Burglary/Attempted Auto Theft
On Feb. 18, neighbors worked together to thwart an attempted vehicle theft and help capture the suspect. A home was burglarized in the 700 block of Niles Avenue. Alert neighbors got a look at the suspects, one of which got away before police arrived. The description of the suspect was circulated among neighbors.
At about 1:00 a.m. on Feb. 20 a woman in the neighborhood heard her dog barking and looked outside. She saw a man who fit the earlier suspect description walking down the street. She called 911 to alert officers. A few minutes later the victims of the earlier burglary hear the chirp of their car doors being unlocked. They called 911 and looked outside to find their car door open. Officers arrived to find the suspect walking in the area. He was found to be in possession of the burglary victim’s car key fob and the key to their home. He was booked for attempted auto theft and possession of stolen property.
Monroe
Theft
On Feb. 13, diesel fuel and gasoline were taken from work vehicles in the 15400 block of Village Court.
On Feb. 12, a shoplifting occurred in the 19600 block of U.S. 2.
On Feb. 8, gasoline was siphoned out of rental trucks parked in the 31300 block of N. Lewis Street.
On Jan. 31, three laptop computers were stolen in the 14000 block of Fryelands Boulevard.
Assault
On Feb. 11, a male assaulted other patrons at a business in the 18800 block of U.S. 2.
On Feb. 9, an assault between juvenile females was reported in the 14000 block of W. Main Street.
Collision
On Feb. 8, an 18-year-old Monroe High School skateboarder ended up crossing paths with a dump truck in front of the school’s driveway in the 17000 block of Tester Road. The male student was taken by aid car to Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center with leg and hip injuries after the crash. The student was traveling down Monroe High’s steeply sloped driveway when he lost control and ended up in front of the dump truck. He was dragged approximately 40 feet before the truck could come to a stop. The incident happened while it was raining, and the cause of the accident is under investigation.
On Feb. 7, a vehicle and bicycle collided in the 16700 block of 146th Street SE. A male was transported to the hospital.
Motor vehicle theft
On Feb. 10, a vehicle was stolen in the 14000 block of Fryelands Boulevard.
Fraud
On Feb. 7, a debit card was illegally used in the 20400 block of Calhoun Road.
Malicious mischief
On Feb. 12, a bench was damaged at a community garden in the 70000 block of Village Way.
DUI - alcohol
On Feb.. 12, a driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in the 19900 block of U.S. 2.
Aggressive animal
On Feb. 8, three dogs attacked and killed a neighbor’s chickens in the 68400 block of W. Columbia Street.
Snohomish
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office expects to start providing a blotter for the Snohomish Police Department soon.
