Boom in the bathroom: Teens flush firecrackers in Snoqualmie park john | Valley Police blotter

Flushing firecrackers: On Tuesday, April 8, a caller reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a bunch of smoke at the bathroom facility of Fisher Park, 7805 Fisher Avenue S.E., Snoqualmie. The caller also reported seeing four juvenile boys, all on skateboards, leaving the park up Snoqualmie Parkway. Police responded and saw that someone had flushed a bunch of firecrackers down the toilet. They locked the bathroom, and tracked the juveniles, who were running down the trail from Fairway. They also contacted their parents.

Police and fire agencies in the Valley responded to the following calls:

Snoqualmie Police

Saturday, April 5

Vehicle prowl: At 1:42 p.m., a caller in the 6500 block of Railroad Avenue Southeast, Snoqualmie, reported that two vehicles had been prowled in the past hour, possibly by two men seen in a tan Ford two-door van. Windows were smashed on both vehicles and thieves took a brown leather purse and a backpack.

Sunday, April 6

Weapons offense: At 11:31 a.m., police were patrolling Southeast Tanner Road, North Bend, when a passerby alerted them to a man with a gun. The person said the man was was pointing a gun at a car parked in the lot at the end of Tanner Road. Police did not locate the man, but were checking the trailhead parking areas.

Monday, April 7

Reckless driving: At 10:17 p.m., a caller on Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie, reported a reckless driver ahead of him. The caller said a white Ford Taurus was driving all over the roadway, then turned onto Fairway, sped up and turned into a cul de sac. Police contacted the driver about 15 minutes later and issued a warning.

Tuesday, April 8

Flushing firecrackers: At 2:58 p.m., a caller reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a bunch of smoke at the bathroom facility of Fisher Park, 7805 Fisher Avenue S.E., Snoqualmie. The caller also reported seeing four juvenile boys, all on skateboards, leaving the park up Snoqualmie Parkway. Police responded and saw that someone had flushed a bunch of firecrackers down the toilet. They locked the bathroom, and tracked the juveniles, who were running down the trail from Fairway. They also contacted their parents.

Gun: At 6:19 p.m., a caller reported that a red-haired man, about 5’9” had just pointed a black pistol, possibly a Glock, at him, in the 700 block of Southwest Mount Si Boulevard, North Bend, over a parking dispute. Police talked to the man.

Wednesday, April 9

Dog doo debate: At 8:30 a.m., a caller in the 3400 block of Southeast Burke Street, Snoqualmie, called to complain that a neighbor is dumping dog waste in the woods behind her house. She didn’t know who he was, but said she’d call back when she figured out where he lived.

Rock thrower: At 9:47 p.m., a caller complained to police that a woman threw a rock at her car, chipping the windshield, while she was driving on North Bend Way, North Bend. She described the woman, and the dog she was walking, and offered to show officers where she lived. They attempted to contact the subject, but got no answer.

Thursday, April 10

Homeless camp: At 2:33 p.m., police received a report of a homeless encampment being built in the woods of South Fork Avenue Southwest. Police investigated and contacted one person, who they took to the North Bend Fire Department. The subject became uncooperative, and police took him to the King County Jail.

Snoqualmie Fire Dept.

Friday, April 4

Alarm: Snoqualmie firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm on Silva Avenue. The alarm was set off by food on the stove, and the system was reset.

Alarm: Snoqualmie firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm on Center Boulevard. The alarm was set off by a malfunction in the system and a technician was called to troubleshoot the problem.

Saturday, April 5

Smoke: Snoqualmie firefighters responded to a report of a smoke smell in a house on Ridge Street. It was determined to be the furnace. The home owner was told to contact a furnace repair technician.

Wednesday, April 9

Alarm: Snoqualmie firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Echo Glen Children’s Center. While en‐route, the alarm company called back and confirmed that the alarm had been accidentally been set off and no problem was found.

Death at Falls: Snoqualmie firefighters responded to assist the Snoqualmie Police in a search for a missing person at Snoqualmie Falls. A deceased person was located near the bottom of the falls, and the scene was turned over to Snoqualmie Police and King County Search and Rescue for the recovery effort.

Alarm: Snoqualmie firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Echo Glen Children’s Center. Upon arrival and after talking with staff, it was found that activities in the recreation center had set off the alarm, and no problem was found.

Burn: Snoqualmie firefighters responded to a burn complaint near Mount Si High School. Upon arrival, it was found that the homeowner was burning construction debris, and had a bonfire of approximately 36 square feet, burning close to another structure. The homeowner was instructed to extinguish the fire while the crews were there, and was left with instructions regarding proper burning.

Aid calls: In addition to the above calls, Snoqualmie firefighters responded to 12 medical aid calls, bringing the total 2014 annual call number to 286.

Fall City Fire District

Saturday, April 5

Illegal fire: At 3:58 p.m., firefighters responded to an illegal burn.  The fire was extinguished.

Aid call: At 7:06 p.m., firefighters responded to an aid call with Bellevue paramedics. One person was treated and transported to a local hospital.

Fire: At 9:55 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire. The fire turned out to be a backyard bonfire.

Monday, April 7

Car accident report: At 5:32 a.m., firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident. The aid car was canceled en route to the call.

Car accident: At 12:33 p.m., firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident. One person was treated and transported to a local hospital.

Fire: At 5:02 p.m., firefighters responded to a burn complaint. The fire turned out to be a legal recreational fire.

Tuesday, April 8

Aid call: At 1:46 a.m., firefighters responded to an aid call. One person was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital in an ambulance.

Aid call: At 7:29 a.m., firefighters responded to an aid call. One person was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital in an ambulance.

Dog in a ditch: At 1:16 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of dog stuck in drainage ditch. The King County Sheriff’s Office was notified along with animal control. The firefighters rescued the dog.

Aid call: At 2:14 p.m., firefighters responded to an aid call. One person was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital.

Aid call: At 9:05 p.m., firefighters responded to an aid call. One person was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital.

Wednesday, April 9

Aid call: At 3:30 p.m., firefighters responded to and aid call. On person was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital.