Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
Sleepy patron snoozes on store bench
A manager at a Whitefish strip mall called the Whitefish Police Department to report a man sleeping on a bench in their store. They judged him to be homeless based on his clothing and appearance, and said they want…
He didn't get the thrill, but he got the bill
A caller told the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office that he received a bill for a helicopter flight in Tennessee, despite never having been there.
That's not gasoline you're smelling
According to the Kalispell Police Department, a vehicle owner reported someone got into their gas tank and poured gas all over the vehicle. Police checked it out and determined it was urine on the vehicle.
Firefighters extinguish flaming outhouse
The Smith Valley Fire Department put out flames at a fully-engulfed outhouse at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning near Ashley Lake Road.
Officers called to investigate special delivery
Employees on an Amtrak train called Whitefish Police to report a woman who allegedly refused to let go of a bag that smelled of marijuana. Unable to check the bag, employees requested an officer meet the train at t…
Hound homeward bound for the holidays
The parent of a girl whose service dog was reportedly stolen two months ago allegedly saw a woman walking the dog in gas station parking lot, according to Kalispell Police Department call logs. The woman walking th…
Woman drops wallet into someone else's purse
According to the Kalispell Police Department, security footage showed that a lady who was visiting Montana from Canada accidentally dropped her wallet into someone else’s purse while she was shopping.
A 21st century Lone Ranger
Someone called the Whitefish Police Department to report a lone man cruising across people’s private property boundaries on an old ATV. He was reportedly smoking a cigarette and wearing old Carhartts and no helmet.
No parking – even in front of home
A caller asked the Whitefish Police Department why she could not park in the street. Earlier, she said, an officer had told her son that he couldn’t leave his car there.
$75,000 lottery ticket reported stolen
According to the Kalispell Police Department, a representative from the state lottery called police because they were worried there would an altercation between a woman who won $75,000 and a man who allegedly stole…
Thanks for the rings ... er, never mind
According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, a woman said four of her rings were stolen. When police talked to the culprit, she said she was under the impression the rings had been given to her. She said she …
Gift recipient won't return to sender
According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, a package worth about $400 was reportedly delivered to the wrong person, but the person who got the package didn’t want to give it back.
Police: Get your ducks off the road
According to the Kalispell Police Department, law enforcement officers counseled a person who was feeding ducks in the road.
Jeep runs over stop sign, flees scene
According to the Columbia Falls Police Department, a Jeep ran over a stop sign and fled the scene. Border Patrol reportedly saw the incident and tried to catch the driver. The vehicle reportedly reached speeds upwa…
Dude, where's my bike?
An individual called the Whitefish Police Department to report someone trespassing in a commercial space and using the shower and pool area. The man had allegedly done this before so the caller stole his bike while…