With a good tip from citizens who witnessed the damage, officers were able to narrow down their search for two graffiti “taggers” who defaced a Junction business. Once the officers entered the apartment building on Southwest Alaska, they simply followed their noses: the distinctive odor of spray paint led them straight to one apartment door. A 26-year-old man was identified as the culprit and booked into King County Jail.

When her 43-year-old grandson huffed (inhaled) a toxic substance and then became abusive--pacing, acting “crazy,” and twisting her wrist--an 80-year-old Arbor Heights woman called 911. He was booked into King County Jail for investigation of domestic violence assault.

Early Wednesday morning, two teens saw a woman wandering down the middle of Alki Avenue. Concerned for her welfare, they spoke with the woman, who said she was homeless and miserable and was going to jump off a cliff. She then wandered off, ignoring their offer to drive her to a shelter. The girls called 911 and waited for officers to arrive. The victim was “very upset” that officers spoke with her, but admitted she'd had a stroke two months ago, that she had blisters on her feet from walking so much, and had lost her credit card. She didn't know where she was going or what she was going to do. Feeling she was unable to care for herself, officers had her transported to Harborview for a mental evaluation.

A homeless man came across an empty lot in the 4800 block of 41st and decided to settle down there with his feces-covered blanket and sleeping bag. Officers discovered he was wanted on a $5,000 misdemeanor harassment warrant and booked him into King County Jail. Though officers submitted the man's backpacks and duffel bag in to evidence for safekeeping, they decided to leave his sleeping materials behind.

A 63-year-old North Seattle man was booked into King County Jail for investigation of assault after trying to force his way into a local children's center through an entrance that was closed to the public. When one of the teachers repeatedly told the man he couldn't enter, she was shoved so hard that she flew through the air and land against a wall. The victim's husband was nearby and he tackled the suspect and held him until officers arrived.

When he returned after a visit with his mother, a South Park boy couldn't sit down. When dad and uncle asked what was wrong, the 11-year-old said that he had accidentally walked in on mom's boyfriend who was changing clothes. Angered, the boyfriend called him “gay” and hit him four or five times with a belt. The child, not surprisingly, told officers he wanted to stay with dad and uncle. There is no official custodial agreement in place between the parents, but if the mom refuses to let the child stay with relatives he will be placed into the foster care system for his own safety.

Burglaries/break-ins/car prowls by block: 9200 36th SW, 3600 Beach Drive, 4100 SW Monroe, 5400 36th SW, 3600 45th SW, 3000 California Ave. SW, 5400 40th SW, 3900 SW Findlay