Law roundup: Cat burglar released from custody

Someone called Kalispell Police Department after seeing a tabby cat caught in a trap. Police determined the traps had been set by a local cat rescue to catch an orange cat and her three kittens. Volunteers said it wasn’t the first time the tabby was caught taking the bait and pledged to continue “checking traps regularly and letting Mr. Freeloader out,” according to the police narrative. 

A caller requested advice for dealing with his roommate. 

Somebody found their stolen chainsaw for sale at a pawn shop. 

A black and white chihuahua tried to hitch a ride in somebody’s car. The pup was dropped off at the animal shelter. 

A dark-haired man with a baseball cap stole several pairs of shoes from a store. 

A caller expressed concern about two people doing “something” in a car parked on the street. The couple agreed to move the vehicle to their friend’s property. 

A man in a bright yellow knit cap was observed wandering the streets with a gun and a knife holstered on his hip. 

A tan-colored pug was found at a construction site. 

A fawn-colored French bulldog was reported missing about an hour later. 

A security guard called police about two trespassers. The guard reportedly became concerned when one of the interlopers — a female wearing a gray jacket, a floral skirt and black leggings — started walking toward his car. 

A brown miniature pinscher named Alfa was returned to her owner. 

A man called to tell dispatch, “There ain’t no problem.” He hung up after telling the officer that he wanted to go to bed. 

A delivery driver received an order to pick up fast food and deliver it to the restaurant’s parking lot. The driver decided to drop the order off at the police station instead after the client sent a threatening message.