The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Kirkland Reporter Police Blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Kirkland, which average about 1,000 per week.
Between Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, the Kirkland Police Department reported 501 traffic violations (eight DUIs, six hit and runs, seven school zone citations), 29 alarm calls, 21 car accidents, nine noise complaints, 10 thefts, six burglaries, eight car prowls, nine domestic violence calls, four calls for harassment, 17 acts of fraud, nine calls of a disturbance and two animal-related calls. At least 27 people were arrested.
Oct. 4
DUI: 12 a.m., 9830 N.E. 132nd St. A 62-year-old Kirkland woman was driving her vehicle recklessly in the parking lot and was stopped by a witness. She refused a portable breath test and was arrested for DUI. At the station, she submitted to a breath test and her BAC level was .296 and .285.
Oct. 3
Assault: 10 a.m., 11625 100th Ave. N.E. A 34-year-old Kirkland man made unwanted sexual advances to the victim who was a former roommate. The man continued his advances by kissing the victim after she told him no. He was arrested at his apartment and admitted to his unwanted advances. He was booked into Kirkland Jail.
Oct. 2
Theft: 6:45 p.m., 220 Kirkland Ave. Heathman Hotel employees saw a 52-year-old Kirkland man taking money from the purses of unsuspecting customers in the restaurant. He was arrested for the theft totaling $158.
Warrant: 8 p.m., 14014 Juanita Drive N.E. A 23-year-old Kirkland man was arrested on his assault warrant out of Redmond after police contacted him on a domestic violence call at his home.
Warrant: 11:08 a.m., 12300 block of N.E. 140th St. A 29-year-old Federal Way man was stopped on a traffic violation and was arrested for driving with a suspended license.
Oct. 1
Shoplifting: 7:26 p.m., 9820 N.E. 132nd St. A 33-year-old Seattle man was stopped in the parking lot of Albertson’s as he was identified as a suspect of a shoplift that had just occurred at the Rite Aid store. He was found to be in possession of merchandise from the store he had not paid for. He was also found in possession of a .22 caliber revolver. He was arrested and booked on charges of third-degree theft and dangerous weapons.
Disorderly Conduct: 1:35 a.m., 106 Kirkland Ave. A 24-year-old Kirkland man started a fight with a large crowd outside of Tiki’s bar at closing. When a police officer addressed him, he threw a punch at the officer. He was arrested.
Minor in Possession: 10:12 p.m., 25 Lakeshore Plaza. A 15-year-old Kenmore girl was found at Marina Park, unresponsive and vomiting. She was taken to Evergreen Hospital for intoxication. Two of her friends, both 14 years old, were found to be minors in possession of alcohol. They were arrested and released to their parents.