Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested a 39-year-old man on Jan. 11 in the Chinatown-International District after he was found carrying two illegal fixed-blade knives, violating his Stay Out of Drug Areas (SODA) order.
Officers on patrol around 8:00 a.m. near 12th Avenue and South Jackson Street noticed a knife sheath protruding from the suspect’s waistband. When questioned, the man admitted it contained a hunting knife. Upon inspection, police discovered two fixed-blade knives concealed in his waistband.
The suspect is a convicted felon with previous charges including manufacturing/dealing narcotics and riot with a deadly weapon. He had been ordered to stay out of the International District under a SODA order, which he violated.
Police arrested the man for “willfully violating” his court order and unlawful use of weapons. He was booked into King County Jail, and the knives were recovered as evidence. The City Attorney’s Office has been recommended to pursue criminal charges.
Incident Number: 2026-10361
Felon carrying fixed-blade knives arrested in Chinatown-International District:https://t.co/Udj16CmC5s
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) January 13, 2026
