Bellingham Police Department is investigating a two car injury collision near the intersection of W. Smith Rd. and Saratoga Pl. The collision happened on January 20, 2026 at approximately 3:57 p.m.
Did you see or hear anything? Do you have a dash camera or does your house have security cameras which may have recorded the collision? We are looking for footage from approximately 3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have any footage, heard or saw something, we are asking you to contact us using one of the methods below.
The Blue Team patrol shifts are starting 2026 at a fast pace as they recovered two stolen guns from two different people within 24 hours!
On 1-19-26 at approximately 1:51 a.m., officers noticed and contacted a suspicious car in the 100 block of Central Ave. They saw drug paraphernalia and cash and conducted a drug investigation. The 18-year-old driver was in possession of a stolen firearm, drugs, and a spring blade knife. The firearm had been stolen from Whatcom County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction. He was taken to jail on several weapons violations and drug charges are pending the result of a search warrant.
Still on 1-19-26, at the opposite end of the day at 10:00 p.m., the same group of officers on their next shift conducted follow-up on a robbery case from January 14, 2026. The 18-year-old suspect in this case had probable cause for his arrest for robbery first degree and possession of a stolen firearm. The patrol officers found out his location, developed a plan, and arrested him without incident. The stolen firearm was recovered at the scene. He was taken to jail on the robbery and stolen firearm charges. There may be other charges pending as well.
Great job by the Blue Team evening and night shift officers to recover two stolen guns in less than 24 hours!
Bellingham Police Department is investigating a two car injury collision near the intersection of W. Smith Rd. and Saratoga Pl. The collision happened on January 20, 2026 at approximately 3:57 p.m.
Did you see or hear anything? Do you have a dash camera or does your house have security cameras which may have recorded the collision? We are looking for footage from approximately 3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have any footage, heard or saw something, we are asking you to contact us using one of the methods below.
Email tip line: www.cob.org/tips Phone tip line: 360.778.8611
The Blue Team patrol shifts are starting 2026 at a fast pace as they recovered two stolen guns from two different people within 24 hours!
On 1-19-26 at approximately 1:51 a.m., officers noticed and contacted a suspicious car in the 100 block of Central Ave. They saw drug paraphernalia and cash and conducted a drug investigation. The 18-year-old driver was in possession of a stolen firearm, drugs, and a spring blade knife. The firearm had been stolen from Whatcom County Sheriff`s Office jurisdiction. He was taken to jail on several weapons violations and drug charges are pending the result of a search warrant.
Still on 1-19-26, at the opposite end of the day at 10:00 p.m., the same group of officers on their next shift conducted follow-up on a robbery case from January 14, 2026. The 18-year-old suspect in this case had probable cause for his arrest for robbery first degree and possession of a stolen firearm. The patrol officers found out his location, developed a plan, and arrested him without incident. The stolen firearm was recovered at the scene. He was taken to jail on the robbery and stolen firearm charges. There may be other charges pending as well.
Great job by the Blue Team evening and night shift officers to recover two stolen guns in less than 24 hours!
If you were in the northern end of the Columbia neighborhood today, you likely saw a large Bellingham Police presence for a couple hours. They were all there to look for a 19-year-old male who ran from the officers who initially contacted him near Northwest Ave. and Lynn Street. BPD had probable cause to arrest this male for violation of no contact orders and being in possession of child sexual abuse material. He took off through alleys and backyards as nearly every officer working in the city established a perimeter in the Columbia neighborhood. Police Service Dog Rudy and his handler were called from home to begin a track. Pilots of our Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) team launched an aircraft to assist in finding the suspect. Residents called 9-1-1 as they saw the male fleeing and were able to keep our team vectored in. As K-9 Rudy kept tracking, eventually the suspect was seen entering a home in the 2900 block of Victor St., where he armed himself with two kitchen knives. The homeowner, who did not know the suspect, was inside the house. Thankfully the male did not hurt the homeowner, he just wanted to escape from us. Our patrol officers got there, surrounded the house, and BPD Crisis Negotiators began a dialogue with the homeowner and the suspect. The homeowner came outside, unharmed, and we continued to negotiate with the suspect making attempts to de-escalate the situation and develop a surrender plan. Members of BPD SWAT were called to the scene with their rescue vehicle to assist with this apprehension. Negotiations continued, the male was not cooperating and began to get more agitated. A single less lethal flexible baton round was deployed, which had the desired effect and the suspect surrendered immediately without incident. He was taken for medical attention for a minor injury and booked into the jail for above cases and burglary 1st degree. BPD Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) responded after the scene was secure to collect all relevant evidence.
A great example of our entire BPD team working together to ensure this suspect was found and taken to jail.
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Bellingham Police Department is investigating a two car injury collision near the intersection of W. Smith Rd. and Saratoga Pl. The collision happened on January 20, 2026 at approximately 3:57 p.m.
Did you see or hear anything? Do you have a dash camera or does your house have security cameras which may have recorded the collision? We are looking for footage from approximately 3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have any footage, heard or saw something, we are asking you to contact us using one of the methods below.
Email tip line: www.cob.org/tips
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The Blue Team patrol shifts are starting 2026 at a fast pace as they recovered two stolen guns from two different people within 24 hours!
On 1-19-26 at approximately 1:51 a.m., officers noticed and contacted a suspicious car in the 100 block of Central Ave. They saw drug paraphernalia and cash and conducted a drug investigation. The 18-year-old driver was in possession of a stolen firearm, drugs, and a spring blade knife. The firearm had been stolen from Whatcom County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction. He was taken to jail on several weapons violations and drug charges are pending the result of a search warrant.
Still on 1-19-26, at the opposite end of the day at 10:00 p.m., the same group of officers on their next shift conducted follow-up on a robbery case from January 14, 2026. The 18-year-old suspect in this case had probable cause for his arrest for robbery first degree and possession of a stolen firearm. The patrol officers found out his location, developed a plan, and arrested him without incident. The stolen firearm was recovered at the scene. He was taken to jail on the robbery and stolen firearm charges. There may be other charges pending as well.
Great job by the Blue Team evening and night shift officers to recover two stolen guns in less than 24 hours!
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Today we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, legacy, and dreams. On this day of service in his honor, remember his words……
“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
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