Blaine Police Department reports: July 20-26, 2019

July 20, 10:42 a.m.: Officers were flagged down for a dog that was running loose in the streets. Officers captured the dog and determined it had no owner identification. Officers contacted animal control who later arrived at the Blaine Police Department and took possession of the animal.

July 20, 12:46 p.m.: Officers responded to the 100 block of Marine Drive for a report of a trespass. Officers arrived and determined someone had locked themselves in a yacht bathroom. The suspect fled the area when confronted by an employee and was gone when law enforcement arrived. Officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate the individual.

July 21, 6:33 a.m.: An officer was dispatched to a local gas station for an individual who was making threats while on his cell phone. The officer arrived and contacted the individual who had some mental health issues. The individual had warrants but due to jail restrictions he was not booked in. The individual was trespassed from the gas station and sent on his way.

July 21, 6:22 p.m.: An officer assisted the fire department with traffic and crowd control at a house fire.

July 21, 8:20 p.m.: Blaine officers responded to an assault on 4th Street. A citizen reported that his neighbor came over and got into an argument with him. The citizen reported his neighbor got in his face and pushed him. The charges will be forwarded to the prosecutor.

July 21, 9:03 p.m.: Blaine officers responded to a no contact order violation in the 1400 Block of Peace Portal Drive. A citizen reported a person with whom she has a no contact order called her sister. This was not an attempt for third party contact and the order was not violated. Blaine officers advised the reporting party’s sister to file for a no contact order with Whatcom County Superior Court.

July 21, 10:10 p.m.: An officer was in the area when Amtrak called to advise Blaine PD they were dropping off two passengers at Marine Drive who did not have all the proper documents to continue through into Canada on the train, however the train conductor believed they would be able to pass through Canadian customs after a review the paperwork more thoroughly. An officer provided the two a courtesy ride to Canadian customs at the Peace Arch crossing.

July 22, 3:29 a.m.: Blaine officers responded to single vehicle roll over in the 2100 Block of Montfort Avenue. A woman backed her vehicle and got too close to the embankment. The vehicle slid off the 8-foot embankment and rolled over. North Whatcom Fire came out and checked for injuries. The woman did not sustain any injuries. Her vehicle was recovered by a tow company. No further incident to report.

July 22, 7:49 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to assist Washington State Patrol with a collision on I-5 northbound. The collision was found to have occurred in Canada. Blaine officers remained on scene until RCMP officers arrived and assumed jurisdiction.

July 23, 12:57 a.m.: Blaine officers responded to a welfare check in the 400 Block of C Street. A person on a bus was supposed to get off in Skagit County. The person fell asleep on the bus until the bus reached the Peace Arch port of entry and was refused entry into Canada. Blaine officers gave the person a courtesy ride to the bus station in Bellingham.

July 23, 10:54 a.m.: An officer took a hit and run report. The reporting party did know when or where the incident occurred. They estimated about $600.00 in damage. There are no suspects.

July 23, 6 p.m.: A person was traveling home after work when another driver came up behind them on I-5 and tailgated them, honking their horn and flashing their lights. The person moved over when it was safe to do so and continued home. However, when the person got home the driver of the other vehicle had followed them and confronted them in their yard. The person called 911 which scared off the other driver. The suspect was sent a summons for harassment.

July 24, 8:01 a.m.: Blaine police were called to a despondent man requesting to go to jail. Police arrived and contacted the intoxicated man. Officers were able to convince him to speak with mental health professionals at the hospital. The man was given a courtesy ride to the emergency room.

July 24, 10:37 a.m.: Blaine police were dispatched to a reportable, non-injury collision at the intersection of Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive. Officers arrived and documented the incident. A driver towing a boat stopped at the railroad crossing. The driver pulled forward just as the crossing arms and lights began to activate. The man feared being hit by the train and began backing up. His boat struck a BMW directly behind it. Damage to the BMW is believed to be over $1000. A state collision report was also completed.

July 24, 2:42 p.m.: An officer was contacted by the Blaine school district superintendent in regards to a suspicious letter they received. The officer collected the letter which did not amount to a crime.

July 26, 1:55 p.m.: An officer was flagged down by a passing motorist reporting a two vehicle collision. Police located the non-injury, reportable collision. An exchange of information was completed. A state collision report will be completed due to the damage value. The driver at fault stopped in the middle of the roadway and began backing when he missed turning onto E Street. While backing he struck another vehicle that was behind him.

July 26, 10:34 p.m.: Officers responded to a reported noise complaint in the 600 block of A Street. Officers located a family looking for a lost dog. The complainant was advised via phone message of the situation.