Bellingham police make more riot-related arrests

Bellingham police have arrested a fifth person in connection with an Oct. 12 riot that caused thousands of dollars in damage to public and private property near Laurel Park.

Police booked Sharod Niles McClay, 18, into Whatcom County Jail on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for investigation of rioting, reckless endangerment, first-degree malicious mischief, failure to disperse, and resisting arrest, said Sgt. Jason Monson.