Seattle Police Arrest Two in Connection with Aurora Avenue Extortion Scheme
Seattle police arrested Jeremiah Lard and Zhane Davis in connection with an armed extortion and blackmail scheme that began on Aurora Avenue in April 2026.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 26, 2026 —
Seattle police have arrested two individuals, Jeremiah Lard and Zhane Davis, in connection with an alleged armed extortion and blackmail scheme. The alleged activities reportedly began in April 2026 along Aurora Avenue.
Details regarding the specifics of the extortion and blackmail operation, including the exact nature of the demands made and the number of potential victims, were not immediately available. The timeline of the investigation leading up to the arrests also remains unclear.
The arrests were made by the Seattle Police Department. Further information regarding the charges filed against Lard and Davis, as well as any upcoming court dates, has not been released.
The Aurora Avenue area is a well-known corridor in Seattle, characterized by a mix of businesses and residential areas. Incidents of crime in the vicinity are monitored by local law enforcement.
Authorities have not yet provided information on whether any weapons were recovered during the arrests or if any property was seized as evidence. The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with further information related to this case to come forward.
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