Blaine Police Department reports: February 17-21, 2020

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February 17, 12:36 p.m.: A Blaine officer on routine patrol observed a vehicle with expired registration. The officer stopped the vehicle and determined the driver possessed a fraudulent trip permit and failed to transfer the vehicle’s title within 45 days. Officers arrested, cited and released the individual with a mandatory court date. Officers cleared with no further incident.

February 17, 5:18 p.m.: Police were advised of a possible shooting threat at a business. Officers conducted an investigation and found no threat had occurred. A misunderstanding from several different employees had created a false rumor.

February 17, 6:02 p.m.: A Blaine officer responded to a local tow company because they were having trouble with the subject. The officer determined there was no crime and made sure there would not be any more trouble. The officer cleared the call without incident. 

February 18, 12:01 a.m.: A Blaine officer responded to assist a citizen at the Peace Arch port of entry. The citizen was trying to get to Canada and was refused entry into Canada. Canadian customs seized his vehicle for 24 hours. The officer gave the citizen a ride to the Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham. No further action was taken.

February 18, 3 p.m.: Blaine police officers were dispatched to the 200 block of 15th Street for a report of a female crying and yelling she needed to go to the hospital. Officers arrived and determined the individual was conscious and breathing and not suicidal at the time. Officers waited until North Whatcom Fire and Rescue arrived and assessed the female. Family members agreed to take her to St. Joseph’s Hospital. Officers cleared with no further incident.

February 18, 4 p.m.: Blaine police responded to the 1100 block of Boblett Street for a fraud report. A woman had been directed by scammers to purchase a gift card and provide them the numbers over the phone. The woman had complied but became suspicious after they asked her to purchase another card and called police.

February 19, 3 p.m.: Blaine officers responded to the 200 block range of Jerome Street for a report of an abandoned motorcycle. Officers arrived and checked with the neighbor who advised it does not belong to anyone at his residence. Officers collected the property and booked it into safekeeping at the Blaine Police Department.

February 19, 3:40 p.m.: Someone from the Port of Bellingham turned in an envelope he found while cleaning. The envelope contained a $100 bill. The envelope with money will be booked into the property room and an attempt will be made to locate the owner.

February 19, 4:11 p.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to a report of a fight on Mitchell Avenue. Officers arrived and determined that the argument was over a public parking space. None of the involved parties wished to pursue charges or trespassing.

February 20, 10:48 a.m.: A Blaine officer on routine patrol stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. During the traffic stop, the officer determined the driver had a suspended license in Washington state. Officers arrested, cited and released the individual with a mandatory court appearance. The vehicle was impounded and the individual was released with no further incident.

February 20, 4:15 p.m.: A Blaine officer responded to a report of a purse on the side of the road. Officers collected the property and took it to the police department for safekeeping. Officers cleared with no further incident.

February 21, 5:08 a.m.: Blaine Police Department officers were contacted by Skagit County Jail to confirm a warrant issued for a person booked into Skagit County Jail on a different warrant. The warrant was confirmed and sent via teletype to Skagit County Jail.

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