Bellingham · May 23, 2026

What happened in Bellingham on Saturday, May 23rd

On Saturday, Bellingham police fielded 219 calls for service, most clearing without a report. Officers filed 13 incident reports, 22 fewer than the day before (63%); 1 was violent and 4 ended in arrest. Bellingham Fire Department logged 57 responses, dispatching 86 apparatus across them.

Saturday's reports roll up into 5 category families. Persons in Need led with 4 reports (31%), ahead of violent & person crimes (3) and operations & administrative (3). The most common single category was Behavioral Health (4).

The largest category families by share of activity, each with its top categories.

Incidents spread across 9 neighborhoods. Meridian led with 4 incidents, 31% of the citywide total.

The most active neighborhoods by total incidents.

Activity peaked between 2 AM–3 AM with 2 incidents.

Reported incidents by hour of day, with the busiest hour highlighted.

Bellingham Fire Department logged 57 responses on Saturday, 11% below the 28-day average of 64, dispatching 86 apparatus across them. 47 of the 57 were medical (82%). The day's largest response went to a traffic collision call at 4:42 PM, sending 5 apparatus (1 Engine · 1 Ladder · 2 Ambulances · 1 Command).

Response composition · Saturday57 responses

EMS / Medical›4782%

Other›814%

Fire›12%

Rescue›12%

The complete Bellingham log for May 23, 2026, straight from official records. It lists 13 police incidents (1 violent, 4 ending in arrest) and 52 Fire & EMS responses (43 medical, 1 fire, 8 other).

12:04 AMMay 23MedicalHannegan Rd & 54th TerCounty

1:26 AMMay 23MedicalCornwall Ave & E Maple StDowntown

1:32 AMMay 23MedicalDungeness Lp & Perch LnCounty

1:53 AMMay 23Domestic Dispute (No Assault)1300 RAILROAD AVEDowntown

2:52 AMMay 23Domestic Dispute (No Assault)1700 E MAPLE STPuget

2:53 AMMay 23Driving Under The Influence200 W HOLLY STDowntown

2:58 AMMay 23MedicalCornwall Ave & E Holly StDowntown

3:36 AMMay 23Assault - Misdemeanor100 HAWTHORN RDEdgemoor

4:11 AMMay 23MedicalSapphire Trail & Ruby PlCounty

4:40 AMMay 23MedicalLincoln St & Elwood AveSamish

4:41 AMMay 23MedicalYork St & Franklin StYork

4:45 AMMay 23Behavioral Health2500 MICHIGAN STRoosevelt

5:27 AMMay 23MedicalDivision St & E Front StCounty

7:12 AMMay 23MedicalLogan St & E StLettered Streets

7:53 AMMay 23MedicalCalico Loop & Roxy LpCounty

8:01 AMMay 23Vehicle FireNevada St & Texas StRoosevelt

8:26 AMMay 23MedicalW Bakerview Rd & Meridian StMeridian

8:35 AMMay 23MedicalRailroad Ave & E Maple StDowntown

9:29 AMMay 23Welfare Check2600 ALDERWOOD AVEBirchwood

9:34 AMMay 23MedicalTelegraph Rd & McLeod RdMeridian

10:21 AMMay 23MedicalBender Rd & Aaron DrCounty

10:32 AMMay 23MedicalOrchard PlCornwall Park

10:47 AMMay 23MedicalBender Rd & Aaron DrCounty

10:51 AMMay 23MedicalBeard Rd & La Bello DrCounty

11:23 AMMay 23MedicalLynn St & W Illinois StColumbia

11:28 AMMay 23Behavioral Health1000 N FOREST STSehome

11:31 AMMay 23Cancelled / No IncidentJubilee Lane & Par LnCounty

11:46 AMMay 23MedicalBirchwood Ave & Squalicum PkwyCornwall Park

11:48 AMMay 23MedicalE Laurel St & High StSehome

11:58 AMMay 23MedicalMarigold Dr & Morning Beach DrCounty

12:14 PMMay 23MedicalBirchwood Ave & Meridian StBirchwood

12:32 PMMay 23Cancelled / No Incident16th StHappy Valley

1:02 PMMay 23Cancelled / No IncidentSilver Lake Rd & Bobcat LnCounty

1:34 PMMay 23MedicalTelegraph Rd & Meridian StMeridian

2:27 PMMay 23MedicalSpg Vis WyCordata

2:44 PMMay 23Cancelled / No Incident16th StHappy Valley

2:58 PMMay 23Civil Case4100 HANNEGAN RDIrongate

3:15 PMMay 23Neighborhood Dispute4100 DEEMER RDMeridian

5:09 PMMay 23Fire AlarmPrince Ave & Deemer RdMeridian

5:19 PMMay 23MedicalE Laurel St & N State StDowntown

5:35 PMMay 23Warrant Arrest4300 MERIDIAN STMeridian

5:41 PMMay 23MedicalAnkar Park Dr & Prince AveMeridian

5:55 PMMay 23MedicalCreekview Crest & Front StCounty

6:09 PMMay 23MedicalCollege St & 46th StSamish

6:22 PMMay 23MedicalDonovan Ave & Samish WaySamish

6:24 PMMay 23MedicalRailroad Ave & E Magnolia StDowntown

6:35 PMMay 23MedicalLincoln St & Elwood AveSamish

6:55 PMMay 23Cancelled / No Incident2800 block Cedarwood AveBirchwood

7:03 PMMay 23MedicalIron StSunnyland

7:06 PMMay 23Suicide - Attempt/threat1500 FRANKLIN STYork

7:14 PMMay 23Cancelled / No IncidentDouglas AveSouth Hill

7:46 PMMay 23Medical3000 block Bennett DrCounty

8:22 PMMay 23MedicalMeridian StMeridian

8:35 PMMay 23MedicalMustang Way & Division StIrongate

8:38 PMMay 23Medical2100 block Elizabeth StColumbia

8:45 PMMay 23MedicalEagle Ave & Setting Sun CirCounty

8:57 PMMay 23Burglary300 E BELLIS FAIR PKWYMeridian

9:01 PMMay 23MedicalE Smith Rd & Hallmark LnCounty

9:22 PMMay 23MedicalRailroad Ave & E Magnolia StDowntown

9:43 PMMay 23MedicalW Pole RdCounty

9:51 PMMay 23ElectricalE Champion St & N State StDowntown

10:35 PMMay 23MedicalEliza AveCordata

10:42 PMMay 23MedicalCascades DrCounty

11:01 PMMay 23MedicalMustang Way & Division StIrongate

11:03 PMMay 23Theft4400 MERIDIAN STMeridian

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