Whatcom County Inmate Search

Search for Inmates on the Jail Roster in Whatcom County Washington. Results: Arrest Records, Mugshot, Charges, Bookings, Offense Dates, Offense Description, Related Incidents, Bail Amount, Warrants, Arrest Location, Incarceration Date, Scheduled Release, Jail Housing Location, Court.

Whatcom County Sheriff Information

Whatcom County is located along the Canadian border. The population at the 2010 census was 201,140 and the county seat is Bellingham. The county is also bordered by the Strait of Georgia. The county was created in 1854 and the name comes from the Lummi word Xwotqom meaning noisy water.

Sheriff’s Information

The Sheriff’s Office patrols a total area of 2,503 square miles of which 397 square miles is water. The Office protects up to 202,000 residents.

Bill Elfo, Sheriff

Public Safety Bldg.

311 Grand Avenue

Bellingham, WAS 98225

Phone: 360-778-6600

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Whatcom County Records/Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk is responsible for taking care of records, filing, and processing.

David L. Reynolds, Court Clerk

Sandra Kiele, Chief Deputy /clerk

Superior Court Administration

311 Grand Ave

Suite 301

Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone: 360-778-5560

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Washington Annual Crime Report 2017

Offense Total
3,074

# of Cleared Offenses
900

Percent Cleared
29.3%

Arrest Total
813

Adult Arrest Total
798

Juvenile Arrest Total
15

County Jail Information

The county jail is operated by Corrections Bureau and Interim Work Center. The jail is maximum-security facility and houses approximately 245 prisoners daily. The work center averages 130 minimum or low-medium custody inmates.

Acceptable items can be sent via the US Mail. Letter are ok as are US Postal money order, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Inmates are limited to no more than 20 pieces of mail at any time. Incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband.

Visiting Hours are:

1st and 3rd floor (women) Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Sunday 8:00 am – 11:00 am

2nd Floor Units 2A, 2B, @2C Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2nd Floor Units 2D, 2E, & 2F Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Jail

311 Grand Avenue

Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone: 360-778-6500

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Interim Work Center

2030 Division St.

Bellingham, WA 98226

Phone: 360-778-6450

Jail Roster Information

The jail roster is update daily. You can find an inmate by scrolling through the roster for the name. Information include, First, Last and Middle name, Charges, Arrest Type, Bail Amount, Booking Date and Booking Time.

Employment in the Sheriff’s Office

All positions are run through Civil Service. The Sheriff’s office does maintain an eligibility list of entry-level, lateral entry, and certified entry deputy sheriff and corrections deputy candidates. Prospective applicants need to check a list of disqualifiers before applying. For current vacancies se Human Resources.

Currently the Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Deputy.

You must first pass an entry level test and physical agility examination. If you are successful you will receive an application in the mail

Lateral and Certified Entry candidates may contact the Administrative Assistant at 360-778-660 for more information.

How to Report a Crime

If a crime is in progress, call 911. Otherwise, you can report a crime online using browsers other than Internet Explorer. Use the website to file reports.