Police blotter: road rage, a tall beer and stolen signs
October 15th, 2009 by tristan baurick
Not a whole lot happened this week. Some political signs were stolen, a drunk drove and a road rager raged. Read on…
Oct. 12
Theft: More than 30 political signs related to a local school bond
were reported stolen from various locations around the island.
Losses were estimated at $330.
Oct. 11
Smashed: The passenger side of a vehicle’s window was found smashed
in by an ornamental stepping stone. The vehicle had been parked
overnight on Winslow Way when the incident occurred. Damages were
estimated at $200.
Theft: An Indianola resident reported that his wallet and cigarettes were stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked on Winslow Way between 7:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. The leather wallet, which has the name of the victim’s grandfather etched into it, is a family heirloom. The wallet contained identification and food stamps, but no cash.
Oct. 9
Drunk driving: A Bainbridge male was arrested for drunk driving on
Highway 305 just after 10 p.m. Police pulled the suspect over after
noticing his pickup truck repeatedly cross center and fog lines.
The suspect smelled strongly of alcohol and had slurred speech. He
admitted to consuming a “tall” beer and failed a series of field
sobriety tests. He was transported to the county jail.
Oct. 5
Crash: A Bainbridge female lost control of her SUV and crashed
after swerving to avoid a deer on Arrow Point Drive just before
6:30 p.m. Her SUV drove into a ditch and struck a tree, causing the
vehicle’s rear end to swing back into the road. The driver reported
“general pain” but no serious injuries.
Oct. 3
Road rage: Two Bainbridge drivers were involved in an argument on
High School Road just before 12 p.m. in which threats were made.
One of the drivers reacted angrily to the other for following his
vehicle too closely. He reportedly threatening to “rip” the other
driver’s head off and to force it into another part of his
body.
A report was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office.
Oct. 2
Theft: A cell phone and iPod owned by a Seattle football player was
stolen from a locker room at Bainbridge High School during a
football game.
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October 15th, 2009 at 10:08 am
“…One of the drivers reacted angrily to the other for following his vehicle too closely. He reportedly threatening to “rip” the other driver’s head off and to force it into another part of his body.”
Sounds like a very sensitive man.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:18 am
My gosh! There are so many signs out there now, only the signs owners would notice them missing. And what’s up with those ‘Curves’ signs? More roadside blight.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Vote for Curves $99 for any of the wards. Also vote in Tex Stupid Signs for Council. Only on Our Island.