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Emergency Incidents
Caller reports two juveniles in park area related to malicious mischief call
Suspicious Activity
76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a malicious mischief call after a second caller (the original reporting party’s husband) reported seeing two juvenile suspects in a park area near 76th Ave SE.
Traffic stop involving bus and rideshare vehicle
Traffic
84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on the 2000 block of 84th involving a Metro bus and a rideshare vehicle. The parties were added to an existing case number.
Report of reckless driver on westbound I-90
Substance Use
E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible DUI involving a red Toyota Prius traveling westbound on I-90 near Mercer in Mercer Island at high speed with lane changes and travel issues. A unit was already in the area, and no caller was believed to be following the vehicle.
Follow-up on possible suicide call with no response at door
Medical Emergency
SE 36th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a follow-up to a possible suicide-related call at a residence in the (number withheld) block of Southeast 36th Street. They received no answer at the door and believed the person may not actually be there.
Natural gas odor reported near Mercer Island
Fire
84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported natural gas odor at a location on 84th Avenue Southeast. The incident was later described as a minor natural gas issue.
Person requires urgent medical aid near Mercer Island
Medical Emergency
82nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical aid was dispatched to a possible medical emergency near 82nd Avenue Southeast in Mercer Island.
Police recover property at house with firearms
Suspicious Activity
64th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a known house on 64th Avenue Southeast to recover additional property. They requested multiple marked units and staged at a nearby park before approaching together due to possible firearms and surgical kits at the location.
Traffic stop on Island Crest Way
Traffic
Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the (number withheld) block of Island Crest Way involving a vehicle with a reported suspended driver and an ignition interlock requirement.
18-year-old woman reported not alert at Mercer Island Library
Medical Emergency
88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at the Mercer Island Library for an 18-year-old woman who was reportedly not alert. Police and additional medical assistance were requested, and the patient was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Crash cleared from Island Crest Way shoulder
Traffic
Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash on Island Crest Way in Mercer Island that had cleared the left shoulder, and units were then told to disregard the incident.
Three-car collision blocks eastbound I-90 HOV lane
Traffic
Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible multi-vehicle collision in the HOV or left lane on eastbound I-90 near Island Crest Way, with the roadway still blocked. A separate report mentions a blue Tesla SUV with a driver apparently sleeping in the vehicle.
Three-car collision blocking HOV and left lane
Traffic
I 90, Mercer Island, Washington 98040, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible multi-vehicle collision on eastbound I-90 near Island Crest, with three cars involved and the HOV and left lanes blocked.
Injured deer blocking roadway on West Mercer Way
Traffic
W Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of an injured deer blocking the roadway in the 4000 block of West Mercer Way on Mercer Island. The deer was initially reported alive in the northbound lane and later said to be up and limping away northbound.
Medical call dispatched near 77th Avenue Southeast
Medical Emergency
77th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency at a location on 77th Avenue Southeast in Mercer Island.
Reckless silver car racing through neighborhood
Traffic
84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a silver possible Dodge Charger racing recklessly around a neighborhood near 84th Avenue SE and SE 72nd, last seen heading westbound about five minutes earlier.
Person slumped over wearing gray hoodie on train to Mercer
Medical Emergency
Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check on a person on an eastbound light rail vehicle heading toward Mercer. The individual was reported to be wearing a gray hoodie and slumped over with their head down, and officers were directed to check the eastbound platform at Mercer.
Two people passed out in vehicle at apartment garage
Medical Emergency
77th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check at an apartment complex on 77th Avenue Southeast after a caller reported a man and a woman apparently asleep or passed out in a black SUV in the underground garage, with possible alcohol involvement. A separate call mentioned an earlier physical dispute between a mother and a juvenile daughter near Northeast 173rd Street.
Woman smoking substance in apartment garage
Substance Use
SE 27th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a woman possibly smoking drugs from tin foil in the parking garage of an apartment complex. The woman reportedly walked away toward a nearby highway.
Minor flooding on 81st Avenue Southeast
Other Non-Crime Event
81st Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible minor flooding incident near 81st Avenue Southeast in Mercer Island.
Dump truck reported with unsecured load on I-90
Traffic
81st Pl SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a green dump truck traveling eastbound on I-90 near Island Crest with an unsecured load. The reporting party requested a phone callback.
