Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
Vandal has it in for harmless tree
A man with a knife purportedly was “vandalizing a tree” when he was seen stabbing and carving it and cutting off branches. He was moved along.
‘Gentleman’ caught urinating in bar gets angry
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Vigilante advised not to stop man with machete
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Cyberbullying reported in Columbia Falls
A grandparent called the Columbia Falls Police Department to report her granddaughter was being cyberbullied on social media.
Couple may need counselor, not officers
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a verbal disturbance on North Fork Road in Columbia Falls. Someone involved in the incident was of the opinion the couple needed a marriage counselor, not law …
Barefoot man draws attention at gas station
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Unruly neighbors are ‘at it again’
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Fireworks set off some residents
<strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> received several reports about loud fireworks and gunshots. One caller allegedly saw “artillery-style shells going off.”
Hungry men have appetite for another man's groceries
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Grandson comes clean with granny’s cash
A youthful would-be fraudster had an idea to keep an envelope full of money his grandma inadvertently had dropped.
Dog in Christmas sweater goes missing
A dog owner reported to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office a black and white shih tzu went missing while taking a walk on Christmas day in the Harry Horn Day Use at Wayfarers State Park.
Firewood goes missing in Columbia Falls
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1229 LAW: Caller shares ‘world is ending’ prophecy
Dispatchers received a call from someone whose voice had an accent, and could be heard on the open line shouting prophecies that the world was ending and saying, “I love you,” multiple times.
Woman fears SUV will crash into her home
A worried woman told <strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> that an SUV drove by three times and almost hit her house. She was concerned the SUV would either cause a wreck or crash into her house.
Roommate hides man’s food and takes off
A man reportedly told <strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> his roommate “just took off,” and said that he previously spoke to officers about her hiding his food. He was counseled.