Law Roundup
A daily snapshot of Flathead Valley’s law enforcement activity—calls, arrests, and oddities from the police blotter.
Dogs reported for 'serial pooping'
Dogs were reportedly defecating on a bike path and on residential properties, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office report. Owners of the alleged serial poopers were given copies of the city’s dog ordina…
Passenger attempts dare-devil jump
The passenger of a vehicle that was described as being “all over the road” allegedly attempted to jump out of the car while it was still moving, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The driver of the v…
Half a dozen horses running wild
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding six horses running back and forth on the highway near Ponderosa Lane toward Kalispell. The horses sprinted south down the highway into the northbound lane,…
Woman suspects neighbor of cat-napping
One of a woman’s three cats was reported missing after her neighbor allegedly threatened to kill them, according to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
Cops respond to clogged toilets, stolen cash
A Whitefish business employee called Flathead County Sheriff’s Office after someone allegedly entered the facility, clogged the toilets and stole employees’ tip money.
Police assist with unruly passenger
An Amtrak official contacted the Whitefish Police Department for assistance with an allegedly unruly train passenger. Officers made sure the disorderly woman was off the train and on her way.
Man reportedly approached by 'evil man'
The Whitefish Police Department received a report of someone being approached by an Islamic radical allegedly claiming to be “here to kill as many Americans as possible.” The person reportedly attempted to “convert…
Bigfork woman attacked by cat
A woman in Bigfork called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report an assault on her employee, who was allegedly bitten by a feral cat. The woman stated that she planned to set traps for the cat.
Kalispell local chased by feral feline
A feral cat has been tormenting a resident of Twin Peaks Road in Kalispell, allegedly chasing the person as they leave their house. The resident spoke with Flathead County Sheriff’s Office about how to handle the c…
Officers respond to blown transformer
The Kalispell Police Department responded to a blown transformer above a building complex on East Washington and North Main streets after someone reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing a flash of light.
Alleged attack involved bear spray
Up to three people were reportedly assaulted with bear spray. A bearded man with long hair and a woman with dark hair in a bun, both described as being in their 40s, allegedly showed up at a Pleasant Lane residence…
Police respond to parking problems
A Central Avenue business employee called the Whitefish Police Department to complain about a truck parked in the alley that was allegedly blocking traffic. Officers made contact with the truck’s owner, who said th…
SUV nearly hits car and guardrail
Kalispell Police Department responded to an SUV that was reportedly seen swerving all over the road, was slowing down and speeding up, nearly hit a vehicle head-on and almost hit a guardrail near Lakeside. The driv…
Woman threatened with fork over Legos
A woman called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report that her teenage son was running around the house threatening her with a fork. The argument started over Legos. The son allegedly grabbed his mother ar…
Delivery driver had a 'ruff' night
A pizza delivery driver called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office after getting his car stuck in some snow after a delivery on South Cedar Drive. The driver said he went to one of the nearby residences for assist…