The police chase that unfolded in Ferndale, Washington, on February 20, 2025, began when a dark pickup truck rammed a Lummi Nation Police vehicle. Officers in the Sandy Point Heights neighborhood observed the truck leaving a vacant house, leading to a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of 100 mph. The involvement of various law enforcement agencies was critical, especially when the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office successfully deployed a spike strip that damaged the truck's tires. The chase continued into Ferndale, where the suspect ultimately fled on foot after abandoning the vehicle near Thornton Street and Malloy Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect running through residential yards, assisting law enforcement in tracking him down.

Calvin Ralph James, Jr. , age 39, was apprehended shortly after 8:15 AM and later booked into Whatcom County Jail. He faces serious charges, including attempting to elude a police vehicle and multiple counts of first-degree assault. This incident highlights ongoing issues of reckless driving and public safety in the region, particularly involving repeat offenders like James.