Daily Report

A robbery in York caps a busy Thursday, while officers address behavioral health and narcotics violations around town.

Friday, January 23, 20264 min read

Good morning, Bellingham!

Thursday saw a peak in activity throughout the York neighborhood, with several warrant arrests and a robbery investigation. Officers also responded to behavioral health calls and narcotics violations throughout the city, keeping busy from the early hours into the night.

At a Glance

Bellingham police activity heatmap showing 22 incidents on January 23, 2026

On top of the 4 incidents in York, officers kept busy in Roosevelt, Downtown, and Meridian - each seeing 3 incidents.

The 2000 Block of C St and the 1600 Block of Ellis St were the only specific blocks with more than 1 incident, each hosting 2 incidents.

Notable Location:York

Category Breakdown

9
Theft
4
Vehicular
4
Malicious
3
Welfare
1
Narcotics
1

The "Other" category, encompassing civil cases and agency assists, led the way with 9 incidents. Theft and Vehicular incidents tied for second, each accounting for 4 calls.

Malicious incidents, including trespass and trouble with a person, made up the next largest slice of activity, with 3 incidents reported. Welfare and Narcotics each accounted for a single incident.

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Timeline Analysis

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Peak

While officers were active from morning to night, the early afternoon was especially busy.

The peak hour was 2 PM, with 5 incidents logged. A two-hour window between 1 and 3 PM saw a total of 8 incidents, marking a concentrated period of calls for service.

Intel Briefs

DUI Enforcement

Two DUI arrests were made yesterday, one on Cordata Pkwy and another on Cornwall Ave. Be safe and drive sober, Bellingham.

Theft Awareness

With 4 theft incidents reported, including a fuel theft on King St and shoplifting on Lakeway Dr, remember to secure your valuables and report any suspicious activity.

Warrant Arrests in York

Officers conducted multiple warrant arrests on the 1600 Block of Ellis St in York. If you have outstanding warrants, now is the time to address them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the "Other" category?

The "Other" category includes 9 incidents that don't fit into our main categories. Here's the breakdown:

WARRANT ARREST2
SERVICE OF PAPERS2
CIVIL CASE2
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY2
PUBLIC TALKS1
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.