Mercer Island High School Vandalized with Anti-Semitic Slurs

Along with the ethnic slurs, vulgar references and phallic images, the graffiti included positive references to Bellevue, which implied a link to Bellevue High School, Mercer Island Police reported.

Eyes in the Sky: WSP Targeting Aggressive Drivers Around Big Rigs

The Washington State Patrol is launching an emphasis patrol over King County freeways this week with airplanes, targeting aggressive drivers around big commercial trucks.

Disputed Trees Found Trimmed: Mercer Island Police Log

Mercedes Crashes in Street Race: Mercer Island Police Log

Mercer Island Marine Patrol Assist After Two Flee Medina Burglary

Mercer Island Police Department's Marine Patrol was one of the responding agencies after a Medina police officer spotted two men fleeing the scene of a burglary late Thursday night.

Boston Strong at Seahawks 12K

Runners don Boston apparel to show support for victims of last week's terrorist attack.

Mercer Island Police to Take Back Unwanted Drugs Saturday

The Mercer Island Police Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) Drug Take Back program on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at Mercer Island Police Department.

Fake IRS Return Filed in ID Theft: Mercer Island Police Log

A Mercer Island woman reported that a stranger apparently listed her as a co-filer for an IRS tax return, the Mercer Island Police Department reported.

Sentenced: Husband and Wife Theft Team Were Linked to Crimes in Mercer Island

The couple from the Bothell/Kirkland area were linked to at least 23 crimes in Mercer Island and eight other local cities, including mail theft, ID theft, car prowling and burglary.

Mercer Island Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse of 15-Year-Old Girl

Jordan C. Lind allegedly had sex with the girl four times at an apartment in Kirkland where he was living at the time. He remains in the King County Jail with bail set at $200,000.

Popular Local Law Enforcement Site Launches Facebook Page

CanYouId.me is now on Facebook, bringing Washington's most wanted right to your news feed.

KC Sheriff's Office: Drownings Increase With Warm Weather, Take Precautions

Recent warm weather has the King County Sheriff's Office reminding the public that water recreation can be great fun—if the proper safety precautions are taken.

Mercer Island High Schooler Faces Charges After Reported Threats to Students and School

A Mercer Island High School student faces charges after the Mercer Island School District reported that he made threats to harm fellow Mercer Island High School students and the school, according to the Mercer Island Police Department.

Mercer Island Man, 49, Accused of Paying 15-Year-Old for Sex

Jordan C. Lind faces felony charges of commercial sexual abuse of a minor after allegedly paying a teen girl for sex on four separate occasions.

Cars Prowled Overnight Sunday: Mercer Island Police Log

Several Mercer Island residents reported that their cars were prowled this week, according to the Mercer Island Police Department.

Thieves Ask to Use Bathroom, Leave Home With Cash and Jewelry: Mercer Island Police Log

A 90-year-old woman reported that about $14,640 in cash and jewelry disappeared from her home after suspects asked to use the bathroom Monday evening.

Burglar Enters Through Dog Door: Mercer Island Police Log

Someone broke into a home through a dog door the evening of March 15, according to Mercer Island Police reports.

Mercer Island PD Polar Plunges in Lake Sammamish for Special Olympics

Nine employees in the Mercer Island Police Department (officers and Records staff), participated in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Sunday, March 17. The entire event raised more than $27,000.

SUV Prowled, Girl Scout Cookies Taken: Mercer Island Police Log

Girl Scout Cookies were the only things taken from an unlocked SUV, according to Mercer Island Police.

Unlocked Door Leads to Burglary: Mercer Island Police Log

A woman reported that $3,000 worth of jewelry was taken from her home in the 4700 block of Fernridge Lane during the day Tuesday after her children left the back door unlocked.

Mercer Island Crimes Interrupted: Mercer Island Police Log

A resident who lived in a mother-in-law apartment early Monday reported being awoken by a burglar, who took items from the main home, and in another case, a woman interrupted a car prowler, according to Mercer Island Police reports.

Mercer Island Firefighters Conquer 69 Flights of Columbia Tower

Mercer Island firefighter Tommy Guttu finished ninth in his age division and 43 out of 1,433 participants overall.

Couple Loses $5,000 Through Fraudulent Paypal Transfer: Mercer Island Police Log

A Mercer Island couple reported that someone deposited $5,000 from their bank account to a Paypal account, according to the Mercer Island Police Department.

Grandson Wanted in Connection with Elderly Renton Couple's Death

King County Sheriff's detectives issued an arrest warrant for Michael Boysen, 26, after examining the Fairwood Greens home of his deceased grandparents late Saturday and early Sunday.

Half-Million in Jewelry Stolen From Courier's Car on Mercer Island

Mercer Island police have issued two images from surveillance photos in an effort to identify who might be responsible for the theft of jewelry from a parked car.

Ex-Mercer Island Church Usher, 86, Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for $3M Ponzi Scheme

Stephen J. Klos, who pleaded guilty to 10 counts of securities fraud against people he met at the Mercer Island Convenant Church, was sentenced to 51 months in prison and $2.3 million in restitution.

Who's Hiring: Washington State Patrol Hopes Local Tryouts Boost Recruitment

The Washington State Patrol held a physical tryout and written test at Bellevue College over the weekend. WSP hopes to boost applications by holding local tests in the various districts.

1956 Mickey Mantle Card Bought with Bad Check: Mercer Island Police Log

A Mercer Island man reported that he exchanged a 1956 Mickey Mantle baseball card worth $4,750 for a fraudulent check.

Credit Frauds, ID Thefts Reported: Mercer Island Police Log

Two different cases of fraud were reported, according to Mercer Island Police Department reports.

Unoccupied Home Used as Possible Hangout: Mercer Island Police Log

Mercer Island Police found a portable table inside an unoccupied home on Tuesday morning, according to police reports.

Two Plead Not Guilty to Mercer Island, Other Area Burglaries

Allen M. Ruedinger, 24, and Jeremy Warren Smith, 20, are suspected of more than a dozen burglaries in King and Pierce counties, targeting jewelry, electronics and guns.

Public Comment Sought on King County Sheriff's Office Communications

An assessment team will be examining all aspects of the King County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The public can call with input on March 11.

Mercer Island Man Accuses Sister of Stealing At Least $166,000 from Mom: Mercer Island Police Log

A Mercer Island man accused his sister of emptying their mother's bank accounts, even though he has power of attorney.

MIPD Arrests Suspect in Pharmacy Robberies

Police say the 20-year-old suspect was captured on surveillance video and quickly identified by detectives, and confessed to robbing pharmacies on Mercer Island and in Bellevue.

Town Car Vaults Off Driveway, Lands on its Roof: Mercer Island Police Log

A vehicle listed as a Lincoln Town Car limousine rolled down a steep driveway, vaulted off a concrete slab and landed on its roof, ending up about 30 feet from the edge of Lake Washington, according to the Mercer Island Police records.

$300 in Liquor Shoplifted from QFC and More: Mercer Island Blotter

A woman shoplifted more than $300 in liquor from QFC Friday night, according to Mercer Island Police.

Boy on Bicycle Struck by Motorist Near Island Park Elementary

Eyewitness reports say cyclist was struck in a crosswalk, and the vicitm was later taken to Harborview Medical Center with minor injuries.

Prosecutors Charge Men in String of Mercer Island, Bellevue Burglaries

Charging documents identified two Puyallup men, Allen M. Ruedinger and Jeremy Warren Smith, as responsible for burglarizing over a dozen homes on Mercer Island over the past several months.

Robber Takes Oxycodone in Albertsons Pharmacy Holdup — MIPD Blotter

The following information from Jan. 30 - Feb. 3 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Mercer Island Police Warn Residents of 'Grandson' Scam

Tips on Con-artists are calling local residents and using the "Lottery" and "Grandson needs help" scams to extort money.