'Why is my car in pieces at the fire hall?'

A woman called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday saying that she had loaned her vehicle to a friend, and she was astonished to find it all smashed up in front of the Smith Valley Fire Hall. It turned out the friend believed that he had permission to use parts from the vehicle, because the engine was blown. He later scrapped it at a recycling center, which then donated it to the fire department so it could be used for Jaws of Life rescue practice. It was agreed that it was a misunderstanding and a civil matter.

A woman calling from Wishert Lane in Coram reported that many items had been stolen from her home, possibly by her granddaughter.

A man calling from Montana 83 near Bigfork reported that his goat was attacked, probably by a neighbor’s dogs, and he was pretty sure it was going to die. The man wanted to know if he could shoot the dogs if he catches them attacking his animals.

Someone drove off from a gas pump in West Glacier with the hose still in the gas tank.

A man calling from Third Street West in Hungry Horse reported that a neighbor has been tormenting him, most recently throwing rocks onto the reporting party’s property.

There was a report about a man trying to drop off a dog at the animal shelter, but when he learned there was a $20 fee, he got belligerent and disorderly.

A woman called from Harmony Court to report the theft of a purse, wallet and keys.

There was a report of a window being broken on a school gym door on West Evergreen Drive.

Someone calling from Conestoga Court reported that a storage unit had been broken into, and two generators and extension cords had been stolen.

A man calling from U.S. 2 in Evergreen reported that he believes someone has been repeatedly siphoning gas from his trucks.

Someone calling from Snow Camp Road reported that road signs in the area have been getting shot up.

There was a report of a teenage girl being assaulted by two other girls on Frontage Road in the Columbia Falls area.

Just before midnight, there was a report of a girl having an anxiety attack on Farm to Market Road, and she ended up requiring medical attention.

Wednesday, there was a report about property being damaged at residences in the vicinity of  Fair-Mont-Egan School, which also was hit.

A woman calling Kalispell Police from a store on U.S. 93 North Tuesday reported that her wallet was stolen off a counter at the store while she was searching for her keys. She suspected it was a man who was standing nearby.

Someone was caught shoplifting at a store on Third Avenue East North.

There was a report of a disorderly woman lunging at doctors and security in the emergency room at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

A South Woodland Drive resident reported that a flower pot holder was stolen from her yard.

At about 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, there was a report of two suspicious males trying to get into vehicles near a casino on North Main Street.

There was a report of a vehicle being rummaged through on Bruyer Way Loop.

Someone reported the theft of a $5,000 ring and a phone after a vehicle was broken into on North Main Street.

Someone reported that a bunch of change was stolen from a vehicle on Velva Drive, and whoever did it left behind a cigarette.

A wallet and debit card were reportedly stolen from a vehicle on College Avenue, and the card was soon after used by the culprit.

Someone calling Columbia Falls Police from Fourth Avenue East Tuesday requested assistance with removing an unwanted man from the residence.

A woman calling from Ninth Street West said her vehicle had two flat tires and a scratch and she suspected criminal mischief.

A woman calling from Fourth Avenue West wanted assistance in getting an unwanted man and woman removed from her residence.

Whitefish Police were called Tuesday by North Valley Hospital personnel who were concerned about a patient who had a knife on a string around his neck. He initially refused  to surrender it, but he eventually turned it over to security.