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 Smokey Point DriveSmokey Point

1:37 AMAug 12Radar20400 Smokey Point BoulevardIsland Crossing

1:45 AMAug 12Traffic300 West AvenueOld Town

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

1:54 AMAug 12Traffic4000 172nd Street NortheastSmokey Point

2:03 AMAug 12Suspicious Event18900 5 Ne—

5:23 AMAug 12Disturbance16800 Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

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

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

8:06 AMAug 12Alarm3700 172nd Street NortheastSmokey Point

8:13 AMAug 12Animal Complaint200 Joann LaneKent Prairie

8:14 AMAug 12Assist600 East 5th StreetOld Town

8:17 AMAug 12Harassment8500 212th Street NortheastKent Prairie

8:25 AMAug 12Nuisance16800 Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

8:43 AMAug 12Assist2100 Washington 530Island Crossing

8:45 AMAug 12Collision3500 174th Place NortheastSmokey Point

9:08 AMAug 12Follow-up1800 Continental Place—

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

10:42 AMAug 12Civil4900 196th Place NortheastWest Bluff

10:58 AMAug 12Alarm16500 42nd Avenue NortheastSmokey Point

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

11:18 AMAug 12Trespass20200 74th Avenue NortheastKent Prairie

11:18 AMAug 12Trespass20200 74th Avenue NortheastKent Prairie

11:29 AMAug 12Suspicious Event20500 Olympic PlaceKent Prairie

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

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

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

12:27 PMAug 12Abuse Of Person200 West Jensen StreetKent Prairie

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

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

12:43 PMAug 12Other600 East 5th StreetOld Town

1:02 PMAug 12Follow-up200 Joann LaneKent Prairie

1:07 PMAug 12911 Hang Up20900 Olympic PlaceKent Prairie

1:39 PMAug 12Suspicious Event17700 Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3:59 PMAug 12Welfare Check600 South Stillaguamish AvenueKent Prairie

4:09 PMAug 12Follow-up7000 Highland View DriveEdgecomb

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

4:39 PMAug 12Collision500 East Division StreetOld Town

4:39 PMAug 12Civil600 East 5th StreetOld Town

4:48 PMAug 12Theft3500 172nd Street NortheastSmokey Point

5:18 PMAug 12911 Hang Up400 North West AvenueOld Town

5:27 PMAug 12Theft100 East Burke AvenueHaller City

5:30 PMAug 12Civil4900 196th Place NortheastWest Bluff

5:47 PMAug 12Other3300 185th Place NortheastSmokey Point

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

6:41 PMAug 12Collision4600 Cemetery RoadWest Bluff

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

7:25 PMAug 12Harassment3300 185th Place NortheastSmokey Point

8:12 PMAug 12Traffic21100 Smokey Point BoulevardIsland Crossing

8:14 PMAug 12Assist600 East 5th StreetOld Town

8:16 PMAug 12Traffic2400 Washington 530Island Crossing

8:52 PMAug 12Suspicious Event600 211th LaneKent Prairie

8:59 PMAug 12Traffic3900 171st Street NortheastSmokey Point

9:10 PMAug 12Suspicious Event200 North Macleod AvenueOld Town

9:12 PMAug 12Traffic18200 Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

9:20 PMAug 12Assist17200 Smokey Point BoulevardSmokey Point

9:36 PMAug 12SuicideRedacted to neighborhood?West Bluff

10:06 PMAug 12Disturbance4200 252nd Street Northeast—

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

11:41 PMAug 12Abandoned Vehicle17200 Ironwood StreetGleneagle

11:56 PMAug 12Suspicious Event100 North Olympic AvenueOld Town

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