Saturday, August 21, 2010 - Suspicious White Van Spotted - Manito Drive, Fox Island
On Saturday, August 21, 2010 around 1:30 pm a white panel van drove East slowly down Manito Drive on Fox Island. It made U-turn in front of 1163 Manito Drive. Vehicle was a mid 1980's model. Two male hispanic occupants. Did not see where it went after I left Manito and turned onto 11th. It did not exit Manito Drive.
No windows on back of van. Looked like a workers all-white truck with no signs or lettering on the side of vehicle. Boxy-shaped van, do not know make of van or license number.

A robbery occurred at a residence on Manito Drive on or around this same day.

Thursday, August 19, 2010 - Speeding vehicle - Island Blvd & 9th
Extremely loud old Chevy, blue, without a hood, Wa. license, speeding up & down Island Blvd. at 2-2:20 today, Thurs. Walkers be very careful!!
What can be done about this?

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - Coyotes in Tree Farm - 13th Avenue FI -property backing to tree farm
It has been over 6 weeks since I have heard any coyotes but they were in full force last night (Tuesday August 10th). I have a Mastiff that keeps most things out of our yard but I had her inside last night and I could tell they must have been near my property line, very loud.

Friday, August 06, 2010 - Bear Scat? - Near Fishing Pier, Fox Island, WA
Not really a crime report but forum seems to include wildlife issues.
Seeing consistent scat (feces) on beach stairs. Pieces very dark with lots of berry seeds, about 3 to 4 inches long and about 3/4 inches in diameter in piles about 3-4 inches in diam. Consistent area hit on stair landing which is roughly 1/2 way up medium bank between shore and yard and involves climbing roughly 30 steps either way. Photos researched online look most consistent for bear. Anyone seen anything similar or have any input?

Thursday, August 05, 2010 - Strange vehicles - 9th and Hyak Way
Two young men in white small SUV asking for scrap metal at 8:30 PM

Thursday, August 05, 2010 - Coyote Sightings - 14th Ave., Fox Island
Missing Cat - put sign for cat at the post office....... pretty sure a coyote got the kitty as they have been heard them on the property

Thursday, August 05, 2010 - Missing Presidential Poster - End of 12th CT
Last week, I put an official presidential photo of Obama, in a nice
solid-wood frame, on the back outside wall of my little barn. I noticed
today that it is gone. This is not worth spending time and money to solve,
but we need to be aware that there are those who either want to vandalize
things, or to stifle our freedom of expression, if they do not agree with
us.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - Coyote Sightings - 11th Lane, Fox Island
I live on 11th Lane (Near Ozette and 11th ave) and I've had 3 Coyotes in my backyard off and on the past few weeks. They are coming up to the house and even looking inside now. Paw prints on the windows. I can also hear them howling at night. I was told that the lady living behind me had fish and game on it, but I've heard nothing in weeks and the problem is getting worse. It sounds like there are puppies now.

Do you know if there is any plan to catch them? Their nest is just outside my property line. I would really like this to get taken care of.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - Strange vehicles - Bella Bella Drive
On two separate occasions so far two different vehicles have been spotted (a week or two apart) parking in front of the same house on Bella Bella Drive at 11-12 at night. The first occurrence was a tan pick-up with ladders in the back where the person just parked, turned off his lights, and remained there for a couple minutes. Second occurrence was a suburban with three people in it, who exited the vehicle and walked up the street, only to return to it a while later and leave.

Monday, August 02, 2010 - Coyote Sightings - 9th & Kamus, Fox Island
There is another cat missing from 9th and Kamus. I got this concern this AM from 12th. The missing cat from 9th is my daughters neighbor and the cat always comes home. My daughter lost 4 to the Coyote's. I'm going to post at store and post office and by firestation. Just want to be sure that everyone knows to keep pets inside.

We hired a trapper with no luck.

Monday, August 02, 2010 - Coyote Sightings - 1267 12th Ct., Fox Island
I have two Labs, which are inside with me most of the time. I never let them out alone and unsupervised. I leave them in a chain link kennel during the day, while I am at work, and whenever I am out at night.

This morning about 4:30am, I had both dogs on a leash walking around the yard for their morning constitutional. When we were in the front yard, on the side of the
house closest to the end of 12th Court, I heard a loud yelp-howl from the woods closer to the end of 12th Court. That would be the wooded area bounded by the dirt key at the end of 12th Court, the paved driveway winding down about 300 feet to my place, and the gravel drive leading to Bryce and Erica Pollan's horse pasture (1777 12th Court) below my place. It has been a long time since I have heard a coyote, but I know what dogs sound like, and this
wasn't it. Maybe a dog in dire distress, but it only happened once, then it was quiet.

I was concerned enough to Google the subject and end up on the FI site, which I bookmarked. I am reporting this to you, in case it is significant Also, I believe my dogs to be safe in their kennel. If you have some input on that subject (like, maybe I am wrong), I would welcome that.

In addition, I have noticed some signs of unusual activity on the property in my absence in the time I have lived there. I now know where to post that info as it happens so as to keep the community better informed.

Monday, August 02, 2010 - Coyote Sightings - Fox Island,
Our cat was with me in the yard until I made a quick trip to the post office at about 7:30pm. When I came back he wasn't to be found outside so I figured he had been spooked by a dog visiting the neighbors. Well, he didn't come to our calls that night and hasn't been seen since. He could have had a run in with raccoons, or coyotes. I have met a neighbor on the next road whose cat disappeared on Monday night also.

I am hoping that something can be worked out to let the residents of the island know that coyotes are on the island and there have been growing reports of missing pets.

I refused to believe that there were coyotes on the island. We have lived here for 33 years haven't been worried about our pets being attacked by coyotes. We have always been aware of the possible safety problems involving raccoons, eagles and dog packs . Some people keep all of their pets indoors at all times and that seems to be the most popular suggestion. We have let our pets out since we have moved to the island (1977) and haven't had an issue until recently. Once with a dog down the road, and just this last Monday night. I have learned, after talking with some folks while searching for my cat, that several people near here have missing pets and have evidence that it was coyotes.

It is my hope that something be worked out at the meeting or at least some ideas can be suggested as a way to let all island residents know how serious these safety issues are for our animals. Perhaps we could have a wildlife person come to speak to an interest group emphasizing the importance of keeping all possible attractions away from the more dangerous wildlife. Possibly invite some folks who have protective enclosures for their pets to share with us,( there are several companies online) or have someone explain to us what needs if we want to build enclosures for our animals so they can be outdoors safely.

I realize that trapping isn't a favored method of control . It would be interesting if there are any studies on reducing the reproduction through some sort of birth control for coyotes.

Saturday, July 31, 2010 - White flatbed truck on the driveway - Kwanah Pl, FI
White flatbed truck pulled into my driveway. Two people in the truck but unable to see faces. When I walked around the side of the house after hearing the vehicle they backed down the drive and left.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Tresspassing - 1298 14th Ave FI
Came home to man man in my driveway and another driving around in a Wht Flatbed trk. Said he lost his wallet on the property last week while working there. (No one worked on the property) I told him he was tresspassing and to leave while I called the owners whom called 911. This is the 2nd incident in 2 weeks. Last one lost a cell phone.

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - Pet Cats Killed By Coyotes - Fox Island, WA
3 pet cats were killed by coyotes this week near 9th and Kamus. Cats and small dogs need to be kept inside as advised by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. To report coyotes call 360-902-2936 (press 0 to report.)

For information on living with coyotes visit http://wdfw.wa.gov. Click on Bear Pic..Mammals..Coyotes.

Feel free to contact Sue at spirit6724@aol.com for Fox Island Coyote networking. Let me know if you have missing pets, sightings, or are interested in community trapping options.

Wednesday, July 07, 2010 - regarding burglary july 7th - 1324 mowitsh drive
suspect in custody. the name is Corey Belkevich and resides in tacoma . Suspect admitted to the crime and many items where personally recovered from the suspects home.
Stated that he knocked on 6 homes that day to see who was in and then finally hit our home. said that he does this daily setting off in the morning and hitting a house a day. in custody in Tacoma. vehicle used was a gold chrysler plymouth sundance 139 pzr.
photo available

Thursday, June 03, 2010 - Coyote and Pups - 11 Ave area
A sign has been put up on 11th Ave that says coyotes and pups in the area.
I live off 11th and Ozette and see a coyote every few days. Tuesday night I heard the coyote pups crying.It was raining. Last night my family was awakened by howling of many coyotes.They are multiplying and feeling very safe in our area.Something needs to be done and soon. My small animals are either walked outside on a leash or housebound.I feel like a prisoner in my own home.

- Burglary July 7th - 1324 Mowitsh Drive
Regarding burglary July 7th

Suspect in custody. The name is Corey Belkevich and resides in Tacoma.
Suspect admitted to the crime and many items where personally recovered
from the suspects home.
Stated that he knocked on 6 homes that day to see who was in and then
finally hit our home, said that he does this daily setting off in the
morning and hitting a house a day, in custody in Tacoma, vehicle used
was a gold Chrysler Plymouth sundance 139 pzr.
photo available