Belligerent man had a few too many
A Flathead County Sheriff’s deputy did a walk-through at a U.S. 2 West business in Columbia Falls after there was a report of a belligerent man. The deputy discovered the man was not belligerent, just drunk. The man was told he needed to contact a friend or family member for a ride. He then asked if he would get a ride to jail if he punched someone in the face. The man was advised not to punch anyone.
The business manager of a lumber company on U.S. 93 South called about an employee who stole from the company, reporting he was not sure if the owner wanted charges pursued or not. He said he would call back within a day to give the owner’s final opinion.
A pair of hungry youngsters ran out of a Montclair Drive hotel with the business’ entire stock of breakfast supplies.
A U.S. 2 East resident reported having an animal head that needed to be picked up for rabies testing.
A motorist was reportedly throwing golf balls and miscellaneous items at other motorists on U.S. 93 North in Kalispell.
The driver of a flatbed truck was going up to 90 miles per hour on Farm to Market Road, blowing through at least one stop sign and threatening other drivers when warned to slow down.
A 1997 Volkswagen Jetta was stolen on Rose Crossing.
A group of about 12 minors were reported drinking heavily at a private beach at the end of Lion Mountain Beach Lane in Whitefish.
Campers at a campground off Belton Stage Road near West Glacier were shooting off fireworks despite fire restrictions.
A stolen lawn mower was located at a Shady Lane pawn shop.
Batteries and copper wiring were stolen on Halfmoon Road near Columbia Falls.
The Kalispell Police Department received a report of several youths using a motorcycle to pull another youth on a bicycle along Church Drive.
A man was reported trying to sell drugs to passersby on North Main Street.
A group of five teenage boys were looking in vehicles on Jackson Peak Drive while trying not to be caught in headlights.
A woman was arrested and her vehicle towed after a traffic stop on Leisure Drive.
A 13-year-old boy was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation after it was reported he had stolen an iPod from a grandparent on West Spring Creek Road and then denied it.
A man was arrested for an unrelated issue after officers investigated a report of a verbal disturbance on Great View Drive.
A Second Avenue East resident said someone tried to break in through the back door of a museum on that street.
A person was throwing rocks at vehicles on First Avenue East.
Cash, a cellphone and cigarettes were stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
A vehicle was burglarized on Fourth Avenue East.
Several items were stolen from motorcycle saddlebags on First Avenue East.
A mountain bicycle was stolen on West Wyoming Street.
A tool box and tools were stolen from the bed of a truck on First Avenue West.
The Columbia Falls Police Department received a report of a drunk man in a Ninth Street West store being rude to employees and asking customers for rides. He was given a ride by an officer.
A car was burglarized on Seventh Street West.
Whitefish Police Department officers arrested a person on U.S. 93 South.
Thefts were reported on Colorado Avenue and Central Avenue.
A burglary was reported on East Lakeshore Drive.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft from a building on Montana 83.
A person was found to be in possession of dangerous drugs on 13th Avenue East in Polson.
An incident of criminal trespass to property was discovered on Fulkerson Lane in Polson.