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Dingy thief drives away from Cornet Bay | Island Scanner
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:
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DNA ties suspect to hit-and-run, burglary
A man from Kansas is accused of crashing a stolen vehicle on South Whidbey, running from the scene…
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Accused murderer bails out, turns himself in to Helena, Mont., police
An Oak Harbor man accused of committing a 2011 murder in Montana posted a $500,000 bail bond last…
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Pandemic yields plethora of UFO sightings
Perhaps people are staying up later at night because of the pandemic.
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Judge declines to revoke accused child rapist’s bail
A judge declined to revoke bail for a man charged with child rape who is accused of violating…
Opinion
Editorial: Police body cams aren’t perfect, but are vital technology
A body-worn video camera is not a perfect tool for police officers, but it is an essential one.
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Parks director parks lawnmower after 37 years
Being in charge of city parks may seem like a sunshiny job dedicated to mowing lawns, planting flowers…
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Oak Harbor police getting body cameras
Someday soon, people’s interactions with officers from the Oak Harbor Police Department may be recorded and subject to…
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Sailor hurt in shooting files complaint for $20 million
A Navy man injured during an unusual 2017 police standoff that ended in the fatal shooting of another…
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COER, Navy settle FOIA lawsuit
A group known for protesting jet noise at the Navy airfield near Coupeville settled a federal, public-records lawsuit…
Opinion
Editorial: Navy’s fight for freedom should include freedom of information
Regardless of how you feel about the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve and its stance on jet noise, the…