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Man Arrested for Stealing Excavator Released and Back Chopping Trees

_{Jonathan Choe
January 5, 2024}

Police say more charges will be presented against him at his next court hearing.

Activists Hold Vigil, Harass Security After City Clears BLM Memorial Garden

_{Jonathan Choe
January 3, 2024}

On New Year's day, FAR-LEFT activists tore down fencing around the former BLM Garden.

Open Air Drug Den Thriving on Seattle’s 3rd and Pike

_{Jonathan Choe
January 1, 2024}

I think it’s only fitting that I start the New Year at the corner of 3rd Ave & Pike St in downtown Seattle.

Drug Use and Stolen Goods Damage Downtown Seattle Core

_{Jonathan Choe
December 31, 2023}

It's good to see more law enforcement officers making their rounds, but it's clearly not

Shopping in Little Saigon’s Stolen Goods Market

_{Jonathan Choe
December 26, 2023}

The black market of stolen goods is thriving at 12th Ave & Jackson St.

Neighbors Speak Out About Controversial Burien Church Shelter

_{Jonathan Choe
December 21, 2023}

Amateur Hour Wednesday evening, Highline United Methodist Church Pastor Jenny Partch and moderator Krystal Marx (@bcckrystalmarx) told me I was not allowed to record a PUBLIC MEETING about a controversial day shelter for the homeless at the church. Neighbors say they learned about this city funded project last minute. Anyway, the pastor and Marx called Burien Police and tried to have me removed from the property. They clearly do not understand how PUBLIC MEETINGS work. In the end, common sense prevailed and I was allowed to stay and record. As for the furious neighbors, they went off on church leaders and unloaded their concerns about the potential for crime, open air drug use, and other issues following the clientele and spilling into the hood. Btw, no one had their questions …

Low Barrier Church Camp May Have Housed Killer

_{Jonathan Choe
December 20, 2023}

Authorities are attempting to interview another homeless man who is said to have passed through the encampment behind Oasis Home Church, minutes from where the victim’s body was discovered.

Squatters Set Fire to Aurora Motel

_{Jonathan Choe
December 16, 2023}

There is no doubt it started in the room being used by two homeless squatters.

Volunteers Discover Deceased Man in SODO Van

_{Jonathan Choe
December 16, 2023}

Earlier this week, We Heart Seattle found a dead homeless man in his vehicle on 3rd Ave in SODO during a routine welfare check.

Seattle Shoppers Navigate Drug Epidemic on Sidewalks

_{Jonathan Choe
December 16, 2023}

Years of failed public policies like "harm reduction" are contributing to this mess.

Van Drives Into Dunn Lumber, Pursuit Law Prevents Cop From Chasing Thief

_{Jonathan Choe
December 14, 2023}

If passed by voters, it would essentially restore WA vehicular pursuit policies to the way it used to be several years ago.

Squatter Motel on Aurora Goes up in Flames before Demolition Permit Obtained

_{Jonathan Choe
December 13, 2023}

This spot along Aurora Ave. is supposed to be vacant and boarded up. But drug addicts and the homeless are constantly breaking in and squatting on the property.

Emergency Overdose Response at Tukwila Church Migrant Camp

_{Jonathan Choe
December 13, 2023}

Massive police presence Wednesday evening at Riverton Park United Methodist Church. Authorities say there was a drug overdose in this Tukwila migrant camp.

Kenmore City Council Blocks Low Barrier Housing Project

_{Jonathan Choe
December 12, 2023}

Breaking Kenmore City Council votes 6-1 to block controversial Plymouth Housing project (@PlymouthHousing) from coming into downtown. Angry residents claimed it was pitched as affordable housing for veterans and senior citizens. But then it got switched to housing for the chronically homeless and drug addicted individuals. Bottom line, Kenmore is saying “housing first” is a failure and the “low barrier” free for all drug culture will not be tolerated. This could set a precedent for other King County cities facing similar proposals from other housing providers. Numerous people said, “We don’t want to become the next Seattle.” FINAL VOTE: Nigel Herbig-No David Baker-No Angela Kugler-No Joe Marshall-No Melanie …

Family Leaves Tukwila Migrant Camp After Fight Breaks Out

_{Jonathan Choe
December 7, 2023}

I obtained video from the fallout on Sunday after witnesses say an 11-year-old from Venezuela had his bike stolen by a man from Angola.

Known Criminal Steals Youth Soccer Trailer, Threatens Owner

_{Jonathan Choe
December 4, 2023}

The trailer was stolen from their property over the weekend, carrying all kinds of soccer equipment and even food bank donations inside.

Asylum Seeker Gives Birth in Tent at Tukwila Church

_{Jonathan Choe
December 4, 2023}

Volunteers on the ground tell me a Venezuelan migrant just gave birth to a baby girl Monday evening.

Knife Fight Breaks Out in Front of Downtown Seattle Shops

_{Jonathan Choe
December 4, 2023}

No one was stabbed. But this latest incident is exactly why so many people are avoiding downtown.

Seattle Police Make Downtown Arrest During Seattle City Attorney Ride Along

_{Jonathan Choe
December 4, 2023}

It's good to see Davison on the front lines watching it all unfold. The dude being arrested is a well known repeat offender.

Drug Crisis on Seattle Sidewalks During Holiday Festivity

_{Jonathan Choe
December 3, 2023}

Weekend Wreck I thought maybe leading up to Christmas, downtown Seattle would be sparkling and shining with perfection. At the very least, no massive crowds of drug users congregating at 3rd Ave & Pike St. Well, I was DEAD WRONG. Even with brighter overhead lights added to the Ross store and more Seattle Police (@SeattlePD) officers on patrol, the madness is still everywhere. The alleys and side streets are filled with people hunched over from using fentanyl. Tons of drug addicts have moved to West Lake station. They’re also feeling emboldened to use Olga Sagan’s (@OlgaSaganWA) Piroshsky Piroshky Bakery (@PiroshkyBakery) as an open air drug den. This is all part of District 7 Councilmember Andrew Lewis’ (@CMAndrewJLewis) legacy. Incoming CM Bob Kettle …