Neighbor returns home to stranger breaking in with screwdriver | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Feb. 21-25

Feb. 21

DUI: At 12:33 a.m. in the 11600 block of Juanita Drive Northeast, a suspect was arrested for driving under the influence after she was stopped for driving 55 mph on Juanita Drive. She smelled like alcohol and admitted she had two drinks at Juanita Pub, while celebrating her birthday. Suspect was booked and released from the Kirkland Jail after giving breath samples of .094 and 093.

Munchies: At 4 a.m. in the 12400 block of Northeast 116th Street, a caller reported a car full of people smoking marijuana at a local drive-thru fast food location. The people were allegedly being obnoxious to the business staff. They were contacted after parking. No driving violations were observed.

Burglary: At 9:32 a.m. at an undisclosed Kirkland home, a neighbor who was out walking noticed an unfamiliar male pushing on a window of a neighbor’s home. She called the homeowner and explained what she saw. The homeowner responded and while looking around her home, encountered a male with a screwdriver attempting to enter a window on the south side of her house. The male ran west on 10th Avenue.

Phone harassment: At 2:44 p.m. in the 11800 block of Northeast 144th Place, a caller reported receiving three telephone calls, all from different caller ID numbers, from males requesting verification of their Social Security number. The victim provided the personal information.

Ninja practice: At 3:49 p.m. in the 9700 block of Northeast Juanita Drive, someone reported a male in his 20s practicing with nunchucks. They were not threatening anyone.

Feb. 22

Prowl: At 11:45 a.m. in the 12500 block of Northeast 85th Street, a victim reported that their unlocked vehicle was prowled while they were in the Rose Hill Safeway shopping. Their wallet and others contents from their car were stolen. A caged dog on the car’s seat was not disturbed.

Feb. 25

Assault: At 3:47 p.m. in the 700 block of 4th Avenue, a victim was at the post office dropping off a package in the drop box when she was assaulted by an unknown male. There is little suspect information available and no injuries were reported.