Kalispell Police investigating string of shattered windows
JACK UNDERHILL | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 months AGO
A Kalispell Police Department patrol vehicle. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake file photo)
KALISPELL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION REPORTER Jack Underhill covers Kalispell city government, housing and transportation for the Daily Inter Lake. His reporting focuses on how local policy decisions affect residents and the rapidly growing Flathead Valley. Underhill has reported on housing challenges, infrastructure issues and regional service providers across Montana. His work also includes accountability reporting on complex community issues and public institutions. Originally from Massachusetts, Underhill graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a degree in Journalism before joining the Inter Lake. In his free time, Underhill enjoys mountain biking around the valley, skiing up on Big Mountain or exploring Glacier National Park. IMPACT: Jack’s work helps residents understand how growth, housing and infrastructure decisions affect the future of their community. | October 22, 2025 12:44 PM
Authorities are investigating reports of vandals breaking the windows of cars and buildings with ball bearing-like objects in Kalispell early Tuesday morning.
“The Kalispell Police Department is earnestly investigating all complaints involved, and it is believed that these incidents are all related,” officials said in a press release issued Oct. 22.
Community members shared pictures of shattered car windows on social media on Tuesday morning.
Anyone with information related to the ongoing investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Miller at 406-758-7702.
Reporter Jack Underhill can be reached at 758-4407 and [email protected].
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