Police & Fire
August 31, 2010
Dark art
Artwork and tools were stolen from a storage unit in the 1600 block of Northwest Maple Street prior to 10:43 a.m. Aug. 16. The estimated loss is $3,050.
Chomped
Police arrested a 19-year-old Bellevue woman for attempting to steal food from a business in the 1800 block of 12th Avenue Northwest at 1:17 p.m. Aug. 16. The business recovered items worth $33.53. Read more
Police & Fire
August 24, 2010
Trim the fat
A bottle of bacon-flavored vodka, jewelry, purses and a Kindle were stolen from a residence in the 19300 block of Southeast 24th Way prior to Aug. 6. The estimated loss is $4,700.
Bad medicine
Prescription medication, a passport, DVD player and other items were stolen from a residence in the 2400 block of East Lake Sammamish Place Southeast prior to Aug. 9. The estimated loss is unknown.
Dirty words
Police discovered graffiti near Southeast 26th Place and 234th Place Southeast on Aug. 9. This graffiti included representations of male genitalia and a face with words referencing the female genitalia, plus the phrases, “I’m Rick Jones,” “Don’t talk about fight club” and “Pin it to win it.” The cost to remove the graffiti is unknown. Read more
Police & Fire
August 17, 2010
Bundle up
Jackets and a dog blanket were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 19600 block of Southeast 24th Way prior to Aug. 2. The estimated loss is unknown.
Curious crash
A hit-and-run accident damaged a vehicle near Southeast 14th Street and 230th Avenue Southeast prior to Aug. 4. The estimated loss is unknown.
Criminal minds
Police contacted door-to-door magazine salespeople — a man and a woman — after complaints from residents in the 1700 block of Beaver Lake Drive. The solicitors produced valid identification, but lacked the required permits for door-to-door sales in Sammamish. The officer discovered both solicitors had warrants in other states. The man had a Texas marijuana possession warrant, but police did not arrest him because the charge is not extraditable. The officer arrested the woman on a felony warrant for a parole violation. Read more
Police Blotter
August 10, 2010
Float on
A canoe was stolen from the 1600 block of 235th Avenue Southeast prior to July 22. The estimated loss is $1,000.
Make a mint
A coin collection was stolen from a residence in the 1600 block of 218th Place prior to July 27. The estimated loss is unknown.
Always low prices
A woman in the 2000 block of Beaver Lake Drive said her debit card had been used to make fraudulent purchases prior to July 29. She said the card had been used at a Wal-Mart and other businesses in Ohio. The estimated loss is $800.
Bent Benz
A hit-and-run accident damaged a Mercedes in the 6200 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast prior to 10:34 a.m. July 30. The estimated loss is $1,000. Read more
Police Blotter
August 3, 2010
Shady
A window was damaged and a GPS unit and solar panel were stolen from a Dodge parked along Mountainside Drive prior to 6:29 p.m. July 19. The estimated loss is $400.
Pedal powerless
A bicycle was stolen from the outside of a residence in the 18700 block of Southeast 45th Place prior to 8:13 p.m. July 19. The estimated loss is $100.
Oh, deer
Police responded to a report of a deer walking in the Northwest Gilman Boulevard roadway near the Northwest Maple Street intersection at 8:40 p.m. July 19. Police located the deer and stopped traffic for the animal to cross the road.
Assault
Police arrested a 32-year-old Issaquah man for assault after a domestic violence incident in the 200 block of Northwest Dogwood Street at 9:04 p.m. July 19. Read more
Police Blotter
July 27, 2010
Good dog
A dog might have averted a residential burglary in the 3200 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast on July 5. The resident said neighbors called him to report his pit bull loose in the neighborhood. The front door to his residence was open as well. He returned home to find a screen removed from a second-floor window, plus other signs of a break-in. He believed a burglar fled after being confronted by the dog.
Something stinks
Vandals destroyed a portable toilet near Southeast 28th Street and 259th Place Southeast prior to July 9. The estimated loss is unknown.
Lowlifes and high dives
A broken diving board led to a dispute near Beaver Lake on July 9. A resident in the 2000 block of East Beaver Lake Drive called police after a 20-year-old Idaho man used her floating trampoline and diving board, and then refused to give her his contact information. He and three friends had asked to use the trampoline, and then used the diving board without permission. The board broke, and the woman asked for his contact information so he could pay a professional to repair the damage. Police discovered the man floating in the lake. He ignored calls to come to shore until the officer threatened to come to him in a boat. The estimated loss is unknown.
Does not compute
A laptop computer, DVD player, digital camera and other items were stolen from a residence in the 2800 block of 252nd Avenue Southeast prior to July 10. The back door had been forced open with a crowbar. The estimated loss is $6,300. Read more
Police Blotter
July 20, 2010
Bad credit
A person in the 300 block of Second Avenue Northeast said his or her credit card number had been used to make fraudulent purchases prior to 3:51 p.m. July 6. The estimated loss is unknown.
Going nowhere
Keys and a wallet were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Second Avenue Northwest prior to 6:53 p.m. July 6. The estimated loss is unknown.
Bon voyage
Luggage and laptop computers were stolen in the 200 block of Northeast Gilman Boulevard prior to 5:53 p.m. July 7. The estimated loss is $2,500.
Missing money
A woman in the 1500 block of Northeast Hawthorne Square reported missing cash and a ring at 6:49 p.m. July 7. She told police she was not sure whether the items had been stolen or misplaced, but she wanted to document the loss.
Lost and found
Police recovered a report from the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office that a piece of Caterpillar equipment missing from Issaquah since 2005 had been recovered at 9:30 a.m. July 8.
Go, fetch
A store employee at Petco, 975 N.W. Gilman Blvd., stopped a police officer and asked for help in searching for a dog that had escaped from the store prior to 10:17 a.m. July 8. Police could not locate the animal.
Hot dog
Police responded to a report of a dog left unattended in a vehicle in the 500 block of Eighth Avenue Northeast at 3:36 p.m. July 8. When the officer arrived, the owner and the dog were in the vehicle, and the air conditioner was running.
Accord acquired
A Honda Accord was stolen from the Issaquah Transit Center, 1050 17th Ave. N.W., prior to 5:10 p.m. July 8. The estimated loss is unknown.
Double trouble
A vehicle was stolen at the Issaquah Transit Center, 1050 17th Ave. N.W., prior to 6:38 p.m. July 8. The estimated loss is unknown.
Dine and dash
Police arrested a 34-year-old Renton resident for attempting to steal items at PCC Natural Market, 1810 12th Ave. N.W., at 7:19 p.m. July 8. The store recovered items worth $31.
False alarm
A caller in the 1800 block of 10th Avenue Northwest reported a possible vehicle break-in to police at 7:35 p.m. July 8. After calling, he realized the people attempting to enter the vehicle owned the vehicle.
Arrest
Police arrested a 31-year-old Issaquah resident for malicious mischief after a domestic violence incident in the 3400 block of Northeast Madison Way at 8:49 p.m. July 8.
Hot deals
Police located a Bed Bath & Beyond shopping cart burning next to a trash container behind Petco, 975 N.W. Gilman Blvd., at 10:07 p.m. July 8. The estimated loss is $200.
Noisy neighbors
Police responded to a noise complaint in the 700 block of Front Street South at 11:35 p.m. July 8. A woman said she could hear her upstairs neighbors yelling and playing loud music. Police did not hear any music coming from the apartment.
Hung up
A mobile phone was stolen in the 100 block of East Sunset Way prior to 4:59 a.m. July 9. The estimated loss is unknown.
Smashing
A window was damaged in the 800 block of Highwood Drive Southwest prior to 9:13 a.m. July 9. The estimated loss is unknown.
Unchecked
A person in the 100 block of East Sunset Way reported two fraudulent checks passed prior to 12:07 p.m. July 9. The estimated loss is $600.
Not funny
A 12-year-old boy in the 23400 block of Southeast 52nd Street dialed 911 as a joke at 4:10 p.m. July 9. Police educated the child about the proper times to use 911.
Driving under the influence
Police arrested a 33-year-old Renton woman, Angela Hafner, for driving under the influence in the 1500 block of Northeast Park Drive at 9:59 p.m. July 9.
Mischievous
Police arrested a 22-year-old Issaquah man and a 26-year-old Issaquah man for malicious mischief in the 300 block of Rainier Boulevard South at 3:22 a.m. July 10.
Like a prayer
A woman in the 200 block of Northeast Dogwood Street misdialed 911 at 3:10 p.m. July 10. She said she had carpal tunnel syndrome and had meant to call a church.
Purse snatched
A window was damaged and a purse was stolen from a Lexus parked in the 900 block of 12th Avenue Northwest prior to 5:37 p.m. July 10. The estimated loss is $350.
Scrambled
A man in the 700 block of Lingering Pine Drive Northwest said his house had been egged prior to 12:02 a.m. July 11. The estimated loss is unknown.
Fore!
Golf clubs were stolen in the 2500 block of Northeast Park Drive prior to 4:54 p.m. July 11. The estimated loss is unknown.
Arrest
Police arrested a 66-year-old Issaquah man for attempting to steal items from Target, 755 N.W. Gilman Blvd., at 6:08 p.m. July 11. The estimated loss is $172.22.
Sobering
Police arrested a 29-year-old Bellevue woman for carrying an open container in the 1000 block of Lake Drive at 8:19 p.m. July 11.
Pop the hood
A man said a young woman in a Ford Mustang lifted her shirt and bared her breasts near Front Street North and Interstate 90 prior to 8:41 p.m. He said he found the gesture rude, but told police the incident did not alarm him. Police checked the area, but could not locate the woman.
Bear necessities
Police received a report of a bear rifling through trash in the 500 block of Southeast Bush Street at 12:52 p.m. July 12. Dogs had chased the animal away by the time police arrived.
Pot or not
A man in the 800 block of Fourth Avenue Northwest asked police how to report his granddaughter receiving marijuana from her mother’s boyfriend prior to 3:22 p.m. July 12. He said the incident occurred in Seattle. The officer advised him to contact the Seattle Police Department.
Fourth, finally
Police responded to a fireworks complaint in the 19200 block of Southeast 43rd Street at 10:10 p.m. July 12. The officer did not hear any fireworks in the area.
Burned
A stove, dishwasher, electrical outlets and light fixtures were stolen in the 300 block of Third Place Northwest prior to 9:51 a.m. July 13. The estimated loss is $1,940.
Un-American
A woman in the 23400 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road said her Bank of America debit card number had been used to make fraudulent purchases prior to 11 a.m. July 13. The estimated loss is unknown.
Grabbed
A purse was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 6100 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast prior to 2:23 p.m. July 13. The estimated loss is $40.
Mowed down
A mower, tripper, lopper and a power handsaw were stolen in the 200 block of Hepler Lane Southwest prior to 3:06 p.m. July 13. The estimated loss is $604.
Vehicle violation
A vehicle parked in the 800 block of Front Street South was damaged prior to 3:43 p.m. July 13. The estimated loss is $1,200.
Shot down
Police responded to a weapons report along Sycamore Drive Southeast at 6:32 p.m. July 13. The subject turned out to be a 14-year-old child and a friend playing with air rifles. Police met with the juveniles and their parents, and offered safety suggestions.
Fat chance
A mobile phone was stolen at Fatburger, 6220 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., prior to 7:58 p.m. July 13. The estimated loss is $120.
Crying over spilled milk
Police responded to a report of possible child abuse or neglect in the 100 block of Newport Way Northwest at 11:30 p.m. July 13. The officer talked to a neighbor, and then the child and the mother. The child had been crying about chocolate milk.
Wild goose chase
Police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 500 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard at 1:22 a.m. July 14. The subjects turned out to be young adults geocaching.
Assault
Police arrested a 20-year-old Issaquah woman for assault, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, in the 1900 block of 23rd Place Northeast at 9:17 a.m. July 14.
Arrest
Police arrested a 24-year-old Carnation man for possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to obey in the 10400 block of 320th Avenue Northeast at 12:19 p.m. July 14.
Porch pilfered
Unidentified items were stolen from a front porch in the 400 block of Northeast Alder Street prior to 1:35 p.m. July 14. The estimated loss is $230.
Tipped off
Cash was stolen from a tip jar at Jamba Juice, 6160 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., at 8:05 p.m. July 14. The estimated loss is $3.
Unauthorized withdrawal
A person in the 300 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard said his or her debit card number had been used to withdraw cash from an ATM prior to 9:57 a.m. July 15. The estimated loss is $500.
Ride hard
A mountain bike was stolen from a garage in the 2100 block of Squak Mountain Loop Southwest prior to 1:57 p.m. July 15. The estimated loss is $400.
The Press publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.
Police Blotter
July 13, 2010
Driving under the influence
Police arrested two 19-year-old motorists for driving under the influence along 228th Avenue Southeast at about 4 a.m. June 28. The female driver said she had picked up her male passenger, because he had gotten a flat tire. The officer could smell alcohol in the car. A Breathalyzer test indicated her blood-alcohol level was .072 percent; the legal limit for minors is .02 percent. She admitted to drinking earlier in the evening. The passenger said he struck a curb near Skyline High School, 1122 228th Ave. S.E., and popped a tire. Police discovered damaged landscaping in the area, and dirt and plant matter beneath his car. A Breathalyzer test indicated his blood-alcohol level was .147 percent.
Sobering
Police arrested a 42-year-old Sammamish man near the corner of Northeast Sixth Street and 210th Avenue Northeast just before 4:30 p.m. June 29 after a caller reported a man urinating near the road. Officers arrived and discovered the man asleep across the front seat of a truck parked in the road. He had watery eyes and slurred speech. A Breathalyzer test indicated his blood-alcohol level was .219 percent; the legal limit is .08 percent. He told police he had consumed beer after an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting the previous night. He later admitted to drinking alcohol from a cup found on the truck floor. Police transported him to Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue for detoxification.
Pumped
A person at 24 Hour Fitness, 5712 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., misdialed 911 at 11:01 a.m. July 2. A dispatcher called the business, and a gym employee said the call had been accidental.
Assault
Police responded to a reported assault in the 500 block of Second Avenue Southeast at 4 p.m. July 2. A person had been assaulted after the victim and assailant argued on a basketball court. The victim did not know the assailant.
Too legit to quit
Police responded to a report of solicitors in the 5400 block of 236th Place Southeast at 5:52 p.m. July 2. The solicitor spoke to his supervisor. He said he had obtained a license from the city and planned to fax a copy to police. Read more
Police & Fire
July 6, 2010
Supermarket sweep
A woman in the 200 block of Southeast 35th Street said her debit card number had been used to make purchases at a grocery store in Pennsylvania, though she had not been there. The estimated loss is $280.
Destination: jail
Passports, citizenship certificates, jewelry and a checkbook were stolen from a residence in the 24200 block of Southeast 11th Place prior to June 14. The estimated loss is unknown.
Window shopping
Windows were damaged and jackets, sweaters and purses were stolen from vehicles parked in the 2400 block of 239th Avenue Southeast prior to June 16. The estimated loss is unknown.
Credit crunch
A person in the 3600 block of 219th Place Southeast said his or her credit card number had been used to make fraudulent purchases. The estimated loss is $250.
Uncredited
A person on the 3600 block of 212th Place Southeast said his or her credit card number had been used to make fraudulent purchases. The estimated loss is $476.
Mistaken identity
Police responded to Shell, 2936 228th Ave. S.E., at about 10:40 a.m. June 20 after the manager reported a man attempting to make fraudulent purchases on his credit card. The manager said the man had come to the station June 6 and spent more than $90 using a credit card with a defective magnetic strip. The clerk entered the card information manually, and the man produced identification that matched the name on the card. Not long afterward, the man called the Shell corporate office to report fraudulent credit card purchases. The company refunded the money. On June 20, a similar-looking man entered the Shell and attempted to buy a gift card using a credit card without raised numbers or letters. He produced identification that matched the name on the card. The clerk attempted to photocopy the card, but the man became irritated and left the station.
Credit crisis
A woman in the 2800 block of 234th Avenue Southeast said her credit card number had been used to make fraudulent purchases prior to June 21. The estimated loss is $2,000.
Mystery machine
A 13-year-old Sammamish boy said he had been followed by a minivan as he walked his dog in the 2000 block of 211th Place Southeast. He said the light-blue minivan followed him slowly for about six blocks along Southeast 20th Street and then sped off when he stopped and stared at the driver. The teen could not get the license plate number, but described the driver as a bearded man in his 50s.
Photo folly
Police responded to a report of a verbal domestic dispute in the 3000 block of Issaquah-Pine Lake Road Southeast at about 11 a.m. June 24. Police located a woman involved in the incident. She said the argument started after her boyfriend saw a photo of her hugging a male friend. Police could not locate her boyfriend.
Bike heist
A bike was stolen in the 2900 block of 228th Avenue Southeast at about 7:40 p.m. June 22. The estimated loss is unknown.
Wii Wimbledon
Police responded to a noise complaint in the 300 block of Northwest Dogwood Street at 11:47 p.m. June 24. The officer found a heavily intoxicated man playing a game of tennis on the Wii videogame console with his girlfriend.
Return to sender
Police responded to a report of a suspicious Priority Mail box sitting on the bench next to the Linda Ruehle statue near City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way, at 9:14 a.m. June 25.
Trimmed
Lawn equipment was stolen in the 6200 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway prior to 11:03 a.m. June 25. The estimated loss is $1,190.
Going nowhere
Police received a report of a lost passport in the 1600 block of 28th Avenue Northeast at 4:44 p.m. June 25. The estimated loss is unknown.
Arrest
Police arrested a 28-year-old Kent man for violating a court order in the 1700 block of Northwest Maple Street at 6:15 p.m. June 25.
Buzz, killed
Police arrested a juvenile for stealing an energy drink in the 100 block of Front Street South at 6:34 p.m. June 25. The estimated loss is unknown.
Driving under the influence
Police arrested a 27-year-old Seattle man, Avnit Chand, for driving under the influence in the 100 block of First Avenue Northwest at 11:21 p.m. June 25.
International incident
Police responded to a report from a driver who said some “illegal aliens” had yelled at him as he drove in the 6200 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast prior to 9:17 a.m. June 26. Police checked the status of several men in the area who were seeking employment, but determined the men were not causing problems.
Shattered
A glass pane on a sliding door in the 400 block of Newport Way Northwest was broken prior to 9:59 a.m. June 26. The estimated loss is $300.
Game over
A Nintendo videogame console, GPS unit and a camera were stolen from an Acura parked in the 1800 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard prior to 7:04 a.m. June 27. The estimated loss is $800.
Purse snatched
A purse was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Northeast Park Drive prior to 7:20 a.m. June 27. The estimated loss is $100.
Jetta jacked
A window was damaged and a gym bag, mobile phone, clothing and wallet were stolen from a Volkswagen Jetta parked in the 27000 block of Southeast 79th Street prior to 8:06 a.m. June 27. The estimated loss is $1,020.
Steal a Coke and a smile
Items were stolen from a Coca-Cola vending machine in the 100 block of Front Street South prior to 11:55 a.m. June 29. The estimated loss is unknown.
Unhealthy behavior
Police arrested a 69-year-old North Bend man after he attempted to steal groceries from PCC Natural Market, 1810 12th Ave. N.W., at 12:56 p.m. June 29. The store recovered items worth $95.05.
Sweet and sour
Candy was stolen from Walgreens, 300 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., prior to 12:43 a.m. June 30. The estimated loss is $19.
Home improvement
A leaf blower, weed eater, chainsaw and lawn mower were stolen in the 100 block of West Sunset Way prior to 8:17 a.m. June 30. The estimated loss is $2,000.
Tools taken
A window was damaged and tools were stolen from a Dodge parked in the 21200 block of Southeast 51st Street prior to 12:10 p.m. June 30. The estimated loss is $1,400.
Hide and seek
Police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 800 block of Rainier Boulevard North at 2:39 p.m. June 30. The caller had reported drug-related activity at a bench in the area. Police checked the bench and determined the site to be a geocaching location.
The longest yard work
A Toyota pickup with a lawn mower, leaf blower and weed eater inside was stolen in the 100 block of First Place Northwest prior to 2:51 p.m. June 30. The estimated loss is $3,000.
Picked
A lock was damaged on a Honda parked in the 100 block of Front Street North prior to 2:54 p.m. June 30. The estimated loss is unknown.
Bad credit
A person in the 400 block of Sky Country Way Northwest said his or her credit card number had been used to make fraudulent purchases prior to 3:44 p.m. June 30. The estimated loss is $916.
Reinvent the wheel
A wheel was taken from a Dodge parked in the 300 block of Northwest Dogwood Street prior to 7:15 a.m. July 1. The estimated loss is $100.
Mo’ money, mo’ problems
Cash was stolen from a wallet in the 1600 block of 25th Place Northeast prior to 7:43 a.m. July 1. The estimated loss is $450.
Van-dalized
A window was damaged in a van parked in the 300 block of Rainier Boulevard South prior to 8:07 a.m. July 1. The estimated loss is $200.
Arrest
Police arrested a 40-year-old Issaquah man on a warrant in the 100 block of East Sunset Way at 1 p.m. July 1.
Under construction
Police responded to a report of several juveniles skateboarding inside a new, then-empty state Department of Transportation retention pond near East Sunset Way and Sixth Avenue Northeast at 6:40 p.m. July 1. Police told the skateboarders to leave, because they were trespassing.
Hot, hot, hot
Fire extinguishers were stolen from the Issaquah Transit Center, 1050 17th Ave. N.W., prior to 8:37 p.m. July 1. The estimated loss is unknown.
The Press publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.
Police & Fire
June 29, 2010
Bagged
A window was damaged and a bag was stolen from a BMW parked in the 2100 block of Northwest Shy Bear Way prior to 6:53 a.m. June 9. The estimated loss is $275.
Out of gas
Gasoline was stolen from a vehicle at Morgan Motors, 1430 N.W. Mall St., prior to 12:54 p.m. June 14. The estimated loss is $6.
Hung up
A portable phone and chairs were stolen from a storage unit in the 1700 block of 19th Avenue Northwest prior to 2:08 p.m. June 14. The estimated loss is $6,850.
Stick ’em up
Police responded to a report of a juvenile problem near the 2500 block of Northeast Park Drive at 6:01 p.m. June 14. Officers could not locate a group of female teenagers armed with squirt guns.
Wallet whereabouts
A wallet was stolen from a residence in the 800 block of Second Avenue Northwest prior to 9:36 p.m. June 14. The estimated loss is $58. Read more
