Massage therapy

Whatcom Massage Therapist Accused Of Sexual Stalking Barred As ‘Public Safety Threat’

A Whatcom County massage therapist has been suspended from practicing in Washington after state officials cited a stalking conviction and disturbing new felony allegations they say pose an “immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare.” The Washington State Department of Health suspended the credential of Collin Noah Ruginski following an emergency action approved by…

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Virginia National Guard

Bellingham Man ID’d As Gunman Who Targeted National Guardsmen In DC: Report

Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot and critically wounded near the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in an attack authorities say was carried out by a 29-year-old man last known to be living in Bellingham, NBC News reports. Police and federal investigators said the gunman — identified by four senior law-enforcement sources as…

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recovered cocaine

22 Pounds of Cocaine Packaged With ‘Thor’ Imagery Seized In Bellingham, Police Say

A Whatcom County drug bust turned cinematic when deputies reportedly found 22 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop in Bellingham. Deputies made contact with a vehicle in the 4000 block of Eliza Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 16, after deeming the vehicle “suspicious,” according to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Two people inside the car…

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Little Squalicum Park

Lynden Man Arrested in Rape and Robbery at Bellingham Park, Sheriff Says

Detectives arrested a 35-year-old Lynden man accused of raping and robbing a woman at Little Squalicum Park in Bellingham. The attack happened the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 20, when deputies responded to a report of a rape and robbery involving a 48-year-old victim, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. A large search, including drones…

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Fugitive From Colorado Held Without Bail in Shooting of Lummi Police Officer

A fugitive from Colorado accused of shooting a Lummi Nation police officer seven times during a traffic check made his first court appearance. Jesus Penualas-Agramon, 23, was arraigned on attempted murder and related charges in Whatcom County Court on Wednesday, July 30, after allegedly opening fire on a Lummi Nation police officer, according to sheriff’s…

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