Arlington · August 12, 2026

What happened in Arlington on Wednesday, August 12th

On Wednesday, Arlington police fielded 69 calls for service, most clearing without a report. Officers filed 8 incident reports, 2 fewer than the day before (20%); 1 was violent and none ended in arrest.

Wednesday's reports roll up into 5 category families. Traffic & Vehicles led with 4 reports (50%), ahead of violent & person crimes (1) and property crimes (1). The most common single category was Traffic Collision (3).

The largest category families by share of activity, each with its top categories.

Incidents spread across 4 neighborhoods. Kent Prairie led with 3 incidents, 38% of the citywide total.

The most active neighborhoods by total incidents.

Activity peaked between 8–9 AM with 7 calls.

Calls for service by hour of day, with the busiest hour highlighted.

The complete Arlington log for August 12, 2026, straight from official records. It lists 69 calls for service, 8 of which became police incidents (1 violent).

12:41 AMAug 12Suspicious Event3400 block Smokey Point DriveSmokey Point

1:37 AMAug 12Radar20400 block Smokey Point BoulevardIsland Crossing

1:45 AMAug 12Traffic300 block West AvenueOld Town

1:51 AMAug 12Radar5700 block 172nd Street NortheastCascade Industrial Center

1:54 AMAug 12Traffic4000 block 172nd Street NortheastSmokey Point

2:03 AMAug 12Suspicious Event18900 block 5 Ne—

5:23 AMAug 12Disturbance16800 block Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

6:36 AMAug 12Malicious Mischief/vandalism3300 block 185th Place NortheastSmokey Point

6:56 AMAug 12911 Hang Up3300 block 185th Place NortheastSmokey Point

8:06 AMAug 12Alarm3700 block 172nd Street NortheastSmokey Point

8:13 AMAug 12Animal Complaint200 block Joann LaneKent Prairie

8:14 AMAug 12Assist600 block East 5th StreetOld Town

8:17 AMAug 12Harassment8500 block 212th Street NortheastKent Prairie

8:25 AMAug 12Nuisance16800 block Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

8:43 AMAug 12Assist2100 block Washington 530Island Crossing

8:45 AMAug 12Collision3500 block 174th Place NortheastSmokey Point

9:08 AMAug 12Follow-up1800 block Continental Place—

9:09 AMAug 12Follow-up300 block South Stillaguamish AvenueOld Town

10:42 AMAug 12Civil4900 block 196th Place NortheastWest Bluff

10:58 AMAug 12Alarm16500 block 42nd Avenue NortheastSmokey Point

11:00 AMAug 12Parking Enforcement18600 block 31st Avenue NortheastSmokey Point

11:18 AMAug 12Trespass20200 block 74th Avenue NortheastKent Prairie

11:18 AMAug 12Trespass20200 block 74th Avenue NortheastKent Prairie

11:29 AMAug 12Suspicious Event20500 block Olympic PlaceKent Prairie

11:33 AMAug 12Follow-up3300 block 185th Place NortheastSmokey Point

11:44 AMAug 12Follow-up16500 block 42nd Avenue NortheastSmokey Point

12:21 PMAug 12Follow-up4600 block 190th Street NortheastWest Bluff

12:27 PMAug 12Abuse Of PersonRedacted to neighborhood?Kent Prairie

12:37 PMAug 12Follow-up16500 block 42nd Avenue NortheastSmokey Point

12:41 PMAug 12Parking Enforcement18300 block 31st Avenue NortheastSmokey Point

12:43 PMAug 12Other600 block East 5th StreetOld Town

1:02 PMAug 12Follow-up200 block Joann LaneKent Prairie

1:07 PMAug 12911 Hang Up20900 block Olympic PlaceKent Prairie

1:39 PMAug 12Suspicious Event17700 block Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

1:42 PMAug 12Public Contact/assist600 block East 5th StreetOld Town

2:16 PMAug 12Abandoned Vehicle20200 block 77th Avenue NortheastKent Prairie

2:52 PMAug 12Domestic ViolenceRedacted to neighborhood?Kent Prairie

2:55 PMAug 12Follow-up100 block East 3rd StreetOld Town

3:22 PMAug 12Public Contact/assist18300 block Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

3:39 PMAug 12Suspicious Event100 block East 3rd StreetOld Town

3:42 PMAug 12Welfare Check18700 block 59th Drive NortheastCascade Industrial Center

3:47 PMAug 12Parking Enforcement20200 block 77th Avenue NortheastKent Prairie

3:59 PMAug 12Welfare Check600 block South Stillaguamish AvenueKent Prairie

4:09 PMAug 12Follow-up7000 block Highland View DriveEdgecomb

4:17 PMAug 12Public Contact/assist100 block East 3rd StreetOld Town

4:39 PMAug 12Collision500 block East Division StreetOld Town

4:39 PMAug 12Civil600 block East 5th StreetOld Town

4:48 PMAug 12Theft3500 block 172nd Street NortheastSmokey Point

5:18 PMAug 12911 Hang Up400 block North West AvenueOld Town

5:27 PMAug 12Theft100 block East Burke AvenueHaller City

5:30 PMAug 12Civil4900 block 196th Place NortheastWest Bluff

5:47 PMAug 12Other3300 block 185th Place NortheastSmokey Point

6:00 PMAug 12Follow-up20200 block 77th Avenue NortheastKent Prairie

6:41 PMAug 12Collision4600 block Cemetery RoadWest Bluff

7:06 PMAug 12Behavior Health Contact4900 block Longhouse Trail Lane NortheastCascade Industrial Center

7:25 PMAug 12Harassment3300 block 185th Place NortheastSmokey Point

8:12 PMAug 12Traffic21100 block Smokey Point BoulevardIsland Crossing

8:14 PMAug 12Assist600 block East 5th StreetOld Town

8:16 PMAug 12Traffic2400 block Washington 530Island Crossing

8:52 PMAug 12Suspicious Event600 block 211th LaneKent Prairie

8:59 PMAug 12Traffic3900 block 171st Street NortheastSmokey Point

9:10 PMAug 12Suspicious Event200 block North Macleod AvenueOld Town

9:12 PMAug 12Traffic18200 block Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

9:20 PMAug 12Assist17200 block Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

9:36 PMAug 12SuicideRedacted to neighborhood?West Bluff

10:06 PMAug 12Disturbance4200 block 252nd Street Northeast—

10:09 PMAug 12Suspicious Event8500 block 212th Street NortheastKent Prairie

11:41 PMAug 12Abandoned Vehicle17200 block Ironwood StreetGleneagle

11:56 PMAug 12Suspicious Event100 block North Olympic AvenueOld Town

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Showing 5 of 69 events. Events posted on APD activity reports for Wednesday, August 12, 2026.