A busy Monday on the police scanner

Written by Caleb Hutton | The Bellingham Herald | October 22, 2012

By Caleb Hutton

The crashes just kept coming, but thankfully doesn’t sound like there were any serious injuries.

I’d wager we’re going to have a story about the Dodson’s incident tomorrow. Under Washington state law, use of force by the suspect — however minor — bumps it up from shoplifting to second-degree robbery.

From Friday night to this morning, 18 people were booked into Whatcom County Jail on suspicion of DUI. A lot more than usual. #bellingham

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

Blocking crash in SB lane of 4500 blk of Cordata Parkway, near PeaceHealth. Doesn’t sound like anyone’s hurt. #bellingham

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

They’re gonna need two tows at the Cordata crash. #bellingham

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

Rollover crash w/injuries at E Bakerview & Deemer. Fire dept, police responding. #bellingham

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

#policescanner: “Looks like we just got one patient w/a minor (shoulder) injury” in two-car rollover crash. Cops directing traffic.

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

Car fire at Woburn & Alabama. Fire dept responding. #bellingham

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

Crash at N Garden & Maple. No word on injuries. #bellingham

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

Driver tells trooper he was racing home because “the window installers were rummaging through his daughter’s belongings.” #bellingham

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

Blocking crash at E Bakerview and NW. @bbsebens No kidding.

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

Dispatcher just referenced “the Harry Potter room” at WWU’s library. #bellingham

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

Shoplifter at Dodson’s on Mount Baker Hwy shoved a clerk, “left with a bag of chicken and a Red Bull.” Driving a red pickup, plate AFA1573.

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

Sounds like they caught the Dodson’s shoplifting/robbery suspect. Taking him to jail now. #bellingham #whatcom

— Bellingham Crime (@bhamcrime) October 22, 2012

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