AUBURN, Wash. — The Auburn Police Department recently arrested a man wanted for multiple felonies, who was living at the Seasons at Lea Hill apartment.
It was all thanks to a tip about where he was living.
On Dec. 5, two officers were alerted of the man’s whereabouts. The pair ran a series of checks on the man’s car, confirming it was him.
The man was reportedly wanted for robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, and a Department of Corrections felony warrant for escaping from custody.
The next day, the officers returned with backup – hoping to arrest the man. For three hours, Auburn police, and Valley SWAT team members watched the apartment where they believed the man was.
Around 12:20 p.m., police say the man left his apartment and was approached by Valley SWAT team members, who ordered him to lie down so they could detain and arrest him.
During the arrest, officers discovered a loaded gun in his possession. In addition to being wanted in King County, the department says the man was also sought by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Bottom of Form
The department shared video Tuesday of the moment the man was arrested:
Dec. 6th ArrestOn 12/5, Officers Pennock and Westland were alerted to a potential suspect wanted for multiple crimes residing at the Seasons at Lea Hill. During their investigation, they conducted WA/DOL and Washington Crime Information Center (WACIC) checks on the vehicle the suspect was reportedly driving, confirming his identity. These checks revealed that the suspect had multiple felony warrants: one for first-degree robbery, one for unlawful possession of a firearm, and a Department of Corrections (DOC) felony warrant for escape from community custody related to second-degree robbery. On 12/6, Officers Pennock and Westland, along with several other patrol officers, returned to the Seasons at Lea Hill with the goal of locating and arresting the suspect. Over the course of three hours, Auburn PD officers and the Valley SWAT team surveilled the apartment complex where the suspect was believed to be. Around 12:20 p.m., the suspect exited his apartment and was approached by Valley SWAT team members, who ordered him to lie down. Auburn PD officers then detained and arrested the suspect. During the arrest, officers discovered a loaded firearm in the suspect’s possession. In addition to being wanted in King County, the suspect was also sought by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The suspect was eventually booked into SCORE on multiple warrants and was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. A job well done by everyone involved!
Posted by Auburn WA Police Department on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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