Crime

The fake account posted inflammatory comments under the councilmember’s name.

The suspect faces numerous charges from Lummi Police, including assault and reckless driving on top of a warrant for drug charges.

Deputies recovered the pistol and ammunition from the suspect’s car and arrested the driver for drive-by shooting and unlawful handling of a weapon.

The councilmember was previously accused of assaulting a family member, however as of Feb. 12 court documents state that the charge was dismissed.

He faces numerous charges, including robbery, assault, and resisting arrest.

Detectives say the man is connected to a shooting in the 3200 block of W. Maplewood that happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

The Bellingham teen was booked into Skagit County Juvenile Detention, and the stolen car was found in Mount Vernon.

Homeland Security and Border Protection found that the smuggling group charged thousands of dollars to transport noncitizens across the northern border.

The coroner’s office says the cause and manner of the man’s death are currently under investigation and aren’t being released at this time.

A Bellingham man died after purchasing what he initially though was cocaine but was actually fentanyl.