Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
Deputies help keep garden weed-free
According to a Flathead County Sheriff’s Office report, someone reportedly found multiple potted plants sitting on the side of Prairie View Road. Thinking they must have fallen out of the back of someone’s truck, t…
Free-spirit cats becoming a problem
A woman on Leonard Lane in Kalispell “understands that cats are free spirits,” but was having issues with a frisky feline that was reportedly coming into her house causing cat fights with her furry companion. The w…
Robot deployed in tense standoff
Kalispell Police Department responded to a report of a woman threatening to shoot herself with a handgun at a west side residence around 11 p.m. Monday.
Horse stampede down Highway 93
According to a Flathead County Sheriff’s report, between 20 and 30 horses reportedly escaped and were seen running northbound on U.S. 93.
Granny reprimanded for unwanted goody giving
A man reported his mother-in-law to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office for delivering unwanted groceries to his children during his week of custody. The mother-in-law was informed of the man’s report and agreed n…
Keys do not unlock dispute between friends
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report from a woman in Evergreen who allegedly got into an argument with an ex-friend over who owned a pair of keys. The spat is said to have resulted in the …
Sidearm left behind after potty break
According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, a man with a concealed-carry permit said he possibly left his gun in an airport restroom. He was going to go back to the airport the next day to find it.
Working all the live long day
According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, a caller said several young men were being loud and banging along the railroad tracks. Investigators found out the offenders were a crew of railroad workers.
The customer isn't always right
According to the Kalispell Police Department, a home improvement store employee reportedly got into an argument with a customer. A manager had to separate the two after the employee had an angry outburst.
Scripture and a smoke
The Kalispell Police Department was informed of a long-haired, black-wearing male praying, kissing his Bible and smoking a cigarette across the street from a caller. Officers did not see an individual matching that…
Woman jets off with the gas money
According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, a resident said a car was parked in their driveway and they couldn’t get around it to get out.
Thorough test drive worries seller
The case was closed on a possibly stolen vehicle after it was reportedly returned following an extended test drive. Kalispell Police Department initially received a report from a man who said he was selling his veh…
Chubby puppy breaks loose for fast food
According to the Kalispell Police Department, a dog owner was on the lookout for a chubby beagle last seen running loose around a fast food restaurant.
Dogs rescued from icy pond
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies reportedly had to perform a water rescue when two German short-haired pointers fell through the ice on a pond near Saint Andrews Drive. Both dogs made it out of the water a…
Area cold case resolved
According to the Kalispell Police Department, a man put ice cream in his pants in an attempt to steal it.