Two men charged in Birch Bay shooting

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  Two men were charged with first-degree assault following a shooting in Birch Bay“Two men are being held on $1 million bonds after being charged with first-degree assault in connection to a weekend shooting in Birch Bay.”
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  The shooting occurred on Sunday, September 6“The charges stem from an incident on Sunday, Sept. 6, in the 7800 block of Birch Bay Drive around 7:15 p.m.”
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  The shooting took place at 7:15 p.m.“The charges stem from an incident on Sunday, Sept. 6, in the 7800 block of Birch Bay Drive around 7:15 p.m. when Mayne and two others were suspected of approaching Huskey and starting an argument.”
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  The shooting was in the 7800 block of Birch Bay Drive“The charges stem from an incident on Sunday, Sept. 6, in the 7800 block of Birch Bay Drive around 7:15 p.m. when Mayne and two others were suspected of approaching Huskey and starting an argument.”
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  William Huskey, 54, faces three counts of first-degree assault“William Huskey, 54, with three charges of first-degree assault and one charge of reckless endangerment, and Roman Mayne de Isla Puga, 32, with one first-degree assault, one charge of drive-by shooting and one charge of making a false report to law enforcement.”
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  William Huskey faces one count of reckless endangermentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Roman Mayne de Isla Puga, 32, faces one count of first-degree assault“Roman Mayne de Isla Puga, 32, with one first-degree assault, one charge of drive-by shooting and one charge of making a false report to law enforcement.”
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  Roman Mayne de Isla Puga faces one count of drive-by shooting“Roman Mayne de Isla Puga, 32, with one first-degree assault, one charge of drive-by shooting and one charge of making a false report to law enforcement.”
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  Roman Mayne de Isla Puga faces one count of making a false report“Roman Mayne de Isla Puga, 32, with one first-degree assault, one charge of drive-by shooting and one charge of making a false report to law enforcement.”
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  Whatcom County prosecutors sought $1 million bonds for both menNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Whatcom County prosecutors argued the men posed a substantial safety risk“The prosecutor argued both men should be held without bail because of the substantial risk to safety they’re suspected of creating.”
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  Both men pleaded not guilty during a Tuesday preliminary hearing and arraignment“The men pleaded not guilty during Tuesday’s preliminary hearing and arraignment.”
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  The incident occurred in a densely populated area“Firearms were drawn and multiple gunshots were fired in a densely populated area.”
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  One person was injured and treated for non-life-threatening injuries“That victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.”
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  Prosecutors called it 'a miracle' no one else was hurt“The Whatcom County prosecutor said it was “a miracle” nobody other than one person was injured.”
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  The City Council will consider a separate ordinance banning kratom and 7-OH productsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The ordinance will be considered on September 14“Bellingham City Council will consider the measure on Sept. 14.”
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  The ordinance would make violations a gross misdemeanor“The ordinance would establish such actions in Bellingham as a gross misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to a year in jail or fines up to $5,000.”
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  Violations of the ordinance would be punishable by up to a year in jail or $5,000 fines“The ordinance would establish such actions in Bellingham as a gross misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to a year in jail or fines up to $5,000.”