Flathead Valley Police Blotter: Kalispell, Montana News

A Kalispell man, trying to light wet firewood by pouring gasoline on it, ignited a structure fire that destroyed several Mountain Villa Apartments on West Reserve and US 93 North.

The man, who has not been identified, was arrested on an outstanding warrant, but could also face charges of negligent arson, or criminal negligence. The case has been referred to the Flathead County attorney and is pending investigation.

11:57 a.m. Reportedly, a man was lying in the street screaming. Seconds prior, he ran into traffic and was hit by a car.

2:06 p.m. A counterfeit $100 bill was found on the floor of an Evergreen box store.

4:31 p.m. Allegedly, someone’s brother hit them with a “Costco-sized” bottle of 409.

11:33 a.m. A person said their in-laws were chopping wood that didn’t belong to them.

3:16 a.m. A Somers Road resident suspected that their house was under fire. The reporting party heard a loud boom and thought it was a gunshot.

10:04 p.m. A tow truck pulled a stranded motorist off the Old Steel Bridge. Apparently, the person couldn’t tell that the bridge is closed and under construction.

9:21 a.m. Someone returned to pick up a trailer at a gas station and was disheartened when they found out their property had been stolen. The trailer had been sitting there for six months.

1:30 a.m. Two intoxicated people were jumping in front of passing cars on Montana Highway 35.

9:09 p.m. A woman, who called a man and said his grandson was shooting at her in New Jersey, was actually at a bar in Hungry Horse.

1:14 a.m. After he drank a lot of booze, a 31-year-old man chased his family members around with a knife. He was arrested.

3:24 p.m. A dog entered an open garage, left a mess, and then departed.

12:58 p.m. Three horses that were eating bark off trees turned out to be OK.

1:47 p.m. A Flathead County sheriff’s deputy disposed of a bag of drug residue and a marijuana pipe.