Law roundup: Man irate about disregard for crosswalks

A man allegedly called 911, swearing about how he was tired of almost being hit by vehicles while using a crosswalk. Kalispell Police Department officers did extra patrol and everyone behaved.

A man was bugged by a brown bear hanging out in his tree and wanted officers to scare it away because he was concerned it would fall into his backyard and would have a hard time escaping.

A man allegedly punched a woman in the jaw or shoulder, leaving a look of shock on her face, then threw a cigarette butt into her vehicle. She immediately got into her vehicle and drove away. He also left the scene. No argument was seen prior to the alleged assault.

A green Toyota Tacoma reportedly ran over a stop sign and someone said they notified the street department, however, traffic was really “flying through there.” Officers leaned the sign against a pole hoping that people would see it until it was repaired.

Someone complained about two kids throwing snowballs at cars on Main Street, including theirs.

Someone reportedly found the top part of their vehicle’s steering column ripped off and belongings rummaged through although nothing appeared to be missing.

A welfare check was requested for a bearded man wearing a green jacket and black baseball cap who was allegedly following staff around but refusing to answer their questions, which made them uncomfortable. He agreed to leave.

Someone wanted to know if it was legal for people to smoke marijuana in a park.

Someone was suspicious of three cars full of teenagers allegedly switching backpacks to and from the vehicles. One of the vehicles left and came back with new backpacks.

A man reportedly loitering on a property was climbing on sheds.

A man wearing a beige and reddish hoodie and black stocking cap reportedly shoplifted an item and walked off, placing the product in the bed of a black or dark blue Chevy Silverado.

A man was found trespassing at the library. Officers issued a citation and he was released.

A car dolly chained to a fence was reportedly stolen after someone cut the lock.