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Bellingham Crime News

In Bellingham, crime news means criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows individual incidents alongside broader trends and policy shifts.


Accidents

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Accidents

Driver Arrested Following School Bus Collision

A Bellingham man faces multiple citations after striking a school bus while operating with a suspended license.

Driver Arrested Following School Bus Collision

Property Crime

Property Crime

Burglar Targeted Lilia's Mexican Cuisine

A suspect broke into the Bellingham restaurant and stole a cash register.


Sex Crimes

Sex Crimes

Bellingham Woman Charged After Machete Attack

A judge has ordered a competency evaluation for the defendant following an incident at a local medical clinic.

Bellingham Woman Charged After Machete Attack

Violence

Violence

Seattle Man Arrested for Bellingham Stabbing

A 30-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly attacking a man in downtown Bellingham.

Seattle Man Arrested for Bellingham Stabbing

Drug Crime

Drug Crime

Bellingham Woman Arrested in Drug Investigation

Kim Ribble faces new drug dealing charges while awaiting trial for a 2020 overdose death.

Bellingham Woman Arrested in Drug Investigation

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Coverage takes in incident reports, law enforcement agency actions, court proceedings and changes to public safety policy. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Investigation outcomes and judicial proceedings often unfold over many months, requiring patience for the full picture to emerge. Public safety trends remain the primary driver of coverage, often influenced by shifting enforcement priorities and citywide initiatives.