Man seen dumping tires in Duwamish arrested, police say

Courtesy: Tukwila Police Department

TUKWILA, Wash. — Tukwila police made an arrest Wednesday involving illegal dumping in the Duwamish River.

Police said a man from Ellensburg was seen dumping tires into the river.

The man was arrested for unlawful disposal and criminal traffic violations.

An officer pulled the tires out of the river.

Police also impounded the man's vehicle.

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