Community Newspaper for Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo, Washington

POLICE REPORTS

January 14: Officers responded to a complaint of truant juveniles at a residence in the 1300 block of 4th Street. Officers discovered one student missing classes. The parent was notified of the complaint.
January 13: Officers discovered a juvenile runaway in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The items were impounded and the case will be forwarded to the prosecutor for review.
January 12: Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding. A computer check showed the driver had an outstanding felony warrant out of Tacoma. He was arrested and booked into jail.
January 12: Officers investigated a hit and run accident that left damage to a city traffic circle at Harrison and Steen streets. The case is under investigation.
January 12: An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and discovered the driver had been drinking and was over the safe limit to drive. His vehicle was impounded and he took a taxi home.
January 12: A business in the 200 block of D Street reported a dine and dash. Officers located suspects with the assistance of the Blaine K9 unit. The juvenile suspects were arrested for the theft and released to their parents.
January 11: An officer responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in the 1700 block of H Street. The officer found a two-car injury accident. One driver was issued an infraction.
January 10: An officer responded to an aid call of a man experiencing chest pains in the 400 block of Martin Street. The officer assisted medics by applying defibrillator pads. The patient was transported by medics to the hospital.
January 10: An officer investigated a complaint of someone driving through the lawn in the 400 block of Cherry Street. The case is under investigation.
January 10: Officers responded to a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle while he was in a crosswalk on state route 543 and H Street. The pedestrian was treated at the scene and released. The vehicle driver was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian.
January 9: Officers received a report of a gas and dash in the 1300 block of Boblett Street. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the suspect.
January 9: Officers saw a person walking in a residential neighborhood late at night. The person was contacted and stated he was enroute to Denny’s Restaurant.
January 8: U.S. Customs reported a driver who was possibly delusional at the Peace Arch POE. An officer spoke to the adult female and determined she was capable of driving and was coherent.
January 8: A business owner reported unknown person(s) had broken the back door of the victim’s business in the 200 block of H Street. There was no property stolen or damage other than the door. There are no suspects or witnesses.
January 8: A citizen in the 900 block of Peace Portal Drive reported finding suspicious parcels of food left on his property. The citizen was concerned that the food was tainted and meant for his dog. The officer found no indication of foul play. The food was possibly transient leftovers.
January 8: An officer received a report of a hit and run in the 1400 block of H Street. The officer took statements from the victim. The case is under investigation.
January 8: A business in the 600 block of 8th Street reported a company vehicle had been hit by another unknown vehicle in the parking lot of the business. There are no suspects or witnesses to the hit and run. Cosmetic damage was suffered by the company vehicle.
January 8: Officers received a domestic violence report from the victim of an assault in the 1500 block of D Street. The suspects location is unknown. The case is being referred to the prosecutor for charges.
January 8: Officers were asked to check on two juveniles who were stranded in the area. They live in Mexico and were denied entry into Canada. Officers were unable to contact their parents and took them to a juvenile safe house..