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Tuesday, July 16 9:03 a.m.: Hit and run – Caller said her car was hit while parked on S. First Street. There was a dent and white paint transfer but there were no witnesses or suspect vehicles. S. First Street, La Conner 4:32 p.m.: Hit and run again – Employee reported someone hit the rear of his car. There was a broken taillight and some paint transfer to the rear panel. A deputy checked around town but did not find a vehicle with similar damage or cameras that faced the area. Morris Street, La Conner 10:43 p.m.: Hit and float – A sailb...
Sunday, July 7 3:15 p.m.: Animal problem not a problem – A deputy was dispatched to a report of a vehicle with two dogs inside and no one around. While he was responding, the reporting party called back and said the vehicle left the area. S. First Street, La Conner. Monday, July 8 10:19 a.m.: Stolen bike – A caller said their bicycle was parked in their front yard and they forgot to lock it up. It had been taken within the last week and there was no suspect information. Center Street, La Conner. 1:53 p.m.: Malicious mischief – Deputy respo...
Sunday, June 30 11:28 p.m.: Dog bites dog – Caller reported that a neighbor’s dog attacked his dog and this led to an $1,800 bill at pet emergency. This is not the first time this dog has bit a person or animal and the case is being investigated by animal control. Young Road, greater La Conner. Monday, July 1 10:55 a.m.: Here’s a story – Caller found a set of carpet installing tools hidden in the bushes and believed they may be stolen. A deputy collected the found items and saw it was labeled with a company name out of Kent. The items were co...
Sunday, June 23 4:50 p.m.: Phone caution needed – Caller was caught in a scam where the subject posed as someone from the bank. The caller had shared banking information and now was locked out of the account. Its unknown if any money was taken and the caller will be contacting the bank as soon as they open. S. Second St., La Conner Monday, June 24 9:46 p.m.: Who you gonna call? – Caller called to advise she had left a phone in the public bathroom that locked when she left. Public works was able to let her back in to retrieve the phone. S. First...
Thursday, June 20 6:57 a.m.: Lock, loaded or not – Caller called to report a handgun stolen from his truck overnight. The caller was already out of the area and could not provide info on the truck or serial numbers for the gun. He stated it was loaded and he was unsure if the truck was locked. Caller will provide more info when he returns home. Best Rd., greater La Conner Friday, June 21 9:31 a.m.: Just hang up – Phone scam with someone stating they owed money and were going to be arrested if they did not pay. The caller was advised that thi...
It was a slow week for crime in La Conner. So slow, in fact, that there’s nothing noteworthy to report in the Police Blotter. But please, do not feel compelled to commit a crime just to make the blotter....
Sunday, June 2 1:26 p.m.: Wealth squats again – Same sailboat from the previous week docking at private docks and not paying. The owner was again asked to move and may be looking at fines. Pioneer Pkwy., La Conner Wednesday, June 5 2:52 p.m.: Closer look needed – Caller was upset that a website for a local hotel used a third party booking site that had hidden fees. I advised this was not fraud as I went to the site myself and saw all the fees were listed on the booking prior to paying. Maple Ave., La Conner 4:33 p.m.: Dog gone hot – Calle...
Sunday, May 26 5:29 p.m.: Swerve and run – Report of a van swerving that almost hit the caller. A deputy checked the area but did not locate the van. Best / Valentine roads, greater La Conner. Tuesday, May 28 11:39 a.m.: Wealth assumes privilege – A 40-some-foot sailboat was tied to a private dock and the dock owner wanted them to move on. The boat had also been there a few weeks prior but did not pay the moorage fee before leaving. An occupant was contacted and she said the boat would be moved when the owner returned. S. First St., La Con...
Sunday, May 19 7:26 p.m.: More loose cows – Caller said cows damaged a fence and were roaming the yard. The caller was advised to contact the farmer (who’s also the landlord) to fix the fence and recover the cows. La Conner-Whitney Road, greater La Conner Monday, April 20 3:48 p.m.: Possible puppy mill – At least 20 dogs were found to be malnourished at the location. Animal control is currently investigating. Young Road, greater La Conner Tuesday, May 21 7:42 a.m.: Guess what? Cows loose – Cattle loose again at the intersection. The farmer...
Sunday, May 12 7:38 a.m.: Hoax or mirage, maybe – Report of multiple cows in the road. A deputy checked the area and did not find any loose cows or issues with the fence. Highway 20 / La Conner-Whitney Road, greater La Conner. 1:32 p.m.: You can’t have a hot dog – Dog reported in a vehicle with no water and the interior getting hot. A deputy arrived and found the vehicle to be unlocked. The dog was removed from the car and the door left open to air out the inside. The dog was provided water. The deputy found the owner and was able to discu...
Sunday, April 28 8:43 p.m.: Hey, hey, let’s calm down – Dispute between neighbors escalated as one man got a handgun to protect himself, which caused the other to call 911. Both sides were able to calm down and no crime was committed. Rawlins Road, greater La Conner area. Monday, April 29 1:49 p.m.: Possible vehicle prowl – A caller believed that someone had been in her car as items were moved around but nothing seemed to be missing. No other reports in the area and unknown if when or if someone had been there. S. Third Street, La Conne...
Sunday, April 21 3:02 p.m.: Old hearts still hope – Elderly female had met someone online and started a “romantic” relationship. She has sent the subject $800 over the past few months and wants to believe it’s a real relationship. She only called because friends were concerned that he could show up and may be dangerous. This is a common Facebook scam and there is little concern of the subject showing up. La Conner-Whitney Road, greater La Conner. Monday, April 22 2:55 p.m.: Caller in distress – Caller reported two dogs locked in a car that...
Sunday, April 14 1:59 p.m.: That was loud – There was a report of a possible gunshot heard in town. Town was very busy and there was only one call that came in on this. Area checked but no problems found. S. Fourth Street, La Conner. Monday, April 15 7:48 a.m.: On the loose – A reporting party called in that his neighbor’s dog was running loose. There is no leash law for the county and the reporting party did not want the neighbor contacted. McLean Road, greater La Conner. Tuesday, April 16 8:51 a.m.: Malicious mischief – Tulip Valley Farms h...
Sunday, April 7 11:36 a.m.: Not what it seems – Subject driving on Maple Avenue lost control of her car and hit the sign for the dental office. The sign was knocked over but the suspect fled the scene and was later located at her residence. The driver was cited for suspended driving and hit and run. La Conner. 11:55 a.m.: Animal last rites – Caller asked about an injured deer on the side of the road. A deputy arrived and found the deer was now deceased. A note was left for public works to remove. Best Road at Summers Drive, greater La Con...
Sunday, March 31 2:20 p.m.: Lookie loos? No – There was a report of vehicles blocking the road to look at flocks of geese. A deputy checked the area but did not locate any cars over the line or blocking. Fir Island Road, Conway. Tuesday, April 2 7:55 a.m.: Off-road excursion – Report of a vehicle that left the road and drove into the bushes near the La Conner-Whitney Road Shell Station. No damage to the property, no sign of the vehicle. La Conner-Whitney Road, Mount Vernon. 5:01 p.m.: Mail theft – Reporting party mailed a check to a vendo...
Sunday, March 24 11:04 a.m.: Home, home on the range – Report of loose cows in the road. A deputy checked the area but was unable to locate them. Skagit City Road, Conway area. Tuesday, March 26 7:23 p.m.: They’ll go racin’ in the street – Report of cars racing on McLean Road. A deputy responded but found no cars racing and no suspects. No other reports came in. McLean Road, Mount Vernon area. Thursday, March 28 12:41 p.m.: Free rides for owner and dog – An arrest was made on a suspect who also possessed an aggressive and injured dog. The subje...
Sunday, March 17 12:42 p.m.: Picturesque roadblock, part 1 – Deputy responded to reports of vehicles blocking the road to look at and photograph snow geese. All cars moved along or moved off the roadway. Fir Island Rd. 2:50 p.m.: Picturesque roadblock, part 2 – More calls of subjects blocking the road to photograph the geese. A deputy made a PA announcement to move the cars and all subjects complied. Fir Island Rd. Thursday, March 21 9:27 a.m.: Vehicle collision – A driver turning south onto La Conner-Whitney Road did not see oncoming traff...
Tuesday, March 12 4:08 p.m.: Hot dog? No – Report of a dog left in a vehicle parked outside of Maple Hall. A deputy checked and found a window was open and the dog was fine, other than barking a lot. Commercial St., La Conner. Wednesday, March 13 12:14 p.m.: What rules of the road? – Report of an erratically driven vehicle entering town. The caller told dispatch the car had crossed the bridge. The call was transferred to Swinomish PD. La Conner-Whitney Rd. Greater La Conner. Thursday, March 14 6:39 p.m.: Is this yours? – Retailer found a walle...
Tuesday, March 5 9:33 p.m.: They followed Wile E. – Caller reported her two dogs ran off after coyotes. She wanted the sheriff’s office to know and advised it was OK to give out her information if someone found her runaway dogs. Ring Lane, La Conner. Thursday, March 7 10:45 p.m.: Unwelcome surprise – Caller left work and came outside to find her car had been covered with red spray paint. It was randomly sprayed all over the whole exterior. Deputies are investigating possible leads on who was involved. Morris St., La Conner. Friday, March 8 6:5...
Monday, Feb. 19 8:01 a.m.: Plowing with a car – A line of cars was stopped on McLean Road at La Conner Whitney for the stop sign. A driver traveling west was not paying attention and ran into the back car causing a chain reaction of 3 cars being shoved into one another. This was a 4 car collision caused by the first car not stopping.McLean / La Conner Whitney Rds., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, Feb. 27 4:21 p.m. Finally taken away – Deputies again responded to the abandoned van on Downey Road that had been there for several weeks. The Owner had f...
Sunday, Feb. 18 6:54 p.m.: Bad dog owners – Aggressive dogs keep getting loose and being a problem for neighbors. The dogs were in a driveway and not allowing the homeowner to exit her car. The owner was contacted and animal control is working on the issue. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner. Monday, Feb. 19 6:43 p.m.: Drinking and speeding – Vehicle was stopped on Maple Street for 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. The driver was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Maple Ave. / Caledonia St., La Conner. Thursday, Feb. 22 5:5...
Thursday, Feb. 15 11:19 a.m. Be cautious about calls – Medicare scam where someone called and stated they needed to issue a new card, but the victim would need to verify all the personal information first. The victim did not fall for this and did not provide any information. Finley Ln., La Conner. Friday, Feb. 16 4:59 a.m. Dog taken in – Deputy on patrol found a dog running loose that was dragging a leash. The deputy could not locate an owner and the dog was transported to the humane society. La Conner Whitney / Flats Rds., greaterLa Con...
Monday, Feb. 5 1:42 p.m. Crime prevention lesson – Owner of the business had questions on the trespassing laws and how to handle situations in the future. Specific problems with juvenile trespassers. Questions answered and laws explained to the caller. S. Second St., La Conner. 3:02 p.m. How money grows – Caller reported that she had written a check a couple years ago for $50 that had just resurfaced and was cashed for $500. She is not sure who had found and forged the new amount, but the bank was aware and had reimbursed her money. The ban...
Monday, January 29 11:23 a.m. Slow ‘em down – Extra patrol requested for speeding vehicles on Channel Drive during morning and evening hours. Several cars speeding well above the posted limit. Channel Dr., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, January 30 1:25 p.m. Fake phone cop – Phone scam with a subject claiming to be law enforcement and demanding money be paid to clear warrants issued out of state. This is a common scare scam and the victim was advised not to send any money and to ignore future calls. S. 3rd St., La Conner. Wednesday, January 31 11...
Sunday, January 21 11:01 a.m. Ditched— Subjects left the roadway and got stuck in the ditch. Deputies arrived and contacted two subjects who were trying to get the car out but could not move it. The driver was contacted and arrested for DUI. Best Road, Greater La Conner. 11:58 p.m. Clean up—Dead animal in the roadway. La Conner public works was sent a request for removal. Maple Ave., La Conner. Tuesday, January 22 14:43 pm. Phone fraud—Online fraud call where caller was requested to give information over the phone. Report for info only as calle...
