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July 25, 2016

Whatcom jail is nearly at capacity

BELLINGHAM (AP) — Overcrowding at the Whatcom County Jail could keep some offenders out of custody and on the streets as they await court proceedings.

The Bellingham Herald reports that Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo notified Bellingham that once the downtown jail population nears a 212-inmate cap, city officers will not be able to book people on certain charges. If the cap is reached only people accused of felony charges could be booked.


 
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