Lake Forest Park Police Blotter 12-20 to 12-26-2010

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

by Diane Hettrick - categories are mine - reports are police - who could make this stuff up?

Looking suspicious

12-20...190xx FP Dr. Caller heard lumber breaking and saw a strange white van on the street. There had been a burglary on the street, so was cautious. Police found an Amazon grocery delivery van.

12-23...160xx 35 NE. Caller reports man with bruised eye knocking on door. Called didn't open door, called 911. Man says his cell phone is dead, but Caller can see the lights. Cops - man was at cousin's house in Kirkland, walking home to Bothell, got lost. Gave him a ride to main street and called a cab.

12-24...163xx 34 NE. Man knocked on door and said he was a locksmith. Resident suspicious. Area check negative.

12-24...170xx Bothell Wy. Caller thinks she left her purse at the Arco gas station but it's not there. Thinks it was stolen. Clerk says he never saw her wallet. Will contact manager for surveillance tapes.

12-25...Police. Reviewed surveillance tapes from Arco station. Woman never had a purse at the gas station.

There are no bad dogs

12-25...175xxx Ballinger. Man attacked by dog, dog attempted to bite him. Area check negative.

12-25...28xx NE 195. Caller can hear woman screaming and coughing loudly. Now a dog is chasing a man and owner is telling dog to 'sic him'. Cops - all quiet at location.

They're after our mail again

12-23...170xx BKS Blvd. Caller found mail from several other areas in her mailbox.

And here's why

12-20...203xx 42 NE. Victim discovered fraudulent use of debit card.

Ding-dong

12-22...47xx NE 203. Alarm. Guest had alarm codes but was slow to put them in.

12-23...35xx NE 180. Alarm. All seemed secure, dog in back yard.

12-25...161xx Bothell Wy. Alarm. Residential. False.

12-26...35xx NE 158. Alarm. Residential. Alarm company spoke to a man inside the residence but he hung up. All appears locked and secured.

12-26...52xx NE 190. Alarm. Residential. Dog sitter has no codes, alarm is not supposed to be on.

Which one gets the good citizenship award?

12-20...185xx 40 Pl NE. Driving with suspended license and no insurance.

12-20...201xx 53rd NE. Caller reporting speeding drivers.

12-20...174xx Ballinger. Car fire. Citizen with fire extinguisher put it out.

12-26...16827 Bothell Wy, Shell station. Man drove off without paying for gas.

Stupid kid tricks

12-22...Towne Centre, Thornton Gifts. Police advised of 4 teenaged girls who are shoplifting.

12-26...202xx 37 NE. Stickers on stop sign.

Off his meds again

12-22...Towne Centre. Man who was previously Trespassed from Mall is back and yelling, talking about unusual things. Calmed, arrested, booked at station, taken to motel he lives at.

12-24...170xx Bothell Wy. Caller said subject was wandering in and out of traffic, rambling about the KKK. Contacted him in Albertson's. He said he'll take the bus to Seattle.

On his meds again

12-23...35xx NE 182. Woman called to report that her father-in-law had let the air of their car tires because he's upset that they do drugs. Father is upset that son is back on meth and heroin after five years clean. Wanted to keep them from driving under the influence. They want him to stop harassing them. He wants to stage an intervention.

Most likely to become a hood ornament

12-22...157xx Bothell Wy. Driver stopped in transit lane to use cell phone.

Must not have heard about drinking and driving

12-22...30xx NE 181. Traffic accident. Caller thinks that car may be in ditch, hears kids yelling. 2nd caller reports yelling. Car might be in creek. Someone yelling "get out of the car, we have to go". Need Aid and tow, someone trapped in car. Driver was drinking, took curve too fast. Transported to NW Hospital. see stories: Car flipped into creek and No environmental damage.

Death

12-23...163xx 34 NE. Death.

Merry Christmas everyone!

12-24...192xx FP Dr. Gifts stolen from car.

12-24...185xx 53r NE. Christmas party. Windows broken on guests' cars.

12-25...xxxx NE 174. Domestic violence call.

12-26...155xx Bothell Wy. Domestic violence assault and malicious mischief. Woman arrested.

I'm at a loss for words

12-24...Towne Centre, pizza shop. Man says that manager promised him pizza. Assistant manager on duty says no. Exchange of heated words and both called cops.

12-24...189xx 46 NE. 911. Man sounded like he had been drinking. History of problems at this address. Son had called 911 because mother wanted him to eat dinner and he wasn't ready. All parties agreed to finish dinner.

12-24...189xx 23 NE. Employee didn't show up for work. She opened door after numerous attempts to contact her. Said she was sick and would call boss.