Whatcom County man accused of stabbing relative several times at Ferndale residence

An 18-year-old Whatcom man is accused of stabbing a family member six times Thursday morning.

Authorities say the suspect, Chief Harold Saluskin Pitt, entered a residence on Matz Road in Ferndale at 3 a.m. without permission. When he was asked to leave, Saluskin Pitt stabbed a man with a 3-inch buck knife, Deb Slater with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office told The Bellingham Herald.

The victim, who police say is a relative, was able to escape and call another family member for help. He was taken to St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Bellingham, reportedly with a punctured lung.

Deputies detained Saluskin Pitt without incident, and he was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault and burglary. He remains in custody at Whatcom County Jail.

This story was originally published January 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM.

Jack Belcher

The Bellingham Herald

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Jack Belcher covers transportation and recreation for The Bellingham Herald. He graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in digital journalism in 2020 and joined the staff in September 2022. Belcher resides in Bellingham.