Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
One man's trash, another woman's treasure
A man reported a woman for stalking him after he allegedly caught her videotaping him taking out his trash, according to a Kalispell Police report.
Thief at Kidsports went for the fuel
Someone allegedly broke into the Kidsports Complex by cutting all the locks. According to the report by Kalispell Police, “it looked like they got into the fuel tank,” but it was unclear whether any fuel was stolen.
This little piggy should have stayed home
A piglet was reportedly found running down Highway 82, a vehicle following close behind. The reporting person said the vehicle took off when she pulled over to investigate, so she took the pig with her to work to a…
Hungry Chihuahua chases meal on wheels
A man reported being chased down while riding his bike on Fifth Avenue West by a Chihuahua that looked like it had not eaten in a while, according to a Kalispell Police report.
Little stinkers trap woman in house
A woman reported being trapped inside her home after discovering a family of skunks outside the house. The woman requested Whitefish Police officers remove the mother and her babies so she could get out the door.
Good reason to stop, smell the flowers
Someone taking a walk on West Second Street called the Whitefish Police Department when they found a cellphone in a flower bed in front of a business. Police were able to reunite the phone’s owner with the lost ite…
School's out; summer starts with a bang
A caller near Eighth Avenue West reported that she heard gunshots coming from several doors down. The gunshots turned out to be fireworks, according to the Kalispell Police Department.
Man sharpens knife, goes to park
A man wearing floral print swim trunks reportedly was seen sharpening a knife on East Center Street before getting up and heading to Depot Park, according to Kalispell Police.
Landowner reports missing trees
Someone reported missing trees from an undeveloped property at Browns Meadow Road, according to Flathead Sheriff’s deputies. According to the landowner, someone has been going onto the property and cutting down tre…
10-year-old boy allegedly steals family car
A 10-year-old boy allegedly drove his parents’ vehicle to Libby, reportedly telling authorities that his mother was a drug addict and he was looking for his father’s apartment. Upon further investigation, Lincoln C…
Shouted threats bad lyrics or blood lust?
A man was reported for allegedly yelling, “Everybody I hate is going to die.” Flathead Sheriff’s deputies responded and, after talking with the man, found that he was “singing heavy metal,” not making threats.
Man seen lounging on lawn
A man was allegedly seen rolling around in the grass in front of an art gallery among his groceries, which were strewn about the lawn. Upon closer inspection, the reporting person told Flathead Sheriff’s deputies t…
Why did the bear cross the road?
A “smallish” black bear reportedly ran across Armory Road in front of a Whitefish Police officer.
School's out for summer
A teenager was reportedly driving around Whitefish High School while yelling profanities through a megaphone. Whitefish Police sent extra patrol to the area.
Bicyclist tries bear spray on dogs
A cyclist reported being nearly attacked by two dogs while riding down Lower Valley Road. The man told Flathead Sheriff’s deputies he attempted to use bear spray on the dogs, but it had no effect on them.