Seattle police confirmed they made four arrests Saturday night as crowds gathered in front of the Federal Building. More may be coming, according to a detective assigned to the public affairs office, as the department continues to investigate other potential crimes like the assault of an independent journalist.
One 23-year-old was arrested for obstructing a public officer. A 19-year-old and a 25-year-old were arrested for assault 3, which is a felony. Another 25-year-old was arrested for intimidating a public official, also a felony. Police say all four were booked into jail.
None of the four are believed to be Seattle residents.
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