July 14

DUI: An officer arrested a driver on suspicion of driving under the influence on Interstate 90 westbound.

Theft: In the 3000 block of 78th Avenue Southeast, a subject swiped a drink from the store’s cooler and departed on foot.

July 11

Assault: In the 2400 block of 81st Avenue Southeast, officers responded to a report of a physical disturbance between roommates. Assault and battery charges were filed with the prosecutor.

Theft: A victim reported that his girlfriend stole his video game console in the 7700 block of Sunset Way.

July 8

Theft: Teens were witnessed concealing items in their backpacks at a business in the 3000 block of 78th Avenue Southeast.

Fraud: A victim in the 9700 block of Southeast 41st Street reported that someone was using their mailing address without permission.

Fraud: A fraudster was opening accounts in the name of a resident in the 4500 block of 89th Avenue Southeast.

** Phone scam alert: The Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) has recently received reports of scammers calling Island residents claiming to be Mercer Island police officers — often using real officers’ names — and directing residents to send payment for various reasons in the form of gift cards. The department said that officers will never call residents and demand payment for any reason. Scammers will have voicemail set up that has a recording claiming to be that officer in attempts to seem legitimate.

When in doubt, hang up the phone, call a trusted family member or dial the department’s 24/7 non-emergency dispatch line at 425-577-5656 before giving a stranger your personal information or payment in any form. A legitimate officer will return your call.

MIPD said to keep this in mind any time residents receive a call from someone claiming to “help” resolve an issue with their bank account, legal matter or claim that the resident is mistakenly involved in a criminal issue like a warrant for their arrest.