Blaine Police Department reports: April 30-May 6, 2020

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April 17, 4 p.m.: Officers were called in regard to a malicious mischief complaint. The victim’s vehicle was vandalized but they were able to clean it off. No suspect information.

April 17, 6:48 p.m.: Police were dispatched to a possible theft occurring at a clothing donation bin. Officers saw the vehicle leaving the area and stopped it a short distance away. The driver claimed to work at the clothing donation center. Her passenger, who was known to police, had several warrants for his arrest. The male passenger was arrested and booked into jail. The vehicle was impounded after a K-9 sniff of the vehicle indicated the presence of drugs. A search warrant will be obtained for the vehicle.

April 18, 10:26 a.m.: A Blaine officer responded to a parking problem located at the 1300 block of Adelia Street. Blaine officers marked the vehicle and issued a 72-hour notice to move the vehicle.

April 19, 9:04 a.m.: Blaine officers responded to a request to assist the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office in a vehicle pursuit of a stolen Chevrolet Chevelle that fled when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle. The pursuit ended in the 2100 block of Peace Portal Drive where the driver was taken into custody after a brief struggle. The suspect received medical attention at the scene and was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital for further evaluation before he was subsequently booked into the Whatcom County Jail for multiple felony charges. Officers cleared with no further incident.

April 19, 8:04 p.m.: Officers were dispatch to a fight call. Officers determined several minor assaults without injury may have occurred. The report is being forwarded to the prosecutor for review.

April 20, 7:06 p.m.: Blaine Police Department officers responded to a noise complaint in the 400 block of Allan Street. Officers arrived in the area and discovered a construction company doing fiber-optic work. Officers cleared but were called back as the noise issue was persistent. Officers spoke with the supervisor who advised the work was now done.

April 21, 1:32 p.m.: A Blaine officer checked on an abandoned vehicle. The officer had the vehicle towed.

April 22, 8:30 p.m.: Blaine Police Department officers executed a search warrant at the station which was granted for a vehicle seized during a theft investigation. Officers located a variety of drug paraphernalia and a small amount of suspected methamphetamine. Charges have been forwarded to the prosecutor.

April 23, 10:51 a.m.: Blaine officers were dispatched to a man on the Mitchell Avenue overpass who was allegedly throwing things onto I-5. Officers arrived and contacted the man who is known by law enforcement to have mental health concerns. Officers were unable to prove that he was throwing items over I-5. The man was arrested for consuming alcohol in a public place.

April 23, 12:16 p.m.: Blaine officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Peace Portal Drive for a man causing a disturbance. The man was hitting cars and yelling at people. Officers located the man and arrested him for disorderly conduct and consuming alcohol in public. The man was cited and released as officers had to clear for a priority call.

April 23, 1:47 p.m.: Officers were called to the intersection of 3rd Street and Boblett Street for an individual laying in the roadway. Dispatch advised aid was already en route. Officers arrived and made sure he was alright. The man walked home under his own volition.

April 23, 5:25 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to conduct a welfare check on an individual who arrived at a local business and alleged that they were stopped at the border and that U.S. Customs took their vehicle and drew her blood. An officer investigated and learned it may have been a mental health issue.

April 23, 8:04 p.m.: A business requested assistance with a person who was bothering their customers. The police arrived and contacted the business who just wanted the person to move along. The police contacted the person who requested a ride to the local mission because she had no place to go for the night. The police provided the person with a courtesy ride to the local mission where she could obtain food and a safe place to sleep.

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