Man caught shooting at cars
A man fired a shotgun at passing cars about 5 a.m. Tuesday March 23 at a Burien intersection. The King County Sheriff's office says it doesn't appear any cars were hit. No one was injured. Deputies responded to a 911 call from a driver who said someone pointed a gun at him as he drove past. Arriving deputies heard one shot. They shut down the road and ordered the man to drop his weapon. The 54-year-old Burien man was jailed for investigation of assault. The suspect did not provide a motive for his actions. Deputies found the shotgun was loaded with three rounds of buckshot.
Body found at beach
The body of a 41-year old Des Moines man was discovered on a Normandy Park beach. The body, which has been identified as that of Michael Crook, was found by somebody walking on the beach in the 200th block of South 218th Street March 22, according to Normandy Park Police Chief Rick Kieffer. The King County Medical Examiner's office said that cause and manner of his death are still under investigation.
Suspicious person
Police were called to the Motel 6 at 18900 47th Ave. S. for a report of a man loitering in the parking lot. He had no legitimate business at the motel. When deputies arrived they spoke with the subject and he lied about his name. After getting his correct information, they found that he had active warrants for his arrest. Police informed the man that he was going to be placed in custody and he voluntarily pulled out marijuana to turn over to police.
Attempted suicide
A collision was reported at S.W. 153rd Ave. and 4th Ave. S.W. A car had run into a Metro Bus. During the investigation police learned that the subject had intentionally run into the bus in a suicide attempt. The driver could face charges of a DUI and hit and run. No serious injuries were reported.
Car break-Ins, prowlers, vandalism, thefts
1200 Blk S.W. 132nd Ln., 14200 Blk Ambaum Blvd. S., 14900 Blk 4th Ave. S.W., 125 S.W. 148th St., 447 S.W. 153rd St., 15200 Blk 10th Ave. S.W., 400 Blk S. 156th St., 17800 Blk 32nd Ave. S., 3600 Blk S. 180th St., 2800 Blk S. 192nd, 18400 Blk 38th Ave. S., 3000 Blk S. 204th St.
