UNYIELDING: Police on routine patrol Feb. 24 observed an unlicensed SUV driving east in the 19100 block of state Route 410. The vehicle did not have a license plate and the temporary tag in the window expired Feb. 20. The officer activated his emergency lights, but the vehicle failed to pull to the right. All other vehicle on the road were pulling to the right to yield for the lights and sirens except the suspect vehicle. At two points, the vehicle pulled to the side of the road and stopped momentarily before pulling back on to the roadway. The vehicle eventually turned into the Albertson’s lot, drove for approximately 100 yards and came to a stop. Because of the nature of the stop and the inability of the officer to see through the vehicle’s tinted windows, a high-risk stop was conducted involving several police vehicles and the female driver was removed from the vehicle at gun point, though not handcuffed. The driver told police she did not stop because she was not paying attention and did not see the lights of hear the sirens. She also said she had not received new license plates for her vehicle. A records check revealed an outstanding misdemeanor warrant from Seattle for domestic animal trespassing. She was issued tickets for failure to yield and for no license plates. She was advised and released on her warrant.
A BOX OF WINE FOR THE ROAD: Police on Feb. 24 received a call from the Washington State Patrol regarding a possible drunk driver headed west in the 25400 block of state Route 410. Dispatch advised the vehicle was seen weaving in its lane, nearly striking another vehicle and driving over the curb. Dispatch continued that the vehicle was now stopped in the Bonney Lake Dental lot, where multiple subjects had taken the keys from the driver. They also advised the vehicle had run into the building. When police arrived, the female driver was standing next to the driver’s side door, drinking a bottle of water and surrounded by about five other people. Her speech was slurred, her balance was off and she smelled heavily of intoxicants. She told police she had taken some medication, but the officer could not understand its name because of the driver’s slurred speech. She also told police she had been drinking wine and pointed to a box in the car. When asked where she was drinking the wine, the driver replied “Honey, I was drinking in my car” but said it was OK because she was on her way home. The driver denied hitting anything with her car. Witnesses told police she drove over a curb, pulling a fog light off of her vehicle and then drove into two large pillars that support an entry to the business. She also hit another vehicle and as she was backing out, she hit a pedestrian, who was able to reach into the car and remove the keys. There was damage to the building and to the front of the vehicle. Police received statements from several witnesses corroborating the story. The driver was transported to the Bonney Lake Police Department where she was processed for driving under the influence before she was released to her husband.
POP SHOTS: Officers late on Feb. 25 were dispatched to the 19300 block of Bonney Lake Boulevard for a report of a BB gun shot at the window of a residence. The victim reported hearing a loud “pop” from her front window. She looked out the window and saw an old pick-up truck driving off. A small hole consistent with a BB was found in the exterior pane of the window. Police are investigating.
BURGLARY: Police on Feb. 27 took a report in the lobby of the Public Safety Building regarding a burglary in the 7200 block of 188th Avenue East. The victim reported going out to his shed and finding the padlock cut. Approximately $500 on tools and equipment were missing. Police are investigating.
VANDALISM: Police on March 4 took a report of damage to window in a residence in the 18300 block of 74th Street East. The victim reported that a large rock from a fire pit in his yard was used to break a window at the home. The hole seemed too small for a person to fit through and that nothing was missing. The homeowner believes his dogs may have scared the suspect away. Police are investigating.
PROWL: Officers on March 5 were dispatched to the Fred Meyer for a report of a vehicle prowl. The victim reported returning to her car to find the passenger side door lock punched and several items missing including a stereo system with touch screen and GPS valued at $1,000, a gaming system, controllers and two games. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $350. Police are investigating.
SUSPENDED AND WARRANT: Police on routine patrol on state Route 410 March 5 observed a vehicle that’s license plate was blocked by a trailer ball hitch. Police stopped the vehicle and the driver advised she did not have a license and a records check returned a status of driving with license suspended as well as a warrant out of Pacific. She was transported to Buckley Jail and booked on her warrant and was issued an infraction for driving with license suspended and obstructed license plate.
