A Christmas Day domestic dispute in Sehome and a warrant sweep downtown.
Good morning, Bellingham!
Christmas in Bellingham saw officers responding to a range of incidents, from a domestic dispute in Sehome to warrant arrests downtown. The day included welfare checks, theft, and assisting other agencies, keeping our local law enforcement active throughout the holiday.
At a Glance
An astonishingly low amount of ten incidents were reported in Bellingham yesterday, with 60% of the total being non-violent.
Downtown saw a concentration of activity. Officers also responded to calls in Barkley, Roosevelt, and Sunnyland, among other neighborhoods.
Category Breakdown
The 'Other' category, encompassing assist other agency requests and warrant arrests, led incident types yesterday at 30%.
Welfare checks and Assaults tied for second, each accounting for 20% of the calls.
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Timeline Analysis
Intel Briefs
Downtown Activity
Be aware of increased activity downtown, particularly around the 1300 Block of Railroad Ave.
Late-Night Activity
Midnight to 1:00 AM saw multiple incidents, including an assault in Silver Beach and a sex crime investigation in Cornwall Park. Stay vigilant during hours when resources are spread thing.
Meridian Street Security
Increased security checks are being conducted on the 4500 Block of Meridian St. Report any suspicious activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 3 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.