Blaine Man Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Incident Involving Gun

Police say the suspect pointed a pistol at another driver and recklessly chased them across the city.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 22-year-old Blaine man is in custody after police say he threatened someone with a gun during a road rage incident. The incident started when the suspect allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign, nearly causing an accident. The other driver followed the suspect and tried to take a photo of their license plate, at which point the suspect is accused of pointing a pistol at them and then chasing them across the city at high speeds and driving recklessly.

Why it matters

Road rage incidents involving firearms are a growing public safety concern, as they can quickly escalate and put innocent bystanders at risk. This case highlights the need for better driver education, traffic enforcement, and red flag laws to prevent such dangerous confrontations.

The details

According to police, the incident began around 5 pm on Thursday, February 26th, when the suspect failed to stop at a stop sign, nearly causing an accident. The other driver followed the suspect's vehicle and tried to take a photo of the license plate, at which point the suspect allegedly pointed a loaded pistol at them. The suspect then chased the other driver across the city, driving recklessly and even cutting them off at one point, before police were able to locate and stop the suspect's vehicle at the intersection of 3rd and H streets. Police found a loaded pistol inside the suspect's vehicle and arrested the 22-year-old driver, who remains in the Whatcom County Jail without bail.

  • The incident occurred just before 5 pm on Thursday, February 26th, 2026.
  • Police responded to reports of a weapon brandishing on Mitchell Avenue.

The players

Blaine Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the road rage incident.

Sgt. Tim Richardson

A spokesperson for the Blaine Police Department who provided details about the incident.

The 22-year-old suspect

The Blaine man who was arrested and remains in the Whatcom County Jail without bail.

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What they’re saying

“Road rage incidents involving firearms are a growing public safety concern, as they can quickly escalate and put innocent bystanders at risk.”

— Sgt. Tim Richardson, Spokesperson, Blaine Police Department (mybellinghamnow.com)

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the 22-year-old suspect at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for better driver education, traffic enforcement, and red flag laws to prevent dangerous road rage incidents from escalating and putting the public at risk. Authorities will continue to monitor such situations closely to maintain public safety.