Seattle, WA — August 14, 2025:
Seattle police arrested a 27-year-old man last night in Downtown Seattle after catching him in the act of selling narcotics while armed with a handgun.
Around 7:50 p.m. on August 13, patrol officers near 3rd Avenue and Pine Street observed the suspect exchange a small clear baggie containing suspected white powdered narcotics for cash. The handoff was made to a female subject before the man walked away from the scene.
Officers quickly moved in and apprehended the suspect. Although he denied having a firearm, police recovered the following items during the arrest:
Handgun
$295 in cash
0.6 grams of fentanyl
Digital scale and plastic baggies
The suspect was booked into the King County Jail for Sale and Delivery of Synthetic Narcotics and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Detectives from the Narcotics Unit are continuing the investigation.
Incident Number: 2025-232520
Source: Seattle Police Department Blotter
