Chief Willard
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- Jan 28, 1894The Gambling Den RaidAfter the Post-Intelligencer exposes the police department's cozy relationship with local gambling halls, authorities are forced to act.Seattle, WA
- Jan 29, 1894The Nighttime Predators of North SeattleA string of alarming street assaults in the North end has women running for their lives, while local police claim to be in the dark.Seattle, WA
- Feb 10, 1894The Midnight Champagne HeistSix boys caught red-handed in a dance hall after looting a bonded warehouse on the Seattle waterfront.University Street, Seattle, WA
- Mar 9, 1894Candy, Land Claims and a 'Confidence Man': Arlington's Commissioner Hits BackGeorge Morrell denies stealing ginger snaps and swindling settlers—then accuses his accuser of running an extortion racket with a Seattle police escort.Arlington, WA
- Mar 17, 1894A Neighborhood 'Joke' Ends in the Patrol WagonA local grocer is held at gunpoint on Rollin Street, only to discover the masked highwaymen are school-aged boys.Rollin Street, Seattle, WA
- Mar 20, 1894The 'Rocky Mountain Hustler' in the City JailA teenager’s father attempts to use the courts to release his son, who was arrested for holding up a local grocer.Seattle, WA
- Mar 24, 1894Chief Willard Smashes the 'Black Jack' TablesPolice Chief Willard ended a South Third Street gambling operation by raiding the game and tossing the furniture off a high fence.Seattle, WA
- May 15, 1894The Salvation Army RunawayA Spokane teenager is apprehended in Seattle while seeking a life of service with the Salvation Army.Seattle, WA