Murder suspect captured
Tukwila police detectives apprehended murder suspect Carlos Wayne Ellison. Acting on a tip, the detectives discovered him in an apartment. He was taken into custody with some difficulty. Ellison is alleged to have shot his friend Rogers Jovan Ward in the head during and argument over money.
Slingshot vandalism at the Y
A steel ball was shot through an exterior window of a YMCA building at 3595 S. 188th St. The ball landed in an indoor pool. It may have been shot with a slingshot or wrist rocket. No suspects or witnesses have been identified at the time of reporting.
Man fights bike thief
A suspect stole a bike in front of a store located at 20856 International Blvd. The victim attempted to get the bike back, but he was punched in the face several times by the suspect, breaking his glasses and the bike. The suspect ran away after the victim eventually got his bike back.
Assault and stolen clothes
A woman called police to report a domestic violence incident. Her boyfriend allegedly punched her in the arm, during a fight, which left a large bruise. Two days later the man stole all the woman's clothing and threw it into a locked donation container.
Refuse tampering
A resident of the 6700 block of South 159th street reported that she has observed a recurring issue with someone removing her trash and recyclable materials from the bins she leaves on the street for pickup. She believed the issue might be linked to the one-story gray house behind hers.
Scurrilous mail scam
A resident of the 3600 block of 180th Street reported that she was the victim of a check fraud and mail scam. She believed the scam letter, cashed the included check, and wired money to the suspects, believing that they would send her the rest of the prize money.
Car break-ins, thefts, vandalism and prowlers
2200 Blk. S. 134th St., 17338 International Blvd., 2000 Blk. S. 200th St., 1720 International Blvd., 340 S. 176th St., 18836 International Blvd., 3200 Blk. S. 182nd St., 1840 Blk. 48th Ave. S., 3700 Blk. S. 180th St., 2104 International Blvd., 20717 International Blvd., 300 Blk. S. 208th St., 2040 Blk. 34th Pl., 3600 Blk. S. 288th St., 19408 International Blvd., 300 Blk. S. 208th St., 2080 Blk. 32nd Ln. S., 270 Blk. S. 200th St., 1200 Blk. S.W. 137th St., 600 Blk. S.W. 142nd St. 13400 Blk. 2nd Ave S., 1400 Blk. S.W. 158th St., 15250 10th Ave S., 400 Blk. S.W. 142nd St.
