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Flathead County Sheriff's reports

Sabotaged Car and a Reckless Hunter

Kalispell News
3:37 p.m. Somebody bought a car from an Evergreen dealership, only to stall after driving 30 miles. Sugar and salt were found in the gas tank.

4:32 p.m. A resident of River Road called to complain about a hunter shooting directly across the road from their home. Numerous children were playing outside at the time.

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By Heather Jurva, 11-07-09 | add comment | email story | print story

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Ham Radio Swindler and a Puffy Prowler

Kalispell News
1:02 p.m. In July, a West Glacier man purchased several items at a ham radio conference for another individual with the understanding that he would be reimbursed. The man has yet to be repaid.

4:14 p.m. A resident of Martin City reports that someone was running around their house and hiding in the bushes. The subject was described as wearing a puffy dress with long johns and pants underneath.
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By Heather Jurva, 11-06-09 | add comment | email story | print story

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Hungry Bear and a Foolish Driver

Kalispell News
5:20 p.m. Someone on Tamarack Lane in Columbia Falls reports that a bear has been eating the meat out of their outdoor freezer.

11:46 p.m. A man with previous law enforcement involvement got drunk, stole a 1997 Honda Accord and then proceeded to tailgate and illegally pass a police officer. The man was jailed for stealing the car, driving without a valid driver’s license, driving under the influence of alcohol and having an open bottle of Mike’s Hard Lemonade in his cup holder.
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By Heather Jurva, 11-05-09 | add comment | email story | print story

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Strange Burning Smell and a Confused Drunk Man

Kalispell News
10:54 a.m. A transient individual with messy hair purchased rubbing alcohol, peroxide and a lighter at a local convenience store and then took the items into the bathroom. The store clerk soon noticed a burning smell and called the police. When approached, the man claimed that he was testing his blood sugar level.

5:05 p.m. A resident of Harmony Road reports that an unfamiliar intoxicated man banged on her door and insisted that she owed him money. He then called her numerous bad names.


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By Heather Jurva, 11-04-09 | add comment | email story | print story

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Mistaken Identity and a Drunken Caller

Kalispell News
1:58 p.m. Someone thought they saw their dirt bike in the back of someone else’s truck at a local convenience store. They dirt bike actually belonged to the owner of the truck.

5:42 p.m. A highly intoxicated man called to report that a friend stole his wallet. The man was instructed to call again when he was sober.
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By Heather Jurva, 11-03-09 | add comment | email story | print story

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Misplaced Trophies and an Unusual Package

Kalispell News
9:56 a.m. Someone in Bigfork thought that someone stole the trophies out of the back of their truck. The reporting party later located his trophies.

1:58 p.m. Someone in Evergreen received a package containing only packing peanuts and a blank sheet of paper. He found this highly suspicious, considering that his bank card had been stolen some time before.

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By Heather Jurva, 11-01-09 | add comment | email story | print story

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Attempted Theft and a Halloween Bear

Kalispell News
2:58 p.m. An adult male in Hungry Horse attempted to enter several vehicles that did not belong to him.

4:04 p.m. Someone in Lakeside is not pleased with a bear who got into their trash and ate their decorative pumpkins.
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By Heather Jurva, 10-30-09 | add comment | email story | print story

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Theft of Internet and a Confused Traveler

Kalispell News
1:41 p.m. An individual on Highway 35 reports that someone was parked outside their home and using their internet. Authorities suggested they change their password.

9:05 p.m. An employee of a Hungry Horse resort called to report that a male subject kept trying to check in, despite the fact that the resort is closed.
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By Heather Jurva, 10-29-09 | add comment | email story | print story
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