Rural dog owner unhappy with law
Flathead County Sheriff’s deputies counseled a Le Doux Drive dog owner unfamiliar with county laws after she complained that her neighbor threatened to shoot her dog for chasing his horses. She was told her neighbor had the right, in that situation, to shoot her dog.
After telling deputies she thought since she lived in the country, her dogs should be able to run, she was advised she still lives in Flathead County and the dog at large and vicious dog ordinances apply to her, too.
A concerned Central Avenue woman in Martin City reported her husband had been leaving her very creepy messages saying, “You will die very soon,” and has also called her a couple of times. She told police she has a restraining order against him.
A Flathead Drive man said his friend’s husband broke into her house, stole her car keys and then stole her car. The couple are in the process of getting divorced.
A man who seemed to be on drugs was arrested on Sager Lane after a neighbor reported him walking through a house that was supposed to be vacant.
A Helena Flats Road couple returned home from vacation to a not-so-merry holiday surprise, discovering all of their mail on their porch, with much of it opened and contents missing.
Officers drove a woman to Hungry Horse Boulevard after she was reported as drunk and banging on the door of a Canyon Road home in Hungry Horse.
Shotgun and rifle shots were heard in the area of Primrose Lane in Whitefish.
Someone drove by a Dogwood Avenue home and shot paintballs at it, punching a hole in the siding.
Someone broke into an automotive business on Montana 35, bent the cash box and stole money.
A man was apprehended while attempting to shoplift from a U.S. 2 East business in Kalispell.
Kalispell Police officers arrested a man on two warrants after responding to a Fourth Avenue East location where a resident heard a vehicle racing around, and then heard a crash and discovered mailboxes, garbage cans and a vehicle damaged. The damaged vehicle belonged to the resident.
A Grinch destroyed Christmas decorations in the front yard of a Crestview Road home.
A Greatview Drive woman reported her husband pawned her television and her grandmother’s wedding ring and trashed her house.
A group of teenagers with some sort of pellet gun was seen walking down Seventh Avenue West.
A Fourth Avenue East man reported a woman had threatened him over the phone, saying he’d better watch his back.
A passenger on a public bus reported the driver cruised through stop signs and drove faster than traffic.
An upset Third Avenue East man reported his neighbor backed a truck up to his door and was blowing exhaust into his apartment.
Someone kicked the front door of a U.S. 2 West business, shattering the glass, but did not get inside.
Someone shattered a window of a vehicle on Bruyer Way Loop but did not get inside.
A Fifth Avenue East woman reported her daughter’s ex-boyfriend was threatening her by phone.
A woman was arrested during a traffic stop on West Center Street.
Flood lights were stolen off the porch of a Sixth Avenue East home.
Whitefish Police officers shot and killed a mountain lion after it was reported in the backyard of a Glenwood Road home. The carcass was later turned over to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
A drunken driver in a Mercedes ran over a dog on Baker Avenue. The driver was arrested and cited for criminal mischief.
A new motorist experienced her first traffic stop on U.S. 93 South when she was pulled over while her uncle was teaching her how to drive. He took over at the wheel after the stop.
A West Fifth Street woman reported her husband was harassing her and posting pictures and videos on Facebook.
A knife was recovered after a fight on Central Avenue. At the scene, officers spoke to the victims, who were not interested in pressing charges.
A man reported underage drinking at a party on Beth Road to the Columbia Falls Police Department after leaving the party. Officers spoke with the homeowner and released all youths to their parents. An underage person holding a beer was later seen running from the area.
Someone stole 250 feet of copper welding wire from a construction site on Fourth Avenue East North.
A drunken woman was reported staggering down Third Avenue West.
Polson Police officers arrested a person for violating probation.