Late Tuesday, the Bellevue Police Department was alerted that an officer may have violated the department’s social media policy. The department immediately looked into the matter and determined there was reason to launch an investigation. The Chief authorized an independent outside investigation to ensure complete transparency. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
We remind the public that Bellevue Police Department employees train and are guided by our core values of respect, integrity, accountability, and service. “We will allow the investigators to do their work fully and completely, and we’ll take appropriate actions at its conclusion,” said Chief Mylett.
Two people died following a domestic disturbance in the 15500 block of NE 22nd Place just before 11:30 pm Monday, June 1st. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing where the suspect was believed to still be at the scene.
When officers arrived, they found two victims a 57-year-old male and a 58-year-old female, with critical injuries. The 30-year-old suspect was inside the residence, also with serious injuries.
The suspect is believed to be the victims’ son, and he was taken into custody. At this time, we believe his parents had traveled from Texas to visit their son in Bellevue.
Officers attempted life-saving measures, and the two victims were transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, they succumbed to their injuries. The suspect was arrested and is in police custody.
A domestic disturbance in the 15500 block of NE 22nd Pl. has sent three people to the hospital. The call came in at 11:20 pm. When officers arrived, they found a man and a woman, both in their 60s with serious injuries. A man in his 30s had unknown injuries. All three were transported to the hospital. Investigators have secured the scene, and there is no risk to the public.
This week, the world witnessed the senseless death of Mr. George Floyd while in custody of police officers charged to protect and serve. There appears to be no justification for the force used on Mr. Floyd, and what transpired that tragic day has now resulted in criminal charges against the involved officer. The actions seen on video are not consistent with the training or values we promote in our profession. I cannot imagine the anguish, fear, and panic Mr. Floyd experienced as he begged the officer to allow him to breathe, only to have his pleas be rejected. I cannot imagine the hurt, anger, and frustration of Mr. Floyd’s family, friends, and community who look to the police for protection and fair treatment. The public servants involved failed them all.
Chief Steve Mylett
On behalf of the men and women of the Bellevue Police Department, I want to express my deepest condolences to Mr. Floyd’s loved ones on his tragic death. There is nothing that can bring him back, and I pray he is resting in peace.
Throughout the country, police chiefs are speaking out against the actions of the involved officer who placed his knee on the neck of Mr. Floyd and the officers who stood by and allowed it to happen. Over the past few days, I have met with my officers who’ve expressed disgust at how Mr. Floyd was treated and the reckless inactions of the officers who witnessed Mr. Floyd’s death.
Please know that when officers see acts of violence against citizens at the hands of police officers, most officers become as outraged as everyone else – in some ways, even more so. Why? Because most of the one million police officers who serve communities throughout this country do so with honor, integrity, and courage. They sacrifice their safety to protect others as they work hard to build trust and legitimacy in their communities. So, when an incident such as this happens, the results are erosion of trust between the public and the police in areas well beyond the actual incident, especially in communities of color. That is certainly regrettable.
I want to reassure the Bellevue community that we at the Bellevue Police Department will continue to work hard to earn your trust through our actions. Additionally, I reaffirm our commitment to stand beside each of you as we navigate the challenges of our times with the reassuring knowledge that we are stronger together. We will continue to treat every human being with dignity, respect, and humanity.
After nearly 35 years, Bellevue Police said farewell to Major John McCracken. McCracken’s a Bellevue native and started his career as a dispatcher in 1986, after graduating from Newport High School, Bellevue College, and the University of Washington.
Major John McCracken
He soon became a police support officer and then a Bellevue police officer in 1988.
McCracken is a ‘cops cop.’ He is tenacious, competitive, and a team player. “John always had your back,” said Sergeant Dave DeVore, who worked his entire career with McCracken. “But he also challenged you, everyone, and that made us all better cops at the end of the day.”
During his career, John was a patrol officer, a motorcycle officer, Field Training Officer, Patrol, and Traffic Unit Captain. He also served as a Special Detail Unit Detective, SWAT Team Commander, Investigations Captain, and since 2017, as Investigations Major.
“It’s difficult to underestimate the impact Major McCracken has had on BPD over the years; his leadership, energy, compassion, and ability to make even the most difficult jobs seem effortless will be missed,” said Assistant Chief Carl Kleinknecht. “When John arrived on scene, you were confident the job would get done and get done well.”
Of the hundreds of cases McCracken’s investigated, the one that bothers him most is the Sky Metalwala case. Sky vanished in 2011 and has never been found. “We could never determine what happened to Sky. We know he didn’t disappear from Bellevue that day, and we suspect only his mom can tell us what happened to him,” McCracken said.
McCracken says he’s been lucky to have had some great assignments over the years, like getting paid to ride a motorcycle. But his fondest memories are working with the Make A Wish Foundation helping kids who deserved a special day, including Electron Boy and Justice Boy.
Electron Boy
Justice Boy
“This has been an amazingly satisfying career. I wouldn’t have wanted to do anything else. I’m lucky to have had the opportunity to serve the city where I grew up.”
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 11
TIME
03: 04
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
12400 Blk SE 7th
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22735
NARRATIVE
An officer contacted a subject in an area with recent mail thefts. Outside of the subject’s vehicle was an opened piece of mail. The subject refused to speak with police. Officers were unable to contact the theft victim.
TIME
08: 31
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary / Theft
LOCATION
1400 Blk 130th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22753
NARRATIVE
Over the weekend, a CAT Excavator valued at approximately $80,000 was stolen from a construction site. The reporting party provided geodata about the possible current location of the machinery in another jurisdiction. Washington State Patrol assumed the recovery portion of the investigation.
TIME
09: 00
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
2600 Blk 169th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22759
NARRATIVE
A daughter called to report her 90-year-old father’s residence had been burglarized between 05/07/20 and 05/10/20, and over $5,000 of collectibles were taken. Of note, this residence experienced a fire on 04/23/20 and another burglary on 04/28/20 (BPD 20-20615).
TIME
17: 39
CONTACT TYPE
Theft 3
LOCATION
15100 Blk SE 38th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22845
NARRATIVE
A suspect stole merchandise from the store and fled on foot. Officers found the suspect and immediately detained him. Due to booking restrictions, the suspect was cited at the scene then given a courtesy transport back to Seattle. Charges were filed.
TIME
17: 27
CONTACT TYPE
Felony Warrant
LOCATION
450 110 AVE NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22839
NARRATIVE
A suspicious activity call was generated at City Hall over a male by the bike racks with a crowbar. The suspect was contacted and found to have a felony warrant. The suspect was arrested without incident. Suspected drug paraphernalia was located on his person. He was booked into jail.
TIME
19: 49
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22856
NARRATIVE
A suspect stole merchandise then struggled with loss prevention. He was arrested by arriving officers and was in possession of stolen merchandise that was recovered. The suspect also had suspected narcotics paraphernalia.
May 12
TIME
13: 45
CONTACT TYPE
Exposing
LOCATION
2200 Blk 140th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22961
NARRATIVE
This was a delayed report of a male exposing himself in a parking lot next to a coffee stand. The suspect has been parking there for several days for long periods of time.
TIME
16: 00
CONTACT TYPE
WARRANT
LOCATION
12400 Blk SE 31st St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22982
NARRATIVE
Officers served a suspect with a temporary No Contact Order and discovered he had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants for SPD. He was booked into jail.
May 13
TIME
09: 57
CONTACT TYPE
Unwanted Subject
LOCATION
14400 Blk NE 29th Pl.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23115
NARRATIVE
Property management called to report two unauthorized occupants in a hotel room. Officers contacted both subjects who returned with several misdemeanor warrants from other jurisdictions. Confirmation of the warrants was denied.
TIME
15: 44
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
15600 Blk SE 9th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23161
NARRATIVE
The suspect texted and left voicemails threatening to kill his mother. The suspect showed up at her residence and ended up assaulting his brother. Prior to police arrival, the suspect fled on foot. He was caught a short time later in the backyard of a nearby residence. He was booked into jail.
TIME
11: 20
CONTACT TYPE
Welfare Check
LOCATION
12200 SE 8th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23123
NARRATIVE
A subject was walking in the middle of the street and appeared to be distressed. Officers contacted the subject who asked to be taken to the hospital.
TIME
17: 42
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23184
NARRATIVE
A suspect entered the store and took batteries and two LED flashlights, then attempted to do a fraudulent return. When that transaction was declined, the suspect fled with the stolen merchandise. Officers contacted her outside the business, and she was arrested.
TIME
16: 40
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
4200 Blk 129th Pl SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23165
NARRATIVE
The suspect assaulted his mother by grabbing her and placing her in reasonable fear. His younger sister went to call 911 and he took her phone and he broke it, then assaulted the sister. The suspect then broke a TV and his mother’s cell phone, then fled the scene in an unknown vehicle. Charges were sent to the prosecuting attorney.
May 14
TIME
00: 05
CONTACT TYPE
Warrants
LOCATION
15800 Blk SE 37th St.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23236
NARRATIVE
An officer conducted a license plate check and through further investigation determined that the driver was wanted for a felony DOC escape warrant. The subject was booked into jail without incident.
TIME
05: 57
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
5100 Blk Lakemont Blvd. SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23254
NARRATIVE
An unidentified suspect forced entry into a business by prying a window open. Cash was taken.
TIME
08: 02
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
14500 Blk NE 35th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23266
NARRATIVE
A teenage child reported her father had broken a window at her mother’s residence. The father was recently released from prison, not a resident of the premise, but allowed to sleep on the porch. Officers could not locate the father. A summons was forwarded to the prosecutor.
TIME
18: 40
CONTACT TYPE
Assault / Obstructing / Resisting Arrest
LOCATION
500 Blk 116th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23363
NARRATIVE
The suspect stole a skateboard and then swung it at other people attempting to get it back. Officers arrived on the scene to find the suspect running northbound on 116th Ave NE. An officer attempted to stop the suspect at which time he became combative and attempted to punch the officer. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
May 15
TIME
01: 12
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
3000 Blk 122nd Pl. NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23425
NARRATIVE
The suspect was placed under arrest after investigation revealed that he punched his teenage son in the mouth. The altercation occurred because the child has been playing video games too late. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail without incident.
TIME
09: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
450 110th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23479
NARRATIVE
After the courts released the above-listed subject on a technical error, Officers arrested the suspect on a newly issued warrant without incident. He was booked into jail.
TIME
12: 03
CONTACT TYPE
DUI
LOCATION
SE 16th St/Phantom Way
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23496
NARRATIVE
Washington State Patrol came across the subject in his vehicle that was stuck in a ditch. Officers responded and determined the suspect was impaired. The suspect taken into custody.
TIME
14: 32
CONTACT TYPE
DUI
LOCATION
3500 Blk 108th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23521
NARRATIVE
The suspect caused a disturbance at Enatai Beach Park. Officers located the suspect in his vehicle which was parked in the middle of the roadway. It was determined the suspect was impaired and he was taken into custody.
TIME
16: 11
CONTACT TYPE
Felony Eluding / Reckless Driving
LOCATION
1600 Blk Bellevue Way SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23531
NARRATIVE
An officer observed the suspect driving recklessly on Bellevue Way SE. The officer turned on his overhead lights and siren and performed a U-turn to stop the suspect, but the suspect eluded and fled into a neighborhood. The officer did not pursue but followed and found the suspect exiting his vehicle and attempting to walk away. The officer arrested him for Reckless Driving and Felony Eluding. Witnesses in the neighborhood gave statements describing the suspect driving thru the neighborhood going 50-60mph. The suspect was booked into jail.
May 16
TIME
03: 54
CONTACT TYPE
Weapons Complaint
LOCATION
1600 Blk 140th Ave. NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23626
NARRATIVE
The reporting parted stated he was at a gas station when a driver approached and asked if he could have money for gas. A few seconds later, he dug around in his vehicle and possibly racked the slide on a silver-colored semi-automatic pistol. The victim immediately turned and ran and had no further contact with the subject. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
10: 00
CONTACT TYPE
Assault
LOCATION
15100 Blk Newport Way SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23654
NARRATIVE
The suspect was asked to leave the bus after being suspected of doing drugs. He became involved in an argument with the driver and in the process of being escorted off the bus, he spat at the driver. The suspect was arrested for assault and released at the scene.
TIME
15: 36
CONTACT TYPE
Theft / Drug Paraphernalia
LOCATION
600 Blk 156th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23516
NARRATIVE
The suspect entered the store and selected several items including an iPad speaker dock, weather radio, Bluetooth speaker, etc. He then proceeded to pass all points of sale without paying for the items. The total price for the stolen items was $260.06. When contacted, the suspect had the stolen merchandise and also had suspected drug paraphernalia on his person, and it was learned that he had an active felony warrant. He was arrested and booked into jail without incident.
TIME
02: 00
CONTACT TYPE
Fraud
LOCATION
400 Blk 116th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23494
NARRATIVE
The suspect purchased a car for $45,000 at from a Bellevue dealership. The transaction was negotiated by check which later bounced back as “Altered Fictitious”. The check investigation is ongoing.
TIME
14: 08
CONTACT TYPE
Disturbance
LOCATION
117oo Blk NE 8th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23680
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a disturbance and located the subject who had been punched by an unknown suspect. The subject did not want assistance and walked off. A short time later, the suspect caused another disturbance in the area and he was detained for a $10,000 Assault 4 warrant.
TIME
10: 50
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
1800 Blk 166th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23655
NARRATIVE
The victim called to report her husband had assaulted her. Officers arrived and determined the suspect placed his hands around the victim’s neck after they got into a verbal argument. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into jail. The suspect consented to the officers taking his handgun and it was booked into property at BPD.
TIME
21: 20
CONTACT TYPE
Possession Stolen Property
LOCATION
11200 Blk Main St.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23727
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to an assist call in reference to an earlier theft that occurred in Issaquah. The victim indicated that their stolen iPhone was showing on GPS as being in Bellevue. The officers used an app to ping the phone and located it in the suspect’s possession. She was also in possession of the victim’s credit cards and Gucci wallet. She was arrested and booked into jail without incident. The stolen property was returned to the victim.
May 17
TIME
00: 10
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
600 Blk 168th Ave. NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23745
NARRATIVE
The suspect admitted to slapping his adult daughter because of the amount of money she spent on pizza delivery. It was determined that she felt pain from the contact and her cheek was red. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail without incident.
TIME
13: 14
CONTACT TYPE
Animal
LOCATION
100 140th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23800
NARRATIVE
An officer responded to a report of a duck in distress in the roadway. The caller advised there were 12-15 ducklings that fell into the drain. Bellevue Fire was called in to bring tools to assist in opening the drain. The officer and firefighters assisted in removing all the ducklings safely and returned them to Mama Duck.
TIME
12: 48
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
2600 Blk 129th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23794
NARRATIVE
The victim was in the process of moving out of the house she and the suspect rent. The suspect was intoxicated and upset the victim’s family who was there helping her. The suspect retrieved a firearm and while out on the back patio began waving it around saying he wanted them out of the house. As officers arrived, the suspect exited the residence unarmed. Officers took the suspect into custody and located a silver revolver and a second handgun in plain view. Both firearms and the ammunition were seized. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
14: 55
CONTACT TYPE
Disturbance
LOCATION
1600 Blk 149th Pl SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23809
NARRATIVE
A subject was moving his car that had been parked along the roadway in front of a second subject’s residence. The second subject confronted the first one because the vehicle had been left for so long. They got into an argument and the first subject felt threatened and sprayed the second subject with pepper spray. Neither subject wanted to pursue charges. A case report was taken for documentation purposes.
TIME
16: 17
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
2000 Blk 158th Ct NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-23818
NARRATIVE
The suspect and victim were sitting in the suspect’s car. The suspect became angry and pushed the victim’s head down hitting it on the center console. The suspect fled prior to officer’s arrival, however, he was contacted at a nearby apartment complex where he lives. He was arrested and booked into jail.
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 5
TIME
01: 37
CONTACT TYPE
Assault
LOCATION
500 Blk 116th Ave. NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21801
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to a disturbance and located the injured victim and suspect still at the location. The suspect confronted the victim for closing the bathroom door too loudly and threw multiple items at the victim. One of the items struck the victim on the forehead requiring stitches. The suspect was arrested and booked without incident.
TIME
08: 41
CONTACT TYPE
Disorderly Conduct
LOCATION
13800 Blk NE 20th St)
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21820
NARRATIVE
Both subjects got into an altercation after exchanging words and gestures towards each other while both traveling on NE 20th Street. The suspect went to the victim’s place of work and Snapchated him to come outside and fight. Probable cause was developed for the suspect to be charged with disorderly conduct.
TIME
07: 52
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant
LOCATION
13600 Blk Bel-Red Road
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21814
NARRATIVE
Dispatch alerted an officer that a subject was flagged as officer safety and he had felony warrants for Failure to Register as Sex Offender and DOC Escape Community Custody. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
18: 33
CONTACT TYPE
Order Violation
LOCATION
14700 Blk NE 15th Court
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21908
NARRATIVE
Neighbors called in a disturbance involving a couple. When officers arrived, the two subjects had left the residence and were in a nearby church parking lot. The officer determined the female was the respondent in a no-contact order with the male. The suspect was arrested for order violation and transported to jail.
TIME
22: 05
CONTACT TYPE
Warrants
LOCATION
100 Blk Bellevue Way SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21933
NARRATIVE
A subject was contacted by an officer for crossing mid-block. The subject returned as an officer safety risk and he had a DOC warrant with an original charge of burglary in Bellevue. He was arrested and booked into jail without incident.
TIME
22: 33
CONTACT TYPE
Suspicious Activity
LOCATION
12400 Blk SE 41st Pl
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21938
NARRATIVE
An officer responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle. He found it and observed suspected drug paraphernalia in the suspect’s hands. The officer was given consent to search the subject’s vehicle and located numerous items of suspected paraphernalia. He was arrested and later released from custody and allowed to leave the scene.
May 6
TIME
20: 53
CONTACT TYPE
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
148th Ave. SE & Eastgate Way
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22090
NARRATIVE
An officer was conducting traffic enforcement and located an occupied stolen vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and booked into jail.
TIME
22: 59
CONTACT TYPE
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
1600 Blk 145th Pl SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22106
NARRATIVE
An officer located a vehicle with a stolen license plate on the front and detained the two occupants. The officer discovered that there was a different rear plate which was also stolen. A check of the VIN revealed that the vehicle itself was stolen. The vehicle was towed to the station for processing. It was determined that the suspects were in possession of ten total stolen license plates, stolen credit cards, stolen mail, suspected drugs, and other items. The female was booked into jail for multiple felony charges. The male was booked into jail for a DOC warrant. He is also a convicted felon for domestic violence order violations and will have multiple felony charges stemming from this investigation.
May 7
TIME
15: 04
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant Arrest
LOCATION
148 Ave SE and SE 28st
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22198
NARRATIVE
After responding to a two-car collision, officers learned that one of the parties involved in the collision had several warrants issued out of Puyallup PD. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
06: 26
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
1800 Blk 156th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21241
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to the business for a burglary complaint after employees arrived at work and found a glass door smashed out. Officers determined that the suspects possibly tried to steal small safe containing drugs, but the safe was bolted down.
TIME
23: 25
CONTACT TYPE
Collision/DUI
LOCATION
400 Blk 173rd Pl NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22283
NARRATIVE
The subject was driving his vehicle while intoxicated and crashed into a tree and trash can in front of a residence. He was placed under arrest and booked into jail.
May 8
TIME
15: 00
CONTACT TYPE
Assault
LOCATION
3700 Blk Factoria Blvd.SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22398
NARRATIVE
A suspect used brass knuckles to hit the window of a victim’s car. The brass knuckles were recovered from the suspect’s car. Charges were forwarded for a weapons violation and attempted assault.
May 9
TIME
23: 29
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
200 Blk 146th PL NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22600
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a domestic disturbance in progress and determined that an intoxicated female suspect had assaulted her boyfriend while coming from a party in Seattle. She was arrested and booked into jail.
May 10
TIME
09: 40
CONTACT TYPE
Mental Health
LOCATION
5700 Blk 138th Pl SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22640
NARRATIVE
Officers were dispatched to the Highland trail system for a male in emotional distress. Officers located him and he was transported to the hospital.
TIME
14: 22
CONTACT TYPE
Car Theft
LOCATION
4300 Blk Factoria Blvd SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22664
NARRATIVE
An unknown suspect stole the victim’s 2003 white truck from the parking lot. Inside the truck was a white and red motorbike with no plate and a Ruger .22 rifle. The truck likely has yellow paint splatter on it.
TIME
15: 03
CONTACT TYPE
Reckless/Hit and run
LOCATION
12400 Blk NE 8th
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22666
NARRATIVE
Officer responded to a call regarding a hostile employee threatening customers. It was determined that the suspect had been working a 16-hour shift and was about to get off. He was irritated and getting angry for no reason, but no crime was committed so he was let go. A few minutes later, a hit and run occurred at NE 8th and 144 Ave NE, and then a collision at NE 8th and 124 Ave NE. Officers located the suspect at the collision at 124th. Numerous witnesses said they saw him just before the crash going upwards of 80-100 mph west on NE 8th St. As he approached 124th, he did not brake and slammed into the back of a stopped vehicle. The suspect sustained injuries to his hand. The victim car had one occupant and she sustained minor injuries. The suspect was identified as the driver in the hit and run. He was arrested and booked on reckless driving and Hit and Run.
TIME
21: 25
CONTACT TYPE
Possession Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
10 Blk Bellevue Way SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-22710
NARRATIVE
Officer witnessed an occupied, unconfirmed stolen vehicle in the area of Bellevue Way and Main St. The vehicle abruptly pulled into a parking lot. The officer called out the contacts and verbally controlled the subjects until help arrived. The investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen out of unincorporated Snohomish County. It was taken during a residential burglary. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
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 27
TIME
03: 59
CONTACT TYPE
Trespass
LOCATION
1000 Blk 116th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20662
NARRATIVE
A subject was refusing to leave the property and was disturbing the staff. He continued to refuse to leave the property, despite multiple warnings by officers. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail without incident.
TIME
11: 04
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
1800 Blk 162nd Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20698
NARRATIVE
The victim’s roommate called police because a suspect assaulted the victim. Police arrived and the suspect barricaded himself in his bedroom. The victim also advised that the suspect had a handgun, which he normally keeps in the bedroom. Due to suspect refusing to come out, SWAT was requested. After several hours, the suspect surrendered was taken into custody, and booked into jail.
TIME
06: 39
CONTACT TYPE
Car Prowl
LOCATION
1900 Blk 160th AVE NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20792
NARRATIVE
The victim found the suspect prowling his vehicle in the driveway. When confronted, the suspect fled with items in his hands. The victim had video of the incident and when the officer viewed the video, he identified the suspect. The suspect was found an hour later, arrested, and booked into jail.
TIME
12: 50
CONTACT TYPE
Malicious Mischief
LOCATION
500 Blk 110th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20836
NARRATIVE
The suspect decided he wanted to go back to “County,” so he proceeded to break and smash the glass doors in the main entrance area of the building. The investigating officer was able to obtain video and determine probable cause for the suspect. Building facility staff provided documentation verifying that the suspect caused over 7K in damage. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail without incident.
TIME
12: 44
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20830
NARRATIVE
A suspect involved in a previous theft was recognized by loss prevention while he was in the store. The suspect got into the passenger side of a vehicle and officers were able to make a stop on it. The suspect lied about his name. He had a Department of Corrections warrant for Organized Retail Theft.
TIME
14: 29
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20847
NARRATIVE
A suspect stole items and fled before officers arrived. A screenshot of the suspect was sent out to patrol and he was identified. Charges are pending.
TIME
16: 10
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
15500 Blk NE 24th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20831
NARRATIVE
While driving in their vehicle, the suspect hit her boyfriend in the face with her phone and an unopened box cutter. Officers located the suspect in a store where she was arrested and then booked into jail.
TIME
21: 05
CONTACT TYPE
Drugs/Driving with a Suspended License
LOCATION
4000 Blk Factoria Blvd SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20907
NARRATIVE
An officer completed a traffic stop for a moving violation and discovered the driver was driving with a suspended license. The officer located suspected drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Charges have been filed.
TIME
23: 40
CONTACT TYPE
Motor Vehicle Theft Recovery
LOCATION
2000 Blk Richards Rd
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20927
NARRATIVE
AN officer witnessed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. The officer lost sight of the vehicle, but during an area check, he located it abandoned on a nearby driveway. Records indicated the vehicle was reported stolen by Everett PD. The search for the suspect is ongoing.
TIME
04: 00
CONTACT TYPE
MV Prowl
LOCATION
200 Blk 118th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20936
NARRATIVE
A caller reported that a person was confronting a subject in the parking lot. Officers arrived on scene and contacted a resident who apparently interrupted a prowl in progress. The resident was able to detain the subject for a short period with his dog, but the suspect eventually ran into a waiting vehicle and fled the scene. The victim’s property was recovered at the scene. The investigation is on-going.
April 29
TIME
05: 00
CONTACT TYPE
Suspicious Activity
LOCATION
12700 Blk Bel-Red Rd
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20939
NARRATIVE
An officer was assisting Bellevue fire regarding a vehicle on fire in a private parking lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The registered owner stated the vehicle was recently sold to an unknown person. Fire investigators would not confirm if the fire was intentionally set. An informational report was completed.
TIME
06: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
1300 Blk 162Nd LN NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20960
NARRATIVE
An officer investigated a burglary at the apartment complex where an unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a vacant unit and left items behind. It appears the subject had been staying there for some time.
TIME
07: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
3000 Blk Bellevue Way NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20949
NARRATIVE
Officers initially responded to a disturbance, however, they soon learned that the suspect overdosed on suspected heroin. Prior to the police arriving, the suspect’s mother administered medication to revive her son. Further investigation revealed that the suspect violated a No-Contact Order during the disturbance. He booked into jail after being medically cleared.
TIME
12: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Car Theft/Recovery
LOCATION
Richards RD and SE 36th
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21008
SUBJECT INFO (REDACTABLE)
NARRATIVE
Unknown males took the work truck from the worksite and ditched it on Mercer Island. The suspects took the victim’s wallet, handgun, and cell phone.
April 30
TIME
19: 20
CONTACT TYPE
Harassment
LOCATION
14200 Blk SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21191
NARRATIVE
The victim was accosted by the suspect while waiting for her bus. The suspect told her to go back to her own country. The victim responded she is an American. The suspect replied that she should go home. There were no threats and the suspect didn’t approach the victim. The investigation is ongoing.
May 1
TIME
06: 26
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
1800 Blk 156th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21241
NARRATIVE
Unknown suspect(s) forced entry via a shattered glass door and attempted to steal a small safe that was bolted to the floor. No alarm or video cameras on site.
TIME
14: 20
CONTACT TYPE
Warrant
LOCATION
5900 Blk 119th Ave SE #2
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21314
NARRATIVE
Officers learned of a Felony DV Assault warrant subject at this premise. The suspect was arrested upon confirmation of the warrant and booked into King County Jail.
TIME
11: 50
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
300 Blk 120th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21282
NARRATIVE
A suspect was seen stealing $1200 worth of security lights. The suspect ran from Loss Prevention. An officer was in the lot and able to chase the suspect and detain him across the street on 120th. The suspect was booked into jail.
TIME
16: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Mental Health
LOCATION
5900 Blk 148th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21334
NARRATIVE
Numerous callers reported a nude female walking around the golf course and the trail to the north of it. Officers located her and transported her to the hospital.
May 2
TIME
09: 22
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
13000 Blk 26th St.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21428
NARRATIVE
A female reported that her former boyfriend made threats to her this morning. The female was contacted off-site and the male was interviewed. No probable cause was established.
TIME
14: 00
CONTACT TYPE
Mental Health
LOCATION
3000 Blk 148th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21454
NARRATIVE
A subject was in a verbal altercation with her grandma who called 911. The subject was high on methamphetamine and out of control. Officers were able to detain her and had her transported to the hospital.
TIME
12: 00
CONTACT TYPE
Theft/Possession Stolen Property
LOCATION
300 Blk 112th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21438
NARRATIVE
The first suspect stole several items from the store and pushed loss prevention when they attempted to get the merchandise back. The suspect ran to a waiting car driven by a second suspect. Officers were able to get behind the vehicle and stop it on the NB 405 ramp. The first suspect was still in possession of a stolen goods. The second suspect was arrested for a suspended license.
TIME
17: 39
CONTACT TYPE
Assault
LOCATION
500 Blk 116th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21483
NARRATIVE
The suspect was upset that the victim was talking about him. The suspect approached the victim and punched him in the head several times. The suspect was arrested for assault and suspected drug paraphernalia. The suspect was trespassed from the shelter.
May 4
TIME
06: 47
CONTACT TYPE
Questionable Actions
LOCATION
NE 4th St. / 105th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21682
NARRATIVE
A patient reported being sexually assaulted two days ago at the above location.
TIME
12: 27
CONTACT TYPE
Assault
LOCATION
1600 Blk 140th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21715
NARRATIVE
The victim states he and the two suspects got into a physical altercation. The victim claimed to not know the two suspects, however, they said the victim had texted them about one of their girlfriends, which is why they confronted him. Based on the statements and video, the suspects threw the first punches. Both suspects will be summonsed for Assault 4.
TIME
14: 03
CONTACT TYPE
Harassment
LOCATION
4500 Blk 141st Ave Se
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21725
NARRATIVE
8-10 subjects stood outside of the reporting party’s residence to protest a housing company his wife owns. The protestors were upset the company was receiving financial assistance due to COVID-19 and the residents were not getting any help. Officers contacted the group who were peaceful and law-abiding.
TIME
16: 55
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
2000 Blk 166th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21745
NARRATIVE
The suspect refused to attend rehab so his father locked the doors to the house and would not let the suspect in the house. The suspect grabbed a hatchet to break into the house. His mother opened the door and he pushed past her. The suspect and victim were in a physical altercation that caused a minor injury to the victim. The suspect left the house and broke a window. Officers arrived and arrested the suspect. He was booked into jail.
TIME
19: 28
CONTACT TYPE
Mental Health
LOCATION
1400 Blk 148th Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21761
NARRATIVE
A subject called 911 in emotional distress. NORCOM was able to determine who the caller was based on history with the phone number. Officers arrived and determined the above subject was a danger to himself. The subject was not compliant when officers attempted to handcuff him. During the struggle, the subject threatened to grab the officers’ gun and shoot himself. The subject was transported to the hospital.
TIME
20: 57
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
15500 Blk SE 5th Ct.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-21769
NARRATIVE
A subject returned from California and an argument ensued with his roommate, who believed the returning subject should quarantine for two weeks at a hotel. During the argument, the returning subject got angry and threw two punches, which caused minor injuries to his roommate. Officers arrested the suspect for DV Assault 4th degree and booked him into jail without incident.
Two suspects are behind bars after Bellevue Police detectives broke up a burglary ring where the pair cased high-end homes, returning multiple times to steal items. Detectives say 33-year-old Ryan Purvis and 34-year-old Nathan Wood were arrested and have been charged with felony counts, including residential burglary, motor vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
Investigators say Purvis and Wood would repeatedly drive through neighborhoods, noting unoccupied homes. They’d return to those homes, steal what they could, including the victim’s cars. In some cases, the suspects would return in the victim’s own vehicle to steal again, leaving the home ransacked.
The son-in-law of one victim, noticed his father-in-law’s car leaving the neighborhood. Knowing his father-in-law was out of town, the man tried to stop the suspects, but they fled by driving through a neighbor’s yard. The resident called police, and detectives were able to track down and arrest both Purvis and Wood. Woods was wearing a victim’s Rolex watch on his right wrist. The investigation showed Purvis had ten prior felony convictions.
A search warrant produced three automobiles, multiple car key fobs, several fur coats, a high-end speaker system, and hundreds of pieces of jewelry. In all, the stolen property amounted to at least $200,000, plus the vehicles. There are multiple victims and cases in Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, and unincorporated King County near Redmond. Bellevue detectives are working these cases with their counterparts in these jurisdictions. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges could be forthcoming.
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 20
TIME
21: 17
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
14600 Blk NE 35th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-19775
NARRATIVE
The suspect went to her husband and his current girlfriend’s house to pick up her child. The suspect became angry when her husband was not bringing out enough clothing for their child. She opened the front door of the residence to try and force entry, so the husband and girlfriend removed her. The suspect was cited for trespass.
April 21
TIME
02: 41
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
15200 Blk Lake Hills Blvd
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-19800
NARRATIVE
The suspect broke into the facility and was confronted by an employee. He fled on foot but was located nearby by an officer. He was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
15: 37
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
3500 Blk Factoria Blvd. SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-19876
NARRATIVE
Employees found an interior door with a pry mark and a cash bag nearby on the floor. They called the police. The building was searched and was found empty. Video evidence showed a white male in his 20’s pried an east exit door of the on April 19, 2020, at 16:29 hours. The suspect entered through the exit doors attempted to pry a cash register open and opened the drawer. The suspect attempted to pry an interior door open inside but was unsuccessful.
TIME
21: 14
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
14800 Blk SE 9th PL
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-19923
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a domestic disturbance in progress and determined that the suspect had kicked down his roommate’s door and assaulted him while verbally abusing him about his sexual orientation. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
22: 50
CONTACT TYPE
Violation No Contact
LOCATION
15800 Blk NE 6th ST
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-19934
NARRATIVE
Police contacted the suspect for violating BCC Park Rules. The investigating officers determined that the suspect was a respondent in a served, no-contact order and was violating the provisions of the order with the protected person who was one of his companions. He was arrested and booked into jail.
April 22
TIME
01: 15
CONTACT TYPE
Arson Investigation
LOCATION
15200 Blk NE 16th PL
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-19941
NARRATIVE
Police responded to assist Bellevue fire. Upon arrival, officers observed that BFD units were fighting what appeared to be car fire. Upon interviewing multiple witnesses on the scene, the investigating officers developed probable cause for the crime of arson.
TIME
16: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
10000 Blk NE 1st St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20019
NARRATIVE
Employees at an apartment complex witnessed a male in a red rain jacket attempt to pry open the door leading to the package room. He left without gaining entry. Officers located and detained the suspect nearby. He was positively identified, and a subsequent search produced suspected methamphetamine. He was arrested and booked into jail.
April 23
TIME
01: 32
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
14700 Blk SE 42nd ST
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20074
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a domestic disturbance in progress and determined that the suspect had assaulted his adult daughter while arguing about her returning home at a late hour. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
02: 59
CONTACT TYPE
MV Prowl
LOCATION
100 Blk 149th Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20079
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a car prowl in progress and determined that unknown suspect(s) had committed a prowl and was last seen fleeing in an unknown vehicle westbound on Main St. The investigation revealed that the suspect broke out the passenger side window and took items from the glove box and from within the victim’s car.
TIME
03: 40
CONTACT TYPE
Trespass Arrest
LOCATION
15500 Blk SE 44th PL
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20082
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a call of a prowl in progress. While en-route to the scene, Radio advised that the caller was concerned about her ex-boyfriend possibly stalking her. The suspect was located by about a block away from the victim’s residence and detained. The investigating officers determined that the suspect was not the caller’s boyfriend, however, he was illegally on the victim’s property casing the residence and vehicles. Considering the circumstances of the suspect’s actions, his past criminal history, and his obvious attempted victimization of the residents in the neighborhood he was booked into jail.
TIME
11: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
14500 Blk NE 20th St.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20117
NARRATIVE
Overnight, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the restaurant via a rear window. A computer monitor and $210 in cash were stolen
TIME
15: 09
CONTACT TYPE
Theft
LOCATION
15900Blk NE 15th St.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20148
NARRATIVE
The suspect was confronted by the reporting party after he walked to her front door and looked inside her home. The suspect had multiple packages in his hand and was followed by the reporting party and another witness. He discarded the items and fled on foot but was located in the Crossroads Mall parking lot. Most of the items were returned to the victims. The suspect was arrested and released to be summoned to court for Theft.
TIME
18: 16
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
12100 Blk SE 27th ST
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20179
NARRATIVE
The suspect had been drinking alcohol and became upset with his wife. He made a fist and threatened to punch her, telling her he was going to hit her, causing her reasonable fear. He was arrested and booked into jail
TIME
23: 24
CONTACT TYPE
Robbery
LOCATION
Bel-Red Road @ 156 Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20215
NARRATIVE
Police responded to a robbery in progress and determined that a transient victim was attacked by a transient suspect and hit in the head with a metal pipe. The victim fell to the ground and the suspect removed money and drugs from the victim. The investigation is ongoing.
April 24
TIME
13: 11
CONTACT TYPE
Mail Theft
LOCATION
800 Blk 132nd Ave NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20283
NARRATIVE
Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a locked mailbox and stole mail. Evidentiary video of poor quality was obtained.
TIME
13: 30
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
15200 Blk NE16th Pl.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20272
NARRATIVE
Roommates were involved in a verbal disturbance about a cell phone bill. The male did not want the female to leave and drive with her kid when she was upset. Verbal only. No crime.
TIME
12: 00
CONTACT TYPE
Assault
LOCATION
100 Blk 140 Ave SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20268
NARRATIVE
A suspect yelled vulgarities at the victims as they passed by in their vehicle. The victim turned around to ask the suspect why he did that. Before the victims could say anything, the suspect took out a pocketknife and stabbed the passenger side of the car. There were no injuries and the suspect was located nearby.
TIME
19: 23
CONTACT TYPE
Car Prowl / Possession Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION
10600 Blk NE 8th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20334
NARRATIVE
An off-duty BPD Officer (Sgt) observed an in-progress car prowl and followed the suspect as he ran southbound on 106th Ave NE. Units arrived in the area and detained the suspect. It was then determined that another BPD Officer had probable cause to arrest the suspect for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle from earlier in the morning (20-20255). The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
23: 35
CONTACT TYPE
DUI / Hit and Run
LOCATION
15900 Blk SE 3rd ST
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20368
NARRATIVE
A suspect hit some mailboxes and another vehicle with his car then fled the scene. Officers located the suspect and arrested him for Hit and Run and DUI.
TIME
22: 11
CONTACT TYPE
Burglary
LOCATION
14600 Blk NE 34th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20356
NARRATIVE
An unknown male knocked on the victim’s door claiming he lived nearby and was locked out. The victim eventually closed the door, but the suspect opened the door and threw a shoe at the victim. The suspect left the building, but then threw rocks at the victim when he followed the suspect to see which direction the suspect fled.
April 25
TIME
05: 51
CONTACT TYPE
Questionable Actions
LOCATION
15800 Blk NE 15th St.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20400
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to the report of an elderly lady having been assaulted by two teenage males in Crossroads Park last night. A potential crime scene was located in the park. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
13: 21
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
14500 Blk NE 35th St.
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20441
NARRATIVE
A female reported a verbal argument with her ex-boyfriend. The couple had been dating for eight years and recently broke up. There was no crime reported to have occurred today. The female disclosed previously unreported instances of unwanted sexual contact, the latest being several days prior.
TIME
18: 46
CONTACT TYPE
Mental Health
LOCATION
15200 Blk NE 3rd St/ 15600 NE 8th St
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20482
NARRATIVE
A female was reported to be in emotional distress and possibly armed. After a two-hour search, she was located and taken to the hospital.
TIME
19: 29
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
2900 Blk 142nd PL SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20492
NARRATIVE
Norcom advised that the victim called 911 to report his “friend” had cut him with a knife and fled the scene. Officers arrived and quickly detained the female. There were visible injuries to both parties, and both involved had injuries from a knife. Both were transported to the hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. It was determined that the suspect assaulted the victim with a knife, cutting herself in the process, after an argument over her stealing money from him and him trying to get it back by taking her backpack from her. The suspect was arrested and booked.
April 26
TIME
00: 07
CONTACT TYPE
Mail Theft
LOCATION
300 Blk 109th Ave. SE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20521
NARRATIVE
The reporting party advised that he witnessed two subjects stealing mail. A responding officer located and contacted the suspects. The investigating officer coordinated with him and they were able to establish probable cause. One of the subjects was a convicted felon for Assault 3rd degree, and he was booked into KCJ without incident. The other subject was released from the scene and her charges will be filed. The investigation is ongoing.
TIME
09: 31
CONTACT TYPE
DUI/ARREST
LOCATION
124th AVE NE/NORTHUP
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20557
NARRATIVE
The subject was observed exiting 520/onto Northup swerving between lanes and colliding with a cement barrier. The subject kept driving on after hitting the barrier. Officers stopped the subject and determined the driver was under the influence.
TIME
18: 31
CONTACT TYPE
Domestic Disturbance
LOCATION
15600 Blk SE 9th ST
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20623
NARRATIVE
Officers responded to the report of a domestic disturbance and determined that the suspect had assaulted his wife several times in the last couple of days, including assault via strangulation, threats to kill, and simple assaults. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
TIME
21: 30
CONTACT TYPE
DUI
LOCATION
1300 Blk 156th Ave. NE
INCIDENT/CASE#
20-20640
NARRATIVE
The reporting party was following an erratic driver. A responding officer located the vehicle and observed poor driving. During a traffic stop, it was determined that the suspect was heavily intoxicated, and he was arrested for DUI. After processing, he was booked into jail due to having a DUI history.