Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
Law roundup: That’s one way to junk a vehicle
Someone had their nearly 30-year-old sedan hauled to a mechanic's shop after hours and promptly dropped off the map.
Law roundup: Resident wakened by hair-raising screams
A resident woke up to sounds of a woman screaming. He looked outside to see the woman with blue hair dye on her face, standing on the side of the road, seemingly screaming into the void. Kalispell Police advised th…
Law roundup: Driver needs to reverse reckless antics
Kalispell Police stopped and ticketed a reckless driver after reportedly reversing through the length of a parking lot where people and other vehicles were present.
Law roundup: Woman deals with neighbor's odorous gift
A resident called the Kalispell Police Department to report that her mean neighbor had left poop on her porch. She wanted the crappy incident logged with the department.
Law roundup: Woman steps away from stealing
A store employee allegedly watched a woman put a pair of shoes in her backpack and dialed 911 but hung up. On the callback, the employee said she put the shoes back on the shelf and left.
Law roundup: Resident doesn’t beat around the bush
A man allegedly tried to hide in the bushes on Somers Avenue and Railway Street but was spotted by a resident who noticed the rustling branches.
Law roundup: Lakegoers appalled by Nazi display
A trio in a pontoon boat reportedly flew a Nazi flag and made Nazi gestures toward other beachgoers. The ghastly display angered many people out for a peaceful day on the lake.
Law roundup: Driver still can’t find parked car weeks later
A woman called the Kalispell Police Department for help finding her missing vehicle. She reportedly had the car keys but no recollection of where she had parked it.
Law roundup: Dog doesn’t get a pass for good behavior
A Bernese mountain dog wearing a GPS fence collar reportedly spent the afternoon at the middle school. Despite having good behavior on school grounds, the well-behaved dog was booked into the pound.
Law rounddup: Dog doesn’t get a pass for good behavior
A Bernese mountain dog wearing a GPS fence collar reportedly spent the afternoon at the middle school. Despite having good behavior on school grounds, the well-behaved dog was taken to the pound for processing.
Law roundup: When ‘duck, duck, goose’ goes too far
Several teenagers took the game of "duck, duck, goose" literally, prompting a woman to report them to the Kalispell Police Department.
Law roundup: Late-night gamer disturbs the neighbors
Kalispell Police Department officers responded to a report of ducklings that had fallen into a drain and reported back that all six were rescued and reunited with their mother.
Law roundup: Gamer unlocks the awaken the neighbors achievement
A woman didn’t need an alarm clock when she was awakened by the soothing screams of a male playing video games through her open window.
Law roundup: Man learns no good deed goes unpunished
A woman wearing a blue jean jacket was allegedly kicking a car and ripping off the windshield wipers when another woman pulled up, pounded the car and yelled at her. A man ...
Law roundup: Rollicking party gets shut down
The hooting and hollering of revelers having a good time became too much for a resident as the clock neared 1 a.m. and they called the police. Although the party was a hoot and a holler, it was time to shut down.