Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
Coffee customer gives girl the creeps
A woman told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office of a “secondhand report of a creepy man hanging around the coffee.” The caller’s daughter said the man, identified as someone in his 60s or 70s, didn’t “speak Engli…
Girl gang gets into trouble
A group of “grade school-age girls” seemed to be causing trouble in Columbia Falls. Six or seven of them were reportedly trying to break a soccer goal and a woman “chased them off.” She asked the Columbia Falls Pol…
Man stranded under the influence
A man on Haven Drive in Kalispell purportedly called Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to tell them he was drunk, sitting on the side of the road, couldn’t get a hold of any taxis and had no friends to call and give…
Man complains about loud youths
A man reportedly wanted Kalispell Police Department to tell “extremely loud kids,” who were screaming and playing basketball on a court in front of his house, to go home because his young children were trying to sl…
Tired woman reports Taser threats
A woman was apparently threatened with a Taser twice the night before she contacted the Kalispell Police Department. She explained she didn’t respond to the stun-gun threats “because she was tired.”
Bison take detour on local road
Six to eight bison were reported to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office after being spotted on a roadway. They were rounded up.
Commuters get a show on U.S. 2
A man dressed in Army fatigues on U.S. 2 in Kalispell was allegedly pulling his pants down and flashing “his front and his back” to passing vehicles. Flathead County Sheriff’s Office made contact with a man who den…
Four horses of the apocalypse?
A homeowner told the Kalispell Police Department she heard screaming and went outside to find four full-sized horses apparently “attacking a pony.” The pony rescuer reported, “the four horses are chasing the pony a…
Man’s light bulb moment not so bright
Kalispell Police Department received a report that a man was purportedly smoking meth out of a light bulb and arguing with a maintenance man after being asked to leave.
Man hit in the head by frying pan
A man allegedly threatened to kill a woman who hit him in the head with a frying pan. He purportedly proceeded to start a fire outside with a “tank” of gasoline and she locked him out. Kalispell Fire Department was…
Lucky duck gets hit but flies away
A woman called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office after she saw a vehicle hit a duck. The duck was moved to the grass on the side of the road and it was seen “just lying there.” However, the voicemail box was ful…
Online dating app was a scam
A Whitefish man told the Whitefish Police Department he was using a dating app to talk to an alleged woman in Billings, but then he got a call from someone claiming to be a Billings police officer who told him the …
Caller concerned about kids and duckling
Someone told the Kalispell Police Department about two juveniles who were seen picking up a baby duck. The caller ended up being referred to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks regarding wildlife harassment.
Flashy dresser ‘not fresh out of prison’
Someone called the Whitefish Police Department because they saw a man in a “bright orange jumpsuit.” The man was spotted riding a bike wearing the jumpsuit and sporting bleach blonde hair. The caller pointed out th…
Man wants reckoning for driver
A man called Kalispell Police Department to report a reckless driver, and told dispatchers he was following them because he wanted them caught. He purportedly declined to talk to dispatchers or answer what kind of …