Seattle police chief vows to be tougher on rioters after some crimes not prosecuted

Seattle police will start cracking down on rioters who damage businesses, the city's interim police chief warned Saturday.

Chief Adrian Diaz's pledge came days after anti-Biden rioters left Pike Place Market’s original Starbucks coffee shop with its windows smashed and numerous downtown business owners feeling abandoned by the city, according to reports.

Like his predecessor, Carmen Best -- who departed last September, claiming a lack of support for police from some city officials -- Diaz said he doesn’t believe rioters who smash windows and tag businesses are promoting a...