Whatcom County man suspected of raping a woman he knows
A 45-year-old Blaine man is suspected of sexually assaulting an adult woman he knows.
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office booked Timothy James Reilly Wednesday, Sept. 16, into Whatcom County jail on suspicion of second-degree rape (domestic violence).
Deputies responded at approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, to St. Joseph hospital, where the victim had a sexual assault kit completed, sheriff’s office spokesperson Deb Slater told The Bellingham Herald in an email.
Further investigation developed probable cause that Reilly had raped the woman, Slater reported, and Reilly was arrested by deputies without incident on Wednesday.
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/.
