The statue of J.P. Patches was unveiled in 2008. Chris Wedes, who portrayed the clown, passed away in 2012 at the age of 84.

J.P. Patches remains a local icon, with a product line at Archie McPhee’s, a massive following on Facebook, and a certain ...

A carnival prank causes panic, a potbellied big goes on the run, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.

After the beloved J.P. Patches statue was vandalized in Fremont, the Seattle community is rallying for repairs.