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Emergency Incidents
Assault investigation linked to van near Mercer Island
Assault Report
SE 39th St & E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a reported assault connected to a white Chevrolet van with no license plate near the intersection of East Mercer Way and Southeast 39th Street. A tow truck was mentioned as being at the scene.
Aid emergency near Vineyard Park on 25976 Avenue Southeast
Medical Emergency
76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency at Vineyard Park, with Aid 191 responding to the scene.
Aid emergency dispatched near West Shorewood Drive
Medical Emergency
W Shorewood Dr, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical aid was dispatched to an apartment at Shorewood Apartments on West Shorewood Drive for a possible medical emergency.
Reported man seen with possible pistol near 30th St and 92nd Ave SE
Weapons
SE 30th St, Mercer Island, WA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a passerby report of a white male (30s–50s) seen walking near 30th St and 92nd Ave SE, appearing to hold a pistol behind his back. Caller reported he was not approaching anyone and no contact with others was seen.
Suspicious people at construction site with headlamps
Suspicious Activity
78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of two people with headlamps entering a construction site behind a home near 78th Avenue Southeast. The caller was concerned because a large delivery had arrived at the site earlier that day, and the people were no longer visible when officers were dispatched.
Disabled car on SR-520 shoulder near Mercer Island
Traffic
E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported disabled white Volkswagen Jetta on SR-520 eastbound just east of East Mercer Way, with one person outside the vehicle on the right shoulder.
Person asleep on coach at Mercer Island Park and Ride
Medical Emergency
N Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to check on a possible sleeper on a coach at the Mercer Island park and ride, and the call was sent to Mercer Island units.
Abandoned blue truck on I-90 in Mercer Island
Traffic
I-90, Mercer Island, WA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible abandoned or disabled blue Freightliner Century truck near East 90th, with the caller unable to be reached by phone.
Man reportedly trying apartment doors with drill
Suspicious Activity
76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment complex on 76th Avenue Southeast for a reported disturbance involving a man who was allegedly trying to open other residents’ doors with a drill. The apartment manager reported the man and said he later returned to his own unit. The manager planned to meet officers downstairs.
Smoke burn complaint at Mercerdale Park
Fire
78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible smoke burn complaint at a park near 78th Avenue Southeast on Mercer Island.
Reckless driving complaint on I-90 near Mercer Island
Traffic
I-90, Mercer Island, WA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a dark-colored Jeep SUV on Mercer Island, last seen westbound on I-90 near Exit 7.
SOS alert from vehicle on Southeast 58th Street
Traffic
SE 58th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible vehicle emergency after an SOS button was pushed in a silver-gray Lexus RX near Southeast 58th Street, and a unit is responding.
Aid emergency response near 28th Street Southwest
Medical Emergency
SE 28th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical issue near 28th Street Southwest in Mercer Island.
Middle-aged woman with chest pain and high blood sugar
Medical Emergency
SE 36th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested for a middle-aged woman in a Kia near a restaurant on Southeast 36th Street who reportedly had chest pain, diabetes, and rising blood sugar.
Schizophrenic person screaming and posting about knives
Medical Emergency
76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check at an apartment on 36th Avenue Southeast in Mercer Island after a social worker reported a person screaming and posting about knives on social media. Another social worker was on scene with the person.
Fire alarm at Northwood Elementary school
Fire
86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at Northwood Elementary after an alarm company reported multiple activations, including in the gym area. Engine 191 arrived at the large three-story school, found evacuation bells and strobes active, and reported no visible fire while investigating.
Medical aid dispatched to Mercer Island unit
Medical Emergency
76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue at an apartment on 76th Avenue Southeast in Mercer Island.
87-year-old female found after fall with back pain
Medical Emergency
76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 1901 is responding non-emergent to a senior apartment complex for an 87-year-old woman who fell and is reporting back pain.
Medical call at Island Health Retirement in Mercer Island
Medical Emergency
SE 30th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a retirement facility on southeast 30th Street in Mercer Island.
Medical aid dispatched near SE 82nd St, Mercer Island
Medical Emergency
SE 82nd St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near southeast 82nd street in Mercer Island.
