Law roundup: Man with ‘pocket full of rocks' denies drug use

A man suspected of going to a location to buy drugs allegedly told Kalispell Police Department officers that he had “a pocket full of rocks, but no meth.”  

Someone wanted to report a family member who was allegedly “wreaking havoc” by stealing from and threatening people. They also had concerns about drug use.  

A demanding man called the police allegedly upset that law enforcement “let his ex-girlfriend take his dog” and threatened to keep calling if the officers didn’t call him in the next five minutes.  

A man reportedly kept calling and texting his ex, threatening to come to her location and break her windows if she didn’t answer her phone. Extra patrol was requested.  

Someone in the police department lobby allegedly brought with them a handicapped sign they hit in the parking lot.  

SWAT members reportedly assisted Fish, Wildlife and Parks wardens in removing a dead deer for chronic wasting disease testing.  

A man reportedly lying in the road with a shopping cart by a school was told to move along by police.  

An old Toyota allegedly swerving all over the road kicked up rocks at a woman’s vehicle, “breaking” the windshield on U.S. 93. The man driving the Toyota reportedly flipped her off and began following her. She was advised to drive in the direction of the police department if he kept following her.  

Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke to the man about the reckless driving complaint. He alleged that she had been tailgating him and the rocks were kicked up when he changed lanes. Montana Highway Patrol was also advised about the incident but reportedly wouldn’t investigate rock chips caused by roadway gravel.  

A woman and a man allegedly stole a couple of cans of alcohol. The employee was advised to use the Kalispell Police Department website to make future theft reports that were not in progress.  

Officers issued a warning to a vehicle with no taillights.