The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Kirkland Reporter police blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Kirkland, which average about 1,000 per week.
Between July 31 – Aug 6, there were 362 traffic incidents, 21 traffic accidents, three DUIs, 42 general traffic incidents, 45 alarm calls, 10 abandoned vehicles, two burglaries, 13 incidents of fraud, 15 civil incidents, eight cases of harassment, 21 thefts, five vehicle prowls, two vehicle thefts, nine warrants served, 19 noise complaints, 14 animal calls, 13 incidents of domestic violence, three incidents of malicious mischief, two fireworks complaints, 16 disturbances, two trespass, one sex offense, assault, four hit and runs and 37 incidents involving at least one arrest.
Aug. 6
Theft: 8:41 p.m., 12400 block of Totem Lake Blvd. NE. A 26-year-old man was caught shoplifting in a Rite Aid and released at the scene with a citation.
Aug. 4
Bus Conduct: 4:08 p.m., 10600 block of NE 38th Pl. A 24-year-old man was arrested for unlawful transit conduct after causing a disturbance on a bus. He was very uncooperative with officers and was transported to the King County Jail to be booked on the charge. He was immediately transported to South Correctional Entity (SCORE) due to his actions.
Assault: 1:14 p.m., 12400 block of NE 134th Pl. A 34-year-old man got into an argument with his 65-year-old mother over where her belongings were located. They eventually got into a physical fight, with the man assaulting his mother. He also attempted to strangle her. She called 911 for assistance and then left the house while waiting for the police to arrive. The man was arrested and booked for domestic violence.
Aug. 3
Vehicle prowl: 1:06 a.m., unknown address. A 32-year-old drunk man attempted to break into a person’s Volvo to steal items from inside. While doing so, he was caught by police and arrested and booked into jail. The officer also found possible cocaine on the man and charges will be filed through investigation.
Aug. 2
Protection order violation: 1:30 a.m., 200 block of Central Way. A 29-year-old man was seen by two police officers causing a scene outside of Time Out Sports Bar with other people. Upon further investigation, they discovered the man was the respondent of a no-contact order out of Bothell prohibiting contact with the other person he was fighting with. He was arrested and booked for the violation.
Warrant: 11:25 p.m., 12400 block of NE 116th St. A 27-year-old woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft out of Tukwila. The woman was discovered when she was pulled over in a vehicle that had no license tabs.
Warrant: 10:27 p.m., NE 145th St and Juanita-Woodinville Way NE. A 20-year-old man was arrested by officers while riding a bicycle when it was discovered he had a misdemeanor warrant for civil contempt of court out of the King County Sheriff’s Office.
Assault: 7:42 p.m., 12100 block of NE 137th Pl. A 48-year-old man was arrested for assault after he got into physical fight with his best friend and roommate of one year. Both men suffered black eyes, bumps, and bruises. Police eventually determined through other witnesses of the fight that the man was the primary instigator of the fight. He was taken into custody without incident.
Aug. 1
Obstructing an officer: 11:06 p.m., 12500 block of 116th Ave Ne. A 25-year-old woman was arrested for obstruction after Micky D’s asked that she be removed from the premise for possible drug activity in their restrooms. She refused to provide identification or give her name, which prevented officers from preparing the trespassing warning letter. Upon later learning her identity, she was found to have a warrant out of Bellevue for forgery.
Assault: 10 p.m., 80 block of Kirkland Ave. A 23-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence after witnesses observed him push his 37-year-old girlfriend into a fence during an argument.
