NEW PHOTOS+DETAILS: King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office officially charged Casey Cain(EAGR/EAGER) and Jose G. Betancourth(SATN/SATAN) w/ felony malicious mischief after they allegedly covered #Seattle with numerous tags. Police say this is Cain being questioned. #Seattle
BTM TAGGING CREW: Police say Betancourth and Cain were part of the “BIG TIME MOB,” a prolific tagging crew with a massive presence in #Seattle and #Portland. Police say Betancourth is the one in these photos before arrest.
ENTIRE POLICE NARRATIVE: Cain allegedly caused more than $200K in damage to #Seattle properties. Police say Betancourth was responsible for more than $100K. Cain made bail while Betancourth remains in custody. Both back in court for arraignment December 22.
MY COVERAGE SO FAR: Mugshots and some of EAGR/EAGER and SATN/SATAN’s tags below. #Seattle
WORST KEPT SECRET: For months I have been tracking illegal sales+trade of EBT(food stamp)cards in #Seattle's Little Saigon. Little did I know, @SeattlePD was also investigating. They just made a HUGE BUST. Another win for @MayorofSeattle. Story launching soon. Here's PREVIEW.🧵👇🏽
BUSTED: Authorities say 56 year old Cuong Van Nguyen and 51 year old Queyen Tran set up in Lams Seafood parking lot, targeting HOMELESS people+drug addicts. Vietnamese duo allegedly offered FENTANYL in exchange for EBT cards or bought food stamps for pennies on dollar. #Seattle
IN COURT: I just missed Nguyen's first appearance but caught tail end of Tran's. The duo was arrested in their home, authorities say they found 1000 fentanyl pills, 200 grams of cocaine, heroin, and a pistol. Back in court December 22. #Seattle
IMPORTANT SURVEY ENDS FRIDAY: Last year, the #Bellevue School District put a temporary pause on the School Resource Officer program(SRO) but just rebranded it to Community Engagement Officer Program(CEO). They want feedback.
OFFICERS NO LONGER IN #BELLEVUE SCHOOLS? It appears this CEO program would house officers in a “central district office” instead of actual schools. Is this the right move? @BvuePD
REASON FOR REBRAND: This is 100% a #Bellevue School Dist. decision.
Apparently an “Advisory Committee” made recommendations for this central district office model.
But some parents asking, “why are these only options and why can’t we vote on @BvuePD being back in schools?”
SWEEP ON THE WAY: Homeless encampment next to #Comcast building in N. #Seattle on notice. @CampSiteSeattle first to report "eco-blocks" sighting. Now campers tell me city will sweep sometime next week. Recently, cable giant was accused of blasting loud music to drive out campers.
PUT ON BLAST: Last month @comcast accused of using SUPER LOUD classical music and "psychological warfare" to drive out homeless from problematic encampment in #Seattle.
FEW MONTHS AGO: Other streets along N.Aurora Ave. have homeless camps blocking sidewalks. This blind man had enough. @ADANational needs to scrutinize potential Americans w/ Disabilities Act violations caused by encampments in #Seattle.
🎥 courtesy: Vu Ha
CHARGES EXPECTED TO BE FILED TODAY: Accused graffiti vandals Casey Cain and Jose G. Betancourth are facing felony level charges for allegedly going on a tagging rampage across parts of #Seattle. Cain(EAGR/EAGER) made bail, but Betancourth(SATN/SATAN) remains behind bars.
GRAFFITI TURF WAR? Cain and Betancourth's arrest sent shockwaves throughout #Seattle's graffiti community. The duo was seen as "untouchable" since their work was so prolific. But they also have enemies. The word "TOY" is tagged over some of EAGR/EAGER's work. Sign of DISRESPECT.
DISSING EACH OTHER: If you see "TOY" tagged over another tag, it basically means they think your work sucks. But some graffiti artists say EAGR/EAGER is a "TOY" because he selfishly took up valuable #Seattle real estate and did not leave room for others. graffiti.fandom.com/wiki/Toy
#BREAKING: Judge issues temporary restraining order requested by leaders and residents of Camp Hope in #Spokane. Plaintiffs say another hearing in a few weeks. So it appears state’s largest homeless encampment on @WSDOT_East property will remain at least until early 2023.
NEW VOICES NOW WEIGHING IN ON CAMP HOPE: Last month @GovInslee visited Camp Hope for the first time. Now @BobFergusonAG jumping into conversation. #Spokane
CAMP HOPE MINI PROTEST: This recent rally on behalf of residents at state's largest homeless encampment could be a preview of a bigger one if law enforcement comes in to sweep unannounced. #Spokane
LATEST UPDATE: What an ordeal for @KatieDaviscourt. She's ok, but mad as hell. She wanted me to get the word out since she still does not have a phone! @RentonpdWA must find this FAR LEFT militant who robbed her. Entire region needs to stop putting up with this ANTIFA violence.
SPEECHLESS: This is a new low. There is a code among journalists to get each other’s backs in the field. But this @KING5Seattle photog does not even allow @KatieDaviscourt to use his phone to call 911, while the FAR LEFT/ANTIFA loser mocks Katie. Unreal.
STUNNING LACK OF ACTION: @KatieDaviscourt said no other reporter or photog from #Seattle’s mainstream media core today helped her call 911 after the ANTIFA assault and robbery.