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4717 Rural Avenue Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 10 offenders within 5 miles and 473 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

10 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 4717 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98226

5 Rape

7 Child Involved

3 Assault

1 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
CLIZBE, ROLANDO LINCOLN 47 years old Child Involved Rapist	9A.44.086 - Child molestation in the second degree 2024-12-17T11:41:59 9A.44.079 - Rape of a child in the third degree 2024-12-17T11:41:59	2800TH BLOCK OF BIRCHWOOD AVE BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225	4.2	Medium
FRALEY, MARK 48 years old Child Involved Violent	9A.44.089 - Child molestation in the third degree 2024-12-17T11:41:59 9A.36.140 - Assault of a child in the third degree 2024-12-17T11:41:59	700TH BLOCK OF TELEGRAPH RD BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226	4.4	Medium
SEEMAN, ANDREW G 38 years old Rapist Violent	9A.36.021 - Assault in the second degree 2024-12-17T11:41:59 9A.44.060 - Rape in the third degree 2024-12-17T11:41:59	700TH BLOCK OF TELEGRAPH RD BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226	4.4	Medium
WILLIAMS, MICHAEL TODD 60 years old Child Involved	9A.44.083 - Child molestation in the first degree 2024-12-17T11:41:59	700TH BLOCK OF TELEGRAPH RD BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226	4.4	Medium
WYKE, DAVID IAN 60 years old Child Involved Rapist	9.68A.090 - Communication with minor for immoral purposes 2024-12-17T11:41:59 9A.44.083 - Child molestation in the first degree 2024-12-17T11:41:59 9A.44.073 - Rape of a child in the first degree 2024-12-17T11:41:59	700TH BLOCK OF TELEGRAPH RD BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226	4.4	Medium

473 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

55 Severe

83 Medium

90 Low

245 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Other Incidents 07/16/2026 09:09 PM	Douglas Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers changed location to an apartment on Douglas Road, where they reported making contact with a person who may have multiple warrants. They discussed confirming the warrants before responding further.
Fire 07/16/2026 07:50 PM	Main St, Ferndale, WA 98248	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported priority four fire at a commercial facility on Main Street in Ferndale, near Douglas Road and Eco Parkway.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 07:02 PM	2nd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a priority three cardiac call near Second Avenue and Washington Street.
Substance Use 07/16/2026 06:44 PM	Barrett Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible DUI at a travel center near Barrett Road in Ferndale. A vehicle reportedly occupied by two juveniles, estimated to be between 15 and 17 years old, was seen opening a beer before leaving westbound on Main Street. Officers were given a possible Washington license plate number as they responded.
Fire 07/16/2026 05:27 PM	Roeder Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported fuel spill at a Pacific Pride fuel station on Roeder Avenue in Bellingham, with Engine 31 and a Fire 3 response assigned.

Crime & Safety Report for 4717 Rural Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98226