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Seattle protester arrested for allegedly carrying an ‘incendiary device’ as rioters attack police

Seattle protester arrested for allegedly carrying an ‘incendiary device’ as rioters attack police 1

SEATTLE, WA -Another weekend of violence, destruction and mayhem took place from September 25th-27th in many cities across the country, and Seattle was no different.  

Protesters are using the pretense of “social justice”, “police reform”, and “justice for Breonna” to loot, destroy and assault. Not one ounce of anything taking place is peaceful and effective.

What is taking place night after night in the streets of Seattle is not doing anything positive for the social stances listed above. 

These recent protests have led to at least ten people being arrested on Saturday alone, with countless businesses destroyed, and both protesters and police alike being injured. 

According to King5, on Capitol Hill, police said demonstrators created a barrier between themselves and police by lighting dumpsters on fire. The Seattle fire department was called to extinguish the fire.

Police said as officers moved forward the crowd began throwing rocks, bottles, and fireworks. Officers then used blast balls to move the crowd to a safe distance. 

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One person in particular who was arrested on Friday, September 25th, was a 19-year old who was allegedly found with a mortar type explosive in his possession during a protest on Capitol Hill. He was brought before a Judge via video conference on Saturday. 

Casey McNerthney, director of communications with the King County Prosecutor’s Office said:

“It really all depends what happens to the police investigation and when it’s referred to us,” 

According to KomoNews, McNerthney said they wanted to keep him in jail for a three-day period to see if the police investigation leads to enough information to charge him with a crime.

The attorney for the 19-year-old is defending him, saying the teen should not have to stay in jail due to the fact that there is no prior record, and the term “mortar explosive device” is confusing.

The attorney said:

“This could have been a firework, it could have been something else, I think it’s sort of a strange definition,” 

This arrest is different than most of the arrests taking place at the protests, as the 19-year-old allegedly had an explosive.

McNerthney said:

“We want people to know we take violence and property destruction very seriously,”

McNerthney continued:

“We received the investigations from police, we independently review that information and then make the charging decision from there,” 

Although they have the next 72 hours to decide whether to charge the teen with anything before he’s released, that does not mean that he can not face charges in the future. 

Bail is currently set for $20,000 for the 19-year-old.

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Here is more on the violent riots that took place this weekend in Seattle. 

SEATTLE, WA – The evening of September 26th saw protests and unlawful assemblies unfold, all linked to the recent decision regarding the Breonna Taylor case that stems from Kentucky.

Reportedly 10 people were arrested during the evening in Seattle, which ironically has nothing to do with – nor can do anything about – the investigation in Kentucky.

What has come to be expected during the protesting and rioting transpired in Seattle that evening. There were reports of anti-police graffiti, broken windows, general vandalism and fires started by the malefactors present.

According to reports, officers also endured projectiles thrown at them from some members within the crowds that had gathered throughout the streets. 

The marching started in Cal Anderson Park, and wound throughout the portions of the city, which led to police issuing a dispersal order at roughly 7:00 p.m., which wasn’t immediately heeded to when issued.

Some of those who congregated during the protests had converged at 11th and Pine, which is reportedly less than one block from the Seattle Police East Precinct. 

There were also reports of potions of Seattle University sustaining some damage from vandals that were among the demonstrators. 

Regarding fires that were started, the Seattle Fire Department was said to have been able to tend to and extinguish them before they were able to get out of control.

Traffic in the area remained closed throughout the evening due to the presence of protesters and rioters, in concurrence with police and fire responding to various areas.

Overall, the evening’s antics saw several dispersals ordered in different areas around the city of Seattle. The city has been having nightly protests and demonstrations since no charges were levied against any of the officers regarding the death of Breonna Taylor. 

We had first reported on the rioting and protests that kicked off in Seattle the day following the September 23rd announcement on the grand jury’s findings in the Taylor case. 

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SEATTLE, WA- On Wednesday, September 23rd, the verdict in the Breonna Taylor case was released, and the already fueled rioters flipped out.

The grand jury indicted Brett Hankison for wanton endangerment, for firing into neighboring apartments, and did not charge two other officers who were involved.

Under Kentucky law, someone is guilty of wanton endangerment if they commit an act that shows “an extreme indifference to the value of human life”.

This lowest-level felony offence can come with a five-year sentence for each count. Hankison was charged on three counts.

This verdict caused the already existing riots to become heightened, and the cities that saw riots dissipate were struck once again. 

Seattle in particular saw an extreme riot, where 13 people were arrested, and multiple officers were injured. 

One particular officer was struck in the back of his helmet at full force, with a baseball bat by a protester. 

According to a press release on the Seattle Police Department Website:

“Officers identified the individual who threw the explosive and attempted to arrest the person. As a group off bike officers attempted to make the arrest they were then assaulted with bottles and rocks. Police deployed pepper spray and blast balls in an attempt to create space between the officers and the protestors.

“The group of protestors again moved through the streets setting dumpsters on fire and throwing explosives at officers.

“In total, officers arrested 13 individuals for charges ranging from property destruction, resisting arrest and failure to disperse as well as assault on an officer.

“Multiple officers were injured to include one who was struck in the head with a baseball bat cracking his helmet.”

No war on cops? Rioters smash Seattle officer over head with steel bat, throw explosives at police

Pictures courtesy of the Seattle Police Department website.

No war on cops? Rioters smash Seattle officer over head with steel bat, throw explosives at police

Anyone with information that can assist with the arrest of the individual swinging the baseball bat, is urged to call the tip line at 206-233-5000.

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