By Matt Wendland

Neighborhood in Burien targeted in graffiti spree
According to documents filed by the King County Sheriff’s Department, one neighborhood in east Burien was the target of a multi-block graffiti spree that resulted in thousands of dollars in damages to homes and vehicles. The incident took place on the morning of March 8th, around the intersection of South 147th Street and 8th Avenue South in Burien. Residents in the area filed multiple reports with the Burien Police and the King County Sheriff’s Department after finding various tags, phrases and symbols spay painted on fences, buildings, homes and vehicles. Various curse words and the word “swag” were primarily painted in red and green while a number of symbols were painted in purple paint. Victims off the vandals have offered to cooperate with the police to ensure prosecution for these crimes. Police are looking for information about the identities of those involved in the vandalism.

High sword collector investigated by police
According to the SeaTac Police, a man living in the north end of the city was investigated by police on March 7th, after multiple reports of a man, believed to be high on some kind of drugs, was seen carrying large swords in the neighborhood. Police were able to locate the man and confirm that he was using a controlled substance that was making him paranoid. The suspect had a large collection of swords over 4-feet-long, but after an investigation, the collection was determined to be legal for the man to keep in his home. No charges were filed against the suspect.

Home and Business Break-In/Burglary:
13200 Blk Ambaum Blvd S., 12400 Blk Roseburg Ave. S., 3300 Blk S.W. 172nd St., 11800 Blk 14th Ave. S., 400 Blk S.W. 154th St., 13200 Blk 2nd Ave. S., 100 Blk S.W. 148th St., 15800 Blk 7th Pl. S., 9600 15th Ave. S.W., 10000 Blk 16th Ave. S.W., 4000 Blk S. 164th St., 15200 Blk 30th Ave. S.

Auto Thefts/Break-In:
2000 Blk S. 113th St., 1200 Blk S.W. 124th St., 1100 Blk S.W. 120th St., 11600 Blk 10th Ave. S.W., 15800 Blk 1st Ave. S., 14300 Blk 1st Ave. S., 9900 Blk 9th Ave. S.W.

Assault/Violence:
16200 Blk Sylvester Rd., 14800 Blk 16th Ave. S.W., 12000 Blk Roseburg Ave. S., 12200 Blk 22nd Ave. S., 16300 Blk Maplewild Ave. S., 15800 Blk 4th Ave. S., 11000 Blk 17th Ave. S.W., 11000 Blk 10th Ave. S.W., 2800 Blk S.W. Roxbury St., 16500 Blk Intl. Blvd. S.