Law roundup: Petting zoos exist for a reason

A man in Whitefish must think nature provides a personal petting zoo for his family. A passerby saw Mr. Snow White pick up a fawn and carry it to his children to pet. The passerby told the Whitefish Police Department that they thought the fawn’s mother had hidden it for its safety.  

A man holding a sign on U.S. 93 South was allegedly seen hitting his dog in the face with a rod and kicking it. Officers ticketed him for animal cruelty.  

A CenturyLink supervisor called the police from Baker Avenue and West 18th Street after a contractor reportedly wouldn’t let them locate the company’s lines after a cable was torn in multiple spots where workers were digging.   

A tenant calling from Dakota Avenue had questions about her landlord reportedly packing up her belongings and locking her out of the residence while she was out of town.  

An employee calling from U.S. 93 South requested that the police move along a highly intoxicated man sitting in the chairs out front.  

Several men allegedly set up camp on the east side of the viaduct and a pedestrian who frequented the area felt uncomfortable with their presence. Officers advised the men that there was no camping within city limits.