Blaine Police Department reports: March 21-26, 2020

March 21, 12:30 p.m.: A person reported they found a cell phone near the end of Marine Drive. A police officer located the owner and returned the phone.

March 21, 2:21 p.m.: Officers received multiple 911 calls from an individual asking for an officer to contact his mother, who resides on the east coast of the United States. An officer informed him that is not what 911 is used for and instructed him to no longer call 911 unless it is an emergency.

March 23, 9 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to contact a man by telephone regarding a civil matter. The man advised he entered a civil agreement for home audio installation and the individual installing the equipment overbilled him. They also agreed on a refund but he can no longer get a hold of the installer who is now dodging his phone calls. Officers advised this is a civil matter and will need to be handled in civil court. Officers documented the matter and provided the complainant with a Blaine police case number. Officers cleared with no further incident.

March 23, 9:39 a.m.: Blaine Police Department officers responded to a theft of services complaint in the 1700 block of H Street. Officers arrived and began their investigation; the complainant was advised other shifts would be notified of the ongoing problem.

March 23, 4:02 p.m.: Blaine police responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance in the 200 block of C Street. An unknown person came on to a man’s property and motioned for him to follow him. The property owner called the police and the unknown person fled on foot and was not located.

March 23, 6:24 p.m.: Officers responded to a suspicious person walking around a closed business. Officers checked the area and were not able to locate the person. The building was secure and officers cleared with no further action.

March 24, 8:20 p.m.: Officers responded to a complaint of loud music and shouting. Officers determined it was a group of kids returning home and the noise had stopped. Officers cleared with no further action.

March 24, 9:30 p.m.: The police responded by phone to a civil case involving a local motel and a tenant. Management wanted the person to leave the motel at the end of the week when their contract was up. The tenant had questions about his rights about staying at the motel. The officer informed him it was a civil matter. The officer cleared the call. 

March 25, 2 p.m.: A person who wished to remain anonymous found several pieces of identification under a bridge near Blaine. The person dropped the property off at a gas station. The police located the owner of the identification and turned it over to them. The owner said they lost the wallet a year ago, which contained all her identification.

March 25, 3:37 p.m.: Officers were called about a neighbor dispute regarding their dogs. Officer took the report but referred them to the Humane Society as well. As of this time, the dogs did not lunge or attempt to attack anyone. Information only at this time.

March 25, 9 p.m.: A woman called police to report receiving a strange post to her Craigslist ad. The officer agreed the comments were strange but informed her nothing criminal had occurred. The woman thanked the officer and requested a report number.

March 25, 9:25 p.m.: A juvenile called 911 to report they had attempted suicide by taking a large amount of prescription medication. Police arrived and spoke with the person to keep her calm until aid crews arrived. The victim was transported to the hospital.

March 26, 6:34 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a physical domestic at an unknown location in Blaine. Dispatch advised the reporting party does not know where the victim was but knew they were staying in a hotel in Blaine. Officers and dispatch checked the hotels with negative results. An officer contacted the reporting party and told them to call 911 if they were to hear from the victim to get a location. Officers cleared unfounded.