Anacortes Police this week responded to a report of explosions and arrested a motorist for resisting arrest and other charges.
Friday, January 2, 2026
An officer contacted a man who disclosed that his bicycle was recently stolen, and upon the officer’s request he agreed to report the theft. He said two adult males were captured on surveillance video near his apartment taking his bicycle. The responding officer reviewed the footage and distributed photos to local law enforcement to see if anybody could identify the males involved.
Officers observed a vehicle parked in the 2000 block of M Avenue whose registered owner had a confirmed warrant out of Mount Vernon Municipal Court and who had a suspended/revoked license in the third degree. Officers saw the vehicle with its engine running, lights on and exhaust coming out of its exhaust pipe. The responding officer contacted the woman, who flipped him off and immediately put the car in drive and drove down M Avenue. The officer returned to his vehicle and activated his emergency lights. The woman failed to yield, so the officer activated his siren. She stopped in an alleyway between M and L avenues. The officer advised that she had a confirmed warrant for her arrest and that she was driving with a suspended/revoked license. She attempted to drive away multiple times, almost striking one officer with her front bumper. The woman ultimately exited the vehicle to remove stop sticks placed by officers to keep her from driving off, and officers took her into custody as she physically resisted arrest. She refused medical aid from AFD and ultimately went limp and passed out. Officers transported her to Island Health and left her in the hospital’s care, ultimately submitting charging documents for first-degree assault, third-degree assault, third-degree driving with a suspended license, and resisting arrest. The woman was released from the hospital on Jan. 4.
Sunday, January 4, 2026
An Anacortes woman reported that she was viewing a male looking around her home via her security camera and that the subject had left a package near her doorstep and left the area. Officers arrived and discovered a suitcase with a tag on it with the reporting party’s address. She advised that she was expecting the suitcase to be delivered and no longer needed law enforcement assistance.
Monday, January 5, 2026
The reporting party received a call from a person who disguised himself as an employee with Medicare. During the conversation, the reporting party advised that she only gave the last four digits of her social security number. The responding officer called the number that called the reporting party and spoke with “Brad,” who advised the officer that this was a “courtesy call” to see if he wanted to get out of his contract. The officer attempted to ask additional questions and the man hung up on the officer twice. The officer called the reporting party back and advised that the phone call was a scam.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The reporting party was concerned that metal from a roof in the 1000 block of Commercial Avenue may fall and hit something. An officer responded and noticed that the roof flashing was flexing due to the windy weather. It appeared to be fastened down, as it was not dangling or hanging. The officer called an employee with the business, who said she and her landlord were aware and that a roof contractor was coming out to fix the issue.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
An officer was dispatched to an explosives complaint located in the 9000 block of Padilla Heights Road. A tow truck driver had called to report hearing an explosion two minutes prior coming from the noted address. He advised that he could also see smoke and stated that this was an ongoing issue. Officers responded to the area and contacted a man, who said he heard the explosion and stated that it sounded like it came from southwest of his mobile home, which was located down the hill from that direction. Officers found at least 10 mobile homes on the property. The first mobile home officers approached had PVC pipes running from it, apparently used as a drainage system, sending water onto the ground and down the hill to an unknown location. Officers were unable to locate the source or location of the explosion heard by multiple people, but referred the property to the Anacortes Building Department for review due to numerous people living on the property with conditions potentially detrimental to the surrounding environment.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Officers were dispatched to a removal call in the 1600 block of R Avenue. The reporting party advised that a woman was screaming and yelling at employees and they wanted her removed and trespassed. Officers responded and trespassed the woman from the location. Officers were subsequently dispatched to Seafarers Memorial Park, where another reporting party advised that a woman was hitting trucks and punching the air. Officers ultimately contacted and arrested her, citing her for disorderly conduct and harassment.