the Seattle Police vehicle.

Under the terms of the plea agreement, both prosecutors and defense will recommend a sentence of 16 months in prison.

Little is facing charges in King County Superior Court connected to an unrelated shooting incident on August 30, 2020. In that case, it is alleged that Little fired multiple shots when fights broke out at a gathering of over 200 car enthusiasts in the parking lot of the Uwajimaya grocery store in Renton. Little was observed firing a gun into the air and into a crowd of people. In January 2021, Little was charged with second degree murder and assault.

The stolen firearm in this case was not the gun used in the Renton shooting. The stolen firearm in this case was ultimately recovered after a third party surrendered it to law enforcement.

The case was investigated by the Seattle Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF), with assistance from the Snohomish County Violent Offender Task Force, ,the United States Marshals Service, and the Marysville Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kate Crisham.

One of those 'peaceful'

artappraiser — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:10:51 +0000

In reply to The Fall of Seattle

One of those 'peaceful' Seattle 2020 protestors. Plea deal, getting off easy (maybe a stool pigeon?) -

Renton, Washington, man pleads guilty to unlawful possession of destructive devices

Defendant admits bringing box of 12 Molotov cocktails to protest at police union headquarters

D.O.J. /U.S. Attorney’s Office/Western District of Washington/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 22, 2022

Seattle – A 34-year-old Renton, Washington, man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Seattle in connection with the plot to burn the Seattle Police Officers Guild building in downtown Seattle in September 2020, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Justin Christopher Moore will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lauren King on December 21, 2022.

According to the plea agreement, Moore admits he made and carried a box of 12 Molotov cocktails in a protest march to the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) building on Labor Day, September 7, 2020. Ultimately the marchers were moved away from the building in downtown Seattle, when police smelled gasoline and grew concerned about the intentions of protestors. The box containing the 12 gasoline devices was found in the parking lot next to the SPOG building. Using video from that day and from other protests, as well as information from the electronic devices of other co-conspirators, Moore was confirmed as the person seen carrying the box of destructive devices.

In June 2021, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Moore’s residence. They seized clothing that is consistent with the images of what Moore was wearing when he carried the Molotov cocktails. From the basement storage area they also recovered numerous items that are consistent with manufacturing explosive devices. Law enforcement recovered a notebook in which Moore had made entries related to the manufacturing of destructive devices and the ingredients necessary.

Unlawful possession of a destructive device is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

The case was investigated by the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fireworks & Explosives (ATF), and the Seattle Police Department.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Todd Greenberg.

Is it? https://youtu.be

Orion — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 01:42:47 +0000

In reply to p.s. In Milwaukee, if you

Is it? https://youtu.be/WijoL3Hy_Bw

Fight for the Soul of Seattle

Orion — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:48:21 +0000

In reply to The Fall of Seattle

Fight for the Soul of Seattle: https://youtu.be/WijoL3Hy_Bw

Where police have been

artappraiser — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:25:36 +0000

In reply to The Fall of Seattle

Where police have been vilified, like in Seattle, recruiting new officers is proving to be a hard sell. "Starbucks said last week it will close five stores in its hometown of Seattle because of rising crime and disorder." https://t.co/YqEycsDLPv via @WSJOpinion
— Amy O. Cooke (@TheRightAOC) July 20, 2022

Seattle has been in the process of "reinventing" its police department over the last few years, at the same time as crime has been on the rise. Critics charge that the two trends are firmly related. https://t.co/zneKgEu2HC
— The Center Square (@thecentersquare) July 19, 2022

APPROVED: The Council just passed a resolution outlining an approach for the city to incorporate responses to climate change as part of the next major update to the Comprehensive Plan. It was sponsored by Councilmembers Teresa Mosqueda and Dan Strauss.
— Seattle City Council (@SeattleCouncil) July 19, 2022

Maybe you clowns could address some real issue impacting Seattle like crime, homicides, theft, lack of first responders, homelessness, human waste everywhere, used needles lying around, garbage everywhere, lack of affordable housing, and lack of mental health care to name a few.
— Average American For Congress (@_averageamerica) July 19, 2022

on the other hand, Seattle

artappraiser — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:45:04 +0000

In reply to The Fall of Seattle

on the other hand, Seattle can climb up agin and be fun

Boy Scouts hoisting pride flags. What a time to be alive. https://t.co/ZZeiBaBfvk
— Learn to Weld (@pissfinger) June 26, 2022

p.s. In Milwaukee, if you

artappraiser — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:54:47 +0000

In reply to I'm sure a lot of it is about

p.s. In Milwaukee, if you have the choice, you're considered a little loony if buy real estate within the city limits rather than outside them., You tell anyone who knows the suburb names around there, you grew up within the city limits and they don't believe you, they keep insisting that if you have the money to fly on an airplane, you must not be from the acutal Milwaukee, they've never met anyone who really lives in the city. (Heck, I'd venture a bet that Kenosha is still considered a better place to buy, despite all the recent ill news. And ya know what, I didn't even think of health care -- all the best health care is more and more outside the city, doctors don't want to do business there.)

From what I read, I don't think Seattle has reached that level, sort of the opposite.

Your writing makes it sound worse than like burnt out Detroit of 20 years ago. That's really hard to believe.

I'm sure a lot of it is about

artappraiser — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:40:22 +0000

In reply to The Fall of Seattle

I'm sure a lot of it is about neighborhoods, like in most cities. but a lot of cities don't have these stats

Recently released census data shows Seattle hit a milestone of affluence in 2020, writes FYI Guy. In more than half of the city's census tracts, the majority of households have an income of at least $100,000. https://t.co/gVn2YU7NV2
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) April 1, 2022

as to crime, I see there is lots of disagreement and spin

Observe the facts. Our city shouldn’t have to try to survive four more years of this trend under rePete, who has been our Seattle City Attorney since 2010.
-https://t.co/HlY62prlDM pic.twitter.com/PGlNTerO45
— Ann Davison (@NeighborsForAnn) July 1, 2021

Seattle has grown by 25% over the last 10 years while crime rates have remained steady and/or dropped. The number of crimes has increased with the population, but crime stats are misleading.

Vote @ntkallday for city attorney. https://t.co/nrVIsV9Fh5 pic.twitter.com/53eUHAAbHz
— James Taylor (@MinusPeach) July 2, 2021

SEATTLE CRIME STATS 2021:

“Overall Crime increased by 10%. Violent Crime increased by 20% and Property Crime increased by 9%, compared to 2020.” https://t.co/6opKz00mh9 pic.twitter.com/JckzBk2xby
— Deedee Sun (@DeedeeKIRO7) February 4, 2022

If you were thinking that Seattle is just the worst it's ever been, a comparison of the crime stats from 1985 and 2017. When it comes to crime, give me today's Seattle. From the FBI UCR: pic.twitter.com/xAGVWVKsSK
— Gil Aegerter (@GilAegerter) March 18, 2019

King County lost population in 2021. I had to go back nearly 50 years in U.S. Census archives to find the last time that happened, FYI Guy writes. https://t.co/6Ek2cE80O3
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) March 30, 2022

I was born and Seattle grew up in Bellevue. Your piece is a long winded way of saying we’ve lost faith in King County. I line in Snohomish County now.
— TJ Porter (@TJPorter10) March 31, 2022

NO ONE CAN AFFORD TO LIVE THERE !!!!!!
— U-C-O-N-N (@UConn_5) March 30, 2022

People talk trash, but if I could afford King County I'd move back.
— UselessNuisance (@UselessNuisance) March 31, 2022

I was born and raised in Seattle and lived on the east side of lake Washington. I grew up in the '70s and '80s and Seattle was always a pristine City. In the last 10 years downtown Seattle has become a complete shit hole and that is one of the reasons why we left.
— CryptoRock (@ImmutableSpace) March 30, 2022

I live in Hillman and I can def say it's a shit show now. Shootings, theft, assaults, drug use all off the charts. Half of it doesn't even get reported anymore. In the past 4 years me and mine have encountered more shit than I can type out.
— GreenEyedGoddess (@GrneyedGoddes) March 31, 2022

Is this person serious @azuredawn9? I know for a fact Seattle today doesn’t compare to the 70, 80 or 90’s Seattle. https://t.co/JA3PqAejAH
— Rip Wheeler (@canikfanatic) March 31, 2022

I'll just say one thing: from following crime news, it doesn't seem half as bad as like Baltimore or Philadelphia. And Milwaukee is waaay worse, it is total white flight continual for decades where what used to be centers of commerce just collapse and people travel away from the city for their needs in cars instead of towards it, and those without cars are screwed. I'm talking things like dry cleaning, shopping for hardware, getting your taxes done, internet or cell phone or tv service. More and more there is a small gentrified area in the downtown now and then there's the vast wasteland between it and the border twenty miles away where civilization starts again.

I've been in 2 cities where

PeraclesPlease — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:43:26 +0000

In reply to The Dunbar Village housing

I've been in 2 cities where prostitution areas were quickly cleaned up with a bit of serious effort. "Government isn't the solution" is totally stupid - government cleans it up.

The difference always seemed

Orion — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:11:26 +0000

In reply to The Dunbar Village housing

The difference always seemed like the denial. You know those other places have issues, the people in those places know there are issues, but in Seattle, there's a whole lot of people acting like it's not happening at all.

I'd say that the best example of this is that someone like Eric Adams became mayor of NY, while Seattle has tried to push aside Carmen Best. Seattle police are actually impeccable - they know who the bad guys really are. The rest of the city wants to believe the bad guys are in Spokane or something, I guess, and as a result, people are shooting up or turning tricks in front of an elementary school.

BTW that first case damn near made me want to vomit.