Daily Report

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Thursday, January 8, 20264 min read

Good morning, Bellingham!

We’re full steam ahead with the release our 2025 annual report tomorrow, January 9th! Without further ado, here’s what went down Wednesday, defined by a robbery on Tull Court and a busy afternoon for police. Officers responded to 26 incidents, the bulk of which occurred between 2 PM and 4 PM. Malicious mischief and investigations topped the category list.

At a Glance

Bellingham police activity heatmap showing 26 incidents on January 8, 2026

Yesterday's incidents spanned Bellingham, with Meridian and Downtown each seeing 4 incidents. Cornwall Park reported 3 incidents.

Theft, malicious mischief, and investigations were the most common call types, suggesting a busy day for property-related issues and ongoing police work.

Notable Location:Meridian

Category Breakdown

Malicious
8
Investigation
5
Theft
5
2
Welfare
2
Vehicular
2
Assault
2

Malicious mischief calls led the way with 8 incidents, followed by investigations and theft, each with 5. These three categories accounted for nearly 70% of yesterday's reported events.

Welfare checks, vehicular incidents, and assaults rounded out the activity, each contributing a smaller, but still noteworthy, portion of the overall picture.

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Timeline Analysis

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Peak

The afternoon hours kept police busy. Here's the hourly breakdown:

The busiest hour was noon, with 3 incidents reported. A concentration of activity occurred between 2 PM and 4 PM, with 5 incidents logged during that window. Activity was observed in 14 of 24 hours.

Intel Briefs

Tull Court Robbery

A robbery was reported on the 200 Block of Tull Ct around 3 PM. Residents should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.

Order Violation Enforcement

Two incidents of order violation were reported, one in Happy Valley, indicating ongoing efforts to enforce court orders and protect individuals. Be aware of your surroundings, and report suspicious activity.

Traffic Stop Arrest

A traffic stop on the 1900 Block of King St led to an arrest for driving with a suspended license. Remember to keep your driving credentials up-to-date and drive responsibly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the "Other" category?

The "Other" category includes 2 incidents that don't fit into our main categories. Here's the breakdown:

WARRANT ARREST1
TRANSPORT1
Where does this data come from?

All incident data is sourced directly from the official Bellingham Police Department Daily Activity Log. We aggregate and analyze this public information to provide community insights. Our data is updated daily and reflects only what the department publicly reports.