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Sunday, December 31

5:20 p.m. Out of gas — Car driving slow and weaving in the lane of travel. A deputy arrived and found the vehicle and driver parked on the shoulder. The driver had run out of fuel and was just coasting to a stop. The driver walked to the gas station and was able to get gas and continue on his way. La Conner Whitney Rd., La Conner.

Monday, January 1

8:11 p.m. Helping paws — Two dogs loose near the boat launch and seemed to be staying at one truck. It was determined the dogs had gotten free from the truck while the owner was out on his boat. A neighbor to the launch took the dogs in and put them in a fenced yard until the owner returned. Sherman St., La Conner.

Tuesday, January 2

9:20 a.m. Fired up — Report of damage to the dock at the launch where it looked like someone had set the dock on fire. This may have been subjects launching fireworks from the dock on New Year’s that caused a small fire. Sherman St., La Conner.

Thursday, January 4

11:04 a.m. Mudflats — Report of excessive mud on the road from farm vehicles. The area was checked and there was no traffic hazard. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner.

Saturday, January 6

7:55 a.m. Not fenced in — Hit and run collision that happened around 1:40 a.m. The property owner had video of a white truck leaving the road and hitting a fence and driving into the yard. No plate was seen and the vehicle was not located. Beaver Marsh Road, Greater La Conner.

4:28 p.m. Dogs gone wild — Report of two dogs running loose in the fields near La Conner Elementary. The area was checked but the dogs were not located. Sixth St., La Conner.