This week's police report provided two items of interest. The first event took place on Thursday, October 14, in the halls of learning known as Blaine high school, though the police report is dated October 15. For some reason, administrators at the high school waited a day to call in this little gem.
The high school reported that on Thursday a 15-year-old student had used a bottle of spray-on cologne in a way the manufacturers probably did not intended. The boy allegedly doused a backpack in the smelly substance and set the bag blaze all while in the confines of his classroom with fellow students watching. Spray-on cologne, like most things that come in an aerosol can, is flammable.
The school did not report any damage to personnel or property. Police conducted an investigation on October 15 by interviewing the student and other witnesses. The school has taken administrative action, and the police have sent a report to juvenile prosecutors. The boy could be charged with reckless endangerment and reckless burning.
The second police report of note was fortunately a little less dangerous. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, October 16, police came across a man walking along Peace Portal Drive in Blaine carrying a large stainless steel cooking pot. What bit of illegality the police thought the man was going to commit with the piece of kitchenware is unknown.
The police discovered upon stopping that man that the pot was filled with cooked crab. The man was apparently enjoying a harmless, if a tad unusual, midnight snack as he wandered the streets. The traveler did have outstanding warrants against him, but they were from other counties meaning Blaine police could not arrest him.
The man was allowed to finish his crustacean feast in peace.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday Police Report: A Myriad Malfeasances
This week's edition provided not one, not two but four police reports that caught my eye and made me chuckle just a little on the inside. With an end to the preamble and no more ado, I present this week's offerings.
The first one occurred on Wednesday, October 6, with a woman who maybe should have tried just a little harder to pull one over on the Blaine police department. Police reportedly stopped her car after receiving information that she was driving with a suspended license. Once the officer pulled her over, the driver allegedly gave a false name. The officer was able to see through this rouse quite easily, though, because the name tag the woman was wearing on her blouse clearly displayed her true name; the name under which the car was registered.
After probably the shortest investigation into false identity ever, the officer arrested the 44-year-old Ferndale resident on suspicion of driving with a suspended license, obstructing an officer and other traffic citations. The car was impounded and the woman was booked into jail; presumably under her real name.
On Friday, October 8, a hunter from New Mexico was stopped at the border and asked if he was carrying any weapons.The man reported that he had been, that is until he decided to stash them in the bushes at the Blaine cemetery for safe keeping.
Canadian customs officials arranged for the man to meet with Blaine police at the cemetery to retrieve his weapons. After the rendezvous, police gave the man a warning and information on better places to store weapons, other than random shrubbery.
On that same day, Blaine police responded to a 5 a.m. call from a business on Peace Portal Drive that some possibly foul business could be afoot. Once on scene, police found that someone had left 55 dozen eggs on the doorstep of the business. An employee there said the business had not placed any such order.
After some further investigation, Blaine police were unable to find the rightful owners of the 660 tiny gifts. In the spirit of goodwill and charity, Blaine police and customs and border protection agents transported the eggs to the Blaine food bank.
Finally, on Saturday, October 9, Halloween reportedly came about 21 days too early for some store clerks collecting shopping carts in a store parking lot on H Street late in the evening. A yellow pickup truck carrying what appeared to be folks in goblin masks showed up and cruised the parking lot for a while, apparently to the dismay of the clerks trying to do their job. Blaine police were called, but the pickup reportedly fled before the mischief makers could be brought to justice. I sure would not want to be working that parking lot come Halloween night.
The first one occurred on Wednesday, October 6, with a woman who maybe should have tried just a little harder to pull one over on the Blaine police department. Police reportedly stopped her car after receiving information that she was driving with a suspended license. Once the officer pulled her over, the driver allegedly gave a false name. The officer was able to see through this rouse quite easily, though, because the name tag the woman was wearing on her blouse clearly displayed her true name; the name under which the car was registered.
After probably the shortest investigation into false identity ever, the officer arrested the 44-year-old Ferndale resident on suspicion of driving with a suspended license, obstructing an officer and other traffic citations. The car was impounded and the woman was booked into jail; presumably under her real name.
On Friday, October 8, a hunter from New Mexico was stopped at the border and asked if he was carrying any weapons.The man reported that he had been, that is until he decided to stash them in the bushes at the Blaine cemetery for safe keeping.
Canadian customs officials arranged for the man to meet with Blaine police at the cemetery to retrieve his weapons. After the rendezvous, police gave the man a warning and information on better places to store weapons, other than random shrubbery.
On that same day, Blaine police responded to a 5 a.m. call from a business on Peace Portal Drive that some possibly foul business could be afoot. Once on scene, police found that someone had left 55 dozen eggs on the doorstep of the business. An employee there said the business had not placed any such order.
After some further investigation, Blaine police were unable to find the rightful owners of the 660 tiny gifts. In the spirit of goodwill and charity, Blaine police and customs and border protection agents transported the eggs to the Blaine food bank.
Finally, on Saturday, October 9, Halloween reportedly came about 21 days too early for some store clerks collecting shopping carts in a store parking lot on H Street late in the evening. A yellow pickup truck carrying what appeared to be folks in goblin masks showed up and cruised the parking lot for a while, apparently to the dismay of the clerks trying to do their job. Blaine police were called, but the pickup reportedly fled before the mischief makers could be brought to justice. I sure would not want to be working that parking lot come Halloween night.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday police report will be late
I know it's pretty early for me to delay the Thursday Police Reports, since I just started them two weeks ago, but I was incredibly busy today and not able to post it.
Look for it tonight or early tomorrow morning. Maybe I'll call it the late edition.
Look for it tonight or early tomorrow morning. Maybe I'll call it the late edition.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Dwight Clark Update: Autopsy Completed
According to a press release from the city of Bellingham, an autopsy has been completed on the body of Dwight Clark, the Western student who had been missing since Sept. 26. Through dental records and other identifying methods, the results have confirmed the identity of the body as Clark.
The autopsy revealed that the body appeared to have been in the water, where it was found, the entire time Clark was missing and that the death occurred in the water. The body did not appear to have any external or internal injuries, and there were no signs of inflicted trauma.
The finalization of the autopsy, which will include a toxicology of the body and official cause of death report, will occur within the next six to eight weeks.
The autopsy revealed that the body appeared to have been in the water, where it was found, the entire time Clark was missing and that the death occurred in the water. The body did not appear to have any external or internal injuries, and there were no signs of inflicted trauma.
The finalization of the autopsy, which will include a toxicology of the body and official cause of death report, will occur within the next six to eight weeks.
Thursday Police Report: Teenage Indiscretions
Two smaller police reports from The Northern Light today, both involving teenagers having things on their person that really should not have been there.
The first one happened on Friday, Oct. 1. Blaine police contacted a 17-year-old smoking a cigarette on a street just north of downtown Blaine. The police wanted to know more about the teen's illegal possession of a pack of cigarettes; they had no idea he was also in possession of something else.
As the teenager removed the pack of smokes from his pants pocket, a tablet of ecstasy accompanied the cigarettes on their journey. Police tested the tablet on-site and secured it as evidence. The teenager was booked into Whatcom County's juvenile detention facility on investigation of felony drug possession.
The second report happened on Monday, Oct. 4, and tells the story of an 18-year-old who felt the need for some urgent hair care, apparently. The teenager was stopped by the security guard of a local convenience store as she was on her way out. She was allegedly carrying bottles of shampoo, conditioner and mousse; all of which she allegedly had no intention of paying for.
A Blaine police officer arrived at the store and arrested the teen on suspicion of shoplifting. She was later released with a court date. The pilfered hair products were returned to the store, unharmed.
The first one happened on Friday, Oct. 1. Blaine police contacted a 17-year-old smoking a cigarette on a street just north of downtown Blaine. The police wanted to know more about the teen's illegal possession of a pack of cigarettes; they had no idea he was also in possession of something else.
As the teenager removed the pack of smokes from his pants pocket, a tablet of ecstasy accompanied the cigarettes on their journey. Police tested the tablet on-site and secured it as evidence. The teenager was booked into Whatcom County's juvenile detention facility on investigation of felony drug possession.
The second report happened on Monday, Oct. 4, and tells the story of an 18-year-old who felt the need for some urgent hair care, apparently. The teenager was stopped by the security guard of a local convenience store as she was on her way out. She was allegedly carrying bottles of shampoo, conditioner and mousse; all of which she allegedly had no intention of paying for.
A Blaine police officer arrived at the store and arrested the teen on suspicion of shoplifting. She was later released with a court date. The pilfered hair products were returned to the store, unharmed.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
BREAKING: Body Found Near Bellingham Waterfront is Dwight Clark
According to a press release sent out by the City of Bellingham, police have confirmed a body found off a dock near the old Georgia Pacific plant in Bellingham this morning is that of missing Western student Dwight Clark.
The press release stated identification found on the body confirmed Clark's identity. The body, which was removed from the water at noon today, was found by a contractor in a small boat doing work for the Port of Bellingham. The body appeared as though it had been in the water for several days.
The Bellingham Herald as already posted something on this most recent development. The identify of the body has not been medically confirmed, and Clark's family has not released any statements on the discovery.
The press release stated identification found on the body confirmed Clark's identity. The body, which was removed from the water at noon today, was found by a contractor in a small boat doing work for the Port of Bellingham. The body appeared as though it had been in the water for several days.
The Bellingham Herald as already posted something on this most recent development. The identify of the body has not been medically confirmed, and Clark's family has not released any statements on the discovery.
Dwight Clark is Missing
I know I'm rather late to the party with this blog post about a missing Western student named Dwight Clark, but I figured since this is indeed happening between Bellingham and Blaine it deserves to be on my blog.
I will attempt to summarize the concrete information that exists about Clark's disappearance, which has been gleaned from the Bellingham Herald and my alma mater's student-run newspaper, The Western Front.
Clark allegedly disappeared in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 26 after walking back from a party on Indian Street, north of Western's campus. A reportedly prolific text-message sender, Clark has sent no text messages from his phone since 2 a.m. on Sept. 26. That's just more than a week ago.
Extensive searches by Bellingham Police and volunteers of the downtown area of Bellingham have turned up no clues to his disappearance. Police at this point have no reason to suspect foul play, and have officially called off their search efforts. They are continuing to follow up on leads and pursue the matter with their detectives. Volunteers, family and friends continue to organize search parties in attempts to find Clark.
In the most recent developments, the Front reported on a man who was seen on the evening of Oct. 4 scribbling a disturbing message on a flyer announcing Clark's disappearance. The message alluded to Clark's death after being stabbed. According to the Front, Bellingham Police say the man is not a viable suspect.
A well-written summary of Clark's disappearance and the subsequent search efforts published in the Front, with input from his roommates and family, can be found here.
Support can be offered to Clark's family and friends through the FIND Dwight Clark Facebook page. Anyone with any information regarding the disappearance should contact the Bellingham Police Department.
I will attempt to summarize the concrete information that exists about Clark's disappearance, which has been gleaned from the Bellingham Herald and my alma mater's student-run newspaper, The Western Front.
Clark allegedly disappeared in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 26 after walking back from a party on Indian Street, north of Western's campus. A reportedly prolific text-message sender, Clark has sent no text messages from his phone since 2 a.m. on Sept. 26. That's just more than a week ago.
Extensive searches by Bellingham Police and volunteers of the downtown area of Bellingham have turned up no clues to his disappearance. Police at this point have no reason to suspect foul play, and have officially called off their search efforts. They are continuing to follow up on leads and pursue the matter with their detectives. Volunteers, family and friends continue to organize search parties in attempts to find Clark.
In the most recent developments, the Front reported on a man who was seen on the evening of Oct. 4 scribbling a disturbing message on a flyer announcing Clark's disappearance. The message alluded to Clark's death after being stabbed. According to the Front, Bellingham Police say the man is not a viable suspect.
A well-written summary of Clark's disappearance and the subsequent search efforts published in the Front, with input from his roommates and family, can be found here.
Support can be offered to Clark's family and friends through the FIND Dwight Clark Facebook page. Anyone with any information regarding the disappearance should contact the Bellingham Police Department.
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