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Police Blotter, November 23- 29, 2019

Anacortes Police Dec. 3 2019 5 minutes read

Police took reports of mail and package theft from a neighborhood off Havekost Rd. over Thanksgiving week.

Guemes Ferry Service Objectives & Cost Survey open through Thursday

Art Shotwell Dec. 3 2019 1 minute read

The latest online survey that asks the ferry community what ferry operation improvements they would be willing to pay for is open for a few more days and will close Thursday, December 5 at 11:59 p.m.

WSDOT: Plan early for Thanksgiving weekend travel

Art Shotwell Nov. 25 2019 4 minutes read

Just like shopping, prepping the turkey and checking kick-off times before a big holiday gathering, the key to smooth Thanksgiving travel is planning ahead. Being prepared to call an audible for any delays doesn’t hurt either.

Police Blotter, November 16 - 22, 2019

Anacortes Police Nov. 25 2019 6 minutes read

Police arrested and jailed an 18-year old with a baseball bat that he used in a fight in Storvik Park. Medics arrived to evaluate the other male.

The $11 Million Dollar Medicare Tool That Gives Seniors the Wrong Insurance Information

Art Shotwell Nov. 25 2019 9 minutes read

The federal government recently redesigned a digital tool that helps seniors navigate complicated Medicare choices, but consumer advocates say it’s malfunctioning with alarming frequency, offering inaccurate cost estimates and creating chaos in some states during the open enrollment period.

Police Blotter, November 10 - 15, 2019

Anacortes Police Nov. 18 2019 6 minutes read

Police broke up a party involving several teens at the Rotary Park gazebo. One adult was booked into Skagit County Jail.  

Police Blotter, November 2 - 7, 2019

Anacortes Police Nov. 11 2019 4 minutes read

A driver who was arrested for DUI after crashing his vehicle was booked into county jail because it was his second DUI charge in ten years.

Police Blotter, October 26 - 31. 2019

Anacortes Police Nov. 11 2019 6 minutes read

A woman’s car had been painted in pink. Her boyfriend denied involvement. But, pink paint on a shoe undid his story.

Police Blotter, October 19 - 24, 2019

Anacortes Police Oct. 29 2019 6 minutes read

In two separate incidents this week, two drivers were booked into county jail on DUI charges after traffic car crashes, one a hit-and-run.

Police Blotter, October 12 - 18, 2019

Anacortes Police Oct. 22 2019 6 minutes read

A teenager was ticketed for driving off the road after colliding with four mailboxes. 

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