Dec 06

SPD Police Blotter, Edition 38

Posted on December 6, 2023 at 12:11 PM by Danna McCall

November 27, 2023 - Traffic Offense

An officer was on a routine patrol when a suspicious vehicle was observed. The officer checked the license plate which showed the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver, who stated he had neither a driver’s license nor insurance. He was cited for Driving Without a License an.d Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance.  

November 27, 2023 - Suspicious Vehicle

An officer was on a routine patrol when he observed a suspicious vehicle stopped near Snoqualmie Point Park with two occupants slumped over. As the officer approached, he noticed the driver had a pen in his hand and a check. The officer knocked on the driver’s window and made contact. The driver handed the officer two checks, stating that they belonged to his parents, but that his parents did not know he had them. The officer suspected attempted forgery and took the checks. The officer was able to get a hold of the parents at a later date, who stated that they wished to press charges. The subject was subsequently charged with Possession of Stolen Property and Attempted Forgery.

November 29, 2023 - Burglary Report

Officers responded to a burglary call at Twin Peaks Nutrition in North Bend. Officers made contact with the reporting party and secured the building. Officers noticed a door that was damaged as well as a windowpane that was removed to access an office room. A cash register and miscellaneous items were taken and valued at roughly $4000. Officers requested and received support from King County Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The AFIS Processing Technician arrived on scene and processed the scene for fingerprints. This investigation is still ongoing.

November 29, 2023 - Welfare Check

Dispatch alerted officers to a welfare check involving a female subject who was observed slumped over on a bench outside a North Bend gas station with possible drug paraphernalia. Officers found the female subject slumped over with drug paraphernalia near her hand. An officer spoke with the female who admitted to using fentanyl. Snoqualmie Fire was called to do a precautionary medical evaluation. The subject refused additional medical checks and was subsequently charged with knowingly Using a Controlled Substance While in a Public Space and released with a court date.

December 1, 2023 - Suspicious Vehicle

An officer was conducting an area check at Snoqualmie Point Park when a vehicle without license plates was observed. As the officer drove by, a male subject got out of the vehicle and walked into the wood line. The officer approached the vehicle and made contact with a female subject who was in the passenger seat. Officers checked the VIN, which came back as a stolen vehicle out of Federal Way, and detained the passenger. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle while requesting additional assistance to locate the male suspect who walked off. Although officers were unable to locate the suspect, they found a wallet belonging to the suspect with identification in it.   The female was charged with Vehicle Trespass and booked into Issaquah City Jail. Charges were also forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for the male suspect. The stolen vehicle was towed, and arrangements were made to return the vehicle to the registered owner.

December 1, 2023 - Suspicious Activity

Officers were on routine patrol at the North Bend Premium Outlets when a suspicious female on a bench was observed. The female subject gave the officer her name and walked toward a fence while the officer had dispatch check the name. Dispatch advised the officer that the female subject had warrant out of Seattle for assault. Once backup arrived, the female subject hopped over the fence and ran. Officers initiated a foot pursuit and were able to locate the female hiding by a large tree. Officers arrested the subject and booked her into King County Jail for her warrant.  

December 1, 2023 - Traffic Stop

An officer was on a routine patrol near Torguson Park in North Bend when a vehicle without a front license plate was observed. The officer allowed the vehicle to pass and checked the rear license plate which showed that the registered owner had a suspended license and multiple unresolved citations. The officer conducted a traffic stop and cited the driver for Driving With a Suspended License.

December 1, 2023 - Suspicious Vehicle

An officer was on patrol at the North Bend Premium Outlets when a suspicious vehicle was observed. The officer checked the license plate which showed that the registered owner had a warrant out of Renton for Malicious Mischief. When a male subject returned to the vehicle, officers confirmed the subject’s identity, transported him, and booked him into South Correctional Entity.

December 3, 2023 - Theft Report

Dispatch alerted officers to a theft report at Herfy’s Burgers in Snoqualmie. Officers responded and made contact with the reporting party who stated that a male suspect walked in and asked to pay utilizing the point of pay system. The suspect then refunded himself $390 and fled the establishment. Officers got a description of the fleeing vehicle and attempted to locate it, but were unable. They are still working to identify the suspect.  

December 3, 2023 - Vehicle Prowl Report

Officers were dispatched to a vehicle prowl report at Panorama Apartments in Snoqualmie. Officers contacted the female reporting party who reported seeing a male subject who she did not recognize attempting to wedge a vehicle’s hood open with a tool. The subject noticed the reporting party and followed her. The reporting party confronted the subject, who stated that he lived there before he left. Officers patrolled the area and found the vehicle, but were unable to locate the male subject. Officers are still working to identify the male subject.

**These are a selection of calls responded to by the Snoqualmie Police Dept. during the previous week.**

Dec 01

SPD Police Blotter, Edition 37

Posted on December 1, 2023 at 10:51 AM by Danna McCall

November 20. 2023 - Traffic Stop

An officer was on a routine patrol when they attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of 37500 SE North Bend Way. The vehicle immediately took off at a high rate of speed and almost struck multiple pedestrians and vehicles. The officer was able to get a description of the driver, as well as the license plate of the vehicle, but was unable to pursue. Officers are still working to identify the suspect and locate the vehicle.

November 20, 2023 - Theft Report

Dispatch notified officers of a theft report from Sunbelt Rentals in North Bend. Officers contacted the reporting party who stated that two suspects rented a trailer worth $6500 and an excavator valued at $43,375 a couple of weeks earlier. The suspects did not return the equipment and the reporting party was unable to contact them. Officers were able to locate the trailer in an impound lot in Kirkland. Officers are still working to locate the suspects and the excavator.

November 20, 2023 - Injury Accident

Dispatch alerted officers to a possible injury accident on Meadowbrook Way SE & SE Mill Pond Rd. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the female driver, a witness, and the husband of the driver who was in a different vehicle. The witness stated that the driver went off the road and hit a retaining wall. Officers secured the scene while the Snoqualmie Fire Department arrived and treated the driver. The female driver initially refused to go to the hospital, but officers spoke with her, and she agreed to have her husband transport her to the hospital.  

November 21, 2023 - Disturbance

Officers were dispatched to a disturbance at the North Bend Popeyes. Officers were notified that a former employee of a construction contractor was wielding a hammer and threatening to destroy property. Officers arrived, located the suspect, and were able to deescalate the situation. Officers spoke with the suspect, as well as the reporting party. The suspect was trespassed from the location and charged with Harassment and Unlawful Carrying or Handling of Weapons Apparently Capable of Producing Bodily Harm.

November 21, 2023 - Welfare Check

Officers were dispatched to a welfare check. Dispatch received a relay from King County stating that a female had texted a friend and required help. Officers, as well as Snoqualmie Fire Department, arrived at the residence and attempted to contact the female, but were initially unable to gain entrance. Officers spoke with a neighbor who had a door code that enabled first responders to enter and locate the female subject. Snoqualmie Fire conducted an assessment and transported the female subject to the hospital for further evaluation.

November 21, 2023 - Welfare Check

Officers were notified of a subject who was passed out in a running vehicle. Officers were able to locate the subject and attempted to contact him. The subject was initially unresponsive. It took multiple attempts for the officers to wake him. Officers saw multiple open containers and the subject appeared to be intoxicated. The subject failed multiple BAC tests and was subsequently charged with Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence and booked into Issaquah City Jail.

November 23, 2023 - Suspicious Person

Officers responded to a call regarding a suspicious person at a gas station near the Police Department. Officers checked the nearby Safeway and Chevron and located the subject near the Chevron gas station. Officers contacted the male subject who appeared to be intoxicated. Officers were able to get the subject’s ID and found that the subject had a warrant out of Kent and one from the United States Marshals Service. Officers searched the suspect, finding a large amount of methamphetamine and requested Snoqualmie Fire for a precautionary medical evaluation. Snoqualmie Fire conducted an initial evaluation and determined the suspect needed to be transferred to a hospital for further evaluation. The suspect was transported to the hospital for evaluation with an officer remaining present. Once the suspect was cleared, he was booked into King County Jail on the Marshals Service warrant.

November 25, 2023 - Traffic Offense

While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle with no license plates. The officer conducted a traffic stop as the vehicle entered a North Bend gas station. An identification check showed the subject's license was suspended. The vehicle also required an ignition interlock device, which it did not have. The subject was placed under arrest and was charged with Driving While License Suspended and Violation of an Ignition Interlock Restriction.

November 26, 2023 - Welfare Check

Officers were notified of a subject that was slumped over in a vehicle at the Goddard School in Snoqualmie. Officers arrived and located the subject passed out in the driver’s seat along with a female subject. Officers contacted the subjects and received verbal consent to conduct a search of a vehicle, which led to the officers finding multiple IDs as well as a debit card and gas card. The IDs and cards did not belong to either subject and were seized for evidence. This case is still under investigation.

November 26, 2023 - Traffic Offense

While on routine patrol, an officer observed a vehicle driving under the speed limit. The officer checked the license plate which showed the owner as having a suspended license. The officer conducted a traffic stop. Upon contacting the driver, the officer also saw a male passenger who provided his name. After checking his name, it was discovered that the passenger had two warrants out of Seattle for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of stolen property. The warrants were confirmed, and the passenger was placed under arrest for the warrants. The suspect was booked into King County Jail. 

**These are a selection of calls responded to by the Snoqualmie Police Dept. during the previous week.**


Nov 22

SPD Police Blotter, Edition 36

Posted on November 22, 2023 at 11:43 AM by Danna McCall

November 13, 2023 - Vehicle Theft Report

Officers received notification of a possible vehicle theft in downtown North Bend. Officers arrived and contacted the reporting party, who stated that his truck was missing. Officers spoke with the property manager to gain access to security camera footage. The property manager later contacted officers and informed them that a red GMC SUV with three suspects had pulled into the property. One suspect got out, entered the stolen truck’s passenger door, and left with the rest of the suspects. Based on the suspect vehicle description, officers believe this incident is connected with multiple attempted vehicle thefts that occurred earlier in the morning. Officers are still working to identify the suspects.

November 14, 2023 - Unwanted Subject

Officers were dispatched to the North Bend Outlet Mall regarding an unwanted male subject who was acting suspiciously. Officers were able to locate the subject nearby who was smoking from a plastic pipe with tin foil. Officers made contact with the subject and were able to get his identity. A check showed that the subject had a warrant out of Issaquah for theft. Officers arrested the subject and conducted a search, which yielded a plastic pipe and a substance that the subject stated was fentanyl. The subject was booked into Issaquah City Jail for the warrant and for Drug Use in Public. He was also trespassed indefinitely from the location.

November 14, 2023 - DUI

An officer was on routine patrol in Snoqualmie when they noticed a female subject staggering as she exited her vehicle. The subject quickly got back in and drove by the officer in a vehicle with no license plates. The officer stopped the vehicle and administered field sobriety tests. The subject was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI.  

November 15, 2023 - Burglary Report

Officers were dispatched to an alarm at Nike at the North Bend Outlet Mall. Officers arrived, secured the building, and discovered a window had been broken. Officers reviewed security camera footage which showed three suspects making multiple trips inside the store stealing $6053.97 worth of merchandise. Officers are still working to identify the suspects.

November 15, 2023 - Information Report

Dispatch alerted officers to a suspect at the Snoqualmie Casino who was linked to the theft of a firearm and other items at Snoqualmie Point Park the previous week. Officers worked with Casino security, who located the suspect along with one additional male suspect, in the Casino. Security camera footage showed that the two suspects arrived at the location in a stolen vehicle. A third suspect who was driving the vehicle was not located. Officers were able to detain one of the suspects as he exited the Casino and found a handgun on him that was not listed as stolen. Officers searched the area outside the Casino and were able to locate and detain the second suspect who was found with the stolen handgun and a bag containing over $6000. Both suspects were undocumented and charged with Alien Possession of Firearms. One suspect was additionally charged with Possessing a Stolen Firearm. Officers are still working to identify the third suspect who was not located.  

November 16, 2023 - Malicious Mischief

An officer was dispatched to a vehicle theft report in Snoqualmie. Upon contact with the reporting party, the officer learned that the vehicle was not currently stolen, but that the vehicle was previously stolen at gunpoint and later recovered. The officer also learned that earlier in the day a female suspect arrived at the citizen’s door demanding that he return $50,000 and guns that were supposedly in the recovered car. The citizen stated that he didn’t find any such thing and that the female suspect threatened him. The suspect may have been involved in the original vehicle theft. Officers are still working to identify the female suspect.  

November 17, 2023 - Suspicious Activity

Officers were dispatched to a suspicious person report in Snoqualmie. It was reported that a male subject was observed looking into various residences, putting on work gloves, and appeared to be casing vehicles. Officers arrived on scene and searched the area, but were unable to locate the subject. Officers are still working to identify the subject.

November 17, 2023 - Weapons Offense

Dispatch notified officers of a weapons offense that occurred in the area of Bendigo Blvd N and West 2nd St of North Bend. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the reporting party who informed officers that a vehicle passed him, brake checked him, and began throwing golf balls out the window at his vehicle. Soon after, the reporting party saw the vehicle parked and saw a male suspect walking up a nearby set of stairs. The suspect pulled out a handgun and pointed it at him. Officers did not locate the suspect at the time, but located the vehicle later in the day. This case remains under investigation.

November 18, 2023 - Theft in Progress

Officers were dispatched to the Sunglass Hut at the North Bend Outlet Mall for a shoplifting incident. An officer spoke with employees who stated that a female suspect entered the store and stole a pair of Versace sunglasses that were valued at $345. Officers quickly located the suspect and recovered the pair of sunglasses. The suspect was charged with theft and trespassed from the outlet mall.

November 19, 2023 - Crisis Incident

Officers were notified of a female subject who was potentially having a mental health crisis. Family of the female subject were worried about her because she had texted them asking for help. Officers arrived on scene and were able to locate the subject and de-escalate the situation. Officers secured the area for EMTs who transported the subject to the hosptial for a mental health evaluation and treatment.  

**These are a selection of calls responded to by the Snoqualmie Police Dept. during the previous week.*