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UPDATE - 8:15 p.m., Robert has been found alive and well. He is back with his family. Thank you for looking for him. #bp176

BOLO for missing person - Robert J. Black, 73, 5-11, slender, gray hair, glasses, walked away from his house today. Was last seen around 3:00 p.m., near the 1400 block of W. Holly St. Has Alzheimer's & likes to walk in the Columbia neighborhood. If seen, call 911. #bp176

Update - State Street is open to traffic again! Thank you for your patience. #bp176

Public Notice - N. State Street is closed from Meador to Franklin in both directions. BPD Traffic Officers and CSI’s are investigating a serious vehicle collision. Patience please. Public Works to set barricades. bp176

Did you bike to work or school today? We hope you stopped by BPD. Our recruiting team had protein and carbs with a side of energy to keep you fueled up. Better known as 🥓+🍩, with a side of ☕! 😆 Thank you @HemplersFoods Kestin Hempler for the bacon! #bp176

As the investigation proceeds, there will be further information released. We are asking everyone stay out of Lake Padden Park East and allow our personnel to work this case. The park will open tomorrow on regular schedule unless we announce otherwise. #bp176

Public Alert - Lake Padden East is closed to all incoming traffic for the remainder of the evening until the park closes at dusk. BPD actively investigating the scene of a shooting, with our CSI's and Detectives getting on scene. Few details available at this time. 1/2

2/2 You can use the link below to view the "Stand for the Fallen" watch. nleomf.org/event/stand-watch… Photo is courtesy of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund #honorthefallen #sacrifice #dedication #bp176

Today, May 15, is National Peace Officers Memorial Day, as proclaimed by President Kennedy in 1962. From noon to midnight, Honor Guards will stand 10-minute vigils and the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. 1/2

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms in our community. We are hoping you are having a wonderful afternoon the beautiful sunny weather. Thank you for all you do! A special thanks to all the Moms working today, your sacrifices do not go unnoticed! #MothersDay2023 #bp176

Update on 5-12-23, Marye has been found and is safe. #bp176

Announcing police training at a house on Cable St. near Lake Whatcom Blvd. Bellingham PD SWAT Team is training, which includes officers, actors, and police equipment. Anticipate loud noises, but there is no risk to the community. Training will be mid afternoon. #bp176

The @whatcomsheriff , @wastatepatrol, Everson PD and Bellingham PD will have extra DUI Patrols out on Friday, May 5th, for Cinco de Mayo. Drive Safe and Arrive Alive! Arrange for a sober ride home, before you go out and drink. 🍻+🚗=🚓 #drivesafearrivealive

MAZE/EZMA tag 61 counts of malicious mischief 3rd. Damage of $9,308.00 RHIZO tag 138 counts of malicious mischief 3rd. Damage of $16,930.00 NOID tag 286 counts of malicious mischief 3rd. Damage of $28.432.87 HOME tag 321 counts of malicious mischief 3rd. Damage of $38,262 #bp176

4 graffiti suspects arrested for vandalizing buildings, walls, fences and other property. Lead investigator wants to know if you were a victim of the below four tags and have NOT reported. Please email [email protected] with info. See more at bit.ly/3AzInyD 1 of 2

Race is underway! #bp176

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It is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and we want to celebrate those who have chosen to answer 9-1-1 calls. They are truly some of the most amazing people we know, and we most definitely could not do our jobs without their calm, kind voices! Thank you! #bp176

BPD Detective Division wishes to inform Bellingham business owners, specifically those of Southeast and Southwest Asian descent, about a burglary group targeting their residences. Please see this link for more information: bit.ly/Bellinghamburglaries #bp176

Interested in becoming a law enforcement officer? BPD is hosting a Public Safety Testing site 505 Grand Ave on April 22, 2023. Written test: 9:00 a.m., check-in at 8:30 a.m. Physical ability test: 1:30 p.m., check-in at 1:15 p.m. publicsafetytesting.com/even… #bp176