Wednesday, August 13, 2025
50.0°F

Police calls: Resident thanks police with cookies

Whitefish Pilot | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 years, 8 months AGO
by Whitefish Pilot
| December 11, 2013 9:00 PM

Monday, Dec. 3

12:22 p.m. Report of theft from a vehicle on Colorado Avenue.

12:53 p.m. A suspicious man who was sweating profusely reportedly said inappropriate things to a manager at a care facility on River Lakes Parkway. The man was wearing a “hostile bracelet.” He was reportedly pulled off the train earlier in the day.

1:02 Report of a burglary on Dakota Avenue. A door was damaged and $400 was missing.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

8:12 a.m. A man in Columbia Falls reported missing $55 from a duffle bag after visiting the hospital.

9:36 p.m. A resident dropped off a plate of holiday goodies at the police station and thanked the officers for their good service.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

5:47 p.m. A Subaru, Toyota pickup and Chevy pickup were involved in a fender-bender on Baker Avenue.

Thursday, Dec. 5

12:10 a.m. Report of a fight in front of a bar downtown.

12:29 a.m. Report of another fight in front of a bar downtown. This time one man was arrested.

8:28 a.m. Report of kids playing on ice near Spokane Avenue.

12:44 p.m. Report of dogs dragging a deer carcass down Somers Avenue.

1:48 p.m. A boyfriend was kicking the door of a home on Colorado Avenue after he was asked to leave.

Friday, Dec. 6

9:19 a.m. A high strung man who was arrested asked police to return his medication.

3:11 p.m. Report of a panhandler with a dog on U.S. 93 South. A woman said it was too cold for the dog to be outside.

6:40 p.m. Report of items stolen from a storage unit on Bativia Lane.

10:30 p.m. A woman was concerned about a dog left in a cold truck on Central Avenue.

Saturday, Dec. 7

1:08 a.m. Report of an underage party on Karrow Avenue. Police responded and found only adults. The party was shutting down.

8:47 a.m. Report of residents on Mountain Park Drive shooting at deer in their yard at night. A neighbor reported hearing gun shots at midnight and seeing the bodies of deer in the yard. Fish, Wildlife and Parks was notified.

11:14 p.m. A broken water line under a sidewalk on Central Avenue was gushing like a fountain.

6:19 p.m. Report of a fist fight on Central Avenue.

6:58 p.m. Report of a woman who stole $800 worth of gear from a store on U.S. 93 South.

10:03 p.m. An ash tray was dumped on Baker Avenue and the bottom half was stolen.

11:53 p.m. Report of two men on Central Avenue fighting with broken bottles. One person was hit by a bottle, but later went back into the bar.

Sunday, Dec. 8

2:12 a.m. A purse, cutting shears and a coat were stolen from an unlocked car on Central Avenue.

3:35 a.m. Report of a suspicious pile of clothes in the corner of a parking lot. It may have been related to vehicle break-ins.

3:45 a.m. A Buick was reported stolen from Central Avenue.

12:15 p.m. A Ford Escort was reported stolen from a parking lot on Central Avenue while the owner was at a show downtown.

4:47 p.m. A mailbox was smashed on Whitefish Avenue.

4:51 p.m. A radio, iPod, statue, and coins were stolen from an unlocked car left running on East 1st Street.

ARTICLES BY WHITEFISH PILOT

November 4, 2011 9:53 a.m.

Rehberg to attend rally for Jesus statue

Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg will attend a public rally in Whitefish on Nov. 10 in support of the World War II statue of Jesus on Big Mountain. Rehberg will be at the VFW Post 276 on Baker Avenue at 1 p.m.

December 15, 2011 7:01 a.m.

Sled Dog Days pints for a purpose

Flathead Sled Dog Days is gearing up for its fifth annual dog sled race Jan. 6-8. Race organizers have partnered with the Whitefish Winter Carnival to become part of their festivities next month.

November 4, 2011 9:28 a.m.

Whitefish businesswoman enters race for U.S. House seat

Whitefish businesswoman Diane Smith announced Thursday she has entered the race for Montana’s open congressional seat in the U.S. House.