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The Port Angeles Police Department recognizes its mission to serve in a compassionate, courteous, and professional manner, to promote freedom and peace of mind, pride in our neighborhoods, and the safety of our families.

What happened this morning in Port Angeles? At about 10:00 AM PenCom was contacted by a person reporting that he was fol...
09/15/2026

What happened this morning in Port Angeles?

At about 10:00 AM PenCom was contacted by a person reporting that he was following his pickup truck as it was being driven in the area of OMC and by persons not known to or authorized by him. The two subjects reportedly parked the vehicle and went into the hospital.

Officers responded and helped the owner recover his stolen truck. With the assistance of OMC Security Officers then determined that the suspects had exited the hospital and walked south onto Chambers Street.

Officers subsequently contacted and detained the subjects. The victim identified both and they were subsequently arrested (one for possession of a stolen vehicle and one on existing arrest warrants). The investigation shows that the truck had just been stolen from a place of business east of Port Angeles and then a short time later spotted by the owner while being driven. Both subjects were transported and booked into the Clallam County Jail.

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and 911 Dispatch Center press release.
09/11/2026

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and 911 Dispatch Center press release.

This proclamation in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 was read by Mayor Dexter at Tuesday's City Council meet...
09/05/2026

This proclamation in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 was read by Mayor Dexter at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

This year marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001,
a day that forever changed our nation and the lives of countless families and communities.

The City of Port Angeles issued the proclamation recognizing September 11, 2026, as a Day of Remembrance in our community.
In both our police and fire departments, this anniversary carries profound meaning. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, including the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, military members, airline crews, and civilians who lost their lives that day.

We also honor the responders, recovery workers, service members, volunteers, and others whose courage and service continued long after September 11.

Twenty-five years later, we remember not only the tremendous loss of that day, but the courage, compassion, service, and unity demonstrated in its aftermath.

We invite our community to join us next Friday on September 11th in remembering those who were lost, honoring those who answered the call to serve, and keeping their families and loved ones close in our thoughts.

Never forget.

WHAT HAPPENED WEDNESDAY IN PORT ANGELES?In addition to handling a high volume of calls, making arrests for Assault 2/Dom...
09/03/2026

WHAT HAPPENED WEDNESDAY IN PORT ANGELES?

In addition to handling a high volume of calls, making arrests for Assault 2/Domestic Violence and for Trespass and responding to traffic collisons Officers also handled the following: At approximately 2:30 PM Officers were called to a reported Assault on the Laurel Stairs. Officers located the victim in Port Book and News. She reported that a male (and person not known to her) had grabbed onto her and attempted to throw her down the stairs. She was reportedly about 1/3 the way up the stairs and was able to hold onto the railing. She was able to provide a description of the suspect.

Officers were also able to quickly access the city camera system and the camera footage from the top of the Laurel Stairs. The camera footage clearly showed the assault, and the suspect was easily identifiable. Our Downtown Resource Officer recognized the suspect from previous contacts and from an incident earlier in the day. The suspect reportedly caused a disturbance and made threats to staff. A search for the suspect at that time as not successful.

Officers identified the suspect and attempted to locate him at his residence at the at a nearby apartment complex. They subsequently applied for and obtained a search warrant for the body of the suspect. Officers continued to search the area for the suspect. At approximately 4:00 PM Officers located the suspect at his apartment. The search warrant was served, and the suspect was arrested on probable cause. He was transported to the Clallam County Jail and booked on charges of Assault.

JOSEPH A. BELL SENTENCED TO 33 MONTHS IN PRISON:Joseph A. Bell, age 46, of Port Angeles was sentenced on September 1, 20...
09/03/2026

JOSEPH A. BELL SENTENCED TO 33 MONTHS IN PRISON:

Joseph A. Bell, age 46, of Port Angeles was sentenced on September 1, 2026 to serve 33 months of total confinement in state prison after pleading guilty to Burglary Second Degree and Assault Fourth Degree.

The case began at about 9:20 PM on July 3, 2026 when homeowners returned home to their apartment in downtown Port Angeles to find the door forced open and a burglar still inside. After a brief verbal and physical altercation with the male homeowner, the burglar ran away. He was identified by the homeowners at Joseph Bell and arrested the next morning by Port Angeles Police.

WHAT HAPPENED IN PORT ANGELES THURSDAY?On Thursday, September 3, 2026 Officers responded to the vicinity of 3rd and Linc...
09/03/2026

WHAT HAPPENED IN PORT ANGELES THURSDAY?

On Thursday, September 3, 2026 Officers responded to the vicinity of 3rd and Lincoln to a report from a woman that items had been stolen from her wagon while she was in the grocery store. Among the reported stolen items was her crystal m**h that was wrapped in a store receipt. When the Officers arrived to take the report the woman showed them the receipt and opened it up.

The Officers observed that the m**hamphetamine had not been stolen, but was still right there in the receipt the woman was holding. Officers arrested the woman after a brief scuffle. She was booked into the jail.

What has been happening in Port Angeles?- It is late summer and very busy.- Yesterday morning Records staff processed 7 ...
09/01/2026

What has been happening in Port Angeles?

- It is late summer and very busy.

- Yesterday morning Records staff processed 7 arrests from the weekend. 5 arrests were for DUI (Red Squad during their 4 days- Thursday through Sunday made 7 DUI arrests total). DUI arrests are time and labor intensive and at the same time valuable and a high Police Department priority.

- PenCom activity from August 23 to August- Sep 30:

841 911 calls
994 incoming business calls
478 outgoing business calls
7 text-to-911 calls
554 AVA (auto attendant) processed calls

3 CPR, 1 structure fire and 1 overdose call was also handled. For review, PenCom is our countywide 911 center operated by the Port Angeles Police Department and serving 17 law, fire and EMS agencies in Clallam County.

- The stats do not reflect how busy it has been. PenCom, Patrol and Code Enforcement report a sustained and high level of activity (things that impact their workload). For much of today Officers have been going from call to call. Our outreach teams from Reflections and REdisCOVERY have also been very active. REdisCOVERY reports a few successful transfers from planned Jail exits to treatment facilities throughout the region.

- This morning at about 9:15 AM a person reported to PenCom what looked like to him an in-progress identity theft. This started at Safeway with a dropped wallet and attempted use of a debit card. When told she dropped her wallet the person reportedly took off running. The reporting party followed the subject up Lincoln to a gas station after calling 9-1-1. The first arriving Officer reported an extremely agitated and uncooperative suspect. The subject subsequently assaulted this Officer and then dumped a few items into a storm drain. The items included things that appeared to be stolen identity. Based on the suspect's behavior (highly agitated, violent, and appeared to be under the influence of illicit drugs) PA Fire Paramedics were requested. Multiple law enforcement units also responded and she was taken into custody. Public Works was contacted and will (we believe) be able to pull up the storm grade so Officers can recover what appears to be stolen property and evidence ahead of the predicted rain. The subject was taken to OMC via PA Fire Ambulance. She was later cleared for incarceration and subsequently booked into the Clallam County Jail on the following charges: Identity Theft 2nd Degree, Assault 3 on a Police Officer. During the process she refused to identify herself. PenCom Communications Officers working through cleared calls were able to establish an identity for the person. Officers were able to contact the victim and notify them regarding the recovery of their wallet and credit cards.

- Later this morning Officers responded to assist Swains staff regarding a shoplifter that had been confronted by staff and then fled on foot. The stolen property was recovered. Staff had video and was able to provide an accurate description of the suspect. The individual fled down the trail from Peabody Street into Peabody RV. Based on available video the subject was subsequently identified. A search of the area for the suspect was not successful. At about 2:00 PM contract security staff spotted the subject at the ground floor of the Courthouse. The person was tracked to District Court. They were subsequently arrested for the Swains theft (arrested outside of the Courtroom) and booked into the Clallam County Jail.

- Encampments and the public use of illicit drugs have been a big part of the workload. Officers have also made a some drug arrests around 2nd and Peabody. When dealing with all situations Officers work within their legal authority.

- As always, we have limited resources. Arrests , locating suspects, report writing, processing of evidence and response to calls for service take Officers off of the street and away from other proactive policing.

We appreciate all the help and support we receive from the community!

Clallam County Fair and Project Safer We have a great time yesterday meeting community members at the first day of the C...
08/21/2026

Clallam County Fair and Project Safer

We have a great time yesterday meeting community members at the first day of the Clallam County Fair. And thank you Project Safer volunteers and community leaders for a great event and an amazing program!

08/21/2026

Folks, today is National Fentanyl Prevention AND Awareness Day

From https://facingfentanylnow.org/ :

Fentanyl -A Grain of Death
Illicit fentanyl is a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than he**in and 100 times stronger than morphine. Just 2 milligrams, about the size of a few grains of salt, can be lethal. It is the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45, and it kills at an unprecedented rate.

This day unites families, first responders, prevention advocates, educators, elected officials, and communities in every state. August 21 is more than a date, it's a promise to educate, prevent, and fight for a future free from fentanyl poisoning.

08/19/2026

PORT ANGELES — A Clallam County program is helping first responders better serve residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities during emergencies. Project SAFER — which stands for Special Assistance for Emergency Response — allows families to voluntarily

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