Here’s last week’s blotter, a little late, but still full of drug and booze-fueled adventure. Read on for the tale of a self-described “loud and obnoxious” man at a 4th of July party who drank a bit much, spoke a bit too loudly and stayed a bit too long. His flustered fellow party-goers ended up slipping him a strong sedative and hauled him out the door.
July 13
Young drinker: A 20-year-old man was arrested for underage drinking
at Pritchard Park on Eagle Harbor Drive shortly after 11 p.m.
Police initially found four young people gathered in the park’s
parking lot. Two male suspects fled into the woods, leaving their
vehicle. Two juvenile females remained and were advised to go home.
Two officers proceeded into the park to find the males. While
walking a trail, police found a cold six pack of beer and a
backpack containing a half bottle of rum. At another location,
police found a dirty shoe. When the officers returned to the
parking lot, a second vehicle pulled in with two males inside. The
males were sweating profusely and covered in mud, sticks and
leaves. Both smelled strongly of alcohol. One of the males was over
21 years old. The 20-year-old male’s balance was found to be
unsteady when he was ordered out of the vehicle. He initially
denied drinking but later admitted to having consumed rum and vodka
and that the backpack and shoe were his. He denied giving alcohol
to the juvenile females.
Drugged: An Edmonds man reported that he had been drugged and injured while at a Bainbridge Island party on July 4. The man said he had been at a house party on Agate Street in which several people were in attendance. He said he became very intoxicated in the early hours of July 5, and that he became “obnoxious” to the party’s guests. He was told by several people to “calm down” because people were trying to go to sleep. He noted that he declined to calm down and was “still loud and obnoxious.” He was offered a glass of water by someone at the party. Shortly after drinking it, the man began to feel uncoordinated and could not keep his balance. On two occasions he fell face-first in the house’s laundry room. One of the guests took him outside and laid him on the lawn, whereupon he passed out. He later woke up and passed out again on the living room floor. Later that day, a party attendee told him a prescription sedative was crushed up and put in his water. He visited a doctor in Edmonds who told him he had suffered a concussion. Police included photos of the man’s injuries and text messages related to the incident in a report that was forwarded to detectives.
Shoplifting: A 49-year-old Bainbridge woman was cited for attempting to shoplift alcohol from a High School Road store shortly after 11 a.m. Store staff had seen the woman put about $18 worth of beer and wine in her purse. Police noticed the suspect’s breath smelled like alcohol.
July 12
Threatened: A Bainbridge man reported that he returned to his High
School Road home to find his air mattress destroyed and a carving
knife stuck in the wall near his bed. The victim strongly urged
police to arrest his roommate. Police woke the roommate and asked
him about the incident. Although he could speak little English, the
roommate denied involvement in the incident, tried hard to answer
questions and appeared honest in his responses. The victim said he
feared for his life and again urged police to arrest the roommate.
Police notified the victim that no evidence tied the roommate to
the incident.
July 11
Threatened: A Bainbridge man living on a boat in Eagle Harbor
reported that a another liveaboard threatened his life. The suspect
was upset that the victim had reported to police that his boat was
sinking. According to the victim, the suspect said “If I catch you
on shore, I’m going to kill your (rear end).” Police took down the
information in a report.
July 10
Damaged: Three doors of a Winslow Way business were damaged during
an attempted burglary some time during the night. Police believe
entry was unsuccessfully attempted at the front and rear entrances.
The front doors’ large pane windows were shattered but had not
fallen out. A door hinge was also partially dismantled. The
business’ rear door knob was damaged, possibly by a kick. No items
were reported stolen.
July 9
Assault: A Bainbridge man accused an employee of a Madison Avenue
car wash of “chest bumping” him during an argument just before 2
p.m. Police were called to the car wash at the intersection of
Madison and Wyatt Way on a report of a verbal dispute and threats
of violence. Police were then directed to follow a BMW car involved
in the incident. Police spotted the car traveling east on Winslow
Way near Chase bank. When an officer activated his patrol car’s
lights, the BMW stopped abruptly, almost causing the police car to
rear-end it. The driver immediately exited his car and walked
aggressively toward the police car while carrying an unidentified
black item in his hand. Thinking the item might be a weapon, the
officer partially drew his gun and ordered the man back into his
car. On closer inspection, the item turned out to be a fingerless
glove. The driver said he was looking for police to report that he
had been assaulted by the car wash employee. The driver said he’d
become angry about the “crappy” job the employee did cleaning his
car’s rims. The two engaged in a verbal argument in which the
driver demanded his $15 back and the employee refusing to return
the money. The employee reportedly yelled in the driver’s face,
bumped the brim of his cap on the driver’s forehead and bumped his
chest against the driver’s chest. The driver got back into his car
and left with the employee yelling obscenities after him. The
employee said the driver was the aggressor and denied assaulting
him. The car wash’s manager said the driver was no longer welcome
at the business. A report was forwarded to the prosecutor for
possible charges.
Fleeing an officer: A Bainbridge woman was cited for reckless driving and for attempting to elude police on Parfitt way just before 4 a.m. Police initially saw two young woman arguing in an apartment’s parking lot near Bjune Drive. One of the woman loudly stated she did not want to get a drunk driving arrest. She backed her SUV out of the lot rapidly as the other woman was entering the passenger side. The driver made eye contact with the officer as she passed by and accelerated rapidly south on Madison Avenue. The officer observed the SUV “race” through the parking lot near Doc’s restaurant, cross Parfitt without stopping and then enter another parking lot. The officer found the SUV parked near the Harbour Pub and could hear sobbing in the distance. Two tennis shoes were found nearby, as well as wet foot prints on a private dock nearby. The officer called a tow truck for an impound and inventoried the SUV, which contained the driver’s wallet and several forms of identification, including a driver’s license that designated her as under 21 years old. The driver and her mother contacted police the next day to retrieve her possessions. The driver initially denied drinking alcohol and attempting to elude police. After the officer stressed she should tell the truth, the driver admitted she’d drank a few beers, had tried to elude the officer and had driven dangerously and too fast.
July 8
Break-ins: Police responded to 10 cases of car prowls during the
night. Eight of the 10 cases occurred at Island Terrace apartments.
Four of the vehicles were entered by breaking windows. Most of the
10 vehicles were unlocked. The only items stolen was stereo
equipment. Other devices and cash in the vehicles were not
taken.
July 5
Assault: A Bainbridge boy reported that he’d been assaulted during
the evening by an 18-year-old at the teen center on High School
Road. According to the victim, the pair’s conflict stemmed from
accusations of homosexual acts. The suspect threw the victim, who
is a few years younger, across a pool table, shoved him against a
wall and ripped his sweatshirt. The center’s adult monitor
reentered the building and ended the fight. Police are
investigating.
