Tuesday's activity centered in downtown with mostly narcotics enforcement and public order calls.
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The city saw a steady rhythm of calls throughout Tuesday, with our downtown streets serving as the primary focus for BPD. Nearly a third of all incidents yesterday took place in the central business district, where officers spent much of their time navigating a mix of public order issues and mid-morning narcotics enforcement.
At a Glance
Downtown was the primary hotspot with 11 incidents, followed by the Meridian and Lettered Streets neighborhoods. Officers were frequently called to the 200 block of East Holly Street, which saw multiple welfare checks and suspicious circumstance reports throughout the morning.
Non-violent calls made up nearly 84 percent of the day's work. While we did see a physical domestic call in the Barkley neighborhood and a fight reported on West Orchard Drive, the bulk of the police response was dedicated to public order and community welfare.
Category Breakdown
The 'Malicious' category led the day with 15 incidents, accounting for over 40 percent of the total log. These calls were largely concentrated in the downtown area and the Meridian corridor, involving various trespass warnings and disputes.
Narcotics enforcement was also prominent, with five separate incidents reported. A notable stretch occurred mid-morning when officers made multiple arrests for drug violations and liquor law infractions within a few blocks of Cornwall Avenue and Magnolia Street.
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Timeline Analysis
Police activity followed the patterns of rush hour business in town.
The day peaked at 10 AM with four incidents, part of a concentrated two-hour window starting at 9 AM that saw seven total calls. This period was heavily weighted toward the downtown, involving suspicious circumstances, trespass issues, and behavioral health contacts. Activity remained relatively stable throughout the afternoon before tapering off as we headed into the late evening hours.
Intel Briefs
Downtown Trespass Compliance
With several trespass notices issued yesterday on Railroad Avenue and State Street, business owners are encouraged to ensure their 'Letter of Consent' is updated with BPD, allowing officers to act on your behalf even when you aren’t on-site.
Reporting Open Drug Use
If you witness open drug use or public intoxication, reporting these incidents through the non-emergency line helps the department allocate patrols to specific blocks.
Domestic Dispute Support
We noticed several domestic disputes across Cordata and Roosevelt yesterday. If you or someone you know is in a difficult situation, local resources like DVSAS provide confidential support and safety planning for our neighbors in Whatcom County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the "Other" category?
The "Other" category includes 5 incidents that don't fit into our main categories. Here's the breakdown:
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.