Drugs — Seattle, WA — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

Lavelle Cotton was arrested on June 5 for human trafficking, attempted promotion of prostitution, robbery, and assault.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Drugs
  • Location: Seattle, WA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: male, age 45
  • Victim(s): 1 (20-year-old woman)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Cotton was arrested on June 5 on charges of human trafficking, attempted promotion of prostitution, robbery, and assault.
  • The victim is a 20-year-old woman who was relentlessly pursued by Cotton over several months.
  • Cotton allegedly tried to get the victim to work as a prostitute for him and harassed her when she refused.
  • On May 16, Cotton tried to run the victim over with a vehicle before crashing into a barrier pole.
  • Cotton has prior convictions for first-degree murder and drug trafficking.