EVERETT – A 31-year-old man is behind bars on suspicion of stealing computers from the Boeing Co. and trying to sell them on eBay.
Everett and Seattle police used an alias to buy back some of the stolen computer equipment over the auction Web site. They tracked the equipment to a home in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood Wednesday and arrested a man living there, Everett police Sgt. Boyd Bryant said Thursday.
Detectives recovered six desktop computers, seven laptops and computer parts.
The computers were never used by Boeing and didn’t contain any sensitive company information, Bryant said.
Man allegedly shot by girlfriend’s grandfather
A domestic dispute Thursday night ended when a grandfather allegedly shot the boyfriend of his granddaughter, Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies reported.
The boyfriend, who was not identified, was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was shot in the hip, deputies said.
Details were sketchy, but the incident occurred in the 16900 block of North Road about 6:30 p.m. when the 72-year-old grandfather allegedly shot the boyfriend one time when he wouldn’t leave, deputies said.
Mill Creek: Man’s eye cut in cigarette dispute
A man was cut on his eyeball Thursday, and police expect to arrest his neighbor on suspicion of assault.
The victim, 29, was waiting for a ride to work in the 1100 block of 146th Street SE when he and another man, 21, began to argue. The suspect reportedly became upset over a dispute over a cigarette.
Details about the dispute were not clear Thursday, Mill Creek detective Sean Conner said. The argument didn’t have anything to do with the new law that bans cigarette smoking in public places, he added.
During the dispute, the suspect reportedly hit the victim in the face with something in his hand, cutting the older man’s eye. The victim refused medical attention and told paramedics he would go to a doctor later, police said.
The suspect was gone when officers arrived. Police expect to arrest him for investigation of third-degree assault.
Edmonds: Fundraiser set for police dog gear
A nonprofit group that financially supports the Edmonds Police Department is raising money to outfit a new police dog.
The group, the Edmonds Police Foundation, is trying to gather $40,000 to buy harnesses, a bulletproof dog vest and a patrol car with a cage built into the back, foundation secretary Christin Leupold said.
To kick off the fundraiser, Edmonds police dog handlers and their canines will be outside the QFC at 22828 100th Ave. W. from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Then they will move to Petosa’s Family Grocer at 550 Fifth Ave. S. from 1 to 3 p.m.
The foundation is selling $5 bracelets at stores throughout Edmonds, as well as $1 cutouts of police cars that eventually will be posted outside the police station. People who donate $25 or more will have their names printed on advertisements in local newspapers, Leupold said.
Lake Stevens: Council retreat starts Saturday
The Lake Stevens City Council will conduct its annual retreat workshop beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at Fairhaven Village Inn, 1200 10th St., Bellingham.
Council members plan to focus on future annexations, how to move the city’s downtown redevelopment forward, the duties of a new city administrator (yet to be hired), and possibly a proposed utility improvement district for the Grade Road area.
The council chose to meet in the Fairhaven district so its members, including three new members, can see how Bellingham leaders are rejuvenating the area with new businesses and housing.
The public is welcome to observe the retreat, which is expected to last until about 5 p.m.
From Herald staff reports
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