Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
'Meth heads' cause a ruckus in front yard
A Hungry Horse store owner called Flathead County Sheriff’s Office claiming a man and woman were “causing a ruckus” and were yelling at each other in the front yard. The owner reportedly believed they were “meth he…
Caller claims 'the guy is not good'
Someone calling from Beach Road in Bigfork thought a man who was reportedly in and out of a location eight times within a few hours was “coming and going to try and make them look bad.” They claimed the “guy is not…
Marion resident salty about situation
Someone on Pleasant Valley Road in Marion wanted to speak to Flathead County Sheriff’s Office about salt reportedly being poured into her dog’s bowl. No animals were harmed, but she wanted law enforcement to be awa…
Man trespassed for inappropriate bathroom use
The Kalispell Police Department was called for a man who “defecated all through the store.” He was trespassed from the store after leaving the men’s restroom.
Cat owner concerned her pet is too desirable
A concerned cat owner called the Columbia Falls Police Department for advice on how to handle her sought-after pet. She said she knew her fetching feline was in heat “and [is] drawing every tomcat in the valley.”
Sword-wielding woman upsets customers
The Kalispell Police Department learned a woman was walking around a convenience store “in a gothic outfit,” complete with swords, knives and a wagon. It was reported she was “making everyone uncomfortable” and she…
Woman weighs her options for unruly kids
A potential vigilante calling from First Avenue in Martin City wanted to speak to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office about what her options were regarding 10- to 13-year-olds who come onto her property and consta…
Man threatens to drive ex's pickup off cliff
A woman’s ex on U.S. 2 in Kalispell purportedly was threatening to take her truck and “drive it off a cliff,” claiming it was his, and she wanted Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to tell him he couldn’t drive it. B…
'Widow-maker' tree ready to fall
Someone calling from Kuhns Road in Whitefish told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office about a tree that reportedly had been notched and was leaning the wrong way, ready to fall, on Farm to Market Road, referring to it…
Man waits days for clean car
Someone hired a woman to clean their vehicle and she reportedly picked it up a few days ago and hadn’t returned it. The person told Kalispell Police Department that she said she supposedly had not had time to clean…
Roommate's shower goes awry
A woman reported her “crazy” roommate to the Kalispell Police Department for going naked around the apartment and leaving the shower on.
Fist-shaking sparks fear at grocery store
A woman told the Kalispell Police Department she was too scared to stay at a grocery store after a man hurriedly pulled into a parking spot, jumped out of his vehicle and shook his fist at her. She described him as…
Man caps night with yoga workout
Kalispell Police Department responded to a report of a strange man seen walking down the center of the road and into someone’s yard where he sprawled around on the ground and then proceeded to balance on one leg.
Someone steals man's cash stash
A man told Kalispell Police Department that someone allegedly broke into his home and stole a handgun. He also noticed a “stash of money” was missing amount to about $300. The man said he could think of some people…
Woman loves to call cops 'for no reason'
A guest at a Kalispell motel called to complain about a street vendor she claimed “is constantly harassing kids.” However, it later came to light the caller “is always calling the cops on people for no reason” and …