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August 9, 2011 11-B05596/11-A06388 Robbery Suspect Apprehended Robbery suspect Jeffrey Scott Bryant of Friday Harbor was arrested Monday August 8, 2011 at around 4:45 pm from his 1999 Toyota Corolla in Butte Montana without incident. Bryant was suspect in two armed robberies in Skagit County on Friday August 5, 2011 in Anacortes and Burlington. Montana law enforcement officials were earlier put on alert as police suspected Bryant may be heading towards relatives living in the state. Bryant is currently being held in the Silver Bow County Jail awaiting extradition proceedings. David E. Stafford August 5, 2011 11-B05596/ 11-A06388 Robbery Suspect Sought Burlington, WA –The suspect that robbed the Burlington Nevitt Rd. McDonalds on August 4, 2011 at around 8:00 a.m. has been identified as 28-year-old Jeffrey Scott Bryant 11/10/82, of Friday Harbor, WA. Jeffrey S. Bryant 6'-1", 160lbs The Burlington McDonalds was robbed approximately 30 minutes after an Anacortes grocery store robbery involving the same suspect. The suspect was armed with a handgun and is believed driving his Silver 1999 Toyota Corolla 4dr. WA license ADK0813
Actual Vehicle Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call Burlington Detective Troy Hofkamp at 360-755-0921, or Anacortes Detective Mike Hansen at 360-293-4684 during business hours. After business hours please call 360-428-3211. Bryant is considered armed and dangerous. David E. Stafford, Assistant Chief 311 Cedar Street, Suite B Burlington, WA 98233 360-755-0921 BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 311 Cedar Street, Suite B, Burlington WA 98233 Update – Friday February 4, 2011 11:30 a.m. PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 48 YEAR OLD MISSING BURLINGTON APPARENT VICTIM OF HOMICIDE Linda Louise Taylor Investigation has led law enforcement authorities to a vacant house in the 1600 block of South 3rd Street in Mt. Vernon, where a body believed to be that of Linda Taylor was found late last night; an apparent victim of homicide. An autopsy will be conducted to determine cause of death. Although no arrests have been made in the case at this time, a 28 year old Sedro Woolley woman and person of interest in the disappearance of Taylor remains in Skagit County Jail on unrelated charges. Taylor was reported last seen by her family on Tuesday January 18, 2011 and reported to Burlington Police as a missing person on January 21, 2011. Taylor's family requests their privacy as they grieve privately for their loss. The multijurisdictional investigation team continues their investigation of this case. Officer Tim Van Dyken, PIO Burlington Police Department 360-755-0921 Burlington, WA BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 311 Cedar Street, Suite B, Burlington WA 98233 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 48 YEAR OLD MISSING BURLINGTON WOMAN Linda Louise Taylor Age 48, 5'-3"tall, 140lbs Burlington, WA – Burlington Police are investigating the disappearance of a Linda Taylor, 48, who was reported missing by family members on Friday January 21, 2011. Taylor was last seen in Burlington on Wednesday January 19, 2011 when she left her Burlington home to "see friends". Taylor has also failed to show up at her place of employment since Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Taylor's vehicle was recovered by authorities in Burlington on Sunday January 23, 2011 being operated by an individual who has not explained to authorities as to why she was in possession of Taylor's car or Taylor's current whereabouts. The individual is being held in Skagit County Jail on unrelated matters. Anyone with information regarding Linda Taylor's current whereabouts or Taylor's current friends or associates is asked to call Detectives at the Burlington Police Department via Skagit County 911 at (360) 428-3211 regarding Case 11-B00460. Tim Van Dyken, PIO Burlington Police Department Burlington, WA Press Release May 24, 2010 Burlington Police Attains State Accreditation On May 19, 2010 the Burlington Police Department was awarded accreditation status by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Executive Board which was conferred to Police Chief Bill VanWieringen at WASPC's spring conference in Spokane on May 20, 2010. Burlington was one of six Washington State law enforcement agencies to receive accreditation at the spring 2010 conference including Bellingham and the Port of Seattle Police Departments from the State's northwest region. The accreditation process is intended as a way to help institutions evaluate and improve their performance. There are currently 140 established standards containing statements of professional objectives that must be met by an agency to attain accreditation. Burlington began its accreditation process years ago with the planning and design of its current police facility which was completed in 2002. A number of accreditation standards require physical structural components such as security and monitoring of evidence/property rooms, temporary holding facilities, etc. More recently many of the department's policy and procedures were re-written to facilitate standards requirements. The policy re-write process and implementation of the standards took approximately 16 months to complete. On May 6, 2010 a team of six WASPC assessment assessors and two observers conducted an on-site evaluation at the Burlington Public Safety building reviewing policy, procedures, proofs of compliance, and conducting onsite visual inspections and staff interviews. The department was found in compliance with all 140 established standards. Some proven benefits of participation in the WASPC accreditation program include: · Systemized self–assessment · Broadened perspectives · Intensified administrative and operational effectiveness · Decreased susceptibility to litigation and costly civil court settlements · Potential reduction in premiums for liability insurance · Greater public confidence in the agency · State and local acknowledgement of professional competence Burlington Police joins the Mt. Vernon and Anacortes Police Departments as WASPC accredited law enforcement agencies in Skagit County. Accreditation compliance is reviewed every four years by WASPC and departments must show continued compliance with all established standards to maintain accreditation standing. Tim VanDyken Public Information Officer Burlington Police Department BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE May 10, 2010 For Immediate Release ATTEMPTED STABBING May 9, 2010 Burlington, WA – On May 9, 2010 at about 3:30 p.m. Burlington Police responded to a fight call in the 400 block of S. Norris Street. Two males had been fighting and one had reportedly attempted to stab the other with a knife. A 21 year old Burlington man was arrested by the Burlington Police and is currently in custody at the Skagit County Jail on investigative assault charges. Nobody was injured in the fight. Investigation continues. Officer Tim Van Dyken, PIO Burlington Police Department 10-B003388 May 10, 2010 For Immediate Release BURLINGTON SHOOTING May 9, 2010 Burlington, WA – On Sunday May 9, 2010 at around 2:00 a.m. Burlington Police Officers responded to a shooting the 400 block of S. Norris Street. A 20 year old Burlington male was shot three times while standing outside an apartment complex where he lives. The victim reported shots fired from a group of 3 subjects on foot in the area who fled after the shooting. Patrol Officers and K9 searched the area for suspects but were unable to locate. The victim was struck twice in the arm and once in the torso. The male was transported to the hospital where he is currently in stable condition. Investigation continues. Officer Tim Van Dyken, PIO Burlington Police Department 10-B03371 -30- BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Brandishing of Firearm 10-B02861 April 20, 2010 9:00 am Approved for Immediate Release The Burlington Police Department is investigating an apparent gang related brandishing of a firearm in the 400 block of S. Norris Street on Monday April 21, 2010 at around 7:30 pm. Witnesses from the Norris Street apartment complex told police of approximately 8 Hispanic males arriving in the parking area in a white van. One of the men got out of the van brandishing a shotgun, while other occupants of the van appeared to be carrying baseball bats and knives. All subjects left in the van after residents informed they were calling police. No shots were fired. The investigation continues. David Stafford Burlington Police Department BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Assault/Robbery 10-B02863 April 20, 2010 9:00 am Approved for Immediate Release The Burlington Police Department is investigating a reported assault and robbery of an 18 year old Mt. Vernon man. Officers were called to Skagit Valley Hospital where the man was being treated for a laceration to his forehead. The man reported that while walking to his vehicle from work in the 1800 block of Park Lane at around 6:30 pm he was struck in the head and knocked out. He awakened to find his wallet had been taken. The man was released from hospital after treatment. David Stafford Burlington Police BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT For Immediate Release 85 YEAR OLD MISSING AND ENDANGERED WOMAN April 9, 2010 Burlington, WA – Thursday afternoon around 3:00 p.m. Onalee Jansen, 85, was taken from a nursing home in Burlington by her 87 year old husband Charles Jansen. Jansen has been court ordered not to remove his wife from the facility due to his inability to properly care for her alone. Onalee has severe medical conditions and is in need of her prescription medication. Nursing staff searched for Onalee after a visit from her husband on Thursday April 8, 2010, but were unable to locate her. Police are searching but have been unable to locate the Jansen's or their vehicle a white and gray Subaru Forrester station wagon, WA License 208-TMR Possible destinations include British Columbia and the Arlington area in Snohomish County. Police have no indication that Charles intends to harm his wife, but are very concerned for her welfare. The public is being asked to notify law enforcement if this vehicle or Charles and Onalee are located. The public can call their local law enforcement agency or the Skagit County 911 center at (360)428-3211 Tim Van Dyken, PIO Burlington Police Department Burlington, WA BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE March 8, 2010 9:00 am Approved for Immediate Release The Burlington Police Department is investigating an attempted rape and robbery reported on Friday March 5, 2010 shortly after 10 pm. A 38 year old female store employee was preparing to close and lock up the business located in the 1000 block of South Burlington Boulevard when a man who was the last customer in the store grabbed her, dragged her into a back room of the store and attempted to rape her. The employee fought back by biting and stabbing the man with a pair of scissors. The employee managed to get away and called police from a neighboring business. The victim provided law enforcement with a description of her assailant as well as the vehicle he was driving to authorities. Victim's injuries did not require immediate medical attention. Approximately 40 minutes later a 28 year old Bow man turned himself over to Skagit County Sheriff's deputies without incident at their Mount Vernon office. The suspect was taken into custody and subsequently booked into the Skagit County Jail on investigation of Attempted Rape and Robbery. Suspect injuries did not require immediate medical attention. Formal charges are pending. David Stafford Burlington Police Department BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE March 2, 2010 9:00 am Approved for Immediate Release The Burlington Police Department is investigating a two car collision that occurred Monday March 1, 2010 just before 4 pm on South Anacortes Street at Olympia. 89 year old Alexander Glaubert of Stanwood who was driving a Toyota Camry at the time of the collision subsequently died at hospital. Initial investigation indicates Glaubert was pulling onto South Anacortes Street from a stop sign on Olympia Avenue when his vehicle was struck by a Chevrolet Suburban driven by a 52 year old Burlington man, traveling southbound on South Anacortes Street. The Burlington man suffered minor injuries and was not transported. There were no passengers in either vehicle. A post is scheduled for later today to determine cause of death. David Stafford Burlington Police Department Burlington Police Department Press Release January 12, 2010 The Burlington Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for causing thousands of dollars in damage to businesses along Rio Vista, Burlington Blvd. and Fairhaven Avenue in Burlington over the New Year holiday weekend. It is believed that the individual(s) struck during the late night or early morning hours on New Years Eve and New Years Day. The letters "OD!" with an exclamation point were heavily scratched into the glass windows and glass doors of 19 businesses in the District. The scratches cannot be buffed out and windows must be replaced to be repaired. There is no indication at this time that the vandalism is gang related tagging. Anyone with any information on the individual or individuals responsible for the damage is being asked to contact the Burlington Police Department at (360)755-0921 or (360) 428-3211 after business hours. Officer Tim Van Dyken Public Information Officer Burlington Police Department 360-755-0921 360-428-3211 BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Reported Armed Robbery a Hoax 8-10-09 1030 a.m. Approved for Immediate Release The Burlington Police Department has charged 22 year old Susan Flores of Burlington with making false statements, a gross misdemeanor, for falsely reporting a residential armed robbery having occurred in the 200 block of East Hazel Street on August 7, 2009 at around 2:30 pm. A total of twelve officers and detectives from the Burlington and Mt. Vernon Police Departments, including a Mt. Vernon K9 unit called in from off duty, made a priority response to Flores' report of an armed man entering her residence and robbing her at gunpoint of her money from a payroll check she had just cashed. A several block area of residential housing and business establishments was cordoned off and searched by officers and K9. The initial clue that the report may not have been valid was given by the K9 that did not appear to pick up the scent of the suspect where the woman told police the man ran from her home. Flores was later interviewed by detectives and charged with making false statements. Dave Stafford Assistant Chief BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Residential Armed Robbery 8-07-09 3:30 p.m. Approved for Immediate Release The Burlington Police Department is investigating a reported residential armed robbery having occurred in the 200 block of East Hazel Street on August 7, 2009 at around 2:30 pm. The complainant reported that just after arriving home after cashing her paycheck at a local bank, a man armed with a handgun came into her house and demanded the money. The man was described as being slightly over 5'8" tall, lighter skinned, medium build, wearing a brown ski mask, grey sweater and blue jeans. Police cordoned off the area and a neighborhood search was conducted with the aid of Mt. Vernon Police K9. No suspect was located. The woman was unharmed. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call the Burlington Police Investigative Unit at 360-755-0921. Investigation is continuing. Dave Stafford Assistant Chief BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Second Hand Report of Cougar Sighting 8-06-09 2:30 p.m. Approved for Immediate Release The Burlington Police Department is investigating a second hand report of a cougar sighting within the City Limits. A Burlington man reported being contacted by a visibly shaken middle aged man who had been walking his small dog along the Skagit River Dike between the Burlington Sewer Department on South Section Street and the South Gardner Road boat launch on Tuesday morning August 4, 2009 at around 8:30 am. The man told him that a cougar was stalking him and his small dog. Burlington Officers checked the area for signs of cougar, with no signs found. Washington State Wildlife agents will also be responding to double check the area for any signs of cougar. An area resident reported that coyote and deer have been seen in this area recently which is quite normal. There have been no other reported cougar sightings in the area. Dave Stafford Assistant Chief BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE 07-28-09 12:00 p.m. Approved for Immediate Release The Burlington Police Department received official notice today from the U.S. Attorney General's Office and Congressman Rick Larsen's office that it was awarded $287,018 under the COPS Hiring Recovery Program Grant to pay for one police officer position for a period of three years. The City will be required to retain and pay for the position in the fourth year and beyond. Burlington is one of thirty Washington State Law Enforcement Agencies awarded grant funds for officers totaling $18,543,197. Burlington was one of over 7,300 agencies nationwide seeking a total of over 39,000 officer positions estimated at $8.3 Billion Dollars. Nationwide the COPS Hiring Recovery Program Grant funded 4,699 law enforcement officer positions among 1,046 agencies totaling $999,955,434. Dave Stafford Assistant Chief
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