Thursday, May 17, 2012
The scam sends out a text message saying the recipient has won a $1,000 Best Buy gift card.
Police agencies across the Eastside are warning residents of a text-based phone scam that sends out a message telling recipients they have won a $1,000 gift card to Best Buy. The message includes a link to a website where recipients are asked to provide personal information, such as their names, email addresses and dates of birth. Redmond Patch spoke earlier today with Redmond Police spokesman and community outreach facilitator Jim Bove, who offered the following advice to people who receive questionable text messages: Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it likely is. You can check similar websites to find out if they are legitimate or you can call the business directly to confirm—just make sure you are looking on their legitimate …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The following information from May 10-13 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Toddler found standing in middle of street Police were dispatched after a 2 year old was found standing in the middle of Island Crest Way during the middle of the day. Police searched for the boy's home and were eventually contacted by his mother. The boy was returned home and a report was taken for referral to Child Protective Services. Car prowled at apartment complex Police were dispatched to an apartment complex on 81st Avenue Southeast after a vehicle was entered overnight and several electronics devices and clothing items were stolen. Woman arrested after drugs found in car Police arrested a 26-year-old Mercer Island woman after marijuana and glass smoking pipes were found in her car during a traffic stop on Southeast 28th Street. …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Here's a recap of some of the top stories from the past week on Mercer Island Patch.
Agent: Statistics Paint a Varied Picture Reports are rampant about the state of the housing market. Some statistics point to an accelerated improvement, if only by small steps. Some still list a decline in price, but slower than before. More... Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests, A High School Student Beaten, and Plants Stolen from Local Home The following information from May 1-6 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. More... Interstate 90 Lawsuit to Stop Light Rail Sent Back to State Supreme Court A ruling that dismissed a group's lawsuit that would have blocked the use of the Interstate 90 bridge for Sound Transit light rail is headed to the State …
Friday, May 11, 2012
The following information from May 7-9 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Woman arrested following traffic stop Police arrested a 32-year-old Mercer Island woman for driving with a suspended license after she was pulled over on 75th Place Southeast. Man arrested following computer check Police arrested a 27-year-old Mercer Island man after a routine computer check returned a misdemeanor King County traffic warrant. Police stopped the man on Southeast 34th Street, took him into custody and booked him into King County Jail. iPhone stolen from Mercer Island High School A Mercer Island High School student contacted police after his iPhone was stolen from his zippered backpack while he was on lunch break. The student was able to track the phone to Bellevue before the signal was lost, presumably because the phone was …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The following information from May 1-6 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Man passes fraudulant City check Police were contacted after a man created a check using the City of Mercer Island's account number and passed that check at an O'Rielly's Auto Parts store in late April. DUI arrest Police arrested a 51-year-old Mercer Island man for suspicion of drunk driving after they spotted him passed out in a vehicle parked in the roadway The man volunteered for field sobriety tests, which he failed, and blew a .175 on the Breathalyzer. The man was released to his wife after processing. Plants stolen from unoccupied house A woman contacted police after she discovered that several plants had been dug up in the back yard of her vacant house on North Mercer Way. Man bitten by dog Police were dispatched to the Shorewood …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Sunday marked six months since the toddler was last seen.
More than 50 people gathered at Heritage Park in Kirkland, Wash., on Sunday to pray for Sky Metalwala, the Eastside toddler who was reported missing last fall. Many at the gathering came from The Overlake Church and City Church, to which Sky's father, Solomon Metalwala of Kirkland, belongs. People sang Christian songs of praise and offered prayers. Sunday's date marked exactly six months since 2-year-old toddler Sky Metalwala was reported missing. Bellevue Police Look for Two-Year-Old Boy Missing from Car Bellevue Police: Mother's Story 'Doesn't Add Up' in Case of Missing Boy Bellevue Police Say Foul Play Suspected in Toddler's Disappearance VIDEO: Sky Metalwala's Father Keeps Hopes Alive at Vigil for Missing Toddler Among the people who …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Here's a recap of some of the top stories from the past week on Mercer Island Patch.
Monday, April 30: 'Suffragette' Actor to Perform at MI Congregational Church May 12 The Senior Foundation of Mercer Island announced it will co-host a "Living History Lecture" on the emergence of Women's Rights on May 12. “Soldiers in Petticoats,” by Tames Alan, actress, historian, costumer, and lecturer, will appear Saturday, May 12th at the Mercer Island Congregational Church, 4545 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. More... Tuesday, May 1: Litzow Recognized for Support of Small Businesses Sen. Steve Litzow has been recognized as a Guardian of Small Business for his work on behalf of small businesses during the 2011-12 legislative sessions. The award is presented by the National Federation of Independent Business to …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
The following information from April 25-30 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Items stolen from Mercer Island Thrift Shop Police were dispatched to the Mercer Island Thrift Shop after a collectable item valued at $75 was stolen. Video evidence of the theft was provided to police. Purse stolen at community center A woman contacted police after her purse was stolen and later found in a trash can at the community center, minus cash, gift cards, credit cards and identification. The woman had left the purse sitting on a chair for approximately 15-20 minutes. When she returned the purse was gone. A teenage girl was reported to have been asking about the purse and she was later seen walking away with the purse. Surveillance video shows the girl taking the purse. items stolen from unlocked car A woman contacted police after…
Sunday marks six months since the toddler was last seen.
Supporters are planning a gathering at Heritage Park in Kirkland, Wash., on Sunday to mark six months since 2-year-old toddler Sky Metalwala was last seen. Sunday evening, May 6, 2012, we are back again for Sky, to renew our commitment to him and to Solomon. We will gather for “A Night for Sky” at Heritage Park in Kirkland from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This time will include worship, with prayer, a sharing of scriptures, and some ideas on how each of us can help to revitalize the Search for Sky. Among the people organizing "A Night for Sky" is Sky's father, Solomon Metalwala of Kirkland, who has kept the search for his son going since he was reported missing Nov. 6, 2011, by his mother, Julia Biryukova. Biryukova, who is divorced from …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
What have you seen and what do you think? How much do you care?
May Day protests occurred in downtown Seattle today and around the country, and police arrested a few individuals and some businesses were damaged. In Seattle, some protestors, identified as about 30 so-called Black Block protestors, smashed windows of large banks and corporate businesses, and vehicles have been damaged. KOMO Radio is reporting that Seattle City Hall has been locked down. Mayor Mike McGinn said in a press conference today about 2:45 p.m. that he signed a special order allowing police to confiscate items that might be used as weapons from the remaining 300 protesters in Westlake Center. Undercover police are reportedly in the crowd. More protests are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Here’s links to coverage from Seattle-PI.…
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