Bellevue Police Honor Guard Attends Police Week To Honor Fallen Officers

The Bellevue Police Honor Guard is in Washington, D.C. for the annual Candlelight Vigil honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Each year during Police Week, the names of the previous years’ fallen officers are formally dedicated and added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. This year the names of 371 Officers will be added, including three from Washington state: Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney, Detective Derrick Focht, and Officer Diego Moreno, both with the Kent Police Department.

Honor Guard at Vigil
Officer Paul Dill attended the Annual Vigil in Washington, DC

Tens of thousands of law enforcement officer converge on Washington, DC for the annual ceremony. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week as Police Week. Since that time, there have been nearly 22,000 names engraved on the Memorial.

“The men and women of the Bellevue Police Department and all law enforcement across the country serve at great personal risk every day.  It’s important that we step back and recognize their sacrifice and remember those who have paid the ultimate price,” said Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett.

 

City Council proclamation
Bellevue City Council issue Police Week Proclamation

The Bellevue City Council also proclaimed May 12- 18, 2019 as Police Week in Bellevue. Assistant Chief Carl Kleinknecht received the proclamation that encourages all Bellevue residents and businesses to recognize and express appreciation for our law enforcement officer and their honorable commitment to public service.

 

Selected Crime Reports for May 6-12

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 6, 2019

 

TIME

03: 26

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant

 LOCATION

5500 Bk Coal Creek PKWY

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23396

 
 NARRATIVE

An officer was driving southbound on Coal Creek Pkwy SE and observed a white car with expired registration tabs dating to September 2017. The officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the suspect on a felony warrant and booked him into jail.

 TIME

23: 30

 CONTACT TYPE

Domestic Disturbance

 LOCATION

10300 Bk 1ST ST

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23381

 
 NARRATIVE

The suspect assaulted his girlfriend. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into jail.

 TIME

07: 03

 CONTACT TYPE

Burglary/Mental Health

 LOCATION

14800 Bk SE 46TH ST

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23410

 
 NARRATIVE

The suspect was asked to leave a residence and tried to re-enter to retrieve a forgotten wallet and drugs.  The homeowner called police on re-entry and suspect was arrested for burglary and drugs.  The victim was taken to the hospital for an evaluation

 TIME

17: 23

 CONTACT TYPE

Theft

 LOCATION

500 Bk Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23498

 
 NARRATIVE

A suspect was observed stealing merchandise from a store, he left the store and was detained until police arrived. Officers booked him into jail.

 TIME

20: 16

 CONTACT TYPE

Robbery

 LOCATION

700 Bk 148th Ave SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23519

 
 NARRATIVE

An hour after two suspects and the victim had an argument, the suspects entered the victim’s car and grabbed the keys.  The victim confronted the suspects wanting his keys back.  One suspect pulled a weapon out and threatened the victim.  Both suspects fled on foot.   Perimeter officers at LA Fitness located and detained the suspects.  Both were arrested and booked into jail.

 
 
 

May 7, 2019

 

TIME

02: 00

 CONTACT TYPE

Trespass

 LOCATION

200 Bk 110th Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23560

 
 NARRATIVE

Officer responded to a disturbance.  The suspect refused to leave and was trespassed.  The suspect still refused to leave and was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

05: 15

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant

 LOCATION

400 Bk 110th Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

16-20841

 
 NARRATIVE

An Officer contacted Kirkland Police regarding a subject in their custody with a warrant. The officer took custody of the subject and transported him to jail.

 TIME

08: 08

 CONTACT TYPE

TRESPASS

 LOCATION

500 Bk Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23584

 
 NARRATIVE

Officer contacted subject suspected of doing drugs outside of a business.  Subject appeared to be sterilizing a needle and admitted he had consumed drugs.  He was transported to the hospital for observation.

 TIME

19: 20

 CONTACT TYPE

Mental Health

 LOCATION

3000 Bk Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23713

 
 NARRATIVE

Officers located a man who was in distress.  He was taken into protective custody and admitted to the hospital.

 TIME

19: 43

 CONTACT TYPE

Trespass

 LOCATION

500 Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23716

 
 NARRATIVE

Store security called in to report the suspect had been previously trespassed and was back on the property.  Officers located the suspect in the store, arrested and booked him into jail.

 TIME

23: 57

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant

 LOCATION

100th Ave SE/Hazelwood Ln SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23756

 
 NARRATIVE

An officer responded to the area to investigate a vehicle driving erratically.  The officer located and contacted the driver parked along the road. The investigation revealed the driver was driving with a suspended license and had a warrant.  He was booked into jail.

 

May 8, 2019

 

TIME

02: 27

 CONTACT TYPE

Motor Vehicle Theft

 LOCATION

14700 Bk Main St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23764

 
 NARRATIVE

An officer was patrolling and observed a stolen vehicle parked in the lot. Officers arrived on scene and assisted with a felony stop as the vehicle was occupied by the driver. The vehicle keys were in the suspect’s pocket. The suspect was booked into jail.

 TIME

20: 46

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant

 LOCATION

2400 Bk 151 PS SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23924

 NARRATIVE

An officer contacted the suspect for a Park Rules Violation.  The investigating officer determined that the suspect had an outstanding Warrant. He was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

20: 37

 CONTACT TYPE

Trespass

 LOCATION

600 Bk Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23922

 

 

 NARRATIVE

Police arrested a suspect who had been trespassed earlier for theft.  She was arrested and booked into jail.

 

May 9, 2019

 TIME

04: 38

 CONTACT TYPE

Trespass

 LOCATION

600 Bk Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23962

 
 NARRATIVE

The suspect contacted by police for trespass.  The investigating officer determined that the suspect had a valid, confirmed trespass from the business. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

18: 35

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant/ID Theft

 LOCATION

11200 Bk SE 6th ST

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-23899

 
 NARRATIVE

Officers contacted the suspects after a neighboring agency alerted them to the suspects using stolen credit cards.  The suspects admitted to using the fake credit cards.  The officers discovered various materials for creating fake ID’s, suspected drugs and paraphernalia. The suspect also had outstanding warrants and were arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

23: 06

 CONTACT TYPE

Trespass

 LOCATION

600 Bk Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24142

 NARRATIVE

Security flagged down officers because the suspects were in an employee-only area.  Officers discovered multiple bottles of stolen liquor on the suspects.  They were arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

23: 44

 CONTACT TYPE

Arrest

 LOCATION

14400 BLK SE 16 St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24148

 

 

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted by police during a traffic stop. The investigating officer discovered the suspect was driving with a suspended license.  The suspect was advised that she would be summoned in the mail with a court date.

 TIME

22: 53

 CONTACT TYPE

Arrest

 LOCATION

13600 Bk Bellevue Redmond Road

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24141

 

 

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted by police during a traffic stop. The investigating officer discovered the suspect was driving with a suspended license.  The suspect was advised that he would be summoned in the mail with a court date.

 

May 10, 2019

 TIME

00: 11

 CONTACT TYPE

Arrest

 LOCATION

140 Ave NE/NE 20th St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24151

 
 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted by police during a traffic stop. The investigating officer discovered the suspect’s car had a canceled title. The suspect was advised that she would be summoned in the mail with a court date.

 TIME

00: 53

 CONTACT TYPE

No Contact Order/False Statements

 LOCATION

Bellevue-Redmond Rd/NE 24 St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24158

 NARRATIVE

The suspect and passenger were contacted by Police during a traffic stop.  The investigating officer determined the suspect lied about her name.  Upon discovering her true identity, officers discovered she was driving with a suspended license and in violation of a protection order. The officer determined that the suspect driver is the respondent and her passenger is the protected person in the served order.  The suspect also had 2 prior convictions for Violation of a No Contact Order.  She was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

02: 08

 CONTACT TYPE

Burglary

 LOCATION

5100 Bk Lakemont BLVD SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24165

 
 NARRATIVE

Police responded to a burglary alarm and discovered that the drive-thru window had been broken out and unknown suspect(s) had made entry, stealing items. A perimeter was established and K9 tracking was initiated.  The K9 tracked the suspect for a distance, then lost it. There have been 2 other recent Burglary Calls at this business with matching the suspect description. (04/28 19-21790, 05-07 19-23567)

 TIME

11: 25

 CONTACT TYPE

Domestic Disturbance, DUI

 LOCATION

360 Bk 122nd Pl. NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24215

 
 NARRATIVE

The suspect pushed the victim and rammed into a parked car in the driveway four times.  The suspect walked from his car down the driveway, where officers located him. He failed to follow instructions and when officers attempted to detain him for the domestic disturbance, he attempted to pull away from officers.  The suspect was arrested after use of force and investigated for DUI with a blood draw.  He was booked into jail.

 TIME

12: 32

 CONTACT TYPE

Domestic Disturbance

 LOCATION

1800 Bk 150th Ave. SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24225

 
 NARRATIVE

The suspect called 911 and reported being assaulted by a roommate.  The investigation found suspect was angry at roommate for being noisy while making a meal and cleaning her dishes.  The suspect pushed roommate to ground, causing visible injury.  Suspect arrested and taken to jail.

 TIME

13: 40

 CONTACT TYPE

Theft

 LOCATION

4100 Bk Factoria Blvd. SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24243

 
 NARRATIVE

The suspect took items from the business and did not pay for them.  Officers later found the suspect wearing the stolen items.  She was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

14: 48

 CONTACT TYPE

Theft

 LOCATION

1560 NE 8th St.

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24257

 NARRATIVE

The suspect took items and left without paying for them.  Bellevue Police Bike Unit arrested and booked the suspect into jail.

 TIME

17: 53

 CONTACT TYPE

Domestic Disturbance

 LOCATION

1600 Bk 103rd Pl NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24267

 
 NARRATIVE

Officers investigated the suspect for assaulting his girlfriend and breaking her cell phone. When the officers attempted to contact the suspect at his residence, he slammed the door and went to the back sliding glass door where another officer contacted him. The suspect retreated to the kitchen where officers heard him say he would not go back to jail and saw him arm himself with a weapon.  The suspect’s mother let officers in.  The suspect had a self-inflicted wound on his leg and was taken into custody without incident. On the way to the hospital, the suspect damaged the interior of the ambulance and kicked an officer.  He was treated at the hospital, arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

22: 24

 CONTACT TYPE

DUI

 LOCATION

14500 Bk NE 29th Pl.

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24344

 
 NARRATIVE

A subject was driving and struck another vehicle.  The victim followed the suspect and confronted him about the incident.  He became belligerent with the victim and then ran away.  He was located, and it was determined that he was intoxicated at the time of the collision.  He was booked into jail.

 

May 11, 2019

 TIME

02: 22

 CONTACT TYPE

Domestic Disturbance

 LOCATION

12600 Bk NE 10th Pl.

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24393

 
 NARRATIVE

Two subjects became involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical.  The victim sustained abrasions and bite marks.  The suspect was placed under arrest and booked into jail.

 TIME

07: 45

 CONTACT TYPE

Domestic Disturbance

 LOCATION

10500 Bk Main ST

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24407

 
 NARRATIVE

During a domestic dispute investigation, the officer learned of a No Contact Order in place between the two parties.  One party also had a warrant.  The suspect was arrested without incident for the warrant.

 

 TIME

11: 41

 CONTACT TYPE

Assist Structure Fire

 LOCATION

16600 Bk SE 27th St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24428

 
 NARRATIVE

Officers assisted with traffic control on a house fire.

 TIME

15: 50

 CONTACT TYPE

Mental Health

 LOCATION

16600 Bk SE 27th St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24458

 
 NARRATIVE

Officers were notified about a subject in distress. Officers spotted his car and detained him without incident. He was transported to the hospital.

 TIME

21: 30

 CONTACT TYPE

Assault, DUI

 LOCATION

Coal Creek Pkwy and Forrest Drive

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24519

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was involved in a one-car crash. As Firefighters attempted to put the suspect in an ambulance, the suspect became argumentative and tried to leave the scene. As an officer tried to detain the suspect in handcuffs; she broke free, punched one officer in the face then punched the other officer as he moved in to assist. The suspect was handcuffed without incident. Neither officer was injured. The suspect was evaluated at the hospital.  She was booked into jail.

 TIME

23: 02

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrants/Drugs

 LOCATION

14400 Bk NE 20th St.

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24537

 
 NARRATIVE

An officer conducted a traffic stop for a traffic infraction.  The driver was driving with a suspended license and he had an outstanding felony warrant for burglary. A search also revealed suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia.  He was booked into jail.

 

May 12, 2019

 TIME

08: 00

 CONTACT TYPE

Suspicious Circumstances

 LOCATION

900 Bk 124th AVE NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24033

 

 

 NARRATIVE

The victim reported that an unknown female suspect entered her apartment. The female suspect left the apartment crying and was not located. 

 TIME

09: 00

 CONTACT TYPE

Domestic Disturbance

 LOCATION

3000 Bk Mt. Baker Blvd

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24594

 
 NARRATIVE

 An officer investigated an assault complaint at the hospital where a female victim was being treated for a human bite injury. It was discovered the dispute happened inside the suspect’s car in Seattle.  The case was referred to the Seattle Police Department who is investigating that incident.

 TIME

17: 25

 CONTACT TYPE

Welfare Check

 LOCATION

900 Bk 139th Pl NE #B03

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-24635

 
 NARRATIVE

A 911 call from a female asking for the police was disconnected and numerous callbacks went unanswered. There is domestic violence history at the location and neighbors reported hearing an argument earlier in the day. The subject’s car was parked outside the apartment. Numerous additional attempts to make contact using various methods also went unanswered. Warrantless entry for a welfare check was authorized.  The female was contacted inside and denied any problems. There were no signs of injury, criminal activity or property damage.

 

Bellevue Police Department Releases 2018 Annual Report

The Bellevue Police Department has released its annual report for 2018, highlighting the department’s accomplishments and achievements over the past year. Bellevue Police continue to adapt to serve our diverse city while striving to deliver superior law enforcement services with respect, accountability and service. Some of the notable accomplishments for 2018 include:

  • The Police Department made significant changes to increase its overall efficiency. This includes a streamlined hiring process, new public records software to reduce the public disclosure process workload and a remote video camera system for prisoner arraignments.  The transport officer was reassigned to handle citywide parking issues.
  • Bellevue has continued to experience a reductionumbersn in certain property crimes for a third consecutive year. Residential burglaries and motor vehicle prowls are down by 20 percent and 21 percent respectively.  This is a significant reduction that is a direct result of the diligent work of our investigators, bicycle officers, patrol officers, and sector captains.
  • The department hired 26 new employees in 2018, despite the national challenge related to recruitment and hiring.  This success is due in part to a hiring bonus offered to attract experienced officers.

The close relationship between the Police Department and the Bellevue community is one of the reasons that Bellevue enjoys one of the lowest crime rates for a community of its size. Bellevue Police Officers also remain highly trained; officers averaged 145 hours of training per officer in 2018, for a department-wide total of 24,593 training hours.

The 2018 annual report is available on the city of Bellevue’s website, or hard copies are available at Bellevue City Hall or at the police substations in Crossroads and Factoria.

 

 

 

Bellevue Police To Host Crossroads Community Resource Fair

Bellevue Police will host a Community Resource Fair for the Crossroads neighborhood tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson Elementary School.  Chief Steve Mylett will update the recent homicide investigation and introduce other organizations that provide family community services.   Translators will be available for Spanish speaking  residents.  Stevenson Elementary is located at 14220 NE 8th St. in BellStevensonResourceFair4.30.19Spanish (002).jpgevue.

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Bellevue Police Take Back Unwanted Drugs This Saturday

It’s time to clear out the medicine cabinet and safely dispose of unwanted and unused drugs. This Saturday, April 27th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bellevue Police will take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Drug Take Back Day. You can drop off your expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at Bellevue City Hall, the Bellevue Police Crossroads Substation or the Bellevue Police Factoria Substation inside Factoria Mall (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.)  This is the 8th year the Bellevue Police Department and the DEA have provided this free and anonymous service in an effort to curb prescription drug abuse. Drop off your drugs, no questions asked.

DEA TakeBack

Since the program began, the DEA and its local and state law enforcement partners have collected more than ten million pounds of prescription drugs. On average, each event brings in more than 450 tons of pills.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that sit unused in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety, health and environmental hazards.

 

Bellevue Police Welcomes Veteran Journalist As New Public Information Officer

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Meeghan Black

The Bellevue Police Department is pleased to announce award-winning journalist Meeghan Black is the new Public Information Officer.  Black will work with the media on police matters, run the department’s social media and be the chief storyteller for Bellevue Police.

Black has been a fixture on Seattle TV since the mid-1990s.  She began as a reporter at KIRO TV and transitioned to KING-TV where she was a reporter, anchor, meteorologist and pioneered the KING 5 traffic department.  After hosting the popular shows Evening Magazine and Gardening with Ciscoe on KING, Black left television to pursue other interests.

“We are excited for Meeghan to join our team and bring her vast media and communications experience to the Bellevue Police Department.  Meeghan’s storytelling ability will help us better connect with our residents and highlight the amazing programs provided by us, said Bellevue Chief of Police Steve Mylett.

Black says this position is a perfect fit.  “As PIO of the Bellevue Police Department, I am really going back to my roots as a reporter and storyteller.  I look forward to working with my former colleagues in the media, connecting with Bellevue residents and putting a bright spotlight on the amazing programs this department offers.”

Meeghan will be training with outgoing PIO Seth Tyler for the next few weeks before assuming the role full-time.

Be sure to follow the Bellevue Police Department on Twitter @BvuePD and Facebook.

 

Selected Bellevue Crime Reports For April 15 – 21

04/15/2019

 TIME

04: 30

 CONTACT TYPE

Car Prowl

 LOCATION

3100 blk 167th Ave. NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19346

 NARRATIVE

The caller advised that two subjects had just broken into a vehicle and were running towards Ardmore Elementary School.  A responding officer saw the suspects as they fled on foot towards the back yard of a residence.  A perimeter was quickly established, and they were later located by K-9 Ghost and Officer Lange after a lengthy track. Stolen property and bags of burglary tools were recovered from several locations along the K9 track.

 TIME

19: 31

 CONTACT TYPE

Trespass

 LOCATION

600 blk Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19491

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was seen sleeping on the property after having previously been trespassed. The suspect was arrested.

 04/16/2019

 TIME

07: 00

 CONTACT TYPE

Disturbance

 LOCATION

300 blk 120th Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19558

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was involved in a disturbance at the location in which an alleged firearm was displayed. Officers conducted a traffic stop on an involved vehicle and detained the driver believed to have the firearm. The Officers later learned that the “victim” fabricated the disturbance with the firearm.

 TIME

13: 54

 CONTACT TYPE

Auto Theft

 LOCATION

13800 blk NE 12th St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19645

 NARRATIVE

While the victim was waiting for police to respond to take a car theft report for his 97 Ford Explorer, the victim’s friend located the vehicle at a nearby grocery store.  The witness confronted the occupants about being in the vehicle and the driver gave the victim the keys and took off running along with two passengers.  During an area check, officers located a subject matching the description who was positively identified as the driver.  The suspect was arrested and admitted to driving the vehicle.  The suspect was booked into jail.

 TIME

16: 22

 CONTACT TYPE

Found Child

 LOCATION

12200 blk SE 59th St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19666

 NARRATIVE

A two-year-old was found crawling alone and was covered in dirt and wet.  After approximately one hour, the mother was located asleep in her apartment.  Officers contacted child protective services.

 TIME

18: 57

 CONTACT TYPE

ID Theft

 LOCATION

3000 blk 148 AVE SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19687

 NARRATIVE

The suspect used two victims’ identities to attempt to purchase a vehicle.  The victim’s information was obtained during a car prowl and burglary in Snohomish County.  The suspect arrested and booked into jail on identity theft charges.

 TIME

19: 32

 CONTACT TYPE

Drugs / Warrants

 LOCATION

600 blk Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19691

 NARRATIVE

Security officers called in a suspicious car in the parking garage.  The plates on the vehicle belonged to a different vehicle.  Narcotics paraphernalia was visible inside the vehicle.  Officers contacted two suspects that were found to have warrants out for their arrest, and they were taken into custody.  A third suspect was found inside the mall and a foot pursuit ensued.  That suspect was later located at 112 AVE NE and NE 4 ST where he was taken into custody without incident.  The vehicle was impounded back to the station pending a search warrant.  All three suspects were booked into Jail.

 TIME

23: 12

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrants

 LOCATION

3700 blk 132nd Ave. SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19718

 NARRATIVE

An officer noticed a suspicious vehicle at the hotel.  He contacted a male with the vehicle, and his investigation revealed that the subject had multiple warrants for his arrest.  The subject was booked without incident.

 TIME

12: 53

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrants

 LOCATION

16100 blk Ne 8th St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19623

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was seen by bicycle Officers walking in the Crossroads area and it was determined he had a felony warrant.  The subject was contacted and taken into custody.  A small amount of suspected meth was located on his person.

 TIME

15: 34

 CONTACT TYPE

Trespass

 LOCATION

800 blk 154th Pl Ne

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19650

 NARRATIVE

The suspect, who had previously been trespassed from the location, returned and an employee observed her inside the apartment.  The subject was contacted and taken into custody for trespassing.

 04/17/2019

 TIME

21: 11

 CONTACT TYPE

Shoplift

 LOCATION

600 blk Bellevue Way NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19889

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was detained by loss prevention employees after exiting the store without paying for items. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

23: 11

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant Arrest

 LOCATION

12600 blk SE 41st PL

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19908

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was detained after he stole items from a store.

 04/18/2019

 TIME

00: 22

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant

 LOCATION

1600 blk 140th Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19918

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contact by Officers. Officers learned that the suspect had an outstanding felony warrant for possession of Heroin. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

01: 06

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant Arrest

 LOCATION

15200 BLK LK Hills BLVD

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19920

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted by police during a traffic stop. The investigating Officer determined that the suspect had an outstanding warrant. The suspect was arrested and booked.

 TIME

02: 26

 CONTACT TYPE

Traffic Warrant Arrest

 LOCATION

SE Allen Rd / 148th PL SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19928

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted by police during a traffic stop. The investigating Officer determined that the suspect had an outstanding warrant out of Renton. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

03: 44

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant Arrest

 LOCATION

I-405 / LK Wash BLVD SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-19931

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted by police during a traffic stop. The investigating Officer determined that the suspect’s driving status was suspended, and he had multiple arrest warrants. The suspect was arrested and booked.

 TIME

17: 36

 CONTACT TYPE

Domestic Disturbance

 LOCATION

900 blk 164th AVE SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20060

 NARRATIVE

The suspect threatened his father.  The suspect was arrested and booked.

 TIME

22: 48

 CONTACT TYPE

DUI

 LOCATION

3550 Factoria Blvd SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20109

 NARRATIVE

The Officer located the suspect passed out behind the wheel of a running vehicle at the above location. The suspect was arrested and booked.

 TIME

22: 30

 CONTACT TYPE

Trespass

 LOCATION

500 blk 116th Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20105

 NARRATIVE

Officers contacted a subject at the Winter Shelter.  The subject was trespassed by the shelter and arrested for trespassing.

 TIME

22: 30

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant

 LOCATION

2000 blk 148th Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20104

 NARRATIVE

Officers contacted an individual and learned that he had a warrant for his arrest. The Suspect was arrested and booked.

 04/19/2019

 TIME

12: 26

 CONTACT TYPE

Theft

 LOCATION

900 blk 112th Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20196

 NARRATIVE

The victim was working out at the location and had her diamond ring set next to her personal belongings. The victim completed her workout and discovered that the ring was missing.

 TIME

23: 04

 CONTACT TYPE

Court Order Violation

 LOCATION

3700 blk 148th AVE SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20328

 NARRATIVE

The Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and found that the driver was the protected person in a court order.  The Officer discovered that the respondent in the order was also inside the car.  The suspect was arrested for the order violation and was booked into jail.  Case closed.

 TIME

23: 38

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant Arrest

 LOCATION

Northup Way / 124 AVE NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20331

 NARRATIVE

An Officer conducted a traffic stop.  It was determined that the suspect had a warrant.  The suspect was taken into custody and booked into jail on the Warrant.

 TIME

21: 53

 CONTACT TYPE

Attempted Theft/Obstructing Arrest

 LOCATION

15100 blk SE 38th St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20318

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was observed by loss prevention staff selecting multiple bottles of alcohol and concealing them on his person. The suspect fled police on foot, but was eventually captured. The suspect was arrested and booked.

 TIME

22: 23

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant Arrest

 LOCATION

600 BLK 156th Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20322

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted during a traffic stop. The suspect had an arrest warrant and was arrested and booked into jail.

 04/20/2019

 TIME

02: 33

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant Arrest

 LOCATION

450 110 Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20360

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted and arrested by Edmonds PD an outstanding Bellevue warrant. The suspect was transferred into the custody of Bellevue Police and booked.

 TIME

15: 27

 CONTACT TYPE

Disturbance

 LOCATION

600 blk 156th Ave. SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20437

 NARRATIVE

Witnesses reported a male and female in the parking lot causing a disturbance with the female kicking and damaging a nearby vehicle.  Both subjects were located and found to be in a dating relationship.  A police report was taken and referred to the City Attorney.

 TIME

17: 50

 CONTACT TYPE

Assault

 LOCATION

15800 blk NE 15th ST

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20459

 NARRATIVE

The victim was driving into the apartment complex when he was confronted by an unknown male. The male struck the victim’s vehicle then instigated a physical fight with the victim. Approximately 15 other males joined in assaulting the victim by kicking and striking him. The victim ran away and called 9-1-1. The victim was able to identify the suspect as one of his assaulters. The suspect was arrested, transported, and booked into jail. The investigation is ongoing.

 04/21/2019

 TIME

02: 05

 CONTACT TYPE

Warrant Arrest

 LOCATION

NE 8th ST/112 Ave NE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20538

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted during a traffic stop. The investigating Officer determined that suspect had multiple, outstanding warrants. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

01: 05

 CONTACT TYPE

Drugs/Illegal Poss. Firearm

 LOCATION

I-90 / 126th Ave SE

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20533

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted during a traffic stop. During contact with suspect, Investigating Officers discovered that the subject was illegally carrying a loaded firearm without a valid license. Drug Paraphernalia was found in her possession.

 TIME

06: 04

 CONTACT TYPE

Criminal Traffic

 LOCATION

11100 NE 8th ST

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20554

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was stopped while driving a vehicle. The suspect had a suspended license and was arrested.

 TIME

22: 00

 CONTACT TYPE

Criminal Traffic

 LOCATION

Coal CRK PKWY SE/I-405

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20633

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was contacted during a traffic stop. The investigating Officer determined that the suspect was had a suspended license. The suspect was advised that she would be summoned with a court date and released at the scene.

 TIME

22: 09

 CONTACT TYPE

Drugs/Poss. Stolen Firearm

 LOCATION

106th Ave NE/NE 4th St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20636

 NARRATIVE

The suspect was arrested after Officers served a search warrant on his vehicle vehicle several weeks ago and located a stolen firearm and a large quantity of suspected Methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.

 TIME

23: 40

 CONTACT TYPE

DUI Arrest

 LOCATION

156 Ave NE/NE 16 St

 INCIDENT/CASE#

19-20644

 NARRATIVE

The suspect’s vehicle was stopped after a concerned citizen contacted Police because he was following the suspect on 156th driving on one of his rims and weaving in and out of traffic. The suspect was arrested for DUI.

Bellevue Police Arrest Ride-share Driver Suspected Of Sexually Assaulting Women

Last Thursday, Bellevue Police Detectives arrested a man who sexually assaulted a passenger in his ride-sharing vehicle after he gave her a ride. The man, 34-year-old  Ghassan Shakir, is a suspect in several other similar crimes in the Seattle area. On January 20th, 2019 shortly after 2 a.m., an Arizona woman was visiting Bellevue and was standing outside of a bar in the downtown area waiting for a ride-share to take her back to her hotel in Seattle. The victim accidentally got into the suspect’s vehicle, which displayed a ride-share symbol on its dashboard, and fell asleep. When the victim awoke, the suspect was attempting to sexually assault her. The suspect allegedly put handcuffs on the woman, however the victim was able to fight and the suspect eventually took the handcuffs off, allowing the victim to escape. The victim reported the incident to police.

Bellevue Detectives began working the case immediately following the incident, and were notified by the King County Prosecutor’s Office that the King County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a rape case that occurred in March involving a similar circumstance. Bellevue Detectives worked closely with investigators from the King County Sheriff’s Office-and were eventually able to identify the suspect vehicle. Investigators impounded the vehicle, which was searched pursuant to a warrant. During the search, handcuffs were located as well as other evidence in the vehicle that tied the suspect to both cases. The suspect was arrested last Wednesday and booked into the King County Jail. Investigators later learned of similar crimes in Kirkland and SeaTac in March, and in Seattle last December. Bellevue Detectives are now working closely with investigators from those agencies.

After the arrest, Detectives learned that the suspect had been a driver on the Uber and Lyft platforms, and was driving a vehicle displaying placards from both companies. The suspect is alleged to have been offering his victims rides “off app”, to avoid being tracked. Police believe there may be other victims, and are urging anyone that believes they may have been targeted by the suspect to report the incident to police

Bellevue Police and the King County Sheriff’s Office urge members of the public to use the following ride-share safety tips:

  • Verify the license plate of the vehicle you are getting into is the same as the car on your app. Many ride-sharing vehicles are similar.
  • Ask “What’s my name?” Verify that the driver picking you up knows your name and is in fact the driver you have called.
  • Never get into a vehicle with an unknown driver.
  • Never accept rides from someone claiming to be a ride-share driver if you haven’t ordered their specific vehicle through the app.
  • Report any unacceptable behavior to the ride-share company and the police.