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Family Gets Back Stolen Appliances

Sep 23

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MONROE – On Wednesday, September 21, 2010, a family in the Spada Lake area got their new appliances back intact. The four kitchen appliances valued at over $7,000 that had been stored in the garage of a home under construction were reported stolen on August 3, 2010 to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s office.

On August 11, 2010 the Monroe Police Department’s Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) with assistance from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s office and Washington State Patrol served a search warrant at a residence in the 18100 block of Storm Lake Road in Monroe. Four individuals were found in the residence as well as two children. During the search of the residence, officers found the stolen appliances still in their original packing boxes. Also found were several firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, stolen vehicles, a boxed meth lab and other drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Larry Kyle, age 34, was booked into the Snohomish County Jail on investigation of VUCSA-Manufacture/Delivery/Possession with Intent, Possession of Stolen Property 1st, Possession of Stolen Property 2nd, and Felon in Possession of Firearm charges. Kyle has an extensive criminal history and is well known to law enforcement in East Snohomish County.

The family was extremely grateful and passed their thanks along to the officers.

For additional information on this media release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-794-6300.

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An Arrest in Monroe Homicide

Sep 20

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An Arrest in Monroe Homicide 

MONROE – September 17, 2010 at 10:20 am: The Monroe Police Department has made an arrest in the Angela Pettifer homicide that was discovered on August 15, 2010. Michael N. Benjamin, age 45 of Monroe was taken into custody and placed under arrest for Murder in the Second Degree. The arrest took place in the 2700 block of 89th Street in Lake City where he is currently working.

Benjamin, who lives in the Savoy building in Monroe, rents a business suite on the 2nd floor. The arrest comes after DNA taken from Pettifer’s 3rd floor apartment was returned from the Washington State Patrol’s Crime Laboratory as a positive match to Benjamin. Benjamin became a person of interest after he was identified as the last known person to see Pettifer that night. A search warrant was served on his business suite on August 26th. Benjamin was served with an additional search warrant on August 29th for a “buccal swab” which is a swab of the inside of his cheeks for DNA testing. Results of the tests were returned to the police department on September 16th. The Monroe Police Department has had previous contact with Benjamin, a level one-sex offender through monthly registered sex offender checks.

For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-794-6300.

 

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Homicide Investigation

Aug 18

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MONROE – August 15th at 10:15 am: Monroe Police officers responded to a report of an unconscious female found in her apartment located in the Savoy building in the 100 block of W Main St in Monroe. Upon arrival officers found the victim, Angela Pettifer, a 36-year-old female from Monroe, deceased in her apartment. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner responded to the scene. The cause of death will not be released at this time pending further investigation. Next of kin has been notified.

Preliminary information indicates that Pettifer was in the downtown Monroe area Saturday night, August 14, 2010. Anyone who may have seen her that night or has additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Monroe Police Department at 360-794-6300. Anonymous information may be left on the Department’s tip line at 360-863-4600.

For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-794-6300.

For a pdf copy of this press release to distribute, click here.

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Juveniles Experiment with Explosives as seen on “You Tube”

Aug 12

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MONROE – August 5, 2010 at 10:26 am: Officers received a report of fireworks in the 17500 block of 157th PL SE in Monroe. Upon arrival, officers observed several juveniles in a backyard of a residence. The juveniles had several plastic bottles that they were filling with toilet bowl cleaner “The Works” containing Hydrochloric acid and aluminum foil. They further observed them throw the bottles into the yard and explosions occurred. When contacted, the juveniles explained they were experimenting after seeing “You Tube” videos that showed how to make a toilet bowl cleaner bomb.

This incident involved seven juveniles, ages 17 and 16 of Monroe and Snohomish. No injuries were reported. Parents should be aware of the dangers involved in the mixing of these common household items. Charges are pending following review by the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office.

For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-863-4579.

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Support Your Local Police

Aug 10

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Citizen’s Call Comes in Time

Jul 2

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MONROE – June 29, 2010 at 7:20 pm: Monroe Police Officers responded to a citizen’s call of strange noises coming from an apartment in the 300 block of Kelsey St. Within four minutes, officers arrived at the scene and heard the sound of a smoke alarm coming from an apartment. Upon entering the smoke filled apartment the officers found a semi-conscious elderly male on the floor. The officers were able to carry the male out of the apartment into fresh air.  The source of the smoke came from food that was burning on the stove.

Monroe Fire District #3 responded and transported the 84-year-old male to Valley General Hospital for treatment.

The combination of a concerned citizen’s call and a quick response resulted in a life saved.

For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-863-4579.

For a copy of the original pdf file of this release, click here.

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Leukemia Cup Regatta

May 20

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MONROE – For the 5th consecutive year Monroe Police Officers Ken Sahlstrom, Reid Weaver, and Rick Dunn along with his son Callahan Dunn, a 16-year-old leukemia survivor, and in memory of sons Jon Sahlstrom and Jackson Weaver, will be sailing the ZEPHYR in the 16th annual Leukemia Cup Regatta. The Regatta will take place at the Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle, WA on June 12th, 2010 beginning at 12:00 pm.

The Leukemia Cup Regatta is an event hosted by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Their mission is to “cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Seventy four percent of their total expenses support cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services. The Society has dedicated itself to being one of the top-rated voluntary health agencies in terms of dollars that directly fund our mission.” Sponsorship of the ZEPHYR contributes to the search to find a cure for blood cancers. Those wishing to make a donation can send a check to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society c/o the Monroe Police Department, 818 West Main, Monroe, WA 98272.

“Please help raise a sail to fight leukemia.”

For additional information on this media release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis
at 360-794-6300.   For a pdf copy of this release, click here.

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Canine Officer Retirement

May 20

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MONROE – On May 1, 2010, Monroe Police K9 Brutus officially retired ending seven years of
service with the Monroe Police Department.

K9 Brutus, a black Labrador retriever trained in narcotics detection, joined the Monroe Police Department in March of 2003 and was assigned to partner Ryan Irving. Their service together has brought a multitude of extensive narcotics finds and search warrants, seizing drugs based solely upon canine alerts by K9 Brutus. Our agency has benefited greatly from their valuable teamwork and experience. We will miss Brutus and his true professionalism and drive.

The Monroe Police Department congratulates K9 Brutus on an outstanding career and wishes him a happy retirement!

For additional information on this media release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-794-6300.

For a pdf copy of this press release, click here.

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Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics on March 24th

Mar 10

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Tip-A-Cop

MONROE – On Wednesday, March 24th, the Monroe Police Department will be participating in the 2010 “Tip a Cop” campaign benefiting Washington Special Olympics. Once again, Tim Kovach, owner of The Sailfish Bar & Grill, 104 N Lewis Street, will allow Monroe Police Officers and Staff to take on roles of waiters, hostesses and busers for this annual fundraiser that will be held from 5:00 – 10:00 pm. Donations will be accepted during this time with 100% of all monies collected remaining in Snohomish County benefiting Special Olympians here.

Reservations are encouraged for this popular event, and may be made by calling The Sailfish Bar & Grill at 360-794-4056. Those wishing to make a donation, but unable to attend can still donate by sending a check to Washington Special Olympics c/o the Monroe Police Department, 818 West Main, Monroe, WA 98272.

For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis 360-863-4579.

For a pdf copy of this release click here.

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Malicious Mischief to Miracle League Field

Mar 6

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Malicious Mischief to Miracle League Field

MONROE – March 4, 2010 at 7:55 am: Officers were dispatched to the Miracle League Field in Monroe after City of Monroe Park personnel discovered vandalism to the field. Upon arrival the police discovered graffiti on the wall directly behind home plate. City of Monroe Park personnel estimate damages to the property could reach $5,000.

This is the third case of graffiti to the Miracle League Field in the past couple of months. These acts, which may be intended to be “pranks,” are anything but that. Senseless damage such as this translates to significant costs to the City, and ultimately Monroe citizens.  Labor costs for parks employees to repair and/or replace the damage, as well as police officer response and reporting time add up to thousands of dollars.

The City is asking for your help. If you know anything about these incidents, or observe similar acts, please notify police immediately. Contact can be made with the Monroe Police Department during business hours at (360) 794-6300. Anonymous information may be left on the Department’s Tip Line at (360) 863-4600. In the event of in-progress damage or suspicious activity, immediately call 9-1-1.

The Rotary Club of Monroe is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for this recent vandalism to the Miracle League Field. This field that serves the needs of disabled kids and adults in the Sky Valley area was dedicated in September of 2009 after years of fundraising by the Rotary, local business donations and support from City and State representatives.

For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at (360) 863-4579.

A printable PDF version of this release available by clicking here.

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