Large police response in Fairhaven Village of Bellingham: More Info

Large BPD Presence, including Crisis Negotiator at 13th & Harris in Fairhaven VillagePhoto byMichael Damoth

BELLINGHAM, WA — July 21, 2024 — At approximately 4:40 p.m., police were contacted by Mr Lloyd-Smith regarding a domestic violence order, on which he was the respondent. Upon that, officers discovered that Lloyd-Smith had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The charges on the warrant included residential burglary (DV), malicious mischief in the second degree (DV), and bail jumping, with a bond set at $20,000.

When officers arrived at the 1300 block of Harris Street, Lloyd-Smith was observed walking into a residence. The officers verified the outstanding warrant and confirmed that the person entering the house was indeed Lloyd-Smith.

A perimeter was established around the house, and Crisis Negotiators on duty made contact with individuals inside the residence. Using a patrol car PA system, announcements were made informing Lloyd-Smith that he was under arrest and instructing him to exit the house.

Although a search warrant for the residence was sought and granted, it was ultimately unnecessary. Lloyd-Smith voluntarily exited the house and was arrested without incident.

Lloyd-Smith was taken into custody on the aforementioned charges and booked into the Whatcom County Jail. As of the time of this report, Lloyd-Smith has bonded out of jail.

The underlying case for which the arrest warrant was issued stemmed from a 2020 domestic violence incident:

"20B-08942: On 2-8-20, officers were sent to a burglary in the 1400 block of Fruitland Dr. The resident (and victim)’s security alarm activated at 8:50 p.m., indicated there was entry into her home while she was away. The victim also received texts from LLOYD-SMITH indicating he knew she was not home and that he was aware her new boyfriend had been there. The victim and LLOYD-SMITH had been in a relationship for a few years and recently broken up. The victim returned home and found forced entry through the interior garage door. She found numerous items damaged and missing. A computer screen was smashed, holes punched into the wall and bathroom door, glass smashed on the bed, and the car windshield was smashed outside. LLOYD-SMITH did have a garage door opener, as he still had belongings in the garage, but no access to the living space.

The scene was investigated by a CSI and fingerprints were found on the exterior of two windows where the screens were removed. The prints were submitted and returned showing the source being the prints of LLOYD-SMITH. The investigating officer also called LLOYD-SMITH and spoke to him. The phone number was the same as the texts sent to the victim.

Probable cause was developed for the following charges:
Residential burglary, DV: for entering and remaining unlawfully inside a residence with the intent to commit a crime. He entered the residence by force, breaking the interior garage door.

Malicious mischief 2^nd degree, DV – for breaking and damaging the personal property of Victim 1. The estimated damage is $1,650.00.

Theft 3^rd degree, DV – for stealing items valued at less than $750.00.

Probable cause was issued for LLOYD-SMITH’s arrest, and he was arrested by summons to Superior Court on 11-6-2020."

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, you can contact the following local resources for free, confidential support:

Lummi Victims of Crime, 360.312.2015

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services, 360.715.1563

WWU CASAS, 360.650.3700

Brigid Collins Family Support Center 360.734.4616

This information was obtained via an Information request by Bellingham Metro News to Bellingham Police Department via Email.

*Note: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven Guilty in a court of Law.