Police Blotter: Woman Attacked by Labradoodle in Mercerwood

The following information from June 21 - 25 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

UPDATED: Over 4,000 Lose Power in Mercer Island Town Center Car Crash

A traffic accident at 77th Ave. SE and SE 27th St. pushed a car over an electrical relay box, prompting utility workers to shut down a power substation to rescue her.

Martin Pleads Guilty in Child Care Assault Case

Mercer Island Judge Wayne Stewart continued sentencing to July 31 to could consider what type of punishment to impose for misdemeanor assault and vandalism.

(UPDATED) Police Blotter: Indecent Exposure Teen Crashes Scooter, Taken to Hospital

The following information from June 15 - 20 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Mercer Island Stepping Up BUI Patrols This Weekend

Last year, the Mercer Island Police Department's Marine Patrol arrested boaters on suspicion of BUI in 27 separate incidents

Police Crime Tip of the Month: Keep Tabs on Your Paddleboard, Aquatic Equipment

The Mercer Island Police Crime Tip of the Month for June 2012 is how to take care of aquatic recreational gear and deter thieves from stealing them.

Police Blotter: Drunk Driver Plunges 70 Feet Down Ravine

The following information from June 12 - 13 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: Mercer Island Teen Hit By Car on Sidewalk

The following information from June 8-12 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: Jewelry Worth $22,000 Stolen From East Mercer Way Home

The following information from June 4-10 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: Boy Attacks Sister With Stapler

Police arrested a 15-year-old for aggravated assault on Tuesday, June 5 after he injured his older sister with a stapler, sending her to a nearby hospital.

Police Blotter: Crystal Meth, Marijuana found in I-90 Arrests

The following information from May 23-June 3 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: Marijuana Patient Arrested for Possession in Traffic Stop

The following information from May 28-19 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Cyclist's Encounter with Redmond Police Officer Causes Stir on Reddit

A YouTube video shows the officer threatening the bicyclist with arrest for recording him making a traffic stop.

Drill Alerts Mercer Island Youth to Dangers of DUI

An annual demonstration organized by the Mercer Island Fire Department was held at Mercer Island High School on May 18.

Theft, Property Crime Drives Mercer Island Crime Rate Higher in 2011

An annual state crime report released earlier this month indicates a return to average crime rates in 2011 after an abnormally low level of crime in 2010.

Former Hopelink Employees Face Felony Charges over Bus Pass Thefts

Prosecutors allege Kimberly B. Holmes and Manuel Almagro stole and resold more than $95,000 worth of bus passes while working at a Hopelink call center in Bellevue.

Update: AMBER Alert Canceled, Father Taken Into Custody

An AMBER Alert has been issued for 7-month-old Jamir Riley and 2-year-old Jermiah Watkins. Police believe they are with 23-year-old Michael Riley III, who drives a green Lexus.

Police Blotter: Woman Hits Zaw Pizza Customer, Employee in Parking Lot

The following information from May 11-15 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Warn of 'Best Buy' Texting Scam

The scam sends out a text message saying the recipient has won a $1,000 Best Buy gift card.

Police Blotter: Arrests, and a Young Boy is Found in the Middle of the Street

The following information from May 10-13 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests and a Stolen iPhone

The following information from May 7-9 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests, A High School Student Beaten, and Plants Stolen from Local Home

The following information from May 1-6 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Gallery: Faith and Prayers Raised for Missing Sky Metalwala

Sunday marked six months since the toddler was last seen.

Police Blotter: Thefts and an Underage DUI

The following information from April 25-30 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Sky Metalwala: Vigil Sunday to Mark Six Months of Searching for Missing Boy

Sunday marks six months since the toddler was last seen.

Police Blotter: Champagne Thief Strikes Again at South-end QFC

The following information from April 11-26 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Body Found in Rattlesnake Ridge Bunker

SWAT teams have been moving cautiously, wary of possible booby traps, after locating a body in the bunker near Rattlesnake Ridge outside of North Bend, believed to be the hideout of Peter A. Keller, wanted in a double homicide and arson.

'Take Back' Old Prescriptions Today at City Hall

The DEA-sponsored event runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall.

Police Find Murder Suspect's Bunker Near Rattlesnake Ridge

Peter A. Keller, of North Bend, WA, has been at large since last weekend when his wife and daughter were found dead in the family's home.

U.S. Attorney: Eastside-Based ATM-Fraud Ring Cracked Thanks to Alert Witness

Jenny Durkan, U.S attorney for Western Washington, praised a Bothell citizen and three detectives for helping bust an international ATM skimming ring that compromised more than $1 million in bank accounts.

Police Ask Hikers in the I-90 Corridor If They Have Seen Truck at Trailheads

As police continue to search for Peter Keller, a person of interest in a Sunday double homicide in North Bend, they are asking the public to help identify areas or trailheads he may have frequented.

Marine Patrol to Auction Seized Kayaks, Surplus Gear Online

Online auction website PropertyRoom.com was contracted by MIPD Marine Patrol officials to handle an array of items taken from Lake Washington.

Mercer Island Police Will 'Take Back' Prescription Drugs on April 28

Last fall, Mercer Island residents dropped off nearly 140 pounds of unused, expired or unwanted drugs from their homes.

Washington State Patrol Law Enforcement Career Camp Applications Due May 14

The Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp is being hosted by the Washington State Patrol and is intended for high school juniors and seniors with an interest in law enforcement as a career.

MIPD Chief Holmes Appointed Head of WASPC Board

Mercer Island Police Chief Ed Holmes was appointed President of the Board of the state's top professional law-enforcement association on April 2.

City to Hold Emergency Preparedness Class April 24 at MI Library

April is Disaster Preparedness Month in Washington State.

Fire Station 92 Replacement Project Gets Rolling

A City Hall-sponsored Open House at the South-end fire station on April 24 will introduce the Design Process to residents.

Police Blotter: Man Pepper-Sprays Drunk Woman in Argument

The following information from March 31 - April 3 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Dressed Up Dummy Earns I-405 Driver A $248 Ticket

The driver, a 21-year-old Renton man, insisted that he is “a good driver” and the doll was not being used as a fake passenger.

Police Blotter: Woman Interrupts Home Burglary

The following information from March 28 - April 1 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.