Law roundup: ER patient devises waiting room workaround
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Having lopped off the tip of a finger, an injured man called Kalispell Police to report he had been sitting in a hospital emergency room for an hour waiting to be treated. He requested police send an ambulance to the hospital to help him deal with the throbbing pain but was advised he was already in the proper place to receive treatment. Unsatisfied, he cleverly decided to drive away from the ER and then call an ambulance.
Police were unable to locate a woman reportedly walking along the bypass in her birthday suit. Multiple reports indicated the woman did not appear to be well.
Police determined no crime had been committed after an energetic German shepherd mix got loose and was hit by a vehicle. The caller suspected foul play led to the dog's death.
A lost wallet was turned in to police.
Children riding e-bikes at high speeds annoyed a man who wanted officers to intervene. It was the second time the man had reported the riders.
A bicyclist became enraged after he was reportedly cut off by a driver in a city vehicle. The cyclist responded by yelling and delivering a middle finger salute. The driver responded with a gesture of his own and got out of the vehicle to briefly chase the bicyclist. The pursuit did not last long, and the driver left the scene without further incident.
Hospital workers called police to report that a woman they had dropped off earlier in the evening refused care and demanded a ride home.
A motel guest became concerned after hearing someone in an adjoining room screaming and talking about a kidnapping. An investigation revealed it was a couple arguing about their adult children. They agreed to cool off by taking a walk.
The city attorney was expected to be advised of an ongoing issue involving a neighbor shining a spotlight into a nearby home.
A boyfriend came home plastered after getting into a bar fight. Officers were called after he reportedly caused another disturbance at home. His girlfriend gathered her belongings and left for the night.