Man on roadside near railroad crossing causes hazard, Bellingham WA


Radio audio reporting a man sitting or leaning against a wall near the railroad crossing on Harris Avenue, close to the roadway. He is in his 20s or 30s with a red beard and wearing a black sweater, shorts, and sandals. The caller says his location may create a traffic hazard.
Audio|Source: Whatcom County Sheriff, Bellingham and Western Washington University Police
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Transcript:
This is welcome. Arrest. (name withheld). 325, 325, well first, on the traffic hazard, 299 Harris. 3.5-2-5-2-2-5-2-2-2. 3-5-2. 3-5-5. 3-4-5. 3-4-5, (name withheld) check. On the traffic hazard, 299 Harris, near the railroad crossing of Harris. There is a male leaned up against the wall just near the roadway. A man in his 20s or 30s with a red beard is wearing a black sweater, shorts, and sandals.
This is welcome. Arrest. (name withheld). 325, 325, well first, on the traffic hazard, 299 Harris. 3.5-2-5-2-2-5-2-2-2. 3-5-2. 3-5-5. 3-4-5. 3-4-5, (name withheld) check. On the traffic hazard, 299 Harris, near the railroad crossing of Harris. There is a male leaned up against the wall just near the roadway. A man in his 20s or 30s with a red beard is wearing a black sweater, shorts, and sandals.
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Location mentioned:
Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
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