Whatcom man suspected of raping child he knew two years ago
A Whatcom County man is suspected of raping a juvenile he was familiar with two years ago near Blaine.
William Coy Moots, 73, was booked into Whatcom County Jail on Thursday, July 2, on suspicion of first-degree child rape.
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office received a report on April 4 of a sexual crime involving Moots and the juvenile that occurred two years ago near Blaine, spokesperson Deb Slater told The Bellingham Herald in an email.
After a two-month investigation, detectives established probable cause to arrest Moots for sexual assault, Slater said.
Moots turned himself into the sheriff’s office on Thursday.
Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, you can contact the following local resources for free, confidential support:
▪ Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services: 24-hour Help Line: 360-715-1563, Email: info@dvsas.org.
▪ Lummi Victims of Crime: 360-312-2015.
▪ Bellingham Police: You can call anonymously at 360-778-8611, or go online at cob.org/tips.
▪ WWU Consultation and Sexual Assault Support Survivor Advocacy Services: 360-650-3700 or wp.wwu.edu/sexualviolence/.
▪ Brigid Collins Family Support Center: 360-734-4616, brigidcollins.org.
