Police Blotter - 4/14

Tuesday April 6
1:23 p.m.: Stumbler – Caller reported a drunken man stumbling around Morris Street, La Conner, and worried he might stumble into traffic. A deputy located the man, who gave a false name and asked for a ride home. The deputy recognizes the 31 year old man, who has several warrants, and he was arrested.
5:17 p.m.: Court Violation – Caller reported her ex-husband violated a court order by watching their son’s baseball practice in La Conner. She claims the order only allows the father to come to games, not practices. Deputy told the couple to go back to court to get it clarified.

Wednesday April 7
12:05 a.m.: Suspicious – Caller reported seeing a red car parked outside of the Snow Goose produce stand near Conway. The caller was suspicious because they saw the dome light on. The car was never located by deputy.
7:27 a.m.: Trespassing – Deputy saw a man and woman who appeared to be drinking alcohol while walking around on Morris Street in La Conner. When the deputy tried to contact them, the pair ducked into the women’s public restroom. The man was cited for trespassing, having been in the women’s bathroom. The pair was banned from the bathrooms for 60 days, after another ban had been lifted April 1.

Thursday April 8
3:18 p.m.: Warrant – Deputy spotted a 28 year old man and a 29 year old woman he knew had outstanding warrants walking by Pioneer park in La Conner. The deputy was aware they had warrants for driving without licenses, and the woman for theft. The jail was too crowded, so the pair was booked and released.
3:25 p.m.: Low wire – Power lines were reported hanging low along La Conner-Whitney Road due to strong winds. They weren’t broken or arcing, and the power company was notified.
5:13 p.m.: Bang-bang – A caller reported hearing three shots on Morris Street in La Conner. The deputy was unable to locate the source of the noise.

Friday April 9
8:41 a.m.: Drug Problem – A La Conner High School student was found in possession of drugs at school. Deputy arrived to take care of the situation.
9:09 a.m.: Angry Texting – Two 13 year old, La Conner Middle School girls were threatening each other and using vulgar language through text messages. School will talk to the parents.
12:09 p.m.: Ditched Car – A car was reported in a deep ditch along Dodge Valley Road near La Conner. The deputy arrived to find car partially submerged in water in an 8-foot ditch. The driver, a 49 year old La Conner woman, said she drove around a curve when she encountered bicyclists on the road. She had overcorrected her steering, and ran off the road. No one was hurt.
3:02 p.m.: Bad move – Despite signs forbidding it, a motor home drove down South First Street in La Conner and side swiped two parked cars. The motor home driver, a 49 year old Ferndale man, said an awning came loose and hit the cars. The man had no license, and was also cited for failing to secure a load.
3:59 p.m.: Assault – A 43 year old La Conner woman was reported slapping a 16 year old La Conner girl while watching a softball game in La Conner. They are acquaintances, and the woman said the girl “disrespected her.” Neither of them wanted to pursue charges.
7:22 p.m.: Bullies – Report of 7 and 8 year olds bullying on 4th Street in La Conner. Deputy spoke to parent.
7:34 p.m.: Party – A party was reported on 900 block Maple Avenue, La Conner. Deputy arrived and arrested a 50 year old La Conner man for an unrelated warrant for assault. The jail was crowded, so the man was booked and released.
9:32 p.m.: Warrant – Deputy located a 36 year old La Conner man at 900 block, Maple Ave., La Conner. The man had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, but was booked and released because the jail was too crowded.
11:45 p.m.: Alarm – Alarm was heard from Pioneer Market in La Conner. Everything was secure.

Saturday April 10
1:58 p.m.: Traffic Enforce – Caller was upset that cars were blocking Fir Island Road near Conway, saying drivers were looking at geese. The man said it took him two hours to get home. Deputies say it was more likely tulip tourist traffic.

Monday April 12
9:03 a.m.: Lost Property – Shoreline woman reported losing her wallet in Downtown La Conner. If anyone finds a wallet, please contact Town Hall.