Domestic dispute over child custody results in vehicle pursuit, Seattle WA
Family OffensePolice responded to a domestic dispute near Rainier Avenue South where a woman tried to leave with her child but was stopped by the child's father. A verbal argument occurred, and the suspect followed the woman in a separate vehicle. Officers located the victim and suspect, and the situation was brought under control without reported weapons or injuries.
Audio|Source: Seattle Fire / Seattle Police East / South Precincts
03:14
Transcript:
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Stam's sector, domestic disturbance, near Rainier Avenue South.
00:04
A woman is trying to leave the location but the father of her child is not allowing her to.
00:10
No weapons, child is present.
00:12
Near Rainier Avenue South, units respond.
00:20
Station on your disturbance at community center lobby.
00:28
Suspect is identified as Joseph Smith (name withheld).
00:40
Description: adult male, near Rainier Avenue South.
01:03
The reporting party is in her vehicle attempting to leave; suspect is holding the vehicle door open.
01:10
Verbal disturbance with the suspect now.
01:41
Reporting party is leaving now but believes the suspect will try to follow them.
01:48
Suspect in red SUV; victim in white Nissan.
01:54
Suspect is driving towards Rainier Beach Community Center.
02:21
Victim is traveling westbound on Henderson.
02:29
Suspect's vehicle is going northbound on Renton for Henderson.
02:41
Units have eyes on victim going northbound.
03:05
Officer is with victim under control.
03:07
Suspect is not visible at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
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