13 arrests on Wednesday, nearly double the 30-day average
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Good afternoon, Bellingham!
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Wednesday was an enforcement-heavy day with thirteen arrests across the city, nearly double the 30-day average of 7.5. Notably, a 39-year-old picked up their 19th arrest since April 2025, this time for trespass on the 800 Block of Lakeway Dr.
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INCIDENT BREAKDOWN
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026
Reports
37
+4 from Tue
Peak Hour
8 AM
5 reports
Nonviolent
97%
+4% from Avg
Other-noncriminal led all categories with nine reports, followed by disorderly behavior with eight - mostly trespass-related. Drugs/Narcotics led the day's criminal categories with four incidents and four arrests, including two individuals cited for meth possession near Civic Field. Felony assaults, vehicle prowls, and burglaries however, have all dropped to zero or near-zero over the past week.
CATEGORIES
Other Non-criminal9
Disorderly Behavior (Non-Physical)8
Warrant Arrest4
Drugs & Narcotics4
LOCATIONS
Downtown8
Sunnyland5
Meridian4
Roosevelt4
HOT BLOCK
500 Block of Grand Ave
 
TIMES
Overnight4
Morning15
Afternoon10
Evening8
PEAK
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
ARREST BREAKDOWN
73% ABOVE 30-DAY AVERAGE
Total Arrest
13
+6 from Tue
Repeats
6
+1 from Tue
7-Day Total
56
+4% WoW
Six of yesterday's 13 arrests were repeat offenders. Aside from the 39-year-old's 19th arrest, a 66-year-old with nine lifetime arrests was picked up on a criminal traffic stop in Sunnyland, and one of the Civic Field individuals picked up their fifth arrest.
CATEGORIES
Warrant Arrest431
Drugs & Narcotics431
Trespass215
LOCATIONS
Puget323
Sunnyland215
Meridian215
Downtown215
Arrest does not imply guilt. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
 
YOUR INTEL FOR TODAY
PATTERN WATCH
Most Arrests in 8 Days
Wednesday's 13 arrests marked the highest single-day count in over a week.
WEEKLY TREND
Zero Felony Assaults Week Over Week
Felony assault reports dropped from 4 to zero over week over week.
PATTERN WATCH
Meridian Continues Rising
The 3700 Block of Meridian St has climbed to the #7 spot among the busiest blocks over the past 7 days despite not appearing in the 30-day top 15 - on pace with recent Meridian activity on other blocks.
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