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Sunday, October 1

12:26 p.m. Dog watcher – Report of a dog left in a vehicle that the caller thought might be in distress. The dog was checked on and found to be in good health and was ok in the car. S. 1st St., La Conner.

12:59 p.m. No longer lost – A subject who appeared to be confused and possibly on drugs was walking up people’s driveways and seemed to be lost. A deputy contacted the subject who thought he was in Mount Vernon and did not know what he was doing. Warrants were confirmed on the subject and he was arrested and transported from the area. Valentine Rd., Greater La Conner.

Monday, October 2

11:28 p.m. Teens with car – Report of two vehicles with teenagers doing doughnuts and driving recklessly in the marina parking lot. A deputy was able to contact them but did not observe the driving. A warning was given and the subjects were asked to leave the area. N. 2nd St., La Conner.

Tuesday, October 3

6:32 a.m. Car vs. Pedestrian – Subjects working in the area of Fir Island tried to cross the road in front of oncoming traffic. One of the subjects was struck by a vehicle at a high speed. The road was shut down for some time and the patient was first taken to Skagit Valley Hospital and then airlifted to Harborview. No impairment or crimes reported for the driver. Fir Island Rd., Conway.

Thursday, October 4

7:49 p.m. Road killed – Report of a dead deer blocking the roadway. No report of an MVA. The deer was removed from the area. Maple Ave. / Pioneer Pkwy., La Conner.

Friday, October 5

2:22 p.m. Slip slided away – Boat stolen from the marina sometime over the past two days. Boat has not been recovered and no suspect information. Small dinghy style with 25hp outboard. N. 2nd St., La Conner.

8:05 p.m. Left behind – Report of an abandoned vehicle on private property. The caller was directed to the health department who deals with junk or hulk vehicles. The VIN was run and was confirmed as NOT stolen. Bradshaw Rd., Greater La Conner.

Saturday, October 6

6:41 p.m. Hit and skipped – Hit and run MVA where the suspect had fled south on Best and towards Conway. Witnesses lost sight of the vehicle and a deputy tried to head it off in Conway but did not locate it. Unknown suspect info. McLean / Best Rds., Greater La Conner.