King County Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested a 59-year-old man in Montana in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Sandi Rae Johnson, a 28-year-old mother of two.
After taking in a stray puppy last month, the Mercer Island Police Department has a few helpful tips from Officers Anna Ormsby and Rob Jira on how to take care of your pets over the holidays.
The following information from Nov. 21-28 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
A Mercedes-Benz crashed head-on into a large tree at 5 p.m. near Islander Middle School, but the passengers inside were uninjured..
A seven-year veteran with the Mercer Island Police Department was injured by his own weapon on Thursday after handcuffing a narcotics suspect in Shoreline.
The following information from Nov. 17-25 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mercer Island and Bellevue firefighters responded to the call Thursday.
The following information from Nov. 13-21 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Spokane native, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew H. Stiltz, died from wounds suffered in Afghanistan
Safety laboratory says "the fryers used to produce those great-tasting birds are not worth the risks."
The King County Sheriff's Office reports that a man chased from Snoqualmie to Bellevue on Tuesday, Nov. 6 was caught because his car ran out of gas.
The following information from Oct. 29-31 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mercer Island Police Officer Rob Jira offers several crime prevention tips to prevent car prowls, which typically increase on Mercer Island in the fall and winter months.
MIPD patrol officers found a lost Chihuahua at Homestead Park Tuesday and are temporarily sheltering him until they find the dog's owners.
The following information from Oct. 26-30 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The annual FBI report "Crime in the United States" compiles crime data and crime rates from 18,200 law enforcement agencies nationwide.
The following information from Oct. 17-24 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information from Oct. 9-17 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Suspect still at large following Sunday morning shooting at spa near mall at Milwaukee suburb. Suspect may be estranged husband of a spa employee.
Seattle Police say a Mercer Island man is still under investigation after he was arrested Aug. 15 on suspicion of attempted rape, according to the SeattlePI.com
The following information from Oct. 9-13 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mercer Island Police Officer Rob Jira offers several sensible safety tips for Halloween on Oct. 31 on Mercer Island.
Mercer Island Police say two African American men driving a stolen SUV on Mercer Island yesterday evening tried to hijack a car at gunpoint at around 7:30 pm on the 5000 block of 84th AVE SE.
The following information from Oct. 3-7 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Mercer Island Fire Department reminds residents to remember several fire safety tips in recognition of Fire Safety and Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13.
Mercer Island Firefighers responded to a two-alarm fire in Newcastle on Saturday which damaged two homes, according to the Bellevue Fire Department.
The following information from Oct. 1-4 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Burn bans in Eastside Fire & Rescue's coverage area is extended through Oct. 20; a red flag warning for much of Western Washington is in effect through 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.
The following police blotter information from Sept. 27 - Oct. 2 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Sheriff Steve Strachan violated professional ethics standards in his election campaign when he used a photo showing him in his official uniform, according to a report from the King County Ombudsman's Office.
The following information from Sept. 24 - 27 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mercer Island Police and Fire units responded last night to the accident on the 8400 block of 83rd Street.
The following information from Sept. 13 - 24 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information from Aug. 30 - Sept. 16 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Three people were injured on Sept. 6 in car crashes at intersections along SE 40th St. and on Island Crest Way — one of several accidents in recent weeks. Know of a dangerous intersection? Click on "Add" to post them on our map.
Police officials say a wave of burglaries is affecting several Eastside communities. Mercer Island Police Ofc. Rob Jira and the MIPD have compiled several crime prevention tips to help residents deter burglars from targeting your home.
King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson: "This report raises important concerns about accountability and is clear evidence of the importance of having civilian oversight of the Sheriff’s Office."
The Mercer Island Fire Department says its heart attack survival rate in 2011 was 50 percent.
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The following information from Aug. 19 - Sept. 5 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.