Misdemeanor charges and Capitol Hill SODA zone ban for suspect in war on graffiti helicopter chase

Montrell Shawn Clifton faces misdemeanor charges after a dramatic police pursuit in Capitol Hill, Seattle, last month. The chase involved a K9 unit and a sheriff's helicopter, provoked by reports of Clifton brandishing a gun, which he later claimed was a lighter. Despite the aggressive police response, officers did not locate a firearm. Clifton, 33, has a history of felony offenses and was previously identified as a leader of a notorious graffiti crew. During the manhunt, police recovered a backpack containing spray cans, an unspent round of ammunition, and 2.

8 grams of methamphetamine. Currently, he is charged with drug possession and obstruction for fleeing police. In addition to these charges, Clifton is now barred from entering Capitol Hill's SODA ZONE 4, the city’s primary area for banishment orders. This ongoing enforcement against known offenders highlights the city’s efforts in managing graffiti-related crimes.