Bellevue police detectives are investigating an assault at the transit center (10850 NE 6th St) just after midnight on Sunday. A 25-year-old male suspect allegedly assaulted a 63-year-old male victim. The victim sustained critical injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Officers located and arrested the suspect 2 hours later within a few blocks of the assault. He was booked into jail. There is no known motive for the attack. The investigation is ongoing.
The transit center was closed off during the cinvestigation and has since reopened.
Whether it’s recent neighborhood crime data, use of force incidents or information about the police department’s workforce diversity, it’s all at your fingertips on the new Bellevue Police Transparency and Accountability website. The site is designed to help strengthen trust between the police department and the community.
“We are happy to share this police data with our community members so they can become more aware of public safety issues and partner with us to develop solutions to make our community safer,” said Chief Wendell Shirley. “The public can log onto this new website and see real-time statistics and crime trends and be able to analyze the data that impacts them.”
In addition to crime statistics, the Transparency site explains use of force, breaking down each reportable incident by the level of force, the reason for contact, and the demographics of the subject and involved officer. The site also has information about diversity within the department and includes opportunities to engage with the department.
The information on the dashboards can be filtered by demographics, crimes, arrests, location and date, among other things. The crime data is refreshed every 48 hours.
“We continuously strive to earn the public’s trust and this website is another way to make a connection with our community,” Chief Shirley stated.
Detectives arrested a 43-year-old Bellevue man accused of stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from several area stores and re-selling the product. Bellevue Police detectives, working closely with Fred Meyer loss prevention agents, apprehended Brandon Bussey when he showed up to an arranged meeting to sell some of the previously stolen merchandise.
“This is a clear example of organized retail theft,” said Major Debbie Christopherson. “This suspect would sell the merchandise he stole, and if he didn’t have what a customer wanted, he would go to the store, steal it and then sell it for profit.”
“Our detectives worked closely with loss prevention agents to identify and arrest this suspect,” Christopherson added. “We are continuing to build the case and expect to refer additional charges to the King County Prosecutor for review.”
Court documents accuse Bussey of stealing from four area Fred Meyer stores eleven times since late April. The value of the merchandise stolen is over $4,000.
Bussey was booked into jail and released on his own recognizance the following day.
This arrest comes days after the State Attorney General announced a statewide Organized Retail Crime Task Force. Bellevue Police are committed to working with other agencies to identify and arrest other suspects involved in organized retail theft.
A very busy mail thief suspect was arrested and booked into jail after a resident saw him on a video camera stealing his mail. Officers quickly responded to the 300 block of 109th Ave SE on Sunday, June 26th, just before 4:00 am, and located a vehicle in the area matching the description given by the victim. As officers were talking to the 33-year-old from Tacoma, they saw a large amount of mail visible in the suspect’s car.
The suspect gave officers permission to search his car, and they confiscated hundreds of pieces of mail, three US passports, 23 credit and debit cards, 16 personal checks and more, all in different names. Officers also recovered two black replica rifles.
The suspect was arrested and booked into jail without incident.
In a joint operation, Bellevue police and the King County Sheriff’s Office have arrested multiple suspects in dozens and dozens of car prowls, ID thefts and a robbery in the region. Bellevue detectives say Jhonny Taylor and Dominique Callier used a window punch to break into cars, stole credit cards and used them to buy or attempt to purchase gift cards. Taylor and Callier face 12 felony charges in connection with their crime spree.
Suspects prowling cars at the Coal Creek Trailhead
Detectives were able to identify the Taylor and Callier after reviewing surveillance video after multiple cars were prowled at the Coal Creek Trail Head.
“These suspects brazenly drove into parking lots in broad daylight, punched out windows, prowled dozens of cars, then immediately went to stores to fraudulently use stolen credit cards,” said Captain Shelby Shearer. “This happened at locations all over the Puget Sound Region. And we know from their criminal history that there was a propensity for violence and that we needed to get them off the streets.”
Taylor and another suspect, Francisco Pineda, are also accused of at least ten car prowls at a trailhead in North Bend, where the pair allegedly fired four shots at the victims who interrupted a prowl. As they fled, detectives say they assaulted a woman and stole her car.
Bellevue and King County Detectives located the suspects on June 8th. When deputies arrested them, they recovered a stolen .357 revolver. A search of Taylor’s residence netted stolen credit cards, identification and fraudulently obtained gift cards. Taylor and Pineda are charged with robbery, assault and unlawful possession of a firearm.
“Working with the King County Sheriff’s Office, we were able to identify, arrest and get these suspects behind bars,” Shearer added. “We know these prowls are frightening for our residents and costly and potentially dangerous.”
A search of Callier’s residence netted stolen credit cards, multiple key fobs, victims’ ID cards and other property that was stolen during vehicle prowls.
To help prevent becoming a victim of a car prowl, you are urged never to leave valuables in your car. If you must leave items unattended, hide them before arriving at your location. Also, don’t forget to lock your doors.
Andrew Popochock has been sworn in as the new assistant chief of the Bellevue Police Department. Popochock began his law enforcement career with Bellevue in 2003 and has served throughout the department in both the investigations and patrol divisions. His leadership has led to organizational changes that have increased the department’s efficiency while focusing on officer and community involvement in the decision-making process.
“Andrew’s experience, leadership and dedication to serving Bellevue for the past 19 years make him the right person for the job,” said Chief Wendell Shirley. “His passion and proven commitment to community policing and engagement will further strengthen our community connection.”
Popochock has most recently been the Planning, Research, and Program Management Major, a new position that focuses on law enforcement programs from a community engagement lens. These programs include the Advisory Councils, developing and deploying the Community Crisis Assistance Team pilot program, and the body-worn camera program.
Assistant Chief Popochock and his wife Hiedi Popochock
“I am humbled with the opportunity to help guide Bellevue forward and will work tirelessly to ensure the safety and feeling of safety of everyone who lives, works and visits this city,” said Assistant Chief Popochock. “It is essential to me that we continue to bridge the gap between the police department and community so that everyone is recognized and included in the work we do.”
During his career, Popochock’s assignments have included Field Training Officer, SWAT Commander and Civil Disturbance Unit Commander. Prior to serving in the Planning, Research, and Program Management Division, he led the Patrol Division for over two and a half years. AC Popochock has also received four Lifesaving awards, two Commanders Awards and the Police Medal. He recently graduated from Auburn University with an Executive MBA degree and has a graduate certificate in Cybersecurity Management.
Award winners Officer Montgomery, Corporal Whitaker and Officer Lyles
Three Bellevue police officers received the 2022 Axon Rise award, honoring them for their exemplary performance during the house slide in January. Corporal Joseph Whitaker, Officers Clayton Lyles and Michael Montgomery received recognition for entering the damaged home and rescuing the residents and their pet. View their story here.
Corporal Whitaker, Officer Lyles and Officer Montgomery following the rescue
“We are very proud of these officers who risked their own safety to ensure the homeowners got out the house safely,” said Major Mark Tarantino. ” While they would tell you it was all in a day’s work, I believe it shows our officers’ courage, dedication, and commitment to serve Bellevue.”
In early March, the public was asked to vote for the Rise Award winner. The Bellevue community rallied to ensure Corporal Whitaker and Officers Lyles and Montgomery were recognized. The trio received the award during the Axon Accelerate conference in Arizona. Axon is a network of devices, apps and people that helps public safety personnel become smarter and safer.
Congratulations, Corporal Whitaker and Officers Lyles and Montgomery!
Below are selected crime reports for last week, ending on Sunday at midnight. This is not a comprehensive list of incidents in Bellevue. For more information, please visit our interactive crime map.
May 9
TIME
02: 15
CONTACT TYPE
Commercial Burglary
LOCATION
14300 NE 20th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-23983
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a burglary investigation and determined that the suspects had illegally entered the business by prying the rear door. The business owner is trying to determine the total loss. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
15: 58
CONTACT TYPE
Possession Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
10100 Blk NE 8th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24082
NARRATIVE
Security reported an occupied stolen vehicle on their property. The security agent watched the vehicle move to a different parking lot, and officers arrived and contacted the driver. After determining that the vehicle was stolen, the suspect was arrested without incident and booked into jail.
TIME
01: 23
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
800 Blk 164th Pl NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24109
NARRATIVE
The subject has been having emotional outbursts and began punching holes in walls and doors. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
20: 20
CONTACT TYPE
Warrants / Possession Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
500 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24125
NARRATIVE
Officers contacted the driver of a stolen SUV found parked at the location. The subject was found to have several warrants issued for his arrest. He was transported and booked into Snohomish County Jail.
TIME
20: 33
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
500 Blk 116th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-24127
NARRATIVE
Police responded to an unwanted subject and determined that the suspect had an outstanding, confirmed warrant. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
21: 12
CONTACT TYPE
Criminal Trespass
LOCATION
500 Blk 116th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-24130
NARRATIVE
While completing the arrest of a warrant suspect, officers were advised of another subject creating a disturbance. Officers contacted the intoxicated subject and observed him creating a disturbance. The officers gave the suspect multiple warnings, but he continued. He was trespassed, arrested and booked into jail.
May 10
TIME
02: 20
CONTACT TYPE
Reckless Burning
LOCATION
10600 Blk Main St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24159
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a fire on a sidewalk and located a female subject with a warrant. She was arrested on the warrant, and charges are pending for starting the fire. She was booked into jail.
TIME
04: 14
CONTACT TYPE
Collision
LOCATION
2000 Blk W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24164
NARRATIVE
The driver failed to navigate the roadway and slid off into a ravine towards Lake Sammamish. Approximately 80 feet down, a tree stopped the vehicle from continuing into the lake. The driver was transported to the hospital as a precaution.
TIME
08: 10
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
5600 Blk 153rd Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24188
NARRATIVE
The victim contacted police because his adult daughter had threatened him and herself. The victim fled to the WSP offices to call 911 because the daughter hid all the phones and disabled the Wi-Fi to prevent him from calling 911. She was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
06: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Order Violation
LOCATION
10300 Blk NE 12th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24169
NARRATIVE
The subject violated a court order by entering the respondent’s unlocked residence and initially refused to leave. The respondent left when the victim contacted 911. The suspect was not located by police during an area check. Charges were filed via summons for violation of a court order.
TIME
06: 29
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
12200 Blk SE 59th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24171
NARRATIVE
An unknown suspect stole the victim’s catalytic converter from his vehicle. This was the second time this victim had a catalytic converter stolen from this vehicle.
TIME
13: 45
CONTACT TYPE
Follow Up / Possession Stolen Property Arrest
LOCATION
450 110 AVE NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21727
NARRATIVE
Officers were following up on a previous case and took the suspect into custody for additional felony possession of stolen property charges from the investigation.
TIME
14: 37
CONTACT TYPE
Drugs
LOCATION
2000 Blk 148th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24265
NARRATIVE
The subject was passed out in a vehicle that had plates that did not belong to the car. The subject was removed from the vehicle and detained for potential stolen vehicle and drug violations. It was determined that the subject owned the license plate from another car and placed them on the unregistered car he was in. He was given a statutory referral for narcotics and released at the scene.
May 11
TIME
10: 29
CONTACT TYPE
Car Prowl/ Theft/ Possession Stolen Property
LOCATION
800 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24413
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a car prowl that had just occurred and located the suspect, and detained him. The suspect had stolen items from the vehicle, including several credit cards, keys, and IDs belonging to other victims. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
13: 46
CONTACT TYPE
Drugs
LOCATION
2000 Blk 148th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24459
NARRATIVE
Officers located the subject passed out under the influence of suspected fentanyl. The suspect was contacted; fentanyl, foil, and a smoking device were taken. He was given a statutory referral.
TIME
21: 14
CONTACT TYPE
Order Violation
LOCATION
3700 Blk 132nd Ave
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24344
NARRATIVE
The subject got into a verbal argument with her significant other. There is an active, served DV no-contact order in place at the time of the altercation. The subject left before police arrived and could not be located. Officers were then called back to the scene a second time, where they located the suspect. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into jail.
May 12
TIME
07: 35
CONTACT TYPE
Felony Warrants / Drugs
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24589
NARRATIVE
Officers saw the suspect smoking narcotics in a vehicle and determined he had a felony warrant out for his arrest. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
15: 32
CONTACT TYPE
Recovered Stolen
LOCATION
2000 Blk 148th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24100
NARRATIVE
Officers located a stolen, unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot. They contacted the owner and the owner we able to recover it.
TIME
22: 36
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant
LOCATION
3700 Blk 150th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24751
NARRATIVE
An officer on pro-active patrol located a vehicle displaying a stolen license plate. Both occupants were detained without incident. The plate was determined to no longer be stolen. A records check showed that the passenger had a warrant for her arrest. She was booked into jail.
TIME
23: 51
CONTACT TYPE
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
14200 Blk SE 36th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24757
NARRATIVE
An officer on pro-active patrol located a stolen vehicle parked and unoccupied. The registered owner could not be reached.
May 13
TIME
05: 03
CONTACT TYPE
Collision
LOCATION
148th Ave SE/lake Hills Blvd
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24786
NARRATIVE
The driver appeared to have fallen asleep on the way into the gym and struck the light pole knocking it down onto the median. No drugs or alcohol appear to be involved. The driver had his vehicle stolen last week in Bellevue and was driving his new vehicle this morning.
TIME
07: 28
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
500 Blk 116th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
21-7733
NARRATIVE
During an arrest for an outstanding warrant, the officer found suspected drugs on the subject. The subject was arrested and booked into jail. A Blake Referral form was completed.
TIME
19: 51
CONTACT TYPE
Assault
LOCATION
2000 Blk 155th Pl NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24941
NARRATIVE
The victim met the suspect on a dating app. The victim agreed to give the suspect money for her financial hardship. The victim and suspect met up today at his residence. The suspect took the money and sprayed the victim with mace. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
21: 01
CONTACT TYPE
Fugitive from Justice
LOCATION
15600 Blk NE 8th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24954
NARRATIVE
The officer attempted to contact the suspect for a traffic violation. The suspect attempted to flee on foot and ignored lawful commands to stop. The officer was able to apprehend the suspect. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
21: 05
CONTACT TYPE
Disturbance
LOCATION
10300 Blk NE 1st St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24956
NARRATIVE
Numerous residents called about many underage partygoers attempting to force entry into the secured apt building to access the roof for an impromptu party. On 3/26, a similar incident occurred, which resulted in a shooting. Large police presence was required as many (50+) loitered in the area before finally giving up and leaving.
TIME
21: 45
CONTACT TYPE
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
3200 Blk 158th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-24963
NARRATIVE
An officer on proactive patrol located a stolen truck in the parking and recovered the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.
May 14
TIME
01: 48
CONTACT TYPE
Eluding/Hit and Run
LOCATION
NE 4th St / 100 Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25005
NARRATIVE
An officer attempted to stop a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction near 112th Ave NE and NE 4th St. The vehicle did stop and ran several lights. The officer shut down and lost sight of the vehicle traveling WB on NE 4th St. Another officer on a walkthrough of the downtown park heard a vehicle crash shortly after the officer called off his stop. The vehicle had crashed into an unoccupied building. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
04: 53
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant/Burglary Tools
LOCATION
13700 Blk NE Spring Blvd
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25019
NARRATIVE
Several people called about a vehicle parked behind the business by the auto body shop. This area has experienced an increase in burglaries recently. One suspect was detained attempting to ride away on a bicycle. He had an outstanding felony warrant. The second suspect had a screwdriver and a large set of keys from different vehicle brands. One key had been partially shaved down. The first suspect was booked on his warrants, and the second for burglary tools. A search following the arrested netted additional car keys and a small amount of suspected methamphetamines and heroin. A Blake drug referral was delivered.
TIME
09: 58
CONTACT TYPE
Car Prowl
LOCATION
400 Blk 155th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25050
NARRATIVE
The victim contacted the police and reported that he parked his vehicle on 5/13, and when he returned the next day, his vehicle door was unlocked, and his GPS was missing from it. He also advised the officer that two checks were also taken.
TIME
15: 20
CONTACT TYPE
Suspended License
LOCATION
159th Pl/ Lake Hills Blvd
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25132
NARRATIVE
The officer contacted the suspect for a traffic infraction and determined that the subject had a suspended license. The subject was charged with driving on a suspended license.
TIME
20: 00
CONTACT TYPE
Trespass 1
LOCATION
10900 Blk NE 4th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25182
NARRATIVE
A subject from a previous trespassing calls this week was contacted again at a business for refusing to leave. The subject refused to identify himself and refused to leave after the officer asked him to leave. He was arrested for criminal trespass and booked into jail.
TIME
19: 26
CONTACT TYPE
Harassment
LOCATION
12000 Blk NE 8th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25179
NARRATIVE
Two local businesses received harassing emails from a similar sender. The emails had racial undertones and statements of possible violence. The case was forwarded to detectives for follow-up.
TIME
22: 28
CONTACT TYPE
Warrants
LOCATION
2000 Blk 148th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
25203
NARRATIVE
An officer on proactive patrol located a suspicious vehicle parked in front of the business in the handicap spot. The business has had an increase in shoplifts. The officer discovered the driver had a warrant out for his arrest. He was arrested and turned over to Lake Forest Park PD.
May 15
TIME
00: 27
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant arrest
LOCATION
14600 Blk BelRed Rd.
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25218
NARRATIVE
An officer conducting a proactive patrol contacted a driver of a vehicle whose registered owner had an active warrant. The officer confirmed the driver was the registered owner. The suspect was booked into jail.
TIME
02: 48
CONTACT TYPE
Mental Health
LOCATION
SE 36th St/136th Pl SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25235
NARRATIVE
Officer responded to a 911 hang-up and located a subject who appeared to be suffering an emotional crisis. After a conversation, the subject was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital.
TIME
17: 27
CONTACT TYPE
Assault 2/Assault 4
LOCATION
700 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25327
NARRATIVE
An unknown male suspect entered the restroom where the victim and his son were. The son was inside the stall and did not witness the incident. The suspect assaulted the victim and placed him in a headlock. Another victim attempted to intervene and was also assaulted. The suspect fled the scene and was not located. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
18: 09
CONTACT TYPE
Theft 3
LOCATION
3900 Blk 124th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25333
NARRATIVE
An uncooperative suspect refused to identify herself and did not have any ID. She was eventually identified, arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
21: 26
CONTACT TYPE
Robbery
LOCATION
2300 Blk 140th Ave
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25357
NARRATIVE
An employee bringing out the garbage was confronted by two males who pushed him to the ground and struck him with a large light bulb. One of the suspects pulled off the victim’s gold chain. The total loss was $650.
TIME
21: 37
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
14600 Blk NE 7th Pl
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-25359
NARRATIVE
A married couple had an argument over the husband’s drug dealing. The suspect pushed the victim down and punched her in the shoulder and leg. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrived. He was summonsed for DV Assault 4.
Bellevue detectives responded to the 500 block 150th Pl NE after a City of Bellevue employee discovered bones in a wetlands area. The employee was conducting maintenance in the area just after 8:30 am Wednesday morning. It appears the bones have been there for several years.
Detectives have secured the scene and are waiting for the medical examiner and an anthropologist to determine if the bones are human or animal. Expect a lengthy police presence in the area.
Below are selected crime reports for last week, ending on Sunday at midnight. This is not a comprehensive list of incidents in Bellevue. For more information, please visit our interactive crime map.
April 25
TIME
04: 54
CONTACT TYPE
Order Violation / Unlawful Possession Firearm
LOCATION
13200 Blk NE 20th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21337
NARRATIVE
The suspect violated a valid no-contact order against him by willingly being with the victim inside his home. The suspect was located in his vehicle and admitted to being in possession of a loaded firearm, also a violation of the no-contact order. He was arrested and booked into jail. Officers seized the firearm after consent was given to retrieve it from his vehicle.
TIME
07: 22
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
14300 NE 20th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21344
NARRATIVE
The reporting parted stated that an unknown suspect had broken into the business and stolen a cash drawer and an iPad. The suspect broke a glass door with a rock to get into the business.
TIME
08: 18
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
14100 Blk NE 20th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21348
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a burglary and met with the store owner, who advised that a suspect had broken into the location and stolen the cash register. However, he advised that prior to closing, they removed the money from it so therefore, the register was empty.
TIME
13: 27
CONTACT TYPE
Robbery
LOCATION
11200 Blk Main St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21398
NARRATIVE
A male and female victim stated the suspect handcuffed a female victim and demanded the male victim give him $2,000 for allegedly stealing pills from him. The suspect is known by both victims. One victim said the suspect was armed with a bat and a knife. The suspect ended up stealing a victim’s vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
17: 22
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant arrest
LOCATION
4300 Blk Factoria Blvd SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-9977
NARRATIVE
An officer responded to investigate a shoplift and contacted the subject sitting in a vehicle for the theft. The officer recovered the stolen merchandise, and the business only wanted the subject trespassed. The officer arrested the subject on an outstanding warrant and booked him into jail.
TIME
18: 05
CONTACT TYPE
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
14600 Blk NE 38th Pl
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21445
NARRATIVE
An officer located a recently reported stolen vehicle out of Kirkland. The victim was able to track his vehicle via GPS. The officers located the unoccupied stolen vehicle and recovered it for the victim.
TIME
18: 05
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
4800 Blk 122nd Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21444
NARRATIVE
Two unknown male suspects cut the wires to the victim’s internet, which disabled the home alarm and video cameras. Among the identified stolen items was a firearm. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
19: 19
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant arrest
LOCATION
10800 Blk NE 6th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21453
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a disturbance on a coach at the transit center. They contacted the subject and arrested him on an outstanding warrant. He was booked into jail.
April 26
TIME
17: 25
CONTACT TYPE
Follow Up / Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
4300 Blk Factoria Blvd SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21640
NARRATIVE
A victim from a previous Bellevue case (22-21398) called in to report he had tracked his stolen cell phone to the mall. Officers located the suspect in a bathroom stall and arrested him without incident on his active warrant. The officers recovered the victim’s cell phones and other personal property from the suspect. He was booked into jail without incident.
TIME
19: 15
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
500 Blk 116th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21655
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a disturbance, and when they arrived, they determined no crime had been committed. The suspect departed shortly after officers arrived. The officer recognized the suspect and determined he had numerous misdemeanor warrants out for his arrest. Officers recontacted the suspect. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
19: 07
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
500 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21654
NARRATIVE
Security reported subjects possibly smoking something off foil in the parking garage. Officers contacted and trespassed all three subjects in the car. One suspect had a felony warrant and was arrested and booked into jail without incident.
TIME
09: 32
CONTACT TYPE
Driving with License Suspended/ Weapons
LOCATION
15100 Blk NE 24th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21546
NARRATIVE
An officer observed the subject driving while his license was suspended. The officer conducted a traffic stop and noticed a gun sticking out of his waistband. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
15: 27
CONTACT TYPE
Drugs
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21612
NARRATIVE
Officers patrolling the above location saw two suspects attempt to sell/give a fentanyl pill to a third suspect. Officers contacted the first two suspects and seized the suspected narcotics. Both were given statutory referrals.
April 27
TIME
07: 49
CONTACT TYPE
Car Prowl
LOCATION
14000 Blk BelRed Rd
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21725
NARRATIVE
A victim reported that an unknown suspect broke out the driver’s side front window and stole a basketball bag with shoes, a basketball and medicine for her pet. The victim believes that the vehicle was prowled sometime this morning.
TIME
12: 49
CONTACT TYPE
Car Theft
LOCATION
15600 Blk NE 8th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21784
NARRATIVE
The caller reported that her son’s vehicle was stolen. She advised the officers that an unknown suspect had taken her son’s vehicle while he was away at college. She also advised the officer that the last time she saw the vehicle was on 4/19/22. She doesn’t know who could have taken his vehicle.
TIME
11: 12
CONTACT TYPE
Assault
LOCATION
14200 Blk SE Eastgate Way
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21763
NARRATIVE
The suspect assaulted a metro bus driver when he asked her to leave the bus for not paying her bus fare. The suspect punched the driver and then sprayed him with pepper spray. As the suspect was exiting the bus, another witness was attempting to help the driver by asking the suspect to just get off the bus and the suspect sprayed him with pepper spray as well. Officer arrived and arrested the suspect. She was booked into jail.
TIME
18: 12
CONTACT TYPE
Assault
LOCATION
500 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21645
NARRATIVE
Security called yesterday reporting a suspect causing problems and who was carrying a machete, although it was not in play. During the incident, security reported the suspect raised a stick above his head and made a threatening statement. He then threw the stick at the security officer before fleeing. The suspect returned to the area today, prompting security to call police. Officers located the suspect and arrested him on probable cause from yesterday’s events. The suspect still had the machete on his person, and it still was not in play. It was booked into evidence for safekeeping. The suspect was booked into jail without incident.
TIME
20: 51
CONTACT TYPE
Collision
LOCATION
3500 Blk Factoria Blvd SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21663
NARRATIVE
A driver drove her car inside the old Starbucks located adjacent to the Factoria QFC. Her vehicle was still drivable and was driven out of the business and secured. The driver was uninjured and given a courtesy ride home.
TIME
20: 43
CONTACT TYPE
Mental Health
LOCATION
15500 Blk SE 5th Ct
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21662
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a person in crisis. She was transported to the hospital for an evaluation.
TIME
21: 03
CONTACT TYPE
Assault/ Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
500 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-21862
NARRATIVE
Police responded to an assault investigation yesterday and determined that the suspect had assaulted a security officer. They could not locate the suspect after the incident. Today, the suspect returned and again was creating a disturbance. He was arrested and booked into jail for the assault and an outstanding warrant.
TIME
21: 06
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
400 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-21864
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a shoplifter who had been detained by security and determined that the suspect had concealed items on her person and attempted to leave the business without paying. The suspect was arrested, and she was advised she would be summoned in the mail with a court date and released at the scene.
TIME
21: 55
CONTACT TYPE
Robbery
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-21867
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a theft in progress and were advised that the suspects had already fled the business. The officers learned that the manager had attempted to contact a suspect to prevent the theft and that the suspect pushed him out of the way to escape. The manager stated that he recognized the suspect from prior thefts from the store. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
23: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant
LOCATION
1200 Blk 112th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-21884
NARRATIVE
Police responded to an unwanted subject and determined that the suspect had an outstanding, confirmed warrant. He was arrested and transferred to Kirkland PD.
The suspects were passed out in a stolen truck. Officers pinned the truck in with their vehicles and attempted contact with the two suspects. One suspect woke up, and officers saw a firearm in his outer jacket pocket. The second suspect then woke up and exited the truck. Officers learned the gun was loaded and stolen. They recovered body armor, suspected narcotics, IDs, and other stolen property, including an $8000 bike in the truck. Both suspects were arrested and booked into jail. The bike was returned to its owner.
April 28
TIME
09: 24
CONTACT TYPE
Trespass
LOCATION
500Blk 116th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
2022-21930
NARRATIVE
The reporting party called 911 to report that a previously trespassed subject was back on the property. Officers arrived and confirmed the trespass. The suspect was arrested and on a summons.
TIME
07: 37
CONTACT TYPE
Suspicious Activity
LOCATION
5600 Blk 116th Ave
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-21915
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle, and they observed the suspect sitting in his vehicle with suspected drug paraphernalia all around him. It was also determined that he had a warrant out for his arrest. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
19: 40
CONTACT TYPE
Robbery
LOCATION
600 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22041
NARRATIVE
The suspects concealed expensive bottles of liquor in a bag and attempted to leave the store when they were confronted by an employee. One of the suspects sprayed something at the victim that the victim believed was pepper spray and fled in a red van. Responding officers located the van, but it refused to stop and was last seen going south on I-405. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
19: 02
CONTACT TYPE
DUI
LOCATION
116th Ave NE / Northup Way
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22033
NARRATIVE
The suspect was passed out at the wheel of her car on Northup Way. Officers detected obvious signs of impairment. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
20: 16
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
10600 Blk NE 9th Pl
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22044
NARRATIVE
Security reported a subject had entered the secure parking garage. The suspect was seen on camera going towards the bicycle rack and then a few moments later walking back over with what turned out to be a $6,000 dollar bicycle. Officers located the suspect leaving the building with the bicycle and detained him. Officers established probable cause and during a search, located wire cutters on the suspect that were likely used to cut the cable on the bike lock. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
19: 57
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
400 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22043
NARRATIVE
The suspect took four jackets worth approximately $600 dollars and left the store. Security advised the suspect had gotten on a bus and provided the bus number. Officer contacted KC Metro and asked for the bus to stop. The bus driver stopped at NE 8th and 116th, and the suspect was detained. He was arrested and booked into jail. The merchandise was recovered and returned.
TIME
17: 54
CONTACT TYPE
Counterfeit / Warrants
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22022
NARRATIVE
Security alerted officers that a suspect attempted to pass a counterfeit $100.00 bill during a transaction and exited the location when the transaction was declined. Officers contacted the suspect and learned he had an outstanding warrant. A second suspect successfully completed a fraudulent transaction with counterfeit $100.00 bills and was arrested. Both suspects were arrested and booked into jail. $1200 in counterfeit bills were seized from the suspects.
TIME
20: 47
CONTACT TYPE
Robbery
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-22049
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a strong-armed robbery that had just occurred. Dispatch told the officers one suspect was last seen exiting the business and getting into a car driven by a second suspect. Officers located the suspects’ vehicle and attempted a stop, but the suspects eluded. The third suspect could not be located. Loss prevention reported that while attempting to detain the suspect, he pushed him out of the way. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
22: 29
CONTACT TYPE
Robbery
LOCATION
4200 Blk Factoria Blvd SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-22062
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a strong-armed robbery that had just occurred and, within seconds, detained the suspect without incident. Officers determined that the suspect had forcibly taken a bag from the victim, causing her to fall and injure herself. The victim stated that the suspect demanded money from her and stole her bag. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail. The stolen property was returned to the victim.
TIME
23: 18
CONTACT TYPE
Criminal Traffic Arrest
LOCATION
NE 8th St-Southbound I405
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-22066
NARRATIVE
The officer contacted the suspect for a traffic violation and determined that the suspect was driving with a suspended license. He was arrested and advised he would be summoned in the mail with a court date and released at the scene.
TIME
23: 39
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
14600 Blk NE 38th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-22072
NARRATIVE
While on a call to assist Seattle PD, an officer observed a suspect in the parking lot and determined that he had an outstanding, confirmed warrant out for his arrest. He was arrested and booked into jail.
April 29
TIME
00: 54
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary/Possession Stolen Property/Theft of Firearm
LOCATION
1600 Blk 136th Pl NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-22078/#22-20599
NARRATIVE
While following up on an attempted car prowl and obstructing case (#22-20599), a business owner contacted the officer and told him his business had also been burglarized. The officer investigated and determined that the items seized from the suspect belonged to the victim’s business. The stolen items included tools, vehicle keys and a firearm. The suspect was summoned with a court date for the new crimes listed above.
TIME
00: 56
CONTACT TYPE
Criminal Trespass/Theft
LOCATION
10700 Blk NE 10th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-22082
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a trespass in progress and determined that the suspect had been warned repeatedly by the on-duty manager to leave the premises, but he would not comply. In addition, officers learned that the suspect had helped himself to a beer from the lobby and refused to pay. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
02: 02
CONTACT TYPE
DUI/Criminal Traffic/ Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
11900 Blk Northup Way
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-22084
NARRATIVE
Officers contacted the suspect for a traffic violation and determined that the suspect was exhibiting the effects of impairment due to alcohol consumption and driving. Following a DUI Investigation, the suspect was arrested and booked into jail. The suspect also had an outstanding warrant.
TIME
03: 58
CONTACT TYPE
DUI Arrest
LOCATION
124th Ave SE/Coal Creek Pkwy SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
#22-22091
NARRATIVE
Police responded to two subjects passed out in a vehicle and blocking traffic. The officers determined that the suspect driver was exhibiting the effects of impairment due to alcohol consumption and driving. Following the DUI Investigation, the driver was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
07:02
CONTACT TYPE
Order Violation
LOCATION
11100 Blk SE 10th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22109
NARRATIVE
The subject was served a court order preventing contact with the victim, but the officer learned he had been seen lurking outside the victim’s residence all night. He attempted to call her over 50+ times during the overnight hours and was trying to be let into the apartment building. He was arrested for violation of a court order and booked into jail.
TIME
17: 11
CONTACT TYPE
Theft/Assault
LOCATION
400 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22221
NARRATIVE
Loss prevention caught the suspect shoplifting $300 of cologne. After loss prevention confronted the suspect and recovered the merchandise, he became combative with loss prevention before leaving on foot. Officers located the suspect and arrested him without incident. He was booked into jail.
TIME
18: 53
CONTACT TYPE
DUI Hit & Run
LOCATION
NE 10th St/108th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22246
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a single-vehicle collision with a street sign where the driver had fled the scene on foot. Officers located the suspect, and he was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
20: 06
CONTACT TYPE
Sex Offense
LOCATION
12900 Blk BelRed Rd
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22265
NARRATIVE
A patient at a doctor’s office alleged inappropriate touching by the doctor. The case was forwarded to investigations.
TIME
20: 38
CONTACT TYPE
DUI/Hit & Run
LOCATION
14800 Blk NE 8th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22268
NARRATIVE
The suspect was involved in a hit and run. An uninvolved officer contacted the suspect on an unrelated social contact. The social contact developed into an investigation for suspicion of DUI. A traffic officer responded and identified the suspected DUI driver as the same driver related to a hit and run. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
10: 40
CONTACT TYPE
Warrants
LOCATION
2000 Blk 148th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22129
NARRATIVE
Officers conducting a traffic stop determined that both the driver and passenger had outstanding warrants. Both were arrested and transported to jail.
April 30
TIME
15: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Possession Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
3900 Blk Factoria Blvd SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22413
NARRATIVE
The victim called, stating his stolen truck was in Bellevue. It was shown in the area of Factoria. Officers located the stolen truck in the mall parking lot with a female asleep in the driver’s seat. Officers called the female out of the car and arrested her. She was booked into jail.
TIME
14: 10
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
13500 Blk SE 26th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22400
NARRATIVE
A business owner got a notification that someone was on her property. She could see via CCTV that two males had disabled the gates and were wandering around the back of the business. An officer arrived to find an open door and a broken window. No suspects were located.
May 1
TIME
00: 18
CONTACT TYPE
DUI Collision
LOCATION
100 Blk 163rd Pl SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22510
NARRATIVE
A motorist called in about a suspect driving erratically. Before patrol could get there, the suspect crashed through a fence into multiple cars. The witnesses observed the suspect run from the vehicle, and officers found him about a block away. He was arrested for DUI and Hit & Run. He was booked into jail.
TIME
11: 52
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
1600 Blk 143rd Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22572
NARRATIVE
The suspect was arrested for DV assault after a physical altercation with her boyfriend. The boyfriend had a minor injury to his head when he was punched. The subject also had a minor injury but refused to provide her account of the incident; she said nothing physical had occurred. The female suspect was found to be the primary aggressor. She was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
08: 57
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
100 Blk 107th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22548
NARRATIVE
This was a catalytic converter theft from a vehicle in a secure parking garage.
TIME
11: 13
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
3200 Blk 139th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22565
NARRATIVE
This was a catalytic converter theft from a vehicle in an open parking lot.
TIME
19: 07
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
400 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
22-22634
NARRATIVE
Loss prevention observed the suspect conceal several men’s jackets in a backpack and exit the store without paying. Loss prevention detained the suspect and called police. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
20: 05
CONTACT TYPE
Warrants
LOCATION
450 110th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
18-34092; 18-49226
NARRATIVE
The suspect was arrested in Bothell by Bothell PD on two Bellevue warrants. The suspect was transferred to Bellevue and then transferred to jail.
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