Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
Woman thinks she discovered meth lab
A woman called Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, believing she “located a meth lab on the Pig Farm Trails.” Deputies found the structure she described, but only found a few empty water bottles inside.
Alleged bicycle thieves beat man up
A man told Kalispell Police Department that he was being followed by a black car while riding his bicycle home when the vehicle allegedly pulled in front of him and three people wearing red bandannas on their faces…
Road rage: sledgehammer vs. baseball bat
There was more road rage in the Flathead Valley, with an incident reported between a heavily tattooed man with a sledgehammer and another driver with a baseball bat. The disputing drivers apparently went their sepa…
Police get scoop on ice cream thief
A food delivery service told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office a man reportedly stole a 1-gallon tub of chocolate or vanilla ice cream on First Avenue in Martin City. The ice cream was valued at $10.99.
Odd evidence - signs of the times?
Someone calling from Country Way South in Kalispell told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office someone allegedly took down signs on a section of the road that had served as an old easement, but has been blocked for year…
Visitor unwelcome in Whitefish's 'hoboville'
A man who wanted to have lunch with friends at a park gazebo called Whitefish Police Department to report the area had turned into “hoboville.” He alleged the people who appeared to be camping there had it set up “…
Van might be meth lab in disguise
Kalispell Police Department received a call from someone who allegedly thought a van with windows covered up with a “bunch of propane tanks in the back” was a “mobile meth lab.”
Shoplifter achieves 'frequent-flyer' status
An uncooperative, screaming woman, who had two young children in tow, was detained at a big box store where she reportedly had a reputation as a “frequent flyer.” She allegedly had items in her purse and “switched …
Pet goose goes wild at local lake
The Kalispell Police Department received complaints that a woman took her pet goose swimming in a lake and it attacked and bit several children. She explained the goose couldn’t wear his harness because he was shed…
Road rage ensues on Kalispell streets
A caller told the Kalispell Police Department a black Ford Ranger was driving like a maniac, had cut off several vehicles and flipped him the bird.
Man defines the meaning of 'restroom'
A store manager asked Kalispell Police Department to remove a man found sleeping in a bathroom. After the manager woke him up, he reportedly refused to leave, instead, he began eating chips he stole from the store.
Alleged thieves arrive with kiddie trailer
Someone told Kalispell Police Department they saw a man and woman “roll up” on a bicycle and “kiddie trailer,” then the woman got out of the kiddie trailer, ran through bushes, returned with chairs and rolling lugg…
Woman wants to look good before gambling
Kalispell Police Department received a report of a woman sitting in a parking lot “for several hours.” Turns out, she was just putting makeup on before heading in to gamble.
Dad safe and sound after taco night
A mother and daughter were concerned when dad didn’t come home and called Kalispell Police Department. The daughter called back and said her dad just got home safe and sound and had “fallen asleep after eating taco…
Truck driver pulls off panty raid in reverse
The Kalispell Police Department received a report that a driver in a truck dropped a woman off, threw a pair of women’s underwear out the window, and left.