Early Independence Day celebrations halted

A caller reported that two people were shooting a gun and that it appeared they had shot a pistol up in the air. Kalispell Police officers determined that the men were lighting off minor fireworks and advised them …

Unknown suspect goes postal in Whitefish

A mailbox had reportedly been “blown up” at a residence at East Edgewood Drive in Whitefish. The caller said he heard a loud noise prior to finding the debris, and that he also heard a vehicle with a loud muffler “…

Grocery store 'beer'glar taken down

A man was reportedly tackled in a grocery store parking lot and pinned on the ground by security after he allegedly stole a beer and some oranges. According to the Kalispell Police report, bystanders were standing …

Two injured climbing near Yaak Falls

Two people were reportedly injured while climbing on rocks near Yaak Falls, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The 12-year-old girl sustained head injuries and nearly drowned. Responding medics manag…

Toddler missing, found in a 'ruff' spot

A father reported his 2-year-old daughter missing after finding her bedroom open and the girl gone. The man called Kalispell Police back moments later to inform authorities he had located his daughter. She was unde…

Group reported for yelling at cars

A resident of South Main Street called Kalispell Police to report a group of people for gathering at a street corner every Friday night for an hour to “yell at cars through a bullhorn.”

Lawn mistaken for parking lot

An East Lakeshore Drive resident called the Whitefish Police Department to complain of vehicles parking on his lawn. He wasn’t sure who the vehicles belonged to or why they were there, but wanted them moved.

Pokemon Go players found out of bounds

Two males playing Pokemon Go on Wisconsin Avenue were advised to stay off private property, according to Whitefish Police.

Teen evades police in West Glacier woods

Dog used to defend parking rights

Two women allegedly got into an argument over a parking spot on Second Avenue West North. The first woman allegedly attempted to park her vehicle in front of the second woman’s home when the argument began. The hom…

To strip, or not to strip; that is the question

A suspicious man on South Main Street was reportedly taking his clothes off and putting them back on while yelling at people. Kalispell Police officers were unable to locate the indecisive stripper.

Passer-by reports panhandling 'turf war'

Two men reportedly got into a “turf war” over rights to panhandle on a corner of Hutton Ranch Road. A passer-by stated one was holding a sign that said “Vietnam veteran” while the other had a sign that said, “Why l…

Intoxicated man causes fight, wreck

Two males were reportedly fighting on Zimmerman Road after one of the males allegedly attempted to stop the other from driving while drunk. According to the Kalispell Police Department, the intoxicated male alleged…

Summer parties bring noise complaints

An O’Brien Avenue resident was warned by the Whitefish Police Department about his music being too loud. The man said he wasn’t aware it had been too loud, and turned it off.

Child takes a field trip, causes concern

A caller reported that an unattended child had walked into her office from a daycare nearby. She was concerned that the daycare “had no idea the child was missing” and “did not seem to care” that the child had left…