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13-05-2025
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WA DOC officers searching for convicted sex offender with disturbing history
The Brief Department of Corrections officers in Washington are asking for the public's help to find a convicted sex offender who escaped community custody. Williford, 37, has a criminal history that includes child sex crimes and animal cruelty. SEATTLE - Department of Corrections officers in the Northwest Community Response unit are asking for the public's help to find David Williford. The backstory The 37-year-old has a Department of Corrections warrant for escaping from community custody after he cut off his GPS tracker on May 5 in West Seattle and disappeared. Williford is under DOC supervision after he was convicted in Mason County for first-degree incest. Williford was released from the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton on April 30 after he was sentenced to 13 months in custody and 36 months of has been staying at his mother's house in West Seattle's North Admiral neighborhood since he was released. He initially checked in with his assigned DOC officer and was fitted with a GPS tracker but cut it off when he returned home later that day. He has a criminal history that includes child sex crimes and animal cruelty after torturing and killing pets he purchased on Craigslist. Williford is missing the last joint of his index finger on his right hand (pointer finger). He has tattoos on his left hand of the Infinity sign and the words, "Every Day" as well as a puzzle piece on his left forearm along four hash marks on his left wrist. Williford is 6' feet tall and weighs 190 you spot him, call 911. If you know where officers can find him, please submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound for a cash reward of up to $1,000. You can text the info through the P3 Tips App on your cell phone or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The Source Information in this story came from the Washington State Department of Corrections and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Foods recalled for listeria sold in WA WA Gov. Ferguson to sign reckless speeding bill Military vehicle crashes over I-90 wall in Bellevue, WA Triplet siblings of murdered Idaho student graduate without him Park safety top of mind as confusion surrounds Seattle nude beach New area code coming to Seattle area in June. What to know WA's first In-N-Out gets closer to opening date To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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West Seattle manhunt underway: Convicted child sex offender, animal abuser escapes house arrest
This story was initially published on A man with a known history of child sex crimes and animal abuse freed himself from his ankle monitor and escaped house arrest. He is currently on the run, as of this reporting, with a manhunt underway. David Williford, 38, was recently sentenced on April 29 to house arrest for a charge involving incest. He was last seen in West Seattle's North Admiral neighborhood on May 5. He is 6′4″ and now bald, according to CrimeStoppers. Williford has a long track record of heinous crimes. Ten years ago, he was charged with child rape and child molestation while simultaneously facing six counts of animal abuse. According to prosecutors, Williford methodically tortured animals for entertainment. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man held on $150,000 bail in animal cruelty case Last month, Williford was sentenced to home arrest and ordered to stay with his mother. He removed his ankle monitor less than a week later and fled the scene before responding authorities could get to the residence. He is wanted for failure to report, as he is in violation of his sentencing conditions, according to the Department of Corrections. This is a developing story, check back for updates. If you spot him, call 911.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
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Greenbrier Mall has been sold, multiple sources say new owner will be local
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The majority of Greenbrier Mall has been auctioned off and while a the winning bid has not yet been publicly disclosed, multiple sources say the property will now be in local hands. The three-day online auction for the more than 562,000-square-feet of retail space concluded yesterday afternoon. Specifically, the Macy's and JCPenney department stores, interior mall shops and the former Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant were up for grabs. Bidding started at $6 million; however, it's not yet known the final purchase price. The sale will mark the end of what has been a nearly three year process that began when Tennessee-based CBL Properties lost the property in 2022 after they defaulted on a nearly $62 million loan balance. Most of Greenbrier Mall to be auctioned off in February 'Unfortunately both seller and buyer have requested confidentiality,' Mark Williford, a broker with Newmark who helped with the transaction, said. 'What I will say is the mall will be in great hands.' It's likely any sale won't be made public for several weeks. As with any other real estate transaction, a due diligence period is typical. However, two sources, not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, say the top bidder was local to Hampton Roads. The mall, which first opened in 1981, has a 82% occupancy rate, with three of its four anchor stores remaining in operation: JCPenney, Macy's and Dillard's. There is also a Cinema Café on the ground floor. Dillard's and the former Sears property, which sits vacant were not part of the auction. Dillard's owns its store and Virginia Beach developer Mike Sifen owns the Sears. 'It was a very competitive process which speaks to the performance of the asset and the attractive submarket fundamentals of Greenbriar,' Williford said. While Willford's agency touts a positive operating income of $3.4 million per year, it's no secret that across the country, indoor shopping malls have suffered in recent years — with shoppers opting to shop online and at discount retailers over traditional department stores that tend to be more high-end. The city of Chesapeake planning department is currently finalizing the Greenbrier Area Plan, which takes into account the best use of the mall property. 'It will have a very bright future,' Williford said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
