Law roundup: Well-dressed con man snookers victim with fake coin

A dapper young man apparently conned a woman out of a $100 with a fake gold coin. The woman told the Kalispell Police Department that she came across a listing for the coin on Facebook Marketplace. Although they initially set up the transaction near a gold store so that the coin could be appraised, they ended up meeting at the youth's home. The woman described the youth as wearing a suit as it was prom night for one of the local high schools. Afterward, she learned the gold coin was counterfeit. The case was passed along to a school resource officer as it appeared the budding con artist had other coins listed for sale online.  

Officers took an older Chihuahua to the county animal shelter after a passerby found it running around.  

Authorities investigating a green Ford Expedition that a caller reported as abandoned and left in the same spot on the street for more than a month learned that it belonged to a nearby homeowner who used it daily. Officers noted the vehicle was parked legally in front of its owner's home.  

Another caller wanted the authorities to crack down on vehicles parking along both sides of a street. The influx of cars and trucks had narrowed the street down to one lane, he said, describing it as a worsening problem. Officers took a look and noted that all of the vehicles were parked legally. 

A wreck involving a black Dodge Charger and an older GMC pickup resulted in a citation, but no injuries.  

Someone asked dispatchers if they could report a violent crime that happened more than 20 years ago.  

Teens got a talking-to by the police after a homeowner described seeing them throw rocks at their house. The homeowner said the barrage of stones resulted in no damage, but requested officers speak with the juveniles and their parents. Officers dispatched to the scene of the pelting warned the teens of possible future repercussions.  

One of several teenagers accused of throwing water balloons at a motorist was expected to lose his driving privileges after officers spoke with her father. The victim was pleased that the girl's father would be taking disciplinary measures.  

After employees of a downtown store forgot to pull a rack of clothes inside before closing up for the day, an officer attempted to track down the business' owners. Unable to connect with either them or another employee, they secured the wares for the night.