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Lake Forest Park council and police press U.S. Marshals for explanation after armed detention at Planet Fitness
Summary
Public commenters described an aggressive U.S. Marshals operation inside Planet Fitness on Oct. 2. Police Chief Harden told the council the department asked the Marshals for an explanation, and the city sent a formal letter requesting prior coordination of federal enforcement actions; council members requested follow-up and a policy discussion.
Public comment at the Oct. 9 City of Lake Forest Park council meeting focused on a U.S. Marshals Service operation at the Planet Fitness in Town Center on Oct. 2 that witnesses said involved armed personnel detaining a man while gym patrons were present.
Why it matters: Residents said the operation caused alarm and fear among customers and staff; the Lake Forest Park Police Department says it has asked the Marshals for an explanation and is seeking better interagency notification to protect public safety.
Sage Ross, who spoke at the council meeting, said about eight U.S. Marshals entered the gym at about 10:30 a.m., handcuffed a man on an exercise machine and “provided no explanation,” and that…
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