Blotter | Car vandal caught; birthday bonfire put out

Police and fire agencies in the Snoqualmie Valley responded to the following calls:

Snoqualmie Police Dept.

(covering North Bend)

Sunday, May 3

Vehicle prowl: At 1:02 a.m., a caller reported seeing a man breaking into a car parked at a business in the 500 block of East North Bend Way, North Bend. Police contacted the suspect, who said he was trying to get his stuff out of a friend’s vehicle.

Tuesday, May 5

Parking problem: At 2 p.m., a caller complained that a construction worker parked his red Ford truck on a neighborhood street near a park at Fisher Avenue Southeast and Southeast Isley Street, Snoqualmie, during his break. Police said the worker is allowed to take his breaks anywhere in the area.

Wednesday, May 6

Malicious mischief: At 4:07 a.m., a caller reported witnessing someone use a rock to smash  the windshield of a silver Vokswagen parked in the 7800 block of Pickering Court Southeast, Snoqualmie, then slash the car’s tires. The suspect left in the direction of North Bend. Police located the suspect at Northwest 8th Street and West North Bend Way, North Bend, and booked him into the Issaquah Jail.

Stolen property: At 1:20 p.m., a caller found discarded memorabilia outside a business in the 9300 block of Stone Quarry Road, Snoqualmie. A keepsake box from 1975 was tossed into the garbage. Documents inside included a name but no records were found associated with it.

Thursday, May 7

Suspicious: At 10:33 a.m., a woman was removed from a business in the 46600 block of Southeast North Bend Way, North Bend, after she left a truck parked on the curb, with the flashers blinking. She reportedly got out of the vehicle with one of her dogs and left the other dog inside, until it jumped out. The caller warned her about leaving her vehicle there.

Road Hazard: At 10:13 p.m., a group of police officers wrangled a small, loose dog from the road on Snoqualmie Parkway near I-90. They captured the dog and a sheriff’s deputy transported it to a veterinary hospital.

Saturday, May 9

Suspicious: At 11:59 p.m., a caller, driving on Railroad Avenue Southeast, Snoqualmie, reported that a pickup truck driver had followed the caller for more than 20 minutes, yelling, honking and flashing his lights. The caller drove to the police station, where an officer told both parties to stop misbehaving.

Snoqualmie Fire Dept.

Thursday, May 7

Accident: At 4:37 p.m., Snoqualmie firefighters responded with Eastside Fire & Rescue for a multi-vehicle accident on westbound I-90 near exit 25. Crews found six vehicles with extensive damage. Most occupants had only minor injuries.

Saturday, May 9

Bonfire: At 9:34 p.m., firefighters responded to Meadowbrook Way Southeast and Southeast Reinig Road for a report of a large bonfire on the beach near the trail. They discovered that some teens were celebrating a birthday. Police reminded them of the rules on burning in city limits and had the fire extinguished.

Wednesday, May 13

Alarm: At 2:30 p.m., Snoqualmie firefighters were dispatched to the TPC Golf course for an automatic fire alarm. It was a false alarm and the system was reset.

Medical aid: In addition, Snoqualmie EMTs responded to 10 medical aid incidents bringing the total number of calls to 420.

Fall City Fire Dept.

Thursday, May 7

Burning food: At 2:57 a.m., firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at a Fall City restaurant. They found the building was filled with smoke and  food had been left on the stove for several hours. Firefighters searched the property, reset the alarms and ventilated the building. There was no damage.

Withdrawal: At 9:53 a.m., firefighters assisted a 45-year-old patient who was experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The patient was taken to a local hospital.

Friday, May 8

Chest pain: At 10:03 a.m., firefighters responded to a call of a 93-year-old woman who was experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. EMT and medic crews evaluated her, and then transported her to a local hospital.

Gas smell: At 3:42 p.m., the department received a report of natural gas odor in a home in the 2200 block of 275th Court Southeast. Firefighters shut off gas to the building.

Head injury: At 6:15 p.m., firefighters assisted a 16-year-old boy who suffered a head injury. He was taken to a local hospital.

Saturday, May 9

Short of breath: At 6:35 a.m., firefighters assisted a 78-year-old man who was experiencing shortness of breath. The patient was taken to a local hospital.

Sunday, May 10

Medical aid: At 12:33 a.m., firefighters were called to assist a 76-year-old woman who was experiencing shortness of breath and a decreased level of consciousness. They transported her to a local hospital.

Fall: At 10:14 a.m., the fire department responded to a report of a 16-year-old girl who fell from a horse. She had concussion-like symptoms and was taken to a local hospital.

Intoxication: At 8:59 p.m., firefighters were called to assist a 45-year-old man who was intoxicated. He was taken to a local hospital.

Wednesday, May 13

Allergic reaction: At 3:26 a.m., the department was called to assist a 78-year-old woman who had an allergic reaction to her medication. The patient was taken to a local hospital.