Select crime reports for April 19-25

02: 56

Agency Assist

10600 Westbound I-90

21-18539

Officers responded to assist Washington State Patrol with a K9 track of a subject that eluded WSP after a pursuit on I-90. The suspect was seen on the light rail tracks on I-90 near Mercer Island.

13: 00

Mental Health

1800 Blk 112^th Ave NE

21-18753

Officers were called to the subject’s doctor’s office as he was in a mental health crisis.  He was taken to the hospital without incident for an evaluation.

21: 00

Domestic Disturbance

4100 bk 129^th Pl SE

21-18751

Investigating officer received word that a domestic violence suspect might return to the location. Surveillance was initiated, and the suspect arrived in the area. Officers arrested him without incident. He was booked into jail.

07: 24

Assist Official Agency

3200 blk 139^th Ave SE

21-18918

The Cleveland Police Department (CPD) requested Bellevue Police contact a potential sexual assault victim who was temporarily staying in the City of Bellevue at a hotel.  The victim had emailed CPD because she observed in the media that a CPD officer was under indictment for sexual assault.  The victim believed the suspect officer was the same person who had sexually assaulted her in Cleveland in May 2017.  Officers contacted the victim, obtained her account of the incident, and took an “Assist Official Agency” report for the Cleveland Internal Affairs unit.  The report was forwarded to Cleveland PD.  There was no crime found within the City of Bellevue.

14: 00

Theft

800 Blk 116^th Ave NE

21-18979

The suspect stole two bottles of Manuta Honey worth $100 and left on a bus. Officers stopped the bus and detained the suspect. The suspect had an escape warrant, but he did not meet COVID restrictions for booking. He was released at the scene pending charges.

14: 00

Assault/Weapons Violation

15400 Blk SE 21^st Pl

21-18981

A suspect became angry when a contractor insisted that he come outside to look at the air conditioning unit he was about to install. The suspect said it was the wrong one, and he no longer wanted it and wasn’t going to pay. The victim said he was going inside the residence to get what he had already installed. The suspect became irate, cursing and telling him to get off his property. The suspect pulled a .357 from his pocket and shot it into the air, then pointed it at the victim. The victim quickly left and called 911. Officers arrived and called the suspect on the phone, and he agreed to come out. The suspect admitted to having an argument and firing the gun in the air. Officers located the gun, and the suspect was booked into jail without incident.

15: 30

Assault

5300 Blk Lakemont Blvd SE

21-18992

Neighbors got into a heated argument, and the suspect was throwing wood onto the victim’s patio, and a piece hit her. Someone called 911, stating one of the females had a knife. The victim told dispatch that she was holding a screwdriver and mace and would use it on the suspect if needed. Officers arrived, and things had calmed down. There was no knife in play. The victim was scratched by the wood but did not require medical attention. This is an ongoing issue with these neighbors.

14: 00

Theft

10600 Blk Main St

21-18984

The suspect stole the victim’s bike. A witness saw this occurring and intervened. The suspect then hit the witness in the chest during an altercation. The bike was recovered. Officers arrived and determined the suspect was suffering from mental health issues. Neither the victim nor the witness wanted to press charges.

17: 00

Informational Report

5400 Blk Village Park Dr SE / 3200 Blk Lakemont Blvd SE

21-19019

In continuation of a report from an hour ago, both females continued to yell and threaten each other.  Officers responded again to the report of one of the females with a knife yelling racial slurs.  Officers responded, and both claimed the other was using racial slurs, and it was discovered that no knife was in play.  Independent witnesses advised that both females were yelling at each other, and no one saw a knife.  Each subject was advised to stop with the comments to one another. Officers took another report as probable cause was not established.

21: 37

DUI Arrest

NE 4^th St @ 112^th Ave NE

21-19065

Police contacted the suspect for a traffic violation and determined that the suspect was exhibiting the effects of impairment due to alcohol consumption and driving. They initiated a DUI investigation and established probable cause.  The suspect was arrested, transported to the station and processed for DUI. The suspect and vehicle were released to a sober family member.

22: 34

Felony Theft Investigation

4000 Blk Factoria Blvd SE

21-19072

Police responded to a report of a Catalytic Converter Theft. The victim told officers that three of his street sweepers were hit by UNK Suspect(s) between the hours of 10:00-12:00. The victim stated that a passerby told him that he saw a suspicious white truck parked near the sweepers during that time frame. The total loss is estimated at approximated $6000. The investigation is ongoing.

02: 20

DUI Arrest

4600 Blk 148^th Ave NE

21-19095

Police responded to a single-vehicle collision and were advised that the suspect driver was dangerously speeding a parking lot and crashed his vehicle into a curb line. The suspect was exhibiting the effects of impairment due to alcohol or drug consumption. Following a DUI investigation, the suspect was arrested, transported to the station, and processed for DUI. Due to his prior DUI arrest history, the suspect was booked into jail.

08: 30

Trespass/Shoplift

1600 Blk 140^th Ave NE)

21-19125

A subject reportedly stole razor blades and razors from the store, then walked out.  Officers contacted the subject and asked permission to search his backpack. The subject gave permission and advised that he only stole deodorant.  The officers did not find merchandise inside his backpack but found a large folding knife with brass knuckles.  He was trespassed from the business.

11: 50

MENTAL

600 Blk 116^th Ave NE

21-19165

Several people called regarding the subject having her feet covered in plastic bags and blood leaking from them. Officer’s contacted her again today and took her into protective custody after she stated she needed medical attention.  She was taken to the hospital. CARES responded to the hospital and met with her.

01: 46

Warrant

11600 Blk NE 8^th St

21-19295

An officer contacted the suspect inside his vehicle. The suspect had an outside $20,000 unlawful firearm possession felony warrant. He was arrested and booked into jail.

16: 00

ID Theft

400 Blk 116^th Ave NE

21-19217

Detectives responded to a reported ID Theft in progress. The suspect utilized an identity related to a local prosecutor to purchase a vehicle. The suspect’s true identity was determined, but he did not show up to pick up the vehicle.  The investigation is ongoing.

03: 40

Malicious Mischief

12800 Blk SE 40^th Ct

21-19299

A suspect was looking for a place to sleep and knocked on the window to his estranged wife’s apartment.  The victim refused to let him in and said she would call the police if he didn’t leave. The suspect likely threw something at her window, causing one pane in the double-pane window to break. The suspect fled in a vehicle with a friend and could not be located. A case was filed with the prosecutor for Malicious Mischief 3^rd Degree.

05: 18

Criminal Traffic

12200 Blk NE 8^th St

21-19306

Officers conducted a traffic stop and determined the driver was driving with a suspended license.  The driver was informed he would be receiving a summons in the mail.

22: 15

Domestic Disturbance

200 Blk 110^th Ave NE

21-19618

A suspect and victim were involved in a dating relationship when an argument occurred and became physical with the victim sustaining minor injuries. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.

01: 25

Fire Assist

1000 Blk 165^th Pl NE

21-19646

Officers responded to assist Bellevue Fire with a fire at a residence. The victim sustained significant burns and exposure to smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital. Additional residents were displaced for a few hours. Officers forced entry into the rear of the residence to assist in getting one of the residents safely out of the home.

11: 11

Warrant

Newport Hills Park and Ride

21-19679

An officer was patrolling the Park and Ride when she observed the suspect loitering in his vehicle.  The suspect was contacted and confirmed to have a $2500 arrest warrant from the Renton Police Department for DV assault 4th.  The suspect reluctantly exited his vehicle and was arrested without issue.  The vehicle was left at the Park and Ride after the suspect agreed to the liability waiver.

10: 17

MV Prowl

Bellevue Botanical Garden

21-19672

An unknown suspect cut off the catalytic converter to a City of Bellevue vehicle parked at the Botanical Garden.

09: 24

Burglary

2300 Blk 140^th Ave NE

21-19668

An unknown suspect burglarized the store when it was closed during the overnight hours.  Multiple cartons of cigarettes and vape products were taken, as well as $100 from a charity donation jar.

18: 49

Domestic Disturbance

5500 Blk 142^nd Ave SE

21-19725

Police responded to a domestic disturbance in progress and determined that the suspect had violently assaulted his adult daughter while arguing about coughing on the family dinner. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.

19: 27

Domestic Disturbance

116^th Ave NE @ NE 8^th St

21-19728/#20-58583

Police contacted the suspect during an assault investigation. Officers observed that the suspect might have been the victim of a felony assault after medics diagnosed a broken nose. Based on the suspect’s statements, officers located a female suspect who advised officers she was the one who assaulted the suspect after warning him multiple times that his sexual advances were not welcome. The female stated she was defending herself and did not want to pursue charges. Officers re-contacted the suspect and documented the case details. Officers also determined that the suspect had an outstanding, confirmed Assault DV Warrant out of Bellevue. He was arrested and booked into jail.