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Stolen Vehicle Victim Receives a Car

Nov 17

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MONROE – On Monday, November 15, 2010, the City of Monroe and community members presented a young mother of two from Kenmore, with a donated vehicle, money for registration and a gas gift card after her vehicle was stolen in Seattle on October 23rd.

On October 28, 2010, Monroe Police Officers with assistance from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s office responded to the tip of a stolen vehicle at a residence in the 15300 block of 182nd Ave in Monroe. During the search of the residence, officers found a stolen Honda passenger vehicle that had been chopped up in the garage. The only salvageable parts of the vehicle were the engine and front/rear bumpers. Robert Lefevre, age 51, Wendy Gagnier, age 35, of Monroe, Brandon Perecz, age 22, of Arlington and Shannon Reese, age 38, of Sultan were arrested on investigation of Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Trafficking Stolen Property charges.

The owner of the stolen vehicle who was very distraught at the total loss of her vehicle was extremely grateful for the donated vehicle and passed her thanks along to the city and community of Monroe.

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

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Lifesaving Awards

Oct 20

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MONROE – On October 5, 2010 Police Chief Tim Quenzer presented lifesaving awards to four Monroe Police Officers. The awards were presented to:

• Officers Patton and Young for their response to a concerned citizen’s call on June 30, 2010 where they entered a smoke filled apartment, extinguished the fire, and found a semi-conscious elderly male on the floor. The officers carried the male out of the apartment into fresh air and administered first aid. Once outside the man was revived and transported to Valley General Hospital. Their quick response resulted in a life saved.

• Officers Michel and Richardson for their response to a reported assault on August 16, 2010 where they found a woman with an arterial bleed and immediately began life-saving measures by applying direct pressure and stabilizing her until the medic unit arrived. Their actions saved not only the use of her hand but also her life.

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

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Apartment Fire Leaves Many Homeless

Oct 7

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MONROE – October 3, 2010 at 1:50 am: Monroe Fire District #3 and Monroe Police department responded to an apartment fire in the 100 block of Hill Street in Monroe. A column of smoke could be seen as units approached the scene and upon arrival flames were visible from two floors. The apartment building had approximately 16 units and it is believed that approximately 35 occupants escaped the building and assembled at the nearby Eagles Hall. The Red Cross responded for assistance and has set up a temporary shelter for the victims of this fire. There were no reports of injuries.

The apartment building that was a total loss is estimated at $450,000. The cause of the fire that appeared to start in a ground floor apartment is under investigation. Hill Street will be closed from Lewis Street to Blakely Street during this investigation and Monroe police officers will remain on scene to secure the building for safety reasons. There was no damage to surrounding buildings.

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

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Arrest in Residential Burglary

Sep 27

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MONROE – On September 22nd, 2010 Monroe police officers booked a 14 year-old male of Monroe into Denny Youth Center on charges of Burglary 2nd Degree.

The arrest was the result of a residential burglary that had occurred on September 8th in the 15000 block of 180th Ave, Monroe. Upon arrival it was discovered that the suspect(s) had entered through an open window and various electronic equipment and jewelry were taken valued at approximately $3,500. No suspects were located at the time.

Police developed information regarding the possible identities of individuals involved leading to this arrest. Additional arrests may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

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

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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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