August 8, 1:11 a.m.: An officer on routine patrol observed a vehicle operating erratically. The officer made contact with the driver who smelled of alcoholic beverages. The driver submitted to field sobriety tests and was determined to be under the influence. The 18-year-old driver was arrested, processed and booked into Whatcom County Jail for DUI.
August 8, 1:41 p.m.: Officers were called to collect possible drug paraphernalia found on top of a park bench. Officers arrived and located a broken spoon and an empty vape pipe. Officers disposed of the items at the police station.
August 8, 11:29 p.m.: Dispatch requested a warrant confirmation. A Blaine officer confirmed the two warrants were valid and faxed them to the Whatcom County Jail.
August 9, 9:45 a.m.: Blaine Police were dispatched to a vehicle prowl that occurred in the 800 block of Mitchell Avenue. The suspect stole several backpacks from a locked truck and an unloaded hunting rifle. The rifle will be entered into criminal justice databases as a stolen firearm. During the investigation, police determined a single male suspect on a bicycle was likely responsible for the theft. The investigation is ongoing.
August 10, 6:40 a.m.: A woman called the police after discovering her mailbox had been stolen. An officer went to the location and found four mailboxes still on the post, however, the woman’s mailbox had been forcibly removed. The victim did not know anyone who would steal her mailbox. The theft is valued at $30.
August 10, 12:32 p.m.: Blaine police assisted Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies with a burglary suspect identification and arrest.
August 11, 1:00 a.m.: Blaine police responded to the 700 block F Street for a report of a stolen scooter. Officers took a report and will have the vehicle entered into law enforcement databases as stolen.
August 11, 8:30 a.m.: Blaine police received a report of a vehicle prowl in the 600 block of A Street. Officers are investigating the incident.
August 12, 8:30 a.m.: A reporter from a local newspaper rode with an officer for several hours of their shift.
August 12, 4:00 p.m.: An individual called to report an unknown person took an empty box out of their son’s arms at the Blaine Food Bank the day prior. They also wanted to report a theft from their home, which was later discovered to be out of the area.
August 12, 7:30 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a missing cell phone. An out of area individual advised police her husband left his cell phone at the park while visiting Blaine. She also advised officers she and her husband tracked the phone with GPS to a residence in Blaine. Officers responded to the address provided and recovered the cell phone from a man who advised he found it earlier in the park. Officers took possession of the cell phone to return to its owner. Officers cleared with no further incident.
August 12, 8:00 p.m.: A member of Sea Mar Community Health Center rode with a Blaine Police Department officer assigned to the crisis intervention team for the department.
August 12, 9:25 p.m.: Officers responded to a neighbor dispute where a man accused another man of stealing wood from his yard. The reporting party did not know the person’s name or where they lived but thinks they live nearby. He was instructed to call back if the man returns. No further action was taken.
August 13, 7:29 p.m.: Officers responded to a neighbor dispute over shrubbery on each other’s property. Officers spoke with both parties, advised them it was best to stay away from each other, and also provided information on obtaining an anti-harassment and no-contact order. Officers cleared without further law enforcement action.
Reports provided by Blaine Police Department
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