Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
Bar employee stops burglary attempt
A burglary was foiled by an employee of a bar in Flathead County after a man kicked a door open, according to the owner of the establishment, who lives next door. A window was also damaged, but the person who tried…
Alleged trespasser steals beer
A caller told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office that a man had been coming to his property in the Star Meadows area and stealing firewood and beer. He didn’t want to file charges, but he did want an officer to t…
Jogger takes matters into her hands
A jogger told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office she was out running when a pair of unfenced Dobermans approached her before she pepper-sprayed them. When the owner heard the dogs barking, he called them back to …
Man's ex was smoking pot, or not
A man called the Columbia Falls Police Department to share that his ex-wife “just drove off with my son and she’s been smoking pot. Wait, perhaps not.” He then hung up and numerous efforts to get in touch with him …
'Bizarre' gamer needs to quiet down
A Kalispell resident got a new neighbor who allegedly spent hours playing video games that had “very” loud sounds of “bombs and such.” The resident told dispatchers he attempted to contact the man weeks ago to quie…
Ex uses hockey stick in unfair face-off
A man told Kalispell Police Department he was outside his motel room smoking when his girlfriend’s ex allegedly approached him swinging around a hockey stick, trying to hit him.
Woman locked in store finds back-door exit
A woman called the Kalispell Police Department to report she had been locked in a store. Before anyone showed up to let her out, she discovered a way out of the back of the store.
Grass was greener on other side for elusive calf
A woman called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report a calf eating grass in a ditch outside the fence. She said she saw a farmer in the field, but didn’t check to see if it belonged to him. When an officer…
Teen bicyclist involved in Whitefish hit-and-run
A 17-year-old on a bicycle was involved in a hit-and-run when a male driver in a white pickup reportedly hit the youth, running over his knee on Mallard Loop in Whitefish. The youth said he didn’t need medical atte…
Thirsty teens show off in social media posts
Someone called Kalispell Police Department to report partying teens after seeing photos of the minors allegedly drinking shots of alcohol. Turns out, the thirsty teens were drinking water.
Chivalry not dead: Men fought over woman
A woman called the Kalispell Police Department to report two men were fighting over her. She said one of them was drunk.
Fearless bear stares down driver in Bigfork
A person called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report a black bear on Bridge Street in Bigfork that seemed unafraid of people. The man saw the bruin across the street from Bethany Lutheran Church and a blo…
Bear paws through garbage in Whitefish
A person called the Whitefish Police Department to report hearing something going through the garbage. It was believed to be a bear.
Volume goes up as clothes come off
A noise complaint was validated when an officer arrived to check it out. The participants said they were wrapping up a game of strip poker and then quiet would resume.
Protect and serve - and let the dog out
A woman called the Columbia Falls Police from the emergency room to ask if an officer could let her dog out while she was in the hospital if no one in her family could take care of it. The woman said officers knew …