Law roundup: Woman bears the burden of uninsured driver's actions

A woman called the Kalispell Police Department, reportedly unhappy that an alleged hit-and-run incident was being treated as a traffic violation. She wanted to know what she was supposed to do with two vehicles reportedly totaled beyond repair and a suspect with no insurance or repercussions. Her questions were answered. Welcome to driving in Montana. 

A woman was reportedly getting fingerprinted following a court proceeding. While in the booking area, an officer began to suspect that she was under the influence of a stimulant or other illicit narcotic, as she allegedly couldn’t stop moving, was making rapid movements and her mouth was wide open. The officer advised her not to drive, warning her that a DUI investigation would likely ensue if she did. She didn't have a license anyway and she left the vehicle parked in front of the Police Department. 

A drunk man stole a woman’s gun. She didn’t know where he went or if he walked or drove away.   

A man looked into his rearview mirror to see a man in a red Dodge Ram 1500 with a chrome bull bar allegedly put a gun up to the window and blow on it. He believed the pickup driver did it intentionally to threaten him. Officers were cautioned that the driver of the truck reportedly carried a long-barreled revolver and used drugs. They were also cautioned about officer safety due to him reportedly “wanting to stab an officer in the neck with his belt buckle." 

A rusty pickup with belongings strewn around it stayed in a parking lot overnight and someone wanted the individual covered in blankets inside the truck to move along.  

An apartment manager called officers with concerns about a tenant whose neighbors reportedly hadn’t seen or heard from him in a couple of days, which was unusual, and said his car was parked out front and he wasn't answering the door or his phone. Officers cleared the apartment and no one was home.  

A white pickup hauling a lot of things in the back was reportedly speeding and tailgating vehicles on the U.S. 93 Bypass. Someone who called the police estimated the truck was going 90 mph. 

A semi reportedly clipped power lines at one of the fairground entrances. The scene was turned over to Flathead Electric Cooperative.