Repeat Offender Back in Court for Building Encampment in Seattle Park
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Homeless man Steve Irwin was back in court Wednesday morning after being arrested again at Seattle’s Dr. Jose Rizal Park. He’s accused of violating his no trespass order by building an encampment in the woods.
Cops accuse Irwin of destroying the park and says he needs to remain behind bars.
Irwin’s public defender blamed the media for blowing this case out of proportion and wanted him released so he could stay with friends.
Homeless outreach group We Heart Seattle begged Judge Damon Shadid to order Irwin into mental health treatment.
But Judge Shadid said “case law” does not allow him to do that and Irwin has to voluntarily enter treatment on his own. Bail was set at $5,000. Irwin is on a 72-hour hold and will be back in court tomorrow to possibly face more charges.
It really is time for lawmakers to re-examine this entire system that is clearly failing Irwin. Outside of a miracle, it appears Irwin will be back on the streets by the end of the week.
