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Wednesday, Aug. 23

12:43 p.m. Hole opened – Manhole cover was open creating a traffic hazard for vehicles. La Conner public works staff were able to fix it. Maple Ave. / Caledonia St., La Conner.

8:12 p.m. California spending spree – Person called to report that his credit card information had been stolen and was being used in Southern California. Funds were replaced by the bank and there is no suspect information or idea how the credit information was obtained. Farm to Market Rd., Edison.

8:55 p.m. Designated driver – Deputies were called to a motorhome that had been parked in the area for several hours and was partially blocking the road. Deputies contacted the occupant who stated he had pulled over to rest and thought he was off the road. Deputies noticed signs of impairment and asked if the subject would take a portable breath test to see if he could drive. The subject was well over the limit and gave permission for the deputy to move the RV approximately 50 yards to a safe location. Young Rd. / SR 536, Greater La Conner.

Thursday, Aug. 23

11:16 p.m. Lights out, sort of – A juvenile was driving home from work when they apparently fell asleep and left the roadway. The car went into a ditch and broke a power pole. A second vehicle then drove into the power lines that were hanging across the road doing some damage to that vehicle. Subjects were not impaired, and the issue was resolved with an exchange of insurance info and repairs from the power company. Fir Island Rd., Conway.

Saturday, Aug. 26

9:22 a.m. Flagged flagger – Caller complained that the flagging crew at the intersection was not doing a good job and needed more signs. A deputy checked the area and saw that everything was running smooth and the crew was doing a good job. McLean / La Conner Whitney Rds., Greater La Conner.

6:00 p.m. Caller called out – Person called in to report that he was being assaulted at the bar. Yelling could be heard in the background of the 911 call. Deputies arrived and found this was an intoxicated male who was being kicked out for yelling at staff. No assault occurred and the subject was removed. Cains Ct., Edison.