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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 Conner.

Monday, April 8

1:31 p.m.: Dogs being dogs – Caller had questions on loose dogs running in her fields and causing crop damage. The laws were explained along with civil action that could be taken. McLean and Barrett roads, greater La Conner.

Tuesday, April 9

7:40 a.m.: Cat’s last act – Cat hit by car and was in bad shape. The cat was taken to pet emergency and euthanized. Dodge Valley and Best roads, greater La Conner.

1:27 p.m.: Tulip gazers – Tulip traffic complaints for vehicles parked in roadway and unsafe u-turns. Traffic units continue to patrol the area. Best Road, greater La Conner.

Wednesday, April 10

10:25 a.m.: Big city move – Impatient driver eastbound on Morris thought the car in front was taking to long at the stop sign. As the front car started to go, the second car pulled out into the oncoming lane and passed in the intersection. The passing car had to swerve back quickly due to oncoming traffic and clipped the car they had passed. The driver was cited for unlawful passing and causing a collision. Maple Avenue at Morris Street, La Conner.

Friday, April 12

1:14 p.m.: Who’s in trouble? – Report that kids were fighting on the bus and the driver braked hard to stop the fight. Parents complained to the school district which is handling this internally. Morris and S. Sixth Streets, La Conner.

1:25 p.m.: In dog mode – Caller called about a dog locked in a car with no windows down. This was a Tesla and was in dog mode with the AC on. No issue. Beaver Marsh Road, greater La Conner.

Saturday, April 13

12:52 p.m.: Avoid driving weekends – More complaints about traffic being slow and blocking roads. Traffic units working the area. McLean and Best roads, greater La Conner.

9:28 p.m.: Fire crew saved boat – A 28-foot boat was taking on water in the marina and needed pumps to keep it afloat. Fire responded with pumps and the water level was maintained until repairs could be made. The operator had run aground earlier and believed he put a hole in the transom. N. Second Street, La Conner.