Whatcom County Sheriff's Office @whatcomsheriff
whatcomcounty.us/Sheriff Whatcom County, WA Joined December 2019-
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Custer, WA - Sunday night just before midnight, #YourWSP, @whatcomsheriff, @FerndalePD_WA, and @BellinghamPD responded to a collision near MP268. The driver of one vehicle fled but with the help of a K9 track and drone, a suspect was quickly located hiding in an unplugged fridge.
Train derailment near Custer Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management Response DETAILS HERE: tinyurl.com/3eb6ybrc
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: INVESTIGATORS ARREST FIVE IN CONNECTION TO SUSPECTED LARGE DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION Thank you to our partners including @DEASEATTLEDiv DETAILS HERE: tinyurl.com/yn44atxw
Please join us in thanking Chief Wendy Jones for her 42 years of service to the WCSO Corrections Bureau. Today is her last day as she will be enjoying her well-deserved retirement. A video was produced 2 years ago to mark her 40 years with WCSO: tinyurl.com/2u2j3bnr
Johnnie Rathjen is wanted in connection with several burglaries in the east county. Johnnie was last known to be driving a white 2003 Toyota Corolla, license BQP3779. Any tips would be appreciated. Please call the WCSO Hotline at 360-778-6663.
This coming Saturday (October 28) is National Drug Take Back Day. nextdoor.com/city/post/2994… via @Nextdoor
The Great Washington ShakeOut is for everyone! Drop, cover and hold on OR Lock, cover and hold on. 10:19 a.m. on Oct. 19. Register at shakeout.org/Washington
SCAM ALERT: We are getting yet another round of reports of scam phone calls from people posing as WCSO Deputies telling you to purchase a bond to use for bail. Law enforcement will NEVER contact you and suggest that you pay funds to avoid being arrested. Just hang up.
The "big one" is coming - we just don't know when. That's why on the third Thursday of October we encourage participation in the Great ShakeOut. At 10:19 am on 10/19, join millions of people across Washington practicing earthquake safety. shakeout.org/washington/
DEPUTIES ARREST MALE FOR MURDER 1ST IN BLAINE AREA Details here: tinyurl.com/5y5wwwe2
Happening TODAY (Wednesday, October 4) at 11:20 a.m. More details are available here: fema.gov/sites/default/…
Happening TODAY (Wednesday, October 4) at 11:20 a.m. More details are available here: fema.gov/sites/default/…
STATE GRANT IMPROVES COMMUNITY’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITY SHERIFF’S OFFICE USES FUNDS FOR RESPONSE TRAILERS, COMMUNICATION TOOLS, DRONES, MORE Details here: tinyurl.com/m23buudx
If you are concerned about someone who is incarcerated, please call a Shift Sgt. This is especially critical for those with a history of self-harm. Call 360-778-6516 to speak to a Shift Sgt. Photos: Heidi Zosel, MA MFT LMHC, is one of the jail’s mental health professionals.
We continue to share preparedness tips and tools through September, National Preparedness Month. Tip #10: It's always a good idea to document your home and possessions before a disaster (like a flood) happens. It is hugely helpful to have this information when reporting damages.
Emergency Preparedness Tip #8: What to do before, during, and after a flood can be found in a newsletter published by @WhatcomCoPWA. Find important contacts and emergency preparedness and safety information. You can find the latest newsletter here: tinyurl.com/a662tb5a
Recently, while controlling traffic at a collision, a deputy had to jump into a ditch to avoid being hit by an on-coming car that ended up plowing into the patrol car. The driver was arrested by the Washington State Patrol for DUI. Please: Drive sober. Move over, slow down.
WCSO DETECTIVES ARREST MALE FOR NUMEROUS SEX CRIMES Details here: tinyurl.com/y4p4ypnw
Want to make a difference in your community? Consider a career as a Deputy with us! The first step is testing with @PST911. Testing is this Sat, Sept 23. For more info on this event visit: tinyurl.com/ytfadpf5 For more info on careers with WCSO, go to tinyurl.com/2x5pt6ua
Please join us in welcoming our newest Corrections Deputy, Tyler Haggith, seen here after being sworn in by Sheriff Elfo. Congratulations, Deputy Haggith, and welcome to the team!
Today, Sept 13, is the anniversary of the tragic loss of WCSO Deputy Matt Herzog, who died in the line of duty from car crash injuries while pursuing a felony offender in 2001. We remember and honor Matt for his sacrifice and service to Whatcom County. His spirit lives on at WCSO

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