2 arrested during Thursday night protests in Seattle

SEATTLE — Two people were arrested for property damage and obstruction while protesting Thursday night in Seattle, police said.

The protesters were arrested before 10 p.m. at Bellevue Avenue and East Olive Street, but police said there were reports of “property destruction” at East Olive and Belmont Avenue.

Police reported that this was a second group that was marching through the streets.

Earlier, police reported that another group had stopped in the street near 12th Avenue and East Alder Street and advised drivers in the area to use caution.

The protests came after seven people were arrested Wednesday night. A 30-year-old who was arrested had gotten seriously hurt and ended up in Harborview Medical Center in critical condition but was later upgraded to “serious” condition.

In a blog post Thursday morning, Seattle police said officers were “Arresting a 30-year-old for property damage… when the suspect appeared to be experiencing a medical issue.” The incident happened at 12th Ave and E. Pine St just before 10 p.m.

SPD later updated the website in the afternoon, saying, “SPD Force Investigators have learned the subject’s medical episode was potentially related to a substance the subject had ingested prior to police contact.”

Police said the person did not sustain any “physical injuries” while being arrested.

Seattle Police released body camera video late Thursday afternoon of the arrest.

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