On Oct. 12, The Bellingham Herald reported that a total of 17 rooms at two motels on North Samish Way
had tested positive for methamphetamine in recent months, which means that the rooms
were found contaminated with drugs. Several
people living in Bellingham commented on the article on Facebook, this would
suggest that many Samish residents got worried and terrified by the fact that
crimes had occurred just around the corner, on the street that links directly
to the Samish neighborhood. Samish Way has been known as a drug-use area (Drug abuse cases on Samish Way has often reported on the Bellingham city's website. The city is currently processing a condemnation of a motel for itsdrug contamination.)
So, how can we get
connected to the police in the neighborhood if we encounter any crimes? One of the most reliable ways is a phone
call. The Bellingham Police Department has four numbers for us to call depending on what kind of
matter we have:
1.
Emergency: If you need
immediate help, are drawn into a crime or find a crime in progress, call
9-1-1 immediately.
2.
Non-emergencies: If you report
a crime with no suspects, call 360-778-8804.
3.
For general questions and
information: 360-778-8800.
4.
Tip line: you may also report a
non-emergency crime at 360-778-8611 or from the mail form accessible here.
We can access these
and more contact information from Police Department Contacts.
What other things
can we do for our neighborhood’s safety? The Police Department
introduces many other projects that enhance our safety
and education online. I put the link to the list of the projects and
programs, so you could check them and get information if you are interested in some
of them: Police Services.
