Nickelsville Residents: Get Out Now Or Face Arrest

The Seattle Police Department gave residents of Nickelsville a 20-minute warning at 12:15 p.m. to vacate their encampment or face arrest. As of 12:35 p.m., the homeless residents of Nickelsville were officially considered criminal trespassers and subject to arrest. According to reports, some campers have chosen to follow orders while others have decided to stay and face charges. Sadly, at least those who stay at Nickelsville against orders are more likely to have a roof over their head tonight in jail than those who chose to comply.

Update: As of 1:25 p.m., the SPD had entered Nickelsville and began arresting those who refused to comply with the camps closure.

Update 2: As of 2:30 p.m., Nickelsville had been vacated, with 22 residents arrested for criminal trespassing.