A 56-year-old with 13 lifetime arrests picked up two more
Good morning, Bellingham!
Yesterday, a 56-year-old with a long history in Bellingham's system picked up two charges within 20 minutes on the 1800 Block of Cornwall Ave. First theft, then a warrant, marking his 12th and 13th arrest since January 2025.
At a Glance
Activity spread across the day without any real clustering. The early morning hours saw a DUI and a suspended license arrest in Cordata, both before 2 AM. Things picked up again mid-morning with traffic stops in Roosevelt and a behavioral health call in Sehome, then stayed steady through the afternoon.
Downtown led with 5 incidents, though a relatively modest sum for the neighborhood. Roosevelt and Sunnyland each logged 3 incidents. The evening brought a felony assault arrest near PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and a suicide threat response in Barkley.
Category Breakdown
Other topped the category list with 6 incidents, mostly warrant arrests. Vehicular came in second with 7, including two DUIs and two hit-and-runs. Theft had 5 incidents, with two arrests at the usual spots: the 4400 Block of Meridian St (Walmart area) and the 1800 Block of Cornwall Ave. Assault incidents are down 36% from the prior week, a welcome shift after a busy stretch.
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Timeline Analysis
Intel Briefs
Narcotics Activity Doubled This Week
Narcotics incidents have jumped from 5 to 10 week-over-week, a 100% increase.
Downtown Streak Continues Into Weekend
Downtown has led all neighborhoods in incident volume for four consecutive days. With Friday and Saturday typically bringing nightlife crowds to Holly Street, expect continued activity there.
Vehicular Incidents Trending Lower
Vehicle-related calls are down nearly 30% compared to last week (24 vs 34). This quieter pattern may continue, but weekend parking lots at Bellis Fair and downtown remain worth watching as typical targets for prowls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 7 incidents that don't fit into our main categories. Here's the breakdown:
Where does this data come from?
All incident data is sourced directly from the official Bellingham Police Department Daily Activity Log. We aggregate and analyze this public information to provide community insights. Our data is updated daily and reflects only what the department publicly reports.