Brief Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Ferndale Suspect 

On 10/18/2022 at approximately 1:30 pm, Ferndale Police were advised that Jade Garza was in the 5300 block of LaBounty Dr in Ferndale, WA.

Ferndale Police were aware that Jade Garza was wanted on a Department of Corrections warrant and that he was known to carry a firearm.

As law enforcement arrived in the area, Jade Garza fled in a vehicle.  The vehicle was subsequently located in the 2300 block of Douglas Rd.  Officers were able to observe Jade Garza in an apartment that law enforcement knew to be Garza’s residence.

Due to the severity of the warrant and Garza known to be armed, traffic to the area was blocked off and additional officers were called in.  Once the area was secured, police were able to communicate with Garza.  With the assistance of family members, Jade Garza eventually agreed to surrender without incident.

Multiple agencies responded to this incident, including the Ferndale Police Department, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington State Patrol, and other agencies.

UPDATE: The suspect was safely taken into custody at 10:10am, there is no further danger to the public at this time. The Ferndale Police would like to thank all of our partner agencies for their support during this incident.

On 10/04/22 at approximately 0410 hours, Ferndale Police attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Blazer for an illegal turn, no license plates, and unreadable temporary tag.  The suspect pulled into the Haggen’s parking lot.

When Ferndale Police contacted the suspect driver, the subject opened the driver’s door and pointed an AR style rifle at Ferndale Police.

As the officer moved to a position of cover, the subject drove away. Officers followed the suspect vehicle which was located abandoned near Main St and Interstate 5.

The suspect was spotted entering the nearby Super 8 Motel. Law enforcement is on scene, has set up a perimeter and is working to resolve the situation swiftly and safely. The public is asked to avoid the area if possible.

Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property. Items turned into the Ferndale Police Department: BB gun, bicycle, drill, cell phone holder, fitness tracker, hockey windbreaker and pants, keys, toolbox, laptop, socks, trophy, drone, cash, and a cell phone.

Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property. Items turned into the Ferndale Police Department: bicycle, backpack, Ipad, laptop, portable speaker, store cards, money, phone, purse, sleeping bag and sleeping pad.

Suspect in Portal Way Homicide Located in Northern California
Found Deceased After Deputies Attempt Contact

On 7/9/2022, Ferndale Police detectives received information that Todd Andersen, the suspect in the recent homicide on Portal Way, had been located in Northern California. Mr. Andersen allegedly sent an email to a family member the previous evening indicating that he was in the Clear Creek area of Lassen County, California. It was further reported that he had childhood connections to that area.

Lassen County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the possible location of Andersen.  Later in the afternoon, they advised the Ferndale Police Department that they had spotted Andersen.  At approximately 5:20 pm, Lassen County deputies notified the Ferndale Police Department that as deputies attempted to contact Andersen, he took his own life by shooting himself.

For more information, please contact Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Lt. Dave Woginrich at 530-251-8013.

Press release from the Ferndale Police Department

Today at 12:04 PM, Ferndale Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting at a business in the 6200 block of Portal Way. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the victim, 58-year-old Douglas Scoggins, from Ferndale was deceased. Further investigation determined that Mr. Scoggins had been shot multiple times. Probable cause exists to arrest the suspect, 49-year-old Todd. D Andersen for Murder 1^st degree.

Mr. Andersen is currently at large and is believed to be driving a rented 2020 Silver Challenger with Oregon plates 553MJM.

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public who have information about Mr. Andersen’s whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Ferndale Police Department by calling 911. This is an active homicide investigation and more details will be released as they become available to the public.

Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property. Items turned into the Ferndale Police Department: Car stereo, pen set, sneakers, clothing, flashlight, sound bar, tools, bank cards, cell phone, purse, duffle bag, cash, headlamp, doll, wig, chainsaw, air compressor, sledge hammer, drill.

Ferndale Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Vandalism Suspects

The Ferndale Police Department is asking the public’s help to identify three suspects in a series of vandalism cases. The suspects were caught on camera vandalizing a Ferndale business and are connected to a rash of graffiti in the greater Ferndale area.

The three suspects are described as male, and in their twenties. Two of them have darker hair with facial hair while one has lighter hair and skin. Anyone with information about these three suspects should contact Detective Steve Gamage at 360-483-5720 or sgamage@ferndalepd.org.

Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property. Items turned into the Ferndale Police Department: Purse, cell phone, cash and a toiletry bag.