EVERETT- Hit and Run Update

On Sunday, July 25, 2010, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation on a hit and run incident that killed a man in the 1100 block of 128th St SW. At first, the Sheriff’s Office associated a dark colored stolen Ford F150 pick up truck to the hit and run and to another hit and run further south of 128th.

As a result of further investigation, the Sheriff’s Office has determined that the Ford was not involved in the death. Deputies recovered the stolen truck this morning after a chase. A 19 year old male was taken into custody.

Detectives believe that a light colored extended cab pickup truck was involved in the hit and run death. The truck probably has front end damage. A nearby security camera shows a light colored truck near the scene.

Detectives also are looking for a dark colored SUV that may have been driven by a witness or witnesses.

If you have any information about this incident please call the Sheriff’s Tip Line at (425) 388-3845 or Detective John Cummings at 425-388-5432.


The Herald:

http://heraldnet.com/article/20100728/NEWS01/707289688&news01ad=1#Police.ask.for.help.in.hit-and-run.death

KIRO 7 News:

http://www.kirotv.com/news/24430394/detail.html

SHERIFF’S OFFICE- Partners in Crime Prevention

The latest issue of the Sheriff’s Office crime prevention newsletter, “Partners in Crime Prevention" is now available. This issue talks about Animal Control. Animal Control officers have 4 times more contact with the public than other law enforcement officers. Find out about barking dogs and leash laws:

http://sheriff.snoco.org/Documents/JulAug10.pdf

EVERETT- Sheriff's Office Looking for Hit & Run Driver

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is looking for a dark-blue 2005 Ford Ranger with a Washington license plate B35457F that may have been involved in a hit and run crash in the vicinity of the 1100 block of 128th St SW south of Everett.

At 12:30am on July 25, 2010, a deceased man was found in the middle of 128th St SW. A witness told deputies that a dark colored pickup truck was involved in the hit and run. The description matched a stolen pickup that was involved in another earlier hit and run in the vicinity of 148th Street SW and Highway 99 near Lynnwood.

If you see this truck or know it's whereabouts call 911 or the Sheriff's Office Tip Line- 425-388-3845.

For more information:

The Herald: http://bit.ly/cM7pq8

KING5.com: http://bit.ly/dp5NHu

WINDSOR ESTATES- Burglary

Around noon on Wednesday July 21, 2010, in Windsor Estates (vicinity of 39th
Ave SE and 212th St SE), a home was burglarized with the female homeowner gardening in the back yard.

A man knocked on the door and asked the male owner of the house if they needed any work done to the house. The owner said no.

A short time later the owner drove out of Windsor while the wife was working in the backyard. Immediately the home was broken into and burglarized.

A neighbor's video recorder filmed a white 4 door Chevy Silverado pickup truck with a bed liner cover with chrome wheels as the culprit. The burglars evidently parked down the street (on 209th Place SE) and pulled right into the driveway of the house immediately after the homeowner left in his car.

Anybody who might have any information about this Silverado or who owns it should call 911 or the Sheriff’s Tip Line at (425) 388-3845 or leave a message at the Sheriff’s Office online Tip Line at:

http://sheriff.snoco.org/Sheriff_Services/SCSO_Tip_Line.htm

Note: Burglars often use some sort of ruse, such as selling magazines or offering to work to check to see if anyone is home. Be especially suspicious if you open the door and the person(s) on the other side stumble through an explanation or question (ahh, is ah John Smith here?).

Also, this is the reason police often recommend that when you are gardening/working in the back yard that you lock your front doors and close your garage doors. The bad guys can be in your house without you even knowing about it. It might sound silly when you first hear it, but this stuff does happen.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY – National Night Out

National Night Out, on August 3, 2010, is coming up fast. The purpose of National Night Out is to bring neighbors and police together to fight crime.

Snohomish County is hosting its annual National Night Out event at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett between 5 to 9pm on August 3rd.

Come learn how to prevent crime in your neighborhood.

For more about this event go to:

http://www.co.snohomish.wa.us/documents/Departments/Executive/News/NR_NNO_7.13.10.pdf


Or if you prefer, use National Night Out to get to know your neighbors with a block party in your neighborhood on August 3. Consider having a barbecue, an ice cream social, or some other type of neighborhood party. If you let the Sheriff’s Office know in advance, they will schedule a deputy to drop by your event. For more information and ideas about National Night Out, go to www.natw.org/nno/about.htlml. If you would like a deputy to drop by your event email Ann Gifford at neighborhoodwatch@snoco.org

SNOHOMISH COUNTY- Burn Ban

The Snohomish County Fire Marshal has issued a modified outdoor burn ban for all areas of unincorporated Snohomish County. The ban is in effect until further notice.

The ban prohibits outdoor burning except for recreational fires. Recreational fires are less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high and are for cooking and pleasure only.

The ban has been issued due to expected hot and dry weather in the Puget Sound region.

To read the full text of the Fire Marshal’s press release, go to:

http://www.co.snohomish.wa.us/documents/Departments/Executive/News/NR_BurnBan_7.16.10.pdf

THE FALLS- Car Prowls

In the last few weeks, several car windows have been smashed and at least one car was broken into in the vicinity of the cul de sacs at 142nd Pl SE and 143rd Pl SE. The car prowls occurred on two separate occasions.

MILL CREEK- Serial Robber

Mill Creek police want the public’s help to find a suspected serial robber. The individual is believed to have conducted seven robberies in Mill Creek area since May.

The latest robbery occurred on Thursday at the Subway at the Thomas Lake Center (35th Ave SE and 132nd St SE) where the robber took $142.

The suspect is described as a white man with a thin build between 5 feet 6 inches to 6 feet tall.

If you know where Mill Creek Police can find this person please call 425-745-6175.

The Herald article: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100717/NEWS01/707179943/-1/news01#Police.seek.Mill.Creek.serial.robber

PIONEER TRAILS- Attempted Burglary

On the night of July 14/15 someone went into an open garage on 42nd Dr SE and removed property into a stash pile in the green belt. Law enforcement caught them before the owners knew what happened. Reminder: when you shut your garage door, watch it go all the way down.

AUTUMN MEADOWS- Kid Out at Night

A homeowner left their home (near 122nd Pl SE and 43rd Dr) at 3:30 am and encountered a teen dressed all in black on a skate board going down the newly paved black road. Please watch out for any similar occurrences and remind your children to dress in bright clothing when out after dark.

Note: One might wonder what a teen is doing out at that hour, but the advice to wear light colored clothing when it is dark is good advice, especially in the winter.

GRAFFITI- “Remover Magic”

Thanks to David Croutworst for pointing out a graffiti removing product at the July Partnership meeting last week.

Called “Remover Magic”, this product is biodegradable and is made with natural solvents. Its manufacturer, Certol International, says that it will only remove the undesirable marks on most surfaces. It will work on smooth surfaces such as painted surfaces, glazed brick, metals, baked enamels, granite, tiles, aluminum, ceramics, glass, and most plastics. And porous surfaces such as bricks, stone, cinder block, concrete, fabric, wood, etc.

It safely removes oil base, latex and enamel paints, lipstick, crayon marks, and wax, shoe dye and scuff marks, all types of markers, including sharpies, gum and adhesives, and tire marks.

Meant to be sold in 55 gallon drums, it is also available in 2 oz, 16 oz, 1 and 5 gallon containers for a limited time.

For more information about this product, go to:

http://www.certol.com/RM%20Header.aspx


You can contact Certol International at:

6120 East 58th Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
Toll free phone number: (800) 843-3343


Are there any other products that you have used that you have found to be successful in removing graffiti? Let your neighbors know. They will appreciate your tip.

COPPER CREEK- Car Prowls

In the early morning hours of July 15, 2010, between 2am and 6am, at least 7 vehicles were broken into in Copper Creek (vicinity of 12th/13th Dr SE and 186th St SE). The car prowlers took what they could see such as an iPod, iPod charger, bank statements, keys, etc.

AUTUMN MEADOWS - Burglary

An Autumn Meadows home (vicinity of 43rd Drive SE and 122nd Pl SE) was broken into and burglarized Monday, July 5 between 8:30 and 10:30 AM.

The resident had left the house at 8:30 AM. A neighbor noticed a silver blue sedan in the driveway sometime after they left. Thieves completely destroyed the front door and jam with a crow bar. Jewelry and personal items were stolen- watches, rings, necklaces, etc.

A Sheriff’s deputy was able to take fingerprints.

This may be a team of 3 that will case a house, knock on the door, leave for a few minutes, then come back, and knock again. If there is no answer, they enter the house and take property that is easy to sell, fence or pawn.

As usual, if you see any unusual or suspicious activity on your neighbor’s property call 911.

GRAFFITI- Where Did It Go?

Friday I noticed some graffiti on a fence that has had graffiti before in my neighborhood. I was going to report it in the blog as a reminder that graffiti is still a problem.

This morning, I saw that the graffiti was gone. Painted over.

Now those of you who have been following the emails that we exchange know that the rule of thumb is to remove graffiti within 24 to 48 hours from its discovery. So, someone took the initiative to paint over the graffiti to discourage future taggers from spreading their "artwork." Good show!

Remember, to report graffiti, call (425) 388-3311 or go online to http://www.snoco.org/app/pds/graffiti/

Has graffiti been a problem in your neighborhood? Please let us know.

Steve Moller

BURGLARY PREVENTION- Making Burglaries More Difficult

Follow this link to a real good video from Seattle PD on how you can protect yourself from burglaries. Summer is a time of year when burglaries increase, so take heed.

http://bit.ly/cTY9ow

The comments on how to secure back doors are good for any door to the outside. Many of us have sliding glass doors in the back of the house. Secure them with a "Charley Bar."

If you are in unincorporated Snohomish County, go to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office for more burglary prevention information:

Burglary Prevention:

http://sheriff.snoco.org/Documents/MayJun05.pdf

Burglar Alarms:

http://sheriff.snoco.org/Documents/MarApr06.pdf

More prevention information:

http://sheriff.snoco.org/Sheriff_Services/CrimePrevention/CommunityPolicingNewsletter.htm


Thanks to www.SeattleCrime.com

EDMONDS- Burglary Suspect

On June 26, in the early evening a homeowner left their home for about 1 hour. While gone, a burglar entered the house and stole 2 computers, a camera, plus other items.

The burglar entered the house through the garage, cut a hole in the sheet rock, and then entered the master bath.

Indoor video shows the suspect to be a white male, 18-25 years old, 5’8″ to 5’10″ with brown hair. The video shows the suspect taking items, putting them into a backpack, and then leaving the residence. The total time that the suspect was in the house was about three minutes.

If you know who this burglar is please contact the Edmonds Police Department at 425-771-0200.

Note: This incident demonstrates that most burglars try not to stay too long in a house when they are stealing from it. In fact, 3 minutes might be long for some burglars.

Picture thanks to My Edmonds News (www.MyEdmondsNews.com).

For more information:

My Edmonds News:

http://myedmondsnews.com/2010/07/can-you-help-police-identify-this-burglary-suspect/

The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/theblotter/2012258382_burglars_takes_just_3_minutes.html

SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY- Big Drug Bust

Last night’s major media covered a large drug bust conducted in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Everett, Bothell and Mukilteo. A total of 26 locations were served with search warrants. At least 30 suspects were taken into custody who ranged in age from 25 to 75 years old.

The drug operation involved a sophisticated marijuana grow organization made up of primarily Vietnamese. The marijuana was grown in houses, many rented, in quiet neighborhoods. Sophisticated measures were taken to suppress the smell of the marijuana and the suspects bypassed electrical meters to steal electricity and to avoid suspicion of increased electricity use.

Note: Marijuana indoor grows have been around for a long time now. The latest trend seems to be that Vietnamese or Asians have become increasingly involved.

Typically, an indoor marijuana grow is in a quiet neighborhood, as revealed in yesterdays reporting. Signs of its activity might be more subtle than with a typical “drug” house. Neighbors may not see anyone going in or out of the house. They may not have any contact with the “residents.” Entry and exit may occur at odd hours of the night and for short periods.

Obviously, if you observe little activity around a house a call to 911 might be in order for suspicious activity. Sometimes no activity can be suspicious.

For more information about yesterday’s activity and for video of the inside some of the houses go to:

The Herald:

http://bit.ly/aojyxq

KING 5 TV News:

http://bit.ly/dcJyAP

KIRO TV News:

http://bit.ly/9YmVnW