Police and fire agencies in the Snoqualmie Valley responded to the following calls:
North Bend Sheriff’s Substation
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Donation theft: At 4:41 p.m., a business in the 300 block of Southeast Bendigo Boulevard reported a theft. Someone entered the museum, and helped themselves to the money in the donation jar.
Business break-in: At 9 a.m., a business in the 14100 block of 452nd Avenue Southeast reported a break-in and theft. The suspect(s) used a screwdriver to pry open the office sliding door, and steal a laptop computer from the desk.
Sunday, Jan. 13
Pool party: At 10:11 a.m. an employee of an apartment complex in the 1500 block of Rock Creek Ridge reported a break-in. Some time after 5 p.m. the previous day, someone forced their way into the fenced pool area and threw patio furniture and two potted plants into the pool.
Friday, Jan. 11
Drug activity: At 6:36 p.m., police were called to a business in the 200 block of East North Bend Way, for suspected drug activity in the business restroom. A deputy made contact with the subject, who had a warrant, and was arrested.
Snoqualmie Police Department
Wednesday, Jan. 16
Passport, no license: At 8:55 p.m., an officer in the 8400 block of Railroad Avenue Southeast clocked a speeding vehicle northbound on Railroad Avenue and stopped it. The driver had no driver’s license, just a passport. He also didn’t have insurance and was cited.
Monday, Jan. 14
Stop following me!: At 6:02 p.m., a caller reported that a man was following her at Southeast Newton Street and Doone Avenue Southeast. She described him as white, 6’1”, wearing a hood and nice dress shoes. She told him to leave her alone, then went home. Police did not locate the man.
Sunday, Jan. 13
Still suspended: At 10:42 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle at Fallse Avenue and Beta Street on suspicion that the driver had a suspended license. The driver said he’d taken care of things and got his license back months ago, but dispatch said it was still suspended.
Friday, Jan. 11
Driving high: At 6:30 a.m., an officer patrolling the 9000 block of Meadowbrook Way Southeast saw a suspicious vehicle coming from behind the Sno-Falls Credit Union and stopped it. The driver said he was moving from Port Orchard to Twisp and had no identification, except for a Costco card. He was a medical marijuana patient, and had just smoked some. He tested above the legal limit, and was arrested.
Carnation Police Department
Wednesday, Jan. 16
Shoplift arrest: At 10:15 a.m., police received a report of a shoplift in the 31700 block of West Eugene Street. Police located the man and arrested him.
Saturday, Jan. 12
Right time, right place: At 3:22 a.m., an officer on patrol spotted a known fugitive at a business in the 4300 block of Tolt Avenue. The officer arrested her.
Snoqualmie Fire Department
Wednesday, Jan. 16
Highway accident: Snoqualmie EMTs responded with Eastside Fire units to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 90. Three cars were involved in the accident, but all occupants were un‐injured.
Monday, Jan. 14
Fire: Snoqualmie Firefighters, with Fall City Fire and Eastside Fire & Rescue, responded to the Colonial Square apartments for a reported structure fire. Crews found a small fire in one of the apartments that had been extinguished by residents with a fire extinguisher. Crews checked for extension and ventilated smoke from the building. The occupant was taken to the local hospital with minor smoke inhalation. All residents were able to return back to their apartments.
Friday, Jan. 11
Alarm: Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at Echo Glen Children’s Center. The alarm was tripped due to the overheating of a florescent light ballast.
Tally: In addition to the above calls, firefighters responded to 10 medical aid calls bringing the annual call number to 46.
Fall City Fire District
Wednesday, Jan. 16
Breathing problem: At 3:31 PM Fall City Fire Department responded to the 5200 block of 333rd Avenue for a 71-year-old woman experiencing breathing difficulty. She was evaluated, and transported to a local hospital by private ambulance.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Weakness: At 12:26 p.m., Fall City Fire Department responded to the 31500 block of 97th Street for an 88-year-old woman experiencing general weakness. The patient was evaluated, and transported to a local hospital by Fall City Fire’s ambulance.
Sunday, Jan. 13
Alarm: At 12:42 p.m., Fall City Fire Department responded to the 32600 block of Redmond-Fall City Road for an automatic fire alarm with water flow activation. Upon arrival. firefighters found a busted water pipe in weight room, which flooded the room. Crew members secured power, and used water vacuums to clean flooded room.
Saturday, Jan. 12
Fall: At 6:40 a.m., Fall City Fire Department responded to the 3500 block of 308th Avenue for an 87-year-old man who experienced a non-injury fall. The patient was evaluated, and assisted into bed.
Faintness: At 11:41 p.m., Fall City Fire Department responded to the 37500 block of E North Bend Way for an 80-year-old woman who fainted. She was evaluated, and left on scene.
Friday, Jan. 11
Odor: At 5:31 p.m., Fall City Fire Department responded to the 4700 block of 361st Avenue for reports of an electrical odor coming from heater. Firefighters secured the power to the heater until a trained individual can inspect it for a malfunction.
Fever: At 10:50 p.m., Fall City Fire Department responded to the 30200 block of SE Redmond Fall City Rd for a boy running a fever. He was evaluated, and left at home with his parents.
Thursday, Jan. 10
Chest pain: At 1:50 a.m., Fall City Fire Department and Bellevue Paramedics responded to the 5200 block of 333rd Avenue for a 69-year-old man with chest discomfort. He was evaluated, and transported to a local hospital by Fall City Fire’s ambulance.
Smoke: At 4:19 a.m., Fall City Fire Department and Eastside Fire and Rescue responded to the 9500 block of 314th Avenue for reports of smoke in a residence. Upon arrival, firefighters found a malfunctioning furnace, which charged the house with light smoke. Firefighters ensured no fire, and helped evacuate the smoke with a powered fan.