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Extra holiday DUI patrols start Nov. 27

Extra troopers, police officers and deputies will be on patrol looking for impaired drivers in Whatcom and San Juan counties as part of a holiday season Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

2013-11-26
Bellingham, WWU working together in riot's aftermath

The lawless and destructive behavior exhibited during the Oct. 12 riot at Laurel Park surprised and shocked us and our community. How could something like this happen in Bellingham and what can we do to avert another similar incident? We welcome this opportunity to report back to the community…

2013-11-22
Additional student arrested in connection with riot

Following the Oct. 12 Indian Street riot, 10 people have been cited by police and two of them are Western Washington University students.
Western freshman Cameron Ehrlich, 19, pleaded not guilty in October to charges of riot, failure to disperse and interfering with a street sign. Jordan…

2013-11-19
'Suspicious' fire in WWU dorm bathroom still under investigation

A dozen Western Washington University students could be staying in a motel for up to three weeks after a "suspicious" fire in a dorm bathroom.

A burning towel on the second floor of Ridgeway Gamma's Stack 9 prompted fire engines to rush to the dorm…

2013-11-18
Western, students working with community to respond to riot

In the aftermath of the Oct. 12 riot in Laurel Park, many people both on Western Washington University's campus and in the community have asked how this could have happened and what can be done to make sure it doesn't happen again.

As shocked as we were by this incident -…

2013-10-21
Bellingham Police seeking your help 2013-10-18
Patrols to target loud, wild parties in Bellingham

Authorities from three agencies are joining to increase party patrol efforts in the residential areas of Bellingham.
A large party at an apartment complex turned into a riot last weekend. See photos from the scene.
Bellingham and Western Washington University…

2013-10-18
Bellingham police arrest WWU student in melee

Bellingham police have arrested a Western Washington University student in connection with last weekend's off-campus riot.

Police say 19-year-old Cameron S. Ehrlich, who lives on campus, was booked into the Whatcom County Jail for investigation of riot, failure to disperse and…

2013-10-18
Bellingham police seek help identifying people at riot

Bellingham Police have released photos of 11 people they hope the public can help them identify as participants in a weekend riot.

Police also announced a fourth arrest related to the Saturday, Oct. 12, riot that caused thousands of dollars in damage to public and private property.

2013-10-18
Police patrols to target loud or disorderly parties 2013-10-17
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