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3/3: Happy New Year from Mayor Lund and all of us at the City of Bellingham. We’re looking forward to a healthy and joyful 2024!
2/3: ... professionals hard at work. I witnessed extraordinary patience and professionalism and thank all our first responders for their work," Mayor Lund said. "It is with great joy and a clear vision that I take my place at City Hall in service to this wonderful community.”
1/3: Mayor Kim Lund took office at midnight Jan. 1, 2024, and immediately joined a New Year's Eve overnight Bellingham Police Department patrol and visited the What-Comm 911 dispatch center.
“It was an honor to spend time riding along watching some of Bellingham’s safety ...
🚨ROAD CLOSURE🚨
Hannegan Road, between Bakerview and Sunset, is blocked due to a vehicle wreck. Traffic in the area will be stymied for about two hours. Please avoid the area. Thank you for your patience while responders are on scene dealing with the injured party and vehicle.
UPDATE: The road is open. Thanks, everyone.
This afternoon, BPD received information regarding the whereabouts of Colleen Clark and Gale Jefferson. The pair were safely taken into custody by the Lummi Nation Police Department on the Lummi reservation around 2:15pm then transferred into our custody.
Thank you to everyone who shared our post and to those of you who provided information. Thank you, @lummipolice, for the great partnership we share, and for assisting us with this incident.
🚨🚨🚨 IN CUSTODY 🚨🚨🚨
Both are now in custody. An update will be provided when details are available.
🚨🚨🚨WANTED: 24B20913 MURDER 1st Degree🚨🚨🚨
Coleen L. Clark and Gale R. Jefferson are wanted for the murder of 30-year-old Zachariah Janusiewicz. Zachariah was shot while at an unauthorized encampment in the woods near Tull Road, off of Kellogg on April 15, 2024.
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you see Coleen L. Clark and/or Gale R. Jefferson. Do not attempt to contact either of them on your own.
Colleen Clark is 5`4", approximately 150 lbs.
Gale Jefferson is 5`10", approximately 210 lbs.
If you are aware of their possible location, provide a tip online at cob.org/tips or call 360.676.6911.
🚨🚨🚨 IN CUSTODY 🚨🚨🚨
Both are now in custody. An update will be provided when details are available.
🚨🚨🚨WANTED: 24B20913 MURDER 1st Degree🚨🚨🚨
Coleen L. Clark and Gale R. Jefferson are wanted for the murder of 30-year-old Zachariah Janusiewicz. Zachariah was shot while at an unauthorized encampment in the woods near Tull Road, off of Kellogg on April 15, 2024.
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you see Coleen L. Clark and/or Gale R. Jefferson. Do not attempt to contact either of them on your own.
Colleen Clark is 5`4", approximately 150 lbs.
Gale Jefferson is 5`10", approximately 210 lbs.
If you are aware of their possible location, provide a tip online at cob.org/tips or call 360.676.6911.
You, too, can be the star in this book. Join our family at Bellingham Police Department. https://cob.org/dept/police/join
Special thanks to Cordata Elementary first graders for the beautiful gift.
🚨🚨SAFE🚨🚨
She is accounted for and no longer a missing person.
🚨🚨Missing Juvenile🚨🚨
15-year-old Ella (Alex) Campbell was last seen at approximately 2:15pm today (45/6/2024) near the Cordata neighborhood in Bellingham wearing a red hoody, jeans, and possibly white shoes.
Her direction of travel is unknown, but it is possible she is heading to Fredrickson, WA by bus.
Please notify BPD if you see her or have information regarding her whereabouts! 360-676-6911
Thank you.
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The crowd is gathering!!! 15 minutes to go time.
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A fun race. Thanks for putting it on. A great cause too.
Maybe you guys should worry more about the guy who broke a sexual assault protection order, and y’all only had a little conversation with him when he was supposed to be arrested, especially when he made direct contact with the girl who has the order against him and walk out the moment he saw her asked her how long have you worked here, are you stupid?
Great event and best race in Bellingham, thank you!
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Fun with the Fuzz 5K volunteers are prepping for the bib registration and pick up tonight! You can show up any time between 4pm and 7pm at 505 Grant to get your race items.
Some race day need to knows:
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED?
Yes! We just ask that you be respectful of other runners
CAN WALKERS PARTICIPATE?
Yes! Though we have cash prizes for the top finishers, we are a family-friendly event. We welcome and encourage walkers to participate.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
Dogs are allowed along the race course, but we ask that they are leashed and that their owners bring doggy bags. Please be respectful of other runners as we have a large amount of participants.
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Is the race clockwise or counterclockwise? The arrow on the route map might indicate the latter but a concerned spectator would like to know for certain. :D
The shirts are awesome! I have a fifth glass to add to my collection. Thank you to all those who are helping coordinate the event!
Taryn Leech maybe you will find the answers you were looking for. Enjoy the race if you can make it...
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**SECOND UPDATE**
On 5/3/2024 at approximately 0908 hours, What-Comm received a report that a man in the wooded encampment off Northwest near Bakerview had significant injuries. Patrol officers were the first on scene. The injured man was taken to the hospital for treatment. Investigators were able to identify the victim as 31-year-old Christopher Grasso. Grasso’s injuries are reportedly potentially life-threatening. His next of kin has been notified.
Detectives and crime scene investigators, also responded to scene for investigation, to include attempting to identify who may have been present or involved, interviewing individuals in the area, and documenting the scene. Some individuals left the area prior to officers' arrival on scene. Some people interviewed were not cooperative with investigators.
Anyone that may have information regarding the incident is asked to contact What-Comm’s non-emergency dispatch at 360-676-6911. Tips can be submitted online at www.cob.org/tips. Please reference case number 24B24693.
No further information is available at this time.
*FIRST UPDATE* First responders are no longer on scene. Thank you for your patience. One person was transported to the hospital with significant injuries. Investigation is ongoing.
*ORIGINAL TEXT* Bellingham Police and other first responders are currently on scene at Northwest near Bakerview investigating a significant assault. The road is open, however, please use caution and go slow as you pass. Watch for emergency personnel needing to cross the street. Please avoid the area, if possible. ... See MoreSee Less
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This encampment needs to go. There is an elementary school right down the street. Many families live in the apartments nearby. They deserve a safe community.
I legit don't even like shopping at bakerveiw fred Meyer anymore. I've seen way too many tweakies in the parking lot and IN THE STORE. Wish there was a an easy solution but there simply isn't. And yes I'm talking about full on drug addicts, NOT just a homeless person down on their luck. Those camps are scary and very bad news. I've walked through some looking for my stolen stuff. Strange times seeing a homeless person with a $2k bike and trying to feel sad for them.
Bellingham City Council - Government I warned you about this camp months ago!
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**SECOND UPDATE**
On 5/3/2024 at approximately 0908 hours, What-Comm received a report that a man in the wooded encampment off Northwest near Bakerview had significant injuries. Patrol officers were the first on scene. The injured man was taken to the hospital for treatment. Investigators were able to identify the victim as 31-year-old Christopher Grasso. Grasso’s injuries are reportedly potentially life-threatening. His next of kin has been notified.
Detectives and crime scene investigators, also responded to scene for investigation, to include attempting to identify who may have been present or involved, interviewing individuals in the area, and documenting the scene. Some individuals left the area prior to officers' arrival on scene. Some people interviewed were not cooperative with investigators.
Anyone that may have information regarding the incident is asked to contact What-Comm’s non-emergency dispatch at 360-676-6911. Tips can be submitted online at www.cob.org/tips. Please reference case number 24B24693.
No further information is available at this time.
*UPDATE* First responders are no longer on scene. Thank you for your patience. One person was transported to the hospital with significant injuries. Investigation is ongoing.
*ORIGINAL TEXT* Bellingham Police and other first responders are currently on scene at Northwest near Bakerview investigating a significant assault. The road is open, however, please use caution and go slow as you pass. Watch for emergency personnel needing to cross the street. Please avoid the area, if possible. ... See MoreSee Less
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Praying for all involved 😥🙏🏻
Keep doing what you're doing BPD. You're greatly appreciated. Praying for everyone involved.
What is wrong with people anymore
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