Seattle, WA
Rantz: Seattle principal stonewalled police after man terrorized school
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A person suspected of being excessive on meth allegedly jumped over the fence at a Seattle elementary college, entered a conveyable classroom, and tried to steal college students’ backpacks. It prompted a college lockdown. However when police arrived, the college principal wouldn’t cooperate. It probably performed a task within the suspect then trying to hijack a supply van moments later.
The suspect is 20-year-old Liban Harasam and, based on police, is a Excessive Utilizer — the designation for prolific offenders that the Seattle Metropolis Legal professional will now prioritize after arrest.
Police say Harasam arrived at Sand Level Elementary college simply earlier than 2:30pm final Thursday. Police paperwork allege he hopped the fence to the campus the place, based on a father or mother, he was allegedly “harassing college students and employees.” The father or mother mentioned he “proceeded to rifle by means of [student] backpacks and contact lots of them on their heads and backs” whereas wielding a tennis racket.
Police had been known as after the college went into lockdown. However Principal Richard Baileykaze, based on the incident report, wouldn’t cooperate with police, successfully stopping an arrest.
Uncooperative principal
When one officer arrived, he noticed dad and mom gathered outdoors of the college. The officer was not initially informed the college was on lockdown.
“I met Principal R. [Baileykaze], within the north parking zone. He was observing the suspect with two different academics. He supplied little or no details about the incident. I used to be solely suggested that the suspect jumped the fence,” the officer wrote in his incident report.
The officer noticed Harasam “strolling round in circles” whereas repeatedly dropping private gadgets, based on the report. He might have been excessive or experiencing a psychological well being disaster.
“Principal R. [Baileykaze] and the opposite two academics wouldn’t communicate to me. I had not been suggested of any crime, so I contacted the suspect considering I used to be performing a welfare examine, because of his psychological state. He seemed to be below the affect of narcotics or presumably having a psychological episode,” the officer wrote.
Harasam wouldn’t communicate to the officer and walked off.
“As soon as HARASAM, LIBAN left the college grounds, Principal R. [Baileykaze] now acknowledged the suspect took a toddler’s backpack,” the report alleges.
Principal ‘destroyed possible trigger’
The officer now had possible trigger for misdemeanor theft — he simply wanted the information of the coed so he would have a sufferer.
“Principal R. [Baileykaze] now claimed HARASAM, LIBAN had the backpack. Principal R. [Baileykaze] turned away from me and walked off. He refused to advise me if something had been taken from the backpack. He continued to stroll away. I suggested radio of the principal’s uncooperative habits, which destroyed possible trigger {that a}
crime occurred. I used to be unable to validate his earlier claims of against the law,” the report says.
Once more, the principal wouldn’t assist, permitting the suspect to stroll, based on police.
“I now not had possible trigger that crime occurred, since there was no sufferer recognized for the theft, and Principal R. [Baileykaze] walked off refusing to cooperate,” the officer writes within the report.
Suspect accused of assault and automobile prowling
With out the power to arrest, Harasam ran away. Not lengthy after, he was accused of assault and trying to steal a DHL supply van.
Based on an incident report by a second officer, the DHL driver “acknowledged that he had left his van working whereas he made a fast drop off.” That’s when he says he noticed Harasam enter the van.
“[The driver] started yelling on the male to get out, believing the suspect was about to steal the automobile. [The driver] bought to the door of the automobile and was caught within the face with what he believed was a blue binder. He tried to maneuver out of the way in which of the strike, however was hit within the mouth inflicting a cut up bleeding lip. The [driver] pulled the male out of the automobile, however the suspect grabbed on the mounted cellular phone that the sufferer had by the steering wheel. The sufferer believed that the suspect was trying to steal his cellphone earlier than exiting the automobile,” the report states.
Two witnesses corroborate the driving force’s story, with one saying it was the identical suspect beforehand on college grounds.
Preventing the cops
Harasam allegedly fled the scene to board a King County Metro bus. When officers boarded the bus, the suspect allegedly tried to combat them.
As one officer was “making an attempt to get LIBAN into handcuffs, LIBAN purposely used his physique and slammed [an officer’s] wrist into the window of the bus inflicting substantial ache and potential damage,” a 3rd incident report states.
That officer, based on a supply, fractured her arm or wrist consequently.
After lastly putting Harasam into handcuffs and eradicating him from the bus, “LIBAN was struggling all the time and was shouting ‘you don’t have most likely [sic] trigger.’”
The incident report says it took 4 officers to carry Harasam down. Seattle Fireplace responded and medics “arrived to subdue” him because of his “erratic” habits.
After the arrest, police say they discovered stolen gadgets on Harasam, a few of which had been returned to their proprietor.
This might have been prevented
The alleged van theft and assault towards officers might have been prevented had principal Baileykaze cooperated with police. With no sufferer, it’s tough to ascertain possible trigger for an arrest except the officer witnessed the crime happen. This allowed Harasam time to go away the scene and allegedly commit the opposite crimes.
Neither Baileykaze nor SPS spokespeople responded to a number of requests for remark revamped the weekend.
The principal’s conduct, as outlined within the incident, is deeply troubling. Numerous officers, talking on the situation of anonymity, say it’s common for Seattle Public College employees to stonewall officers after an preliminary 911 name is made. It’s unclear if it is a results of an SPS coverage forcing employees to not cooperate with police or this is because of anti-police sentiment by SPS employees.
Suspect is charged
Police establish Harasam as a Excessive Utilizer within the metropolis of Seattle with a number of police contacts and arrests. The brand new Seattle Metropolis Legal professional, Ann Davison, has recognized dozens of Excessive Utilizers liable for a lot of native crimes. These circumstances are prioritized in her workplace to maintain these suspects off the streets.
Based on courtroom paperwork, Harasam faces fees of first diploma legal trespass, two counts of assault, automobile prowling and resisting arrest.
His bail was set at $10,000 and courtroom information present he refused to attend his arraignment. Harasam has a competency analysis listening to on Monday, June 6
Harasam was beforehand cited for assault in Could, 2020 however below earlier Metropolis Legal professional Pete Holmes, the town didn’t file fees.
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Seattle, WA
Energetic Seattle Mariners Outfielder Continues to Make History on the Bases
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The Seattle Mariners blitzed the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, scoring five runs in the top of the first inning en route to a 9-5 win at Angels Stadium.
Victor Robles played a huge role in the victory, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base. The stolen base was his 21st of the season and 17th with the Mariners since coming over from the Washington Nationals.
Robles has made history with his ability on the bases according to Mariners PR, who put this note out before the game:
…that his 16 consecutive stolen bases without being caught are the most to begin a Mariners career in franchise history…
Of course, he now has the 17 after Friday’s pilfer. Robles has been a true revelation for the Mariners since arriving in June, helping keep them afloat in the wake of serious injuries to Julio Rodriguez and JP Crawford.
He’s hitting .278 for the year, but has hit .303 with the Mariners. He has four homers with Seattle to go along with 15 RBI. Robles earned a two-year contract extension for his efforts in Seattle and could very well slot in as an everyday outfielder in 2025.
Lifetime, he’s in the eighth year of his career with the Nationals and Mariners. He won the World Series with Washington back in 2019.
The Mariners enter play on Saturday night at 69-66 and 4.0 games back in the American League West race. They will take on the Angels again on Saturday at 6:38 p.m. PT.
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Where to Watch Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream – Bleacher Nation
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Two teams in the top half of the MLS table, Portland Timbers (13th) and Seattle Sounders FC (ninth), meet on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET.
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Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders FC Stat Rankings
Portland AVG (Rank) | Seattle AVG (Rank) | |
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2.1 (2nd) | Goals Scored | 1.4 (18th) |
1.8 (23rd) | Goals Allowed | 1.2 (3rd) |
12.7 (13th) | Shots | 13 (12th) |
12.7 (18th) | Opponent Shots | 11.6 (10th) |
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Portland Timbers’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
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7/13/2024 | Real Salt Lake | W 3-0 | Home |
7/20/2024 | Los Angeles | L 3-2 | Away |
8/24/2024 | Saint Louis | D 4-4 | Home |
8/31/2024 | Seattle | – | Home |
9/14/2024 | Colorado | – | Away |
9/18/2024 | Los Angeles | – | Home |
9/21/2024 | Real Salt Lake | – | Away |
Seattle Sounders FC’s Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
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7/17/2024 | Saint Louis | W 2-0 | Home |
7/20/2024 | LAFC | L 3-0 | Home |
8/24/2024 | Minnesota United FC | W 3-2 | Away |
8/31/2024 | Portland | – | Away |
9/7/2024 | Columbus | – | Away |
9/15/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | – | Home |
9/18/2024 | San Jose | – | Home |
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NY Liberty vs. Seattle Storm preview: A late night game in Seattle
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That was a bummer. The New York Liberty hit Hollywood to face the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night. They took the lead in the second half, but were essentially in the mud all game long and it led to them losing 94-88. The seafoam are still in first place, but they still have work to do to secure the top seed in the playoffs.
The opponent tonight is looking to secure homecourt advantage in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. The Seattle Storm have tried to figure things out as they begin their new era. It’s been a bit rocky, but they’re holding tough. They survived a tough challenge against the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday night and held on to win by four points.
Where to follow the game
ION is the place to be. League Pass for the out of towners. Late night affair so we getting started after 10 PM.
Injuries
Jonquel Jones missed Wednesday’s game with a non-COVID illness. She’s listed as questionable.
Jordan Horston missed Wednesday’s game with a non-COVID illness. She’s back tonight.
The game
New York won the first game. They close out the season series next week.
The Liberty say it all the time, but when they don’t move the ball side to side, bad things happen. They rush into their actions and don’t put pressure on opposing defenses when they get into those bad stretches. We saw it on full display as they turned the ball over 20 times in Los Angeles. When you’re that unorganized, you’re going to lose every single time.
Jewell Loyd has been trying to figure things out, but it’s been a struggle. She’s shooting a career low 36.2 percent from the field and perhaps most concerning, just 27.5 percent from three point range. That’s the lowest percentage she’s shot from deep since her rookie season. She still leads the team in field goal attempts and is fourth overall in FGAs. For Noelle Quinn and the Storm, they have to figure out how to put Jewell in the best position to succeed. Even as I say that, she can make you forget it all in the blink of an eye
Speaking of three point shooting, Sabrina Ionescu will try to regain her rhythm from deep. Sab hasn’t shot above 40 percent from deep since the win against the Sparks on August 15. For Ionescu, she’s been at her best when she’s driving downhill and getting into the painted area. That success getting to the basket opens up the rest of the court for herself and her teammates, which makes life so much easier for everyone.
Player to watch: Nneka Ogwumike
Quiet as it’s kept, Nneka has been one of the best players in the league this season. She’s been a source of consistency for the Storm as they try to find their identity before the playoffs start. How good has she been? My pal Nekias Duncan has more on the former MVP
She’s averaging 17-8-3-2 on 58 TS. SEA is 16-10 in the games she’s played; they have a +9 net rating with her ON the floor, -3.9 net with her OFF in those games.
Roughly +13 per 100 better is MVP-type stuff — not the end-all, be-all, but an indicator of her value nonetheless.
— Nekias (Nuh-KY-us) Duncan (@NekiasNBA) August 28, 2024
For Nneka, she and Ezi Magbegor make for one of the best, most challenging frontcourt tandems to stop in the league this season. The Storm have been the second worst rebounding team in the league since the break (the Liberty have been the best), so it’s goin to take a lot of heavy lifting for the Storm tonight if they want to punch their ticket to the postseason.
If all else fails for the Liberty, Breanna Stewart will be there to save the day. Stew York was the main engine on offense Wednesday night as she was able to score 32 points while keeping the team afloat. Stewart can do everything in the world, and if JJ is out for another game, Sandy Brondello will have her play some more center minutes. The Liberty haven’t had to do it much this season, but tonight could be an opportunity for them to try it out before the stakes get high.
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