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Emergency Incidents
Reckless driving and near crash on I-90 eastbound
Traffic
I-90, Mercer Island, WA
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported aggressive driving on eastbound Interstate 90 near Mercer involving a gray passenger car and a black sports motorcycle traveling at high speed and nearly colliding.
Person yelling for help near 72nd Avenue Southeast Mercer Island
Medical Emergency
72nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to a home near 72nd Avenue Southeast in Mercer Island for a possible welfare check after a passing caller reported hearing a male voice apparently yelling for help from inside the residence.
Driver found slumped over wheel in Mercer Island
Medical Emergency
72nd Ave SE & SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a driver in a dark sedan stopped in the eastbound lane near 72nd Avenue Southeast and Southeast 24th Street after a caller reported the driver appeared to be slumped over the wheel.
Driver arrested on suspicion of impaired driving
Substance Use
I-90, Mercer Island, WA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible DUI arrest with one person in custody on westbound I-90 near West Mercer and Christianson in the Mercer Island area.
Driver arrested for suspected impaired driving
Substance Use
W Mercer Way & I-90 Trl, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible DUI custody stop near West Crescent East and State Route 90 just west of West Mercer.
Road remains closed at SE 22nd and 78th Avenue SE
Road Closure
SE 22nd St & 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates the road at Southeast 22nd Street and 78th Avenue Southeast in Mercer Island is still closed in both directions.
Traffic stop on West Mercer Way near I-90
Traffic
W Mercer Way & I-90 Trl, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near I-90 and West Mercer Way involving a specific vehicle license plate.
Train rider reported smoking behind operator cab
Disturbance
Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, a train operator reported smelling smoke and believed a rider behind the cab had been smoking, including a prior sighting at the Redmond platform. Operations planned to continue and conduct another sweep, possibly at the IDS station.
Traffic stop at 80th Ave SE and North Mercer Way
Traffic
80th Ave SE & N Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 80th Avenue SE and North Mercer Way in Mercer Island involving a vehicle with a reported plate identifier.
Non-injury crash blocks lane on Island Crest Way
Traffic
Island Crest Way & 82nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a non-injury traffic accident near Island Crest Way and 82nd Avenue Southeast that was blocking the right northbound lane. A black sedan, possibly a BMW, Mercedes, or Honda, was reportedly occupied by about eight juveniles. Officers checked the area, confirmed no injuries, blocked northbound traffic, and requested an owner tow for the involved vehicle.
Burglary alarm at Mercer Island High School
Break-In
SE 42nd St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a reported burglary alarm at Mercer Island High School near Southeast 42nd Street, reportedly involving a left gym door.
Traffic stop on Island Crest Way
Traffic
Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on the (number withheld) block of Island Crest Way involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
61-year-old female falls at Covenant Shores unit
Medical Emergency
Fortuna Dr, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fall involving an adult woman at a senior living facility on Mercer Island. The response was later downgraded to a non-emergency level.
Medical emergency at Covenant Shores Nursing near Fortuna Drive
Medical Emergency
Fortuna Dr, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a nursing facility on Fortuna Drive.
Female with severe upper right abdominal pain at residence
Medical Emergency
Fortuna Dr, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at Covenant Shores for an adult female patient with severe upper right abdominal pain, pale and sweaty appearance, high blood pressure, and an unobtainable heart rate.
Man aged 47 reported with general weakness at Mercer Island apartment
Medical Emergency
76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to the Hasley apartment complex for a possible medical issue involving a 47-year-old man with general weakness.
Medical aid sent near 76th Avenue Southeast
Medical Emergency
76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medical aid emergency near 76th Avenue Southeast on Mercer Island, with a unit and aid response dispatched.
Residential fire alarm on West Mercer Way
Fire
W Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible automatic fire alarm at a residence near West Mercer Way in Mercer Island.
Person treated for wrist injury at Mercer Island location
Medical Emergency
64th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible wrist injury at a business near 64th Avenue Southeast in Mercer Island.
Resident reports fire alarm at Mercer Island home
Fire
SE 82nd St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident flagged down an officer about a fire alarm sounding at a home near Southeast 82nd Street. The officer reported no pending call and no notification from an alarm company, and no fire response had been started.
