Man arrested for soliciting murder ‘victim’ on Craigslist

Posted under Adult, Idiots, So Seattle by Scarlett

Man arrested for soliciting murder ‘victim’ on Craigslist

On April 22, 2009, Seattle Police detectives were notified of a disturbing advertisement posted on Craigslist. The ad, entitled “A strange desire”, was posted in the “Casual Encounters” section of the site under the Seattle-Tacoma area listing. The ad indicated that the person wanted to have sexual intercourse with a woman and then kill her.

Seattle Police Vice detectives attempted to initiate contact with the suspect. In light of recent, high profile incidents involving online advertisement sites nationally, the purpose of the immediate covert law enforcement contact was to initiate a dialogue in order to evaluate the potential threat to the community.

A Vice detective, acting in an undercover capacity, contacted the suspect via email to determine whether the suspect’s online request was “anonymous fantasy” or something more sinister. The suspect indicated that he posted the advertisement looking for someone who wanted to be killed, but that he was willing to kill an unwitting participant. Further, he suggested that he be paid for the act.

After several days, and approximately 30 electronic communications with the Vice detective, the suspect agreed to meet the would-be victim at a Seattle motel, but only after doubling his price for the murder. The suspect described what sexual acts he wanted to perform with (and to) her, and alluded to the method he would use to kill her.

On April 27, 2009, the suspect and the Vice detective exchanged emails, in which the suspect was informed of the location of the would-be victim and the details of the payment. The suspect replied that he would complete the murder. Seattle Police detectives staked out the motel and waited for the suspect to arrive. The suspect did arrive and was taken into custody by patrol officers. He was interviewed by detectives and later booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Attempted Murder.

So Seattle: Ronald McDonald Thieves Identified

Posted under So Seattle by Scarlett

On February 2 at approximately 3:00 p.m. the suspects that stole and subsequently destroyed the Ronald McDonald statue from the Ronald McDonald House surrendered to Seattle Police Detectives at the North Precinct. The two male suspects, ages 14 and 15, were interviewed by detectives and released to their parents. There are no additional suspects outstanding. Detectives plan on requesting charges of Investigation of Malicious Mischief, a felony.

So Seattle: Felony Warrant Suspect Fakes Injuries

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On 01-30-09 at 6:51 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 3000 block of NE 137th street. The caller went on to say that a man was down. Two vehicles pulled into a driveway in front of a four-plex on the north side of NE 137th. As the occupants exited their vehicles, a reported dark gray sedan drove by headed E/B. The suspect(s) inside this sedan fired at least 4 shots, apparently aiming for one of the several persons standing in the driveway.

One male fell to the ground. Officers arrived, secured the scene, and allowed Seattle Fire to examine the “injured” man. He was found to be not shot and further examination showed him to be breathing fine with a normal pulse. However, he continued to keep his eyes closed, and remain non-responsive. Officers interviewed the “injured” man’s wife. Officers identified the man and determined that he had an outstanding felony warrant. This probably accounts for his physical actions and/or “condition”. He was transported to an area hospital. The scene was turned over to Gang Detectives. After being released from the hospital, the “injured” suspect was booked into King County Jail for the felony warrant.