@SeattlePD sent me a statement confirming @SeattleParks HQ on 100 Dexter Way N. was indeed trashed Saturday night. But right now, investigators say they’re still looking into the motive and person or persons responsible. #Seattle
@SeattleParks spokesperson also says it’s HQ was vandalized.
But my parks sources are asking why there’s no mention of the msg left behind saying, “You sweep, we attack. You sweep we strike.”
Sources believe radical homeless activists are behind this brazen vandalism.#Seattle
#SCOOP: Just learned a window was also busted out at @SeattleParks West Central Dist. HQ a few days ago. Unclear if related to vandalism at Dexter Ave N. location. But multiple sources say they’re concerned radical homeless activists against sweeps are trying to intimidate them.
CONCERNING: No other damage reported @SeattleParks West Central Dist. HQ. But are activists trying to stop homeless encampment sweeps behind this destruction? #Seattle
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More disturbing graffiti found this evening at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Calls for violence against @SeattlePD@MrAndyNgo@MayorJenny@realmikesolan.
Signs indicate far left/Antifa sympathizers could be responsible.
OTHER INSULTS AND THREATS: @MayorofSeattle also mentioned again in this latest round of vandalism at Cal Anderson Park. #Seattle
PARKS TARGETED AGAIN: @SeattleParks just cleaned graffiti at Cal Anderson. Also over the weekend, vandals trashed parks HQ on Dexter Ave N., leaving intimidating messages including one that read, “You sweep, we strike,” in reference to recent homeless encampment clearings.
PRACTICING WHAT THEY PREACH:
Parts of 3rd Ave. in downtown Seattle remain problematic. But volunteers with @reachministrywa have been setting up food and prayer stations Wednesday nights to help those in need, including the drug addicts. #Seattle
IMPACT: Been covering 3rd Ave. and the explosion of illegal activity for months. Including the @SeattlePD sweeps and the on going presence of officers. All that has helped. But I have never witnessed a faith group come in and bring order and calm through this type of outreach.
SOME PUSH BACK: Even though @reachministrywa has been setting up exclusively near empty store fronts on 3rd Ave., some biz owners have complained, accusing the ministry of enabling the addicts with free hand outs, and attracting more problems like a crush of foot traffic.#Seattle
NOW WE KNOW: For weeks, I’ve been trying to figure out when the @SeattleCouncil would start meeting again in person, so media and constituents could face them and ask questions. For now only Councilmember Alex Pedersen and @CMSaraNelson are working in the office. 🤷🏽♂️👇🏽#Seattle
Even though the vast majority of city workers are back in the office, most of Seattle’s City Council refuses to return. So what are you going to do as a constituent(or media member)if you need an issue addressed or answered right away? #Accountability
FAIR GAME: Earlier this month I saw @CMAndrewJLewis at this press event and asked about his stance on resuming in person council meetings that are open to the public. At the time, he didn’t want to say anything on the record so I let it go. Moving forward, I’m staying on him.
SWEEP SWEEP SWEEP: @MayorofSeattle on a roll. Taking down another massive homeless encampment with RV’s in Ballard today near Safeway/15th Ave NE. Been on city priority list. Many neighbors blamed it for crime, illegal drug use, and a theft ring. Activists calmer today.#Seattle
GOOD STRATEGY: No one allowed to cross tape. Fewer confrontations. City crews sweeping each block. @SeattlePD has it under control. Glad other #Seattle media here today. Many neighbors and biz owners thrilled. I’m moving to next camp that needs to be highlighted.
MOVING ON: Aside from some activists getting in my face and calling me a “Proud Boy,” “Jackie Chan look a like,” and a homophobic slur, it was great seeing some neighbors who continue to support my effort to spotlight the insanity in the city. But things are looking up #Seattle
EXCLUSIVE:
For the past 2 years, Seattle Councilmember @Lisa_Herbold avoided all my requests for an on camera interview. She chairs Public Safety and Human Services.
So I was pleasantly surprised to see her in person. Of course I had to ask about crime in #Seattle. Listen. 👇🏽
REASON FOR QUESTION:
Danny Westneat with the Seattle Times recently published a piece quoting @CMAndrewJLewis
Here’s an excerpt:
“What Lewis found is that more than 18% of all shots-fired incidents in Seattle last year were associated with homelessness…
according to police records. This means that “the victim, or suspect, are experiencing homelessness, or the [shooting] occurred at/near a homeless encampment or RV,” the police said. These shootings were up 122% in 2021 versus 2020…
On Monday, @thehoffather asked me @BrandiKruse and @MrAndyNgo about the scariest moments we have faced in our journalism careers, especially during protests and riots. Listen to what I had to say.
Little foreshadowing don’t you think? #Seattle
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THEN ALL THIS BREAKS OUT:
This morning during the Crown Hill encampment sweep, I was the only journalist there. For weeks now, I have been covering the crime, fires, and on going complaints associated with this camp. It’s news worthy. On cue, the activists target me. #Seattle
REPEAT OFFENDERS: It’s the same crew with this group called “Stop The Sweeps.” Including this old timer who I know. He physically assaulted me again. This is called intimidation and bullying behavior. @SeattlePD had to scold him and warn him to chill. Thank you officers! 🙏🏽