He is facing charges of reckless driving and possession of a dangerous weapon after officers responded to a complaint of road rage on Saturday, July 27. A 55-year-old Coupeville man reported that the younger man had ran a stoplight on Highway 20 and was traveling at approximately 80 mph. He told officers at the next stop light the two men exchanged words about the younger man’s driving ability. The younger man became enraged and sped up and then slowed down in front of the older man’s car. He then traveled parallel to him on Commercial Ave. and pointed a gun at the older man. The older man alerted police via cell phone and as officers approached the younger man fled into a residential parking lot in the 1300 block of “O” Ave. The man was arrested at gun point and a search warrant was secured for his vehicle. Officers located brass knuckles, a red and blue flashing light, firefighter bunker gear and medical marijuana in the vehicle. No gun was recovered and the man denied having a firearm.
Here are some of the other cases Anacortes Police worked on last week.
Saturday, July 27
4:00 am. Officers responded to a report from Island Hospital that a stab wound victim was being treated at the Emergency Room. Officers interviewed a 20-year-old Anacortes man who did not want the police involved and told them that he had an issue with a 21-year-old friend tonight after the two had been consuming alcohol and smoking marijuana. His injuries were non-life threatening and he declined to press charges. Officers interviewed the 21-year-old friend who reportedly told them he did not recall what he stabbed his friend with or even that he had stabbed his friend. He also did not want to press any charges and reiterated that after some initial banter, things had gotten out of hand and he had feared for his safety. Police took no further action.
5:36 pm. Someone stole a broken bicycle from behind a business in the 1600 block of Commercial Ave. overnight. The Specialized Rock Hopp bicycle is valued at $230.
9:04 pm. Officers responded to a non-injury one car collision on Heart Lake Rd. at the south side of the lake. A small blue Nissan had driven off the roadway and part of the vehicle was in the lake. A 35-year-old male passenger told officers that the driver, a 35-year-old Anacortes woman had fled the scene as she had a suspended license and several warrants for her arrest. The vehicle was towed from the lake and the woman was arrested on July 30 for driving on a suspended license and the outstanding warrants. She was released from custody as the jail was full.
Sunday, July 28
9:47 am. Officers responded to a burglary at a church in the 1000 block of 20th St.. There was no obvious forced entry to the building or to the church office where seven fire arms had been stored. The only items missing in the burglary were the firearms. The firearms were last seen on Friday. The church has an adjacent parsonage and no one reported seeing anything suspicious.
10:22 am. Officers were called to an assault in the 2100 block of 9th St. A contractor working at that location told officers a disgruntled employee had pushed him during a confrontation. The 42-year-old Stanwood man had left the job site prior to officer’s arrival. After talking with witnesses, an officer issued the man a citation via summons for assault 4th degree.
6:52 am. A resident in the 2600 block of “C” Ave. returned from a weekend away to find his home burglarized and firearms and gaming systems taken. The resident told officers that many of the ground floor windows were left open over the weekend while he was away. An M1 assault rifle and a Remington 911 .45 caliber pistol were taken as well as 400 rounds of .223 ammo. In addition two gaming systems and X-Box and Nintendo were taken. A desert style camouflage military uniform was also taken. Officers retrieved some physical evidence from the home.
11:24 pm. Island Hospital reported a badly beaten woman had been admitted to the Emergency Room and it appeared to be a case of domestic violence. The 37-year-old Anacortes woman had a broken nose, injured shoulder, abrasions, and marks on her neck from an apparent choking incident. She reportedly told officers that her boyfriend had lost his temper and assaulted her during an argument at their residence in the 1000 block of 7th St. Officers arrested the man at the residence. He was booked into jail on charges of felony Assault/Domestic Violence.
Monday, July 29
7:33 am. A woman left her dark blue 1995 Subaru station wagon at a auto repair business in the 900 block of 23rd St. overnight only to discover it was missing in the morning. After confirming the repair business had not moved it she reported the car stolen. The license plate is 356SQY.
A 58-year-old Bayview man reported he parked his Ford Windstar van in front of a club in the 1000 block of 7th St. He said he was in the club for about 15 minutes and when he came out the van was gone. He had left the van unlocked and the keys in it. An officer located the van several hours later on “M” Ave.
Thursday, August 1
10:55 pm. Officers responded back to the church in the 1000 block of 20th after being alerted to a person inside the building. They noted the door was ajar and a short time later a man tried to climb out a window on the side of the church. On seeing the officers he went back inside but tried to exit again and was taken into custody. He had small items and coins in his possession that were taken from the church office. The 30-year-old was booked into the Skagit County Jail for Investigation of Burglary. Police believe there is a connection between this burglary and the one on July 28th. The investigation in that case is continuing.