February 1, 1:17 p.m.: A local storage facility called the Blaine police to report that multiple burglaries had occurred. An officer responded and documented the break-in. The business will be contacting potential victims for notification. Officers are investigating and patrol officers were notified to provide extra patrol.
February 2, 12:17 p.m.: Blaine officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Boblett Street for a report of an individual sleeping in his trailer and lingering on the premises of a storage facility. Officers arrived and determined the individual had a copy of the lease and was not breaking any laws. Officers conducted a security check of the rest of the business at the owner’s request and cleared with no further incident.
February 3, 6:07 a.m.: Officers responded to a Blaine resident claiming a young person with a small child and dog followed him home from a party he was at on Route 101. The individual told police the two people and a dog are hiding inside his residence. Officers responded and checked the entire residence and determined there was no sign of any people or animals inside. Officers determined the man is likely suffering from mental health concerns or having a reaction to medication prescribed to him.
February 3, 2:54 p.m.: While conducting traffic enforcement, an officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration. The driver provided a false name at first, but officers were able to determine his real name. The driver was arrested on a felony warrant and booked into Whatcom County Jail. The driver was also cited and provided with a mandatory court date. The passenger was also arrested for felony probable cause and was booked into the Whatcom County Jail.
February 3, 7:30 p.m.: Officers responded to a possible recovered stolen firearm at the Peace Arch border crossing. Officers determined the firearm was not stolen and was only a close match. No further action was taken.
February 4, 3 p.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to contact a juvenile who might have information regarding a reported runaway from Eugene, Oregon. The officer spoke with the girl to gather information. The officer was eventually able to find a location for the runaway and relayed the information to the local authorities in Eugene.
February 4, 6:17 p.m.: An officer conducted a traffic stop and found the minor driver to have marijuana. The marijuana was seized and the driver was released. The marijuana was booked into the police department.
February 4, 11:35 p.m.: A Blaine officer observed a large tree branch that had fallen onto the road. The officer closed the road with his vehicle and contacted the city of Blaine’s public works department to have the branch removed. The officer and an employee of public works removed the branch and opened the road. The officer cleared the call.
February 5, 1:26 p.m.: During routine patrols, Blaine police made a traffic stop for a cell phone violation and learned the driver had a suspended license. The driver was arrested, cited and given a mandatory court appearance date for the offense.
February 6, 8:05 p.m.: Officers responded to an alarm at a business. An employee arrived before officers and advised the building was secure and it was a false alarm. The officers cleared with no further action.
February 6, 10:48 p.m.: An officer responded to the Peace Arch border crossing for a driver possibly under the influence of alcohol. The officer conducted standardized field sobriety tests and determined the driver was not intoxicated but tired. The driver agreed to take a nap before continuing to travel. No further action was taken.
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