Law roundup: Man throws punches at stranger, police

A man was reportedly punched in the face by a heavy-set short man and called the Kalispell Police Department, saying he "never met the dude before." The dude then allegedly punched a responding officer. Officers deployed a Taser. 

A store needed police assistance with a clean-up in aisle eight where a customer allegedly saw a man pacing and waving a kitchen knife around. The man, who was flagged as a violent/sex offender, was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Someone reportedly saw a drunk man wearing a tan jacket and a woman wearing a big coat lying on the ground next to a white minivan. Although intoxicated, the man was able to have a normal conversation with officers and said he was alone and there was never a woman.

Police received a call about a guy standing by a green van where a child or an animal could be heard crying, yelling, or howling inside. Turns out, the startling noises were coming from music he was playing loudly.

A casino reportedly wanted a “falling-down drunk” man gone after he unsuccessfully tried to steal.

Someone reportedly left a woman a note that stated, “I know where you live” and listed a license plate number and address.

A mother and daughter were reportedly punching each other because the parent refused to give her her children. The daughter told officers she hit her mother in the face in “self-defense” and wanted advice in handling the situation instead of pursuing charges. 

A “kid” with no patience allegedly drove a black Mercedes swerved around a vehicle at a light and waved a gun at the driver.

Someone allegedly attempted to make six online transactions for more than $1,000 at a local big-box store using an Anaconda man’s virtual wallet.