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Seattle Police Arrest Murder Suspect at Ballard Bridge

4/9/2026

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Seattle police arrested a murder suspect on April 8, 2026, after he was seen scaling Ballard Bridge during its opening.
The suspect provided a fake name linked to a felony warrant for assault.
He attempted to flee while officers were handcuffing him.
Officers discovered methamphetamine and a meth pipe during a search.
After a mobile fingerprint reader identified him, officers booked the suspect into SCORE jail in Des Moines, Washington.

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Story summary

Seattle police arrested a murder suspect on April 8, 2026, after he was seen scaling Ballard Bridge during its opening.
The suspect provided a fake name linked to a felony warrant for assault.
He attempted to flee while officers were handcuffing him.
Officers discovered methamphetamine and a meth pipe during a search.
After a mobile fingerprint reader identified him, officers booked the suspect into SCORE jail in Des Moines, Washington.