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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Crime / City Armed Felon Arrested at Occupy Seattle

Posted by Cienna Madrid on Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

Proof that life isn't just about protester arrests and See's Candies parades for the cops patrolling Occupy Seattle: Yesterday at roughly 6:00 p.m., bike cops pedaling around Westlake Park came across "a 40-year old man carrying a rifle case over his shoulder," according to the Seattle Police Department's blog. A background check revealed that the man was a convicted felon.

Officers overheard him say that he was carrying a Ruger, an apparent reference to the firearms manufacturer. Officers made contact with the man and removed the case. A search of the case revealed an unloaded short barreled rifle with a pistol grip. Officers asked the man if he had any ammunition for the rifle and he provided them with an ammunition box that contained approximately 16 rounds.

Officers booked the man into King County Jail for a felony weapons violation.

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But was he wearing a helmet or seat belt?

Posted by STJA on October 18, 2011 at 1:48 PM

I don't... Why would... WTF?

Did he just wake up and say to himself "Welp, I'm a felon and I can't have guns, but I happen to have this gun here. I wonder where I could find the most cops this side of a police station? I'd love to show it off."

Posted by SeattleSeven on October 18, 2011 at 1:49 PM

I'm sure this will get trumped up in the anti occupy elements of the media. Pretty soon you'll have to take your shoes off to protest and you'll only be allowed to carry 2 oz of shampoo with you in Westlake Park.

Posted by Jonathank5 on October 18, 2011 at 2:20 PM

Yes, but was he sitting on the ground with an open umbrella?

Posted by miz kika on October 18, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Someone brining shampoo to Westlake wouldn't be the worst idea...

Posted by Zok on October 18, 2011 at 2:46 PM

How many of those at Westlake are licensed for concealed carry?

Posted by SchmuckyTheCat on October 18, 2011 at 2:53 PM

In other news, SPD collared (elsewhere) the serial public masturbator who had been hiding in plain sight lately at the Westlake occupation.

Gives fresh meaning to that old "whole world is watching" chant.

Posted by RonK, Seattle on October 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Occupying is not just for armed felons, it's for pervs too!

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/13206…

Posted by You_Gotta_Be_Kidding_Me on October 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM

You know. When you call for "eating the rich", one of your friends is bound to show up with a gun.

Posted by You_Gotta_Be_Kidding_Me on October 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM

teabagger?

Posted by masgroovy on October 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM

Obviously when Goldy called for violence he was listening.

Speaks volumes though that when Tea Partiers bring guns they bring pistols that they are licensed to carry, but when Flea Partiers bring guns they bring assault rifles that they are not permitted to even own.

Posted by You_Gotta_Be_Kidding_Me on October 18, 2011 at 3:44 PM