Blaine Police Department reports: January 25-30, 2020

January 25, 10:09 p.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to the Peace Arch port of entry after a vehicle was found with two different license plates. The front license plate had been stolen from the vehicle and replaced with another stolen plate. An officer arrived and seized the stolen plate. The driver of the vehicle had no idea her front plate had been stolen.

January 26, 8:16 a.m.: A woman called 911 to report that a man was using hypnosis to get her to unlock her door at night so he could attack her. The woman said she piles things against the door to keep him out but each night she removes more and more things from the door while under hypnosis. The woman requested additional patrol checks in the evening hours to apprehend the suspect.

January 26, 11:17 a.m.: Blaine officers responded to the 200 block of C Street for a report of a residence with water leaking from the second story. Officers arrived and determined a pipe likely burst and a large volume of water was running down the inside and outside of the home. Officers attempted to contact the homeowner who resides in Canada but were unsuccessful. Public works was contacted to shut the water off at the main. Officers cleared with no further incident.

January 26, 10:45 p.m.: A citizen reported that a male who had been trespassed from her property crossed the threshold of her property line. Blaine officers contacted the suspect and advised him that he was under arrest for criminal trespass in the second degree. The officers cited and released the suspect with a future court date. The police cleared the call without incident. 

January 27, 9:23 a.m.: During routine patrol, Blaine police impounded an illegally parked and abandoned vehicle in the 800 block of Ludwick Avenue. The vehicle had been tagged on January 19 and was left standing until officers authorized the tow on January 27. A parking infraction will be mailed to the offending trucking company.

January 27, 12:50 p.m.: A Blaine resident called 911 to report an older male in his 30s walking with a substantially younger female and advised the two were holding hands. The complainant told 911 dispatch that he suspected human trafficking. Officers responded and contacted the male and female who voluntarily identified themselves and advised that they are in a dating relationship. Officers determined the male is 16 years of age and the female is 17 years of age and were not committing any crimes, just enjoying a walk in the park. Officers cleared with no incident.

January 27, 12:26 p.m.: Blaine police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in the 2500 block of Peace Portal Drive. A vehicle traveling south entered the intersection without stopping at the posted sign and was hit by another vehicle. Officers completed an accident report, facilitated an exchange of information and photographed the collision. None of the involved parties were injured.

January 27, 3:18 p.m.: A Blaine resident called police to report she was being threatened with physical harm by her stepdaughter after Blaine officers were previously at the residence investigating an order violation. Officers arrived at the residence and arrested the suspect without incident for domestic violence-related charges. The suspect was booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

January 28, 8:44 a.m.: While sitting in the 700 block of H Street, an individual approached an officer and informed them that another individual sent them a message saying they were going to shoot them in the head. The victim laughed about it and advised they did not want to pursue charges. Information only at this time.

January 30, 7:40 p.m.: At the request of Washington State Patrol (WSP), Blaine police located a single-vehicle collision on southbound I-5. Officers assisted with traffic control until WSP arrived on the scene. Officers cleared after help was no longer needed.