Port Townsend Police responded to 191 calls from Nov. 15 through Nov. 21, during which about 23 traffic stops and 34 patrol requests were completed.

Nov. 15: Officers conducted seven traffic stops from the morning to the early afternoon hours, two of which were criminal violations.

• An attempted burglary, not in progress, was reported in the 2400 block of West Sims Way, in which three suspects, including two men and a woman, smashed the window of a business. The suspects were captured on surveillance video, and later identified by law enforcement. Both male suspects have been identified and one has been arrested. Officers have leads on the identity of the female suspect. She is encouraged to come forward and contact Port Townsend Police.

Nov. 16: A hit-and-run accident was reported in the 1600 block of Washington Street. Witnesses said a white van hit the median, then a parked vehicle, and left the scene. The van was located, and possible charges are pending.

• A vehicle prowl was reported when the RP (reporting party) stated they left their vehicles unlocked overnight, and left their wallet, with cash, in the console. Also stolen were the victim’s credit cards, social security number and driver’s license. Please lock your vehicle doors. Most vehicle prowls are due to unlocked doors. 

Nov. 17: A motor vehicle collision occurred Uptown at an uncontrolled intersection. 

• Following a theft from an area grocery store, the suspect was caught and paid for the items they had taken, which filled a whole cart. The suspect stated they were not struggling financially and did not need community resources. The store believes this was about the 20th time they had seen this person steal from them. The store requested the person be trespassed.

• On Rainier Street, a man reportedly continually walks his dog off-leash. The man’s dog acted aggressive towards the reporting parties’ dog, which was on a leash. The man became verbally abusive toward the woman, and threatened to have her dog put down. This man is well known to law enforcement, and he was infracted for having his dog off-leash again.

• A dog was reportedly left in a vehicle. Since it was mid-November, the temperatures were not extreme enough to cause harm. The reporting party was concerned about the health of the animal. The vehicle and dog were gone before the officer arrived.

Nov. 18: Two possibly Doberman dogs off-leash chased a man at the fairgrounds. The man had an electric bicycle and got away.

• A citizen contacted an officer while on patrol to inquire about members of the community with special needs contacting the police. The officer provided answers to the questions. The same person requested assistance regarding their neighbor using a wood-burning stove. A complaint of smoke in the neighborhood was made, but no violations were identified. 

• A school zone speed enforcement was conducted.

• A theft from a local grocery store involved a suspect pushing a whole cart of merchandise out of the store, totaling $515. The suspect was arrested and trespassed.

• At an area grocery store, a person’s car was keyed. No suspects were identified. 

• A man was reportedly yelling at cars. The subject is well known to law enforcement for similar reports. He has a substantial history of yelling out loud, but not actually at others. When observed by the police, he was yelling to himself at the bus stop.

• Following a felony assault of a juvenile by another juvenile, the suspect was arrested.

• A report was made of a stolen bicycle, a black Trek FX3 with chrome lettering and 10-speed tires. If found, please contact the police.

• A report was made of water running down the road from a home on Landes Street. The responding officer obtained a tool to shut off the water and contacted the homeowner to advise them of the issue.

Nov. 19: A traffic collision occurred at Mill Road and Highway 20 after brakes failed on a vehicle. The brake issue was known to the driver, who was cited for negligent driving and no insurance.

Nov. 20: A stray cat was reported near Queen Ann and Victoria Avenue. The reporting party was going to attempt to capture the cat and take it to an animal shelter.

• A bank robbery at Kearney Street involved a man giving a bank teller a note demanding money. The suspect was located within minutes and arrested without incident. All funds are believed to have been returned.

Nov. 21: A vehicle prowl occurred after doors were left unlocked.

• A possible neighbor dispute involved a glass bottle being placed under the tires of a vehicle. A glass bowl was thrown at the reporting party’s house. The RP has a rough history with neighbors.

• A runaway juvenile from out in the county was located in the city and returned to his grandmother. 

• A reported missing 14-year-old juvenile was located about 5 minutes later, when the juvenile contacted the parent and notified them they were with a friend and the friend’s parent.