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Two suspects were arrested today, March 14, related to the homicide of missing Mercer Island resident, Curtis Engeland. Suspects were taken into custody in California for allegedly defrauding and killing the 74-yr old. Investigation is ongoing.

With a pair of veteran Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) officers retiring in June, Mercer Island City Council has authorized... mi-reporter.com/news/mipd-roll…

NEW: We just rolled out a $40,000 hiring bonus for one lateral police officer position this summer. Ready to earn a great salary working for a supportive community? Check us out. Mercerisland.gov/police

Stranger Danger: Bellevue Police ask residents to stay vigilant following street thefts targeting older residents bellevuebeatblog.com/2024/06/26/str…

Don't make this Seafair weekend be SeaUNfair! 😱 Expect major travel delays along all interstates & roads around Lake WA Thursday-Sunday.⚠️ The I-90 bridge between Seattle & Mercer Island will be OPEN during the air show.✈️ Leave early/leave late to make your travel smooth!✅

Come get the scoop from MIPD leadership about what we are seeing in crime trends and crime prevention steps you should be taking. National Night Out - Tues, Aug 6, at the MI Community Center. Meet the new Chief, Chris Sutter. Most importantly: there will be ice cream.

UPDATE: On the EB I-90 off-ramp to I-405 in #Bellevue, the collision is still partially blocking the ramp. Police, Fire, and the Incident Response Team are on scene. This could take a while, so expect long delays and drive with caution. City of Mercer Island City of Bellevue Transportation Department

CLEARED: All WB lanes of I-90 have reopened after an earlier crash just west of the #MercerIsland Tunnel.

Another collision today has caused long backups on eastbound I-90 even though the scene is clear. Please be patient and drive safely. Follow WSDOT Traffic for updates.

Police and Fire are currently responding to a three-vehicle collision in the 4600 block of Island Crest Way. All NB traffic on Island Crest Way is currently stopped while Police and Fire attend to the occupants of the vehicles. Tows have been requested.

Update: Both directions of I-90 are now open. Please be patient as traffic congestion will take time to resolve.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., MIPD responded to a 911 caller who stated they had just been robbed at gunpoint near the Mercer Island Thrift Store. No one was injured and the suspect fled. Detectives are following several leads in this ongoing investigation.

Look familiar? Mercer Island Police is asking the public to help identify two suspects as part of its investigation into hate-based vandalism that occurred at the Islander Middle School campus last week. Anyone who may have information or may recognize these persons should report

We have formally referred charges to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in connection with the January 1, 2025 vandalism at Islander Middle School. The full announcement can be read here: mercerisland.gov/police/page/ch…