A busy morning downtown and drug related arrests kept officers moving yesterday.
Good morning, Bellingham!
While most of us shook off the weekend, BPD dealt with a mix of downtown trespasses and a spike in narcotics investigations, with activity concentrated in the Downtown core and north toward Cornwall Park. Felony investigations near Squalicum Parkway and Barkley made for an interesting Monday, here’s the full story -
At a Glance
Most of yesterday was defined by non violent property and social issues - with over 93 percent of calls fell into categories like trespass, traffic violations, and welfare checks. Downtown and Cornwall Park accounted for nearly half of all police activity, showing how much our central neighborhoods rely on a constant police presence.
A felony assault on the 2900 block of Squalicum Parkway resulted in an agency assist (multiple agencies cooperating). Meanwhile, the Barkley neighborhood dealt with a mix of lost property and more serious investigations on Sunup Loop.
Category Breakdown
Malicious behavior, mostly involving trespass and trouble with persons, led the day with six reported incidents. Downtown and Cornwall park remains the focal point for these calls. Business owners and residents continue to request help with unwanted individuals, highlighting the ongoing tension in our city center.
Welfare checks and narcotics investigations followed closely behind. Four separate drug arrests were made yesterday, stretching from the 100 block of East Holly Street down to Bellis Fair - a sobering reminder of the substance abuse crisis touching communities nationwide.
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Timeline Analysis
The city hit its stride mid morning.
Call volume spiked with nine separate incidents between 9 and 11am. The morning rush included everything from a drug arrest at a downtown bank to a felony assault investigation on Squalicum Parkway. As the day advanced, BPD stayed busy until late afternoon.
Intel Briefs
Downtown Trespass Awareness
With six malicious behavior calls yesterday, many centered on Cornwall Avenue, residents should stay alert when traveling through the area.
Retail District Security
A welfare check turned into a narcotics arrest at Bellis Fair yesterday morning. Stay aware of your surroundings, even in large retail lots.
Traffic Compliance
Officers are active on residential streets, keep your documentation current to avoid unnecessary complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 4 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.