SNOHOMISH COUNTY- SNOCAT Looking for Motorbike Thief

The Snohomish County Auto Theft Task Force (SNOCAT) is looking for Marqus Jones who is accused of stealing motorbikes through Craigslist ads.

According to KCPQ 13 TV, Jones answers Craigslist ads selling motorbikes. He will arrange to meet the owner, then asks to take a test drive. When he drives off, he does not come back.

He has a preference for Suzuki GSX bikes.

Jones is 31 years old, 5’11” tall, 175lbs.

He also has a history of home-invasion burglaries.

If you know or see Marqus Jones call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477).




KCPQ- 13 TV:
http://www.q13fox.com/mostwanted/fugitive-files/kcpq-marqus-jones-police-say-he-test-drives-motorbikes-but-doesnt-come-back-20110708,0,4835207.story

FIREWORKS- Additional Information

Here is an article that was published recently in The Daily Herald about some of the problems that fireworks season can cause to individuals and local emergency services:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110626/NEWS01/706269905/1131/NEWS08

Also, here is a press release from the State Fire Marshal's Office warning of illegal fireworks:

http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/2011_archive/mr062811.htm

FIREWORKS- County Fire Marshal Urges Caution and Courtesy on July 4

As we soon celebrate the 4th of July, people often are confused about when they can legally discharge fireworks. In unincorporated Snohomish County, fireworks can only be discharged between 9am and 11:59pm on July 4. Many cities within Snohomish County set their own time regulations while others ban the use of fireworks. For a comprehensive list of the rules for each city, go to:

http://www.co.snohomish.wa.us/documents/Departments/PDS/Fire_Marshall/StaySafeandLegalthis4thofJulyflyer.pdf

The Fire Marshal's Office urges you to use fireworks with care. According to the following report from The Daily Herald (http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110623/blog48/706269991/-1/rss35), in Snohomish County in 2009 and 2010 there were 196 fires started by fireworks and 77 injuries caused by fireworks. Also, during the week before the 4th and on the 4th, 911 is swamped will calls concerning fireworks hazards and injuries.

The Fire Marshal's Office recommends that you take the following measures to ensure that you have a safe time if you use fireworks:

• In case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
• Have a bucket of water for emergencies and to douse used fireworks.
• Never build or experiment with homemade fireworks.
• Never let children handle or light fireworks. Even sparklers can be dangerous if unsupervised.
• Never ignite fireworks while holding them. Light one at a time, and move away quickly.
• Make sure you give yourself enough room in a safe location – away from buildings, vehicles and flammable materials.
• Never light fireworks inside a structure.
• Watch what you wear. Loose clothing can catch fire and should not be worn while handling fireworks.
• Never try to re-ignite fireworks that have malfunctioned. Soak them in water, then throw them away.
• Never ignite fireworks when you are under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs or mind-altering narcotics.
• Never aim fireworks at vehicles.

For more information on the safe use of fireworks go to:

http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/PDS/Divisions/Fire_Marshal/FireworksPermits.htm

or call the Fire Marshal's Office at (425) 388-3557.

SCAM ALERT- Fake FBI Emails

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has passed on an alert from the Oregon State Attorney General’s Office regarding fake FBI emails that have been going around in Oregon.

The email asks the recipient for $350. In return the recipient would receive a “Clearance Certificate.” It threatens to send an agent to the recipient’s address for questioning and other legal sanctions if they fail to contact the Department of Homeland Security within 24 hours. The email also lists contact information for the FBI in Washington D.C. and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Lagos, Nigeria.

This obviously is a new form of Nigerian scam that tries to get money from email addresses as well as personal information. DO NOT respond to these emails.

The Oregon Attorney General’s Office offers the following advice:

• Be wary of unsolicited emails.

• A government agency will never request your contact information, Social Security Number, banking information, or credit card number in an email.

• A government agency will not threaten people with legal action, such as an investigation, prosecution or jail for failure to respond to an email solicitation.

• Consider any email solicitation that lists multiple offices to be a red flag. 

 Oregon Attorney General Scam Alert:

 http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Scam-Alert--Fake-FBI-Emails.html?soid=1102899986607&aid=jFZot-sSCeA

WILLIS TUCKER PARK- Incident with BB’s

According to one of the board members of the homeowner’s association for The Falls, there was an incident last Thursday, June 9, at Willis Tucker Park. During the evening, a silver Scion with tinted windows drove by and sprayed the crowd with bb’s.  Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputies responded and took a report.  Adults and children were hit but apparently no one was seriously injured.

BBB Warns of the Top Ten Consumer Scams

Earlier this year the Better Business Bureau publicized 10 common scams. Most have been around for many years but they are used persistenly:

http://www.scrippsnews.com/content/beware-scammers-and-what-look

SNOHOMISH COUNTY- Felony Charges and Convictions

The Herald recently published some interesting statistics about felony charges and convictions in Snohomish County:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20110609/BLOG48/706129999/-1/blog48