Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
Man wraps abandoned vehicle in caution tape
According to the Whitefish Police Department, a resident reportedly wrapped an abandoned vehicle in caution tape after a tow-truck driver wanted to charge him to tow it. The man said he had gone into the abandoned …
Officers detain man wielding pepper spray
According to the Whitefish Police Department, a bald man was detained after allegedly spraying people with pepper spray and “beating people up.”
Reckless granny needs a talking-to
According to the Kalispell Police Department, a driver was attempting to turn southbound at an intersection when an elderly woman ran the red light. The driver didn’t want to sign a formal complaint, but wanted the…
Lost vehicle stumps Whitefish woman
The Whitefish Police Department received a call from a mother who lent her son her vehicle the night before because he couldn’t remember where he parked it. She told them to call her when they found it so she could…
Police respond to multiple hit-and-runs
The Kalispell Police Department responded to two reported hit-and-runs, on West Center Street and Fourth Avenue West.
Resident thwarts wood-pile thief
According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, a man reportedly backed his Jeep up to a resident’s wood pile and it looked like he was going to load up the wood. When the resident asked what he was doing the man…
Firefighters put out blaze at abandoned home
The South Kalispell Fire Department responded to a structure fire at about 7:30 p.m. Monday on Willow Glen Drive. Fire Chief Chris Yerkes described the structure as a small, partially collapsed residence that has b…
Man searches for stolen identity
According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, a man said he wanted to change his name to Justin, and wanted to know if their were any warrants under that name. Later in the day it was reported that a man named…
Good deed goes to the dogs
According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, a woman said she picked up a stray dog and put it in her car while she ran her errands. But the dog started acting up and she needed help getting it out of her vehi…
Rowdy romper room reported
According to the Columbia Falls Police Department, a caller was hearing a lot of loud stomping and crashing noises from a nearby apartment. Law enforcement made contact with the residents at the apartment and found…
Possible timber thieves reported in Whitefish
The Creston Fire Department responded to a structure fire shortly before 4 a.m. on Snowberry Trail.
Aussie alleges title agency scam
Someone calling from Australia told the Whitefish Police Department that a title agency in Whitefish allegedly scammed her by not sending her the money from closing on her late husband’s property. She said the comp…
Suspects hoof it from crime scene
According to the Kalispell Police Department call logs, a caller thought someone was breaking into their neighbor’s home. Although the caller couldn’t see anything, they reported hearing kicking noises and said it …
Lost cellphone nothing to cry about
According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, a woman was reportedly crying and asking officers to help her find her cellphone at a fast food restaurant. She later apologized to officers, saying she found her …
Man has beef with jerky thief
According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office call logs, a caller said someone rifled through his vehicle but the only thing they got was his beef jerky.