Bellingham · August 24, 2026

What happened in Bellingham on Monday, August 24th

On Monday, Bellingham police fielded 204 calls for service, most clearing without a report. Officers filed 32 incident reports, 6 fewer than the day before (16%); 3 were violent and 7 ended in arrest. Bellingham Fire Department logged 54 responses, dispatching 85 apparatus across them.

Monday's reports roll up into 8 category families. Operations & Administrative led with 10 reports (31%), ahead of public order (6) and violent & person crimes (6). The most common single category was Other Non-Criminal (7).

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

Incidents spread across 12 neighborhoods. Meridian led with 9 incidents, 28% of the citywide total.

The most active neighborhoods by total incidents.

Activity peaked between 2 PM–3 PM with 5 incidents.

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

Bellingham Fire Department logged 54 responses on Monday, 13% below the 28-day average of 62, dispatching 85 apparatus across them. 34 of the 54 were medical (67%). The day's largest response went to a medical call at 4:19 PM, sending 6 apparatus (1 Engine · 3 Ambulances · 2 Command).

Response composition · Monday54 responses

EMS / Medical›3463%

Other›1324%

Rescue›611%

Fire›12%

The complete Bellingham log for August 24, 2026, straight from official records. It lists 32 police incidents (3 violent, 7 ending in arrest) and 52 Fire & EMS responses (34 medical, 1 fire, 4 rescue, 13 other).

12:01 AMAug 24Harassment200 E MAGNOLIA STDowntown

12:22 AMAug 24Assault - Felony2900 SQUALICUM PKWYCornwall Park

12:33 AMAug 24MedicalColumbine Dr & West Stuart RoadCordata

1:22 AMAug 24Drug - Narcotics Violations1000 YORK STPuget

2:11 AMAug 24Domestic Dispute (No Assault)1500 G STLettered Streets

4:33 AMAug 24Elevator RescueW College WayWestern Washington University

4:33 AMAug 24MedicalColumbine Dr & West Stuart RoadCordata

4:44 AMAug 24Service & Admin4000 block Britton RdCounty

4:46 AMAug 24MedicalNorthshore Dr & Chautaqua StSilver Beach

5:33 AMAug 24Fire AlarmE Chestnut St & High StSehome

5:43 AMAug 24MedicalBarkley Blvd & Orleans StRoosevelt

5:46 AMAug 24Service & AdminSpringland Ct & Springland LnSilver Beach

5:58 AMAug 24Cancelled / No IncidentSpringland Ct & Springland LnSilver Beach

6:34 AMAug 24Smoke / Odor CheckMeridian St & Van Wyck RdMeridian

7:11 AMAug 24MedicalF St & W Holly StLettered Streets

7:22 AMAug 24Trouble With A Person200 VAN WYCK RDMeridian

7:25 AMAug 24Outdoor Rubbish Fire4400 block Meridian StMeridian

7:27 AMAug 24MedicalFuchsia Dr & Water Lily LoopCordata

7:45 AMAug 24Trouble With A Person2700 MERIDIAN STCornwall Park

7:49 AMAug 24MedicalBoulevard & S State StSouth Hill

8:00 AMAug 24MedicalSundown View Ln & Sand RdCounty

8:01 AMAug 24MedicalDonovan Ave & 24th StHappy Valley

8:15 AMAug 24MedicalPotter Rd & Caron RdCounty

8:21 AMAug 24Theft4400 MERIDIAN STMeridian

8:58 AMAug 24MedicalEdwards St & Puget StPuget

9:01 AMAug 24MedicalPana Vista Dr & Alta Vista PlMeridian

9:44 AMAug 24Cancelled / No IncidentJimi Hendrix Way & Bray WayCounty

10:00 AMAug 24Trespass Authorization Letter4500 MERIDIAN STMeridian

10:01 AMAug 24MedicalBenson Rd & Homestead BlvdCounty

10:05 AMAug 24Elevator RescueHighland Dr & High StWestern Washington University

10:16 AMAug 24Fire AlarmE Maryland St & Undine StRoosevelt

11:36 AMAug 24Robbery1400 WOODSTOCK WAYBarkley

11:36 AMAug 24MedicalOrleans St & Woodstock WayBarkley

11:45 AMAug 24RescueBirchwood Ave & Meridian StBirchwood

12:03 PMAug 24Service Of Papers600 TELEGRAPH RDMeridian

12:03 PMAug 24Service Of Papers600 TELEGRAPH RDMeridian

12:16 PMAug 24MedicalEverson Goshen Rd & E 52nd TerraceCounty

12:32 PMAug 24Cancelled / No IncidentHigh Noon Rd & Noon RdCounty

12:38 PMAug 24Assist Citizen2900 WOBURN STBarkley

12:44 PMAug 24Cancelled / No IncidentNorthridge Way & Westridge PlSilver Beach

12:52 PMAug 24MedicalLincoln St & E Maple StPuget

1:10 PMAug 24MedicalPasco St & Samish WaySehome

1:12 PMAug 24Information Report

1:23 PMAug 24MedicalWalnut St & Eldridge AveColumbia

1:59 PMAug 24Disorderly Conduct300 TELEGRAPH RDMeridian

2:00 PMAug 24Community Oriented Policing1400 ELECTRIC AVEWhatcom Falls

2:26 PMAug 24Trespass Authorization Letter2700 LAKEWAY DRWhatcom Falls

2:30 PMAug 24Warrant Arrest2000 C STLettered Streets

2:35 PMAug 24Shoplifting000 BELLIS FAIR PKWYMeridian

2:44 PMAug 24Suspicious Circumstance500 E HOLLY STSehome

2:55 PMAug 24MedicalFarragut St & J StLettered Streets

3:29 PMAug 24Service & AdminLakeway Dr & Orleans StPuget

3:31 PMAug 24MedicalDumas Ave & S 42nd StSamish

4:00 PMAug 24Cancelled / No IncidentShelter Ln & Brown RdCounty

4:09 PMAug 24Sex Crime (Investigation)2900 SQUALICUM PKWYCornwall Park

4:19 PMAug 24MedicalGrant St & Fraser StYork

4:20 PMAug 24Municipal Code Violation3100 OLD FAIRHAVEN PKWYSouth Bellingham

4:50 PMAug 24MedicalConsolidation Ave & 34th StSehome

4:51 PMAug 24MedicalMcKenzie Ave & 12th StFairhaven

5:00 PMAug 24Missing Person2600 W MAPLEWOOD AVEBirchwood

5:39 PMAug 24Warrant Arrest1200 W BAKERVIEW RDMeridian

5:39 PMAug 24Shoplifting1200 W BAKERVIEW RDMeridian

5:50 PMAug 24MedicalWickersham Truck TrailCounty

6:00 PMAug 24Cancelled / No IncidentDeer Run Lane & Harbor Vw DrCounty

6:09 PMAug 24MedicalMill Ave & 12th StFairhaven

6:45 PMAug 24Assault - Misdemeanor1000 OTIS STSehome

6:50 PMAug 24MedicalN Forest St & E Laurel StSehome

7:21 PMAug 24MedicalAaron Dr & Littlefield LnCounty

7:32 PMAug 24Theft1600 SILVER BEACH RDWhatcom Falls

8:04 PMAug 24Welfare Check1500 H STLettered Streets

8:10 PMAug 24MedicalYew Street Rd & Tacoma AveCounty

8:14 PMAug 24Trouble With A Person1100 N STATE STDowntown

8:23 PMAug 24MedicalMcLeod Rd & W Maplewood AveBirchwood

8:36 PMAug 24MedicalCentral Ave & Grand AveDowntown

8:47 PMAug 24MedicalScott Rd & Itistha WyCounty

8:54 PMAug 24MedicalOrchard PlCornwall Park

8:58 PMAug 24Contact Subject1000 N STATE STDowntown

9:06 PMAug 24Behavioral Health2500 MICHIGAN STRoosevelt

9:51 PMAug 24Elevator RescueSterling DrBirchwood

10:20 PMAug 24Warrant Arrest1800 C STLettered Streets

10:27 PMAug 24MedicalConnelly Ave & 28th StSouth Bellingham

11:01 PMAug 24Parking Problem3400 JAMES STIrongate

11:23 PMAug 24Carbon MonoxideE Illinois St & St Paul StBarkley

11:24 PMAug 24MedicalN Forest St & E Laurel StSehome

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