Man arrested on assault, warrants at Birch Bay State Park

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies assisted Washington State Parks (WSP) with arresting a man for fourth-degree assault and outstanding warrants near Birch Bay State Park on July 29.

Four WCSO deputies responded to assist WSP officers about 5:50 p.m. on July 29, WCSO spokesperson Deb Slater said. WSP later booked a 45-year-old man for fourth-degree domestic violence assault into Whatcom County Jail, according to jail booking data. 

The man was also arrested on seven warrants from Washington State Patrol, WCSO and Lynden Police Department that included first-degree possession of a stolen firearm, first-degree possession of stolen property, second-degree identity theft, possession of drugs by prisoner, second-degree vehicle prowl, third-degree theft and driving without a license, according to jail booking data. 

The man remained incarcerated in Whatcom County Jail as of August 1.