Kent Police officers arrested four people Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 28, 2025, after responding to a 911 call about a large group openly using drugs in a downtown park, police said.
This is the second incident this month that has resulted in arrests at a downtown park – as we previously reported, on Oct. 4, Kent Police arrested three for similar crimes.
According to police, Officer Fry was dispatched around 3:45 p.m. and found about 15 people actively using drugs in plain view. After calling for backup, officers detained the group.
One suspect, a 28-year-old Seattle man, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and obstructing a criminal investigation.
A second suspect, a 30-year-old Enumclaw man, was arrested for violating Stay Out of Drug Areas restrictions, possession of methamphetamine and multiple Kent warrants.
A third suspect, a 36-year-old Kent man, was also arrested for violating SODA restrictions and possession of methamphetamine.
A fourth suspect initially gave officers a false name but was later identified through fingerprinting, police said. He was booked on charges including providing false information, possession of a controlled substance, and warrants from Kent and Auburn.
All four suspects were booked into the Kent Corrections Facility.
Police urged residents to report illegal activity in city parks by calling 911 or the non-emergency line at 253-852-2121.
