Hit And Run Causes Police to Search LFP Home For Fleeing Suspect

Unknown officer with a "less lethal" weapon indicated by a yellow stock and mag responds to a suspect fleeing a hit and run accident. Photo by author.

Update 6/18/25: Per LFP PD, suspect has been identified. 

During last Saturday's "No Kings" rally, LFP Police and other agencies responded to a hit and run. After hitting another vehicle going the opposite direction on Ballinger Way NE, the driver of a stolen vehicle then fled on foot. According to LFP Police Chief Mike Harden, five LFP officers were assisting at an event at the University of Washington, prompting other agencies to respond and assist in apprehending the suspect. 

Stolen vehicle used in a hit and run being on its way to be processed for evidence. Photo by author.

It was thought that the suspect then entered an LFP residence on the west side of Ballinger Way at the 17800 block, prompting police to seal the area. After obtaining the homeowner's permission, they then searched the house assisted by their drone. It was heard over PD radio that they searched the crawl space with a drone and that there was blood in the stolen vehicle, so they sent the car for processing to help identify the perpetrator. The suspect wasn't found inside the residence.

Officers from nearby agencies respond with LFP officers at the 17800 of Ballinger Way. Photo by author.