Look at this lost soul in Burien. She’s sitting in a pile of trash next to Camp Constantine and the King County Sheriff’s Office. I tried to connect her with homeless outreach groups like The More We Love. But she told me this is what she wanted and rejected an opportunity to get off the streets. At what point do we say enough is enough and just intervene?
The Sweep is On Accompanied by police, crews moved in Thursday morning and dismantled the drug encampment next to the Starbucks in Burien. Numerous campers rejected shelter or services. Some tried to move into “Camp Constantine” down the street, but that one is currently full. I also noticed several homeless men and women who have been on the streets since last year. Again, they are rejecting the help because they are caught up in the unending cycle of drugs and mental illness. It’s time for an intervention and accountability.
Happening Now Crews are getting ready to sweep the Starbucks drug encampment today on SW 148th St in Burien. Dozens of tents and structures are blocking a city right of way so it’s considered a fire hazard. Outreach teams have been here daily, trying to get people into treatment and shelter. This is just minutes from “Camp Constantine,” another drug and crime infested encampment being allowed to flourish under King County Executive Dow Constantine. Some of the campers being cleared out told me they are planning to make a lateral move. The game of whack a mole continues in Burien. Children Spotted in Encampment The Starbucks camp has been up for most of the summer. Aside from being a revolving Read More ›
Lining Up One of the longest lines I have ever seen to enter Seattle Council Chambers. Neighbors and biz owners who support the SODA/SOAP bills are here to support laws that could help curb open air drug use and prostitution by creating “no-go zones.” But most of the people here are the usual far-left activists opposed to the legislation. Ground Rules Seattle Council President Sara Nelson just laid down expectations after far-left activists disrupted last week’s Public Safety Committee meeting. Some idiots also chanted “Cathy Moore is a wh*re,” totally disrespecting the lead councilmember behind the SOAP bill. Bingo is Back! Bingo the “disabled survival sex worker” is back and is still opposed to the SODA/SOAP bills. Now What? With Read More ›
Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood continues to attract all kinds of characters who just want fentanyl. When all the hard-core drug addicts get cleared from 3rd Ave & Pike St, they all jump on a bus and end up here. Seattle Police and King County Sheriff’s deputies do routine patrols, but it’s still not enough.
New Parts of downtown Seattle and Chinatown-ID are on life support. Drug addicts and criminals have taken over entire street corners. Look at the situation on the ground right now in Little Saigon. It’s devastating this Asian American community. That’s why today, the Stay Out of Drug Areas (SODA) and Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution (SOAP) ordinances will be in front of the full Council for a final vote. If enforced properly, these could be game changers. Neighbors and business owners hope common sense prevails. And just to be clear, what you are seeing on the streets is NOT an affordable housing issue. This is ALL being fueled by hard-core drug addiction. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. Read More ›
Breaking Authorities say a man plowed his car into Dow Constantine’s drug encampment in Burien Saturday morning because he was unhappy it was still up. Campers apparently bear maced the driver and cops came by and arrested him at the scene. This is just the latest problematic incident associated with this camp. Pictures Photos now coming in from eye witnesses who saw the massive police response to Dow Constantine’s drug encampment in Burien Saturday morning after a driver plowed through the fenced off area.
New Another violent incident in Seattle’s Little Saigon hood right in front of Hoa Mai Park. Authorities say two men got into an argument Friday afternoon and one of them pulled out a pistol and fired shots into the air. No one was hit but they both took off running. Councilmember Woo Calls for Action Councilmember Tanya Woo issued a statement about Wednesday’s shooting near the corner of 12th Ave & Jackson St in Little Saigon. She says the open-air drug use and crime are devastating Asian American businesses and disrupting life for neighbors. She’s calling for more action by the city. Drug Addicts Take Over Meanwhile, drug addicts have taken over the brand-new Hoa Mai Park in Seattle’s Little Read More ›
Wishing Him the Best The man who tried to take my head off with a baseball bat in downtown Seattle pleaded guilty to 4th Degree Assault. Jeffrey McMillan served 31 days in jail and is now on probation. He apologized and I shook his hand in court, wishing him nothing but the best. Mental Health Treatment up to Probation Officer McMillan was facing up to a year in jail along with fines before this plea deal. Meanwhile, it appears McMillan will seek work and housing with the controversial Downtown Emergency Service Center. DESC’s failed “Housing First” and “harm reduction” policies attract extremely problematic individuals that could drag McMillan back down into the gutter. I would argue that Mr. McMillan should Read More ›
Unanimous Decision King County Council voted 8-0 to keep the youth jail open, defying Dow Constantine and crippling an agenda pushed by BLM and other far-left activists. Some questionable non-profits also would have profited financially by offering alternatives to prison. Statement from Councilmember Dunn “In addition to keeping the jail open now, we’re also going to try and focus on alternatives to incarceration for our lower-level offenders, those that didn’t commit murder or rape but are a little bit down the spectrum that could benefit from drug and alcohol counseling, for example, mental health treatment,” Councilmember Dunn said. Tuesday’s Hearing Some of the heated testimony on Tuesday.