Bainbridge blotter | It’s PSE on the line

Selected reports from the Bainbridge Island Police Department blotter.

Selected reports from the Bainbridge Island Police Department blotter.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

11:05 a.m. A 45-year-old Milton man was driving a large Puget Sound Energy vehicle south on Manitou Beach Road while making a scheduled delivery and snagged a low-hanging line.

The pole was pulled down and broken in half and the roof of the vehicle’s trailer was torn apart; three holes were also punched in the driver’s side panel. The pole fell on top of the trailer, causing more damage.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

7:42 p.m. A 28-year-old Bainbridge woman was worried her husband was suicidal.

He had texted her after leaving the house upset, saying he loved her and the kids very much. Then, he stopped answering calls and texts.

Police were able to text him and arranged to meet him near Fort Ward.

The man explained he was concerned about financial issues and needed some time to himself, but was not considering suicide. He seemed reasonably calm and spoke with police for about an hour.

Afterward, the officers advised the wife of the situation.