Covington
On January 15 between 4-6 p.m. on the 16900 block of SE 272nd St., someone entered an unlocked vehicle in a business parking lot and stole a video game that was on the back seat.
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On January 14 at 6:15 p.m. on the 16900 block of SE 272nd St., a female walked to her vehicle in a business parking lot. As she was loading her vehicle with the merchandise she had purchased, a suspect, that she did not see, stole her purse from the shopping cart. Cash and prescription medication were contained in the purse along with cosmetics and personal items.
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On January 14 at 5:25 p.m. on the 17400 block of SE 270th Pl., officers were dispatched to a shoplift in progress. The female was observed with merchandise in her hands passing check-out stands and was in the process of leaving the business when she was detained. Check of the female revealed she had a warrant for Theft, 3rd degree. The female was booked into SCORE (South Correctional Entity) on her warrant as well as was recommend for the addition charge of Theft, 3rd degree, Shoplifting.
King County
On January 21 between 4-11 a.m. on the 19500 block of SE Covington Sawyer Rd., someone took the top hinge out of a fence gate, and then pushed the gate over bending the bottom hinge.
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On January 21 at 1:29 a.m. in the area of SE 158th St. and 140th Way SE, a vehicle was observed weaving in its lane and over the fog line as well as being driven under the speed limit. Upon contact, a strong odor of intoxicants could be detected coming from the male driver’s person. After failing the Field Sobriety Tests, the male gave breath samples of .189/.190. The male was booked into King County Jail for DUI and his vehicle impounded.
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On January 18 at 11:51 a.m. on the 17600 block of SE Petrovitsky Rd., a male driver was observed swerving in his lane, having a front windshield crack across the driver’s view, and a trip permit in the back of the vehicle, which did not have a license plate. Upon contact, the male stated he did not have a license. Taking a closer look at the trip permit, it was found that it had clear plastic over the permit with black marker writing on the outside of the plastic. Check of the male revealed he had a suspended license due to Child Support Enforcement. In addition, he had a warrant for Theft, 3rd degree. The male was booked into SCORE on his warrant. He was additionally charged with No Valid Operator’s License/without ID, No Insurance, and Trip Permit Violation.
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On January 18 at 1:38 a.m. on the 19600 block of SR 169, a driver was observed driving well below the speed limit, as well as drifting in the lane. Upon contact, an odor of marijuana could be detected coming from the vehicle and then the male driver. After refusing to give his license and other requested documents, he continued to refuse cooperating and/or giving his name. After exiting the vehicle, the male continued to refuse to give his name or ID. The male was finally identified via fingerprints, which revealed he had a non-extraditable warrant for Making a False Statement to a Public Servant, and his license was suspended for Felony Involving a Vehicle. Following a blood draw, the male was booked into King County Jail for DUI, Failure to provide information and Driving While License Suspended, 3rd degree.
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On January 15 at 6:45 p.m. on the 1700 block of 149th Ave. SE, deputies were dispatched to a possible verbal domestic violence. Upon arrival a female was advising that her son, who was extremely intoxicated, was in renal failure. The male was found unresponsive on the living room floor. AID arrived and revived the male. Two large empty bottles of liquor were observed in the kitchen. The male was transported to the hospital for treatment.
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On January 14 between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. of January 15 on the 21600 block of 276th Ave. SE, someone cut a link on a gate chain to get through to a residence. Towels were placed over the windows to keep the light from showing outside. Items were found staged on the porch for removing. Entry to the residence was made through an unlatched window.
Maple Valley
On January 19 at 3:40 p.m. in the area of SE 244th St. and 237th Way SE, while two females were out on a walk, they observed a male taking pictures of them while sitting in his vehicle. As they passed the male, he slowly drove along side of them and flipped them off. Check of the area ended with negative results.
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On January 16 at 5:44 p.m. on the 24200 block of Rd. SE, officers were dispatched to a collision involving three vehicles and a light pole with one of the drivers requesting that police not be called. Upon arrival, a female was contacted but stated that she was not in the collision and walked away. A male, who had been standing behind her, stated she was getting out of one of the driver’s side of a vehicle associated with one of the collision vehicles. Upon recontact, the female, who was heavily intoxicated, denied being the driver and that she did not want to get the driver in trouble. She would not give the officer her name, stating she thought she might have a warrant. After declining to take the Field Sobriety Tests and still refusing to identify herself, the two other drivers involved in the incident were contacted. Following an investigation, the female was informed that she was being arrested for Hit & Run-attended, Failure to Cooperate, and DUI. Her backpack was searched, and a driver’s license found. Check of the female revealed she had a prior DUI. She gave two breath samples .217/.214. The female was booked into Kent Jail for DUI, Hit & Run-attended, and Refusal to Cooperated with/or Provide Information. Her vehicle was impounded, and she was informed that she would receive an infraction for improper lane travel and no liability insurance.
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On January 12 between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. of January 13 on the 27600 block of 256th Pl. SE, someone entered a vehicle and stole a purse along with other small items. A male was observed walking around a neighborhood with a purse in hand, checking door handles to vehicles. It was thought there were a number of other victims as well.
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SCORE – South Correctional Entity
VUCSA – Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act
VUFA – Violation Uniform Firearms Act
UPFA – Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
FTA – Failure to appear
NVOL – No Valid Operator’s License
NOI – Notice of Infraction
NCO – No Contact Order
DRE – Drug Recognition Expert
TMVWOP – Taking Motor Vehicle without Permission
HBD – Had Been Drinking
POE – Point of entry
SAR – Search and Rescue
CCP – Concealed Carry Permit
CCW – Concealed Carry Weapon
CPL – Concealed Pistol License
CT 1DG – Criminal Trespass, 1st degree
