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Production/Design Debbie Magill artwork@yourbeacon net at a restaurant, a Mukilteo Police officer was suddenly and without warning attacked by the victim. The officer did not sustain any injuries, but some of his gear was damaged. The suspect was arrested.

Young driver

78th St. SW./44th Ave. W. A vehicle was found in a ditch. A tow truck pulled the vehicle out of the ditch. The driver had an intermediate license and was not supposed to be driving between 1 and 5 a.m. Her parents came and drove the vehicle away from the scene.

Threats

7100 blk. Front St. Employees at a hotel said a man came inside the lobby and was making vague threats to the staff. Officers searched but did not locate the suspect.

Wrong button

11600 blk. 49th Pl. W. The caller was setting his emergency button on his phone and it dialed 911.

April 14

Suspicious

8900 blk. 46th Pl. W. A caller reported seeing an unfamiliar

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Top, The Mukilteo Police Department invited several youths to join them for an evening of fun during the first annual Race the Cops event at Traxx Racing on April 20. After enjoying pizza, officers and their guests headed out to vehicle in the neighborhood. Police contacted the occupant, who said he was visiting his wife.

Assault

4300 blk. Chennault Beach Rd. Two intoxicated customers were threatening to fight employees. Police contacted the involved people, and they were cited for assault in the fourth degree and trespassed from the location.

Vehicle recovery

10500 47th Pl. W. A stolen vehicle out of Mukilteo was recovered in Everett.

False report

9900 12th Ave. W. A victim’s account of being robbed of a cellphone and pushed out of a vehicle was found to be made up based on video of the incident. The alleged victim recanted their story and said they made it up.

April 13

Parking

11900 blk. 59th Ave. W. A caller said vehicles were blocking mailboxes and fire hydrants. An officer warned several people, who were attending a memorial service.