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Sunday, Dec. 1 11:28 p.m.: Maybe too fast for conditions – Driver was crossing the bridge to Fir Island in the extreme fog and did not see that the road turns right just past the bridge. The driver hit the guard rail, causing significant damage but no injury. Moore and Best roads, greater La Conner. Tuesday, Dec. 3 8:14 a.m.: Still too fast – Another vehicle failed to negotiate the turn at the Fir Island bridge due to heavy fog. Minor damage done. Fir Island and Best roads, greater La Conner. Thursday, Dec. 5 10:25 a.m.: Hey, no parking – Compl...
Tuesday, Nov. 26 11:13 a.m.: So loose it slipped away – Report of a loose horse that was running in the roadway and through farm fields. The caller lost sight of the horse and a deputy could not locate it. Beaver Marsh Rd / SR 536, greater La Conner. Wednesday, Nov. 27 11:33 p.m.: Lights suspiciously off – Marina security called in a report of a suspicious vehicle driving the parking lots with its lights off. The vehicle fled when it saw security and a deputy was unable to locate it in the area. The plate did return to a local owner who the...
Wednesday, Nov. 20 7:14 a.m.: Not what it seems – Caller called in about a hostile maintenance worker at the La Conner Retirement Inn that confronted him outside. A deputy learned that the caller had been behind some bushes trying to close a window on his mom’s room that was stuck. The worker confronted him and thought he was breaking in. No issue. 5:48 p.m.: Wrong call to make – A driver called 911 to report that they were stuck in the mud and needed help getting out. WSP arrived first and found the driver was showing signs of impai...
Monday, Nov. 11 12:36 p.m.: Just hang up – Caller reported a computer scam where someone was threatening him with the release of private information if he did not pay. This is a common scam and the caller was advised to block the email and not respond. Beaver Marsh Road, greater La Conner. Thursday, Nov. 14 9:20 a.m.: Tractor pull – Report of a vehicle stuck in the mud by the La Conner roundabout. A deputy arrived and found the subject had been turning around at a local farm and got stuck. The farmer was able to pull them out without inc...
Monday, Nov. 4 12:11 p.m.: Who left the dogs out? – A caller was worried about dogs left outside during a storm. The dogs were safe and the caller was told that no laws were broken. Young Road, greater La Conner. 1:57 p.m.: Tree in the road – Report of a tree that had fallen and was blocking a lane of travel. Tree had been removed by the time the deputy arrived. Pioneer Parkway La Conner. Tuesday, Nov. 5 11:52 a.m.: This belongs to someone – Caller found someone’s personal documents in her yard and wanted them picked up. The deputy found a...
Monday, Oct. 28 10:10 a.m.: Hit and run – Caller said that someone had hit her parked car doing significant damage. The suspect vehicle rubbed down the side of her car, breaking off a mirror and leave dents and scratches. There was no evidence left by the suspect vehicle. S. Third Street, La Conner. 8:04 p.m.: Allegedly drunk, but not driving – Report of a subject kicked out of the tavern who was allegedly intoxicated and drove the wrong way on First Street. A second caller said the subject was now parked at the north end of First Street. Dep...
Tuesday, Oct. 22 12:06 p.m.: Maybe its ninth life – Severely injured cat brought into the pet emergency center. The cat was treated to the best of the clinic’s ability. McLean / Kamb roads, greater La Conner. 6:36 p.m.: Didn’t look all ways – Vehicle backing out of a spot hit another car. A deputy helped with an information exchange for the minor damage. Morris Street, La Conner. Friday, Oct. 25 4:04 p.m.: Hit and skipped – A vehicle driving east on Fir Island Road left the roadway and hit a utility pole and then drove across the front yar...
Sunday, Oct. 13 12:16 p.m.: Prowling cars at least – Caller had a window broken out of her vehicle and several items taken from inside. Deputies had been out the previous evening with a suspect for other thefts in the area and believe this may also be related. Bay View-Edison Rd., Bay View. 1:53 p.m.: Husband: call home – Caller reported that her husband had taken a boat out to the island for hunting and had not returned. When a deputy arrived, they learned that the subject had returned and everything was OK. Goat Island. Monday, Oct. 14 8:4...
Thursday, Oct. 10 3:57 p.m.: Conned in La Conner – Caller reported that they had located a counterfeit bill while they were going through the register. The bill was checked with a marker which indicated the paper was not legit. The bill was collected and brought to the Sheriff’s Office as evidence. S. First St., La Conner. 5:26 p.m.: Bumped while backing – A subject called in that they had been backed into while parked at the high school parking lot. Both drivers were on scene and a deputy helped with the exchange of information. Non repor...
Sunday, Sept. 29 4:15 p.m.: Dog owner unchained – Two loose dogs got in a fight with the caller’s dog. There were no injuries and it’s unknown who is the owner of the other dogs. Young Rd., greater La Conner. Wednesday, Oct. 2 7 p.m.: Law let her out – Caller called to advise that she had been locked behind the marina gates and could not get out. Law responded with a key and was able to open the gate. N. 2nd Street, La Conner. Sunday, Oct. 6 9:56 a.m.: Don’t park here – Reports of a vehicle blocking a fire hydrant at the intersection of Douglas...
Sunday, Sept. 22 5:04 p.m.: Shots fired? – Caller reported hearing gunshots from the area west of the Port of Skagit trail system at the airport. A deputy checked the area but did not locate any problems. No other calls came in on this issue. 6:43 p.m.: What’s the celebration? – Reports of fireworks being set off by the river. Caller confirmed this had happened earlier and was not currently happening. No response as it was not in progress. Best Rd., greater La Conner. Wednesday, Sept. 25 5:48 a.m.: Vehicle prowl – A vehicle was broken into th...
Sunday, Sept. 15 4:34 p.m.: Hit and got away – Hit and Run MVA with the suspect backing into the caller’s car while parked at Snow Goose Produce. No plate was obtained, and no cameras captured the incident. Fir Island Rd., Conway. Wednesday, Sept. 18 9:04 p.m.: Inside job? – Caller advised that his trailer had been broken into and ransacked. A deputy responded and took a list of stolen items but did not find any evidence on who the suspect may be. Caller is going through a break-up and believes this may have something to do with what happe...
Sunday, Aug. 8 16:02 p.m.: Seems suspicious – Female reported to be running around the La Conner Marina parking lot who appeared to be on drugs. A deputy checked the area but did not locate the subject or any other crimes. North Second Street, La Conner. Wednesday, Sept. 11 5:09 a.m.: Run but can’t hide – Deputy checked on a suspected driving under the influence collision where subjects tried to flee and hide in Pioneer Park. Deputies searched the area and located the driver and a passenger hiding in the woods. The driver was arrested and p...
Sunday, Sept. 1 2:23 p.m.: Animal problem – Report of a dog left in a vehicle. Owner arrived and left before a deputy arrived. N. Third Street, La Conner. Monday, Sept. 2 7:07 a.m.: You don’t park it there – A deputy on patrol spotted a car in a field that had taken out a large section of barbed wire fencing. There was nobody around and unknown when the accident occurred. The vehicle was towed. Best Road, greater La Conner. 6:56 p.m.: Missing batteries – Caller could not locate two rechargeable batteries for his yard equipment. He believe...
Sunday, Aug. 18 4:29 p.m.: The case of the unknown napper – Caller went to his sailboat and found that several hatches were open and it appeared someone had been sleeping in the bed. There was nothing missing from inside and the caller was unsure when someone was last there. A deputy couldn’t locate cameras or evidence on who had been there. Sailboat was locked and secured. N. Second Street, La Conner. Tuesday, Aug. 20 9:04 p.m.: Keep on truckin’ – Caller reported a suspicious truck in Pioneer Park with a male who seemed to be living in it....
Tuesday, Aug. 13 11:20 a.m.: Free speech squelched – Caller reported theft of political signs from his yard. It has happened multiple times and he wants extra patrol of the area. Calhoun and Best Roads, greater La Conner. Wednesday, Aug. 14 9:54 a.m.: Stay in your lane – Subject driving south on Best Road lost control and crossed the northbound lanes before hitting a tree and taking out approximately 30 feet of fence. The driver was OK and did not show any signs of impairment. Driver was cited for no insurance and leaving lane of travel. Bes...
Sunday, August 4 6:50 p.m.: Overzealous humans – Report of a dog locked in a car on a warm day. A deputy responded and found the car had windows down and was parked in the shade. The dog was fine with no sign of distress. N 1st St, La Conner Monday, August 5 11:05 a.m.: Make sure it is locked – Two vehicles were broken into sometime in the past few days. Caller thought both vehicles were locked but there was no sign of forced entry. Security cameras on the property were not working and there is no suspect information. Satterlee Rd, Ana...
Sunday, July 21 9:57 p.m.: Shouldn’t be driving – Subject driving on Young Road lost control of his car and drove into the ditch. The wreck broke a waterline that was feeding the fields near the area. The water was shut off and the driver was cited for no insurance or driver’s license. La Conner Whitney / Young rds., greater La Conner Tuesday, July 23 5:54 a.m.: Them the brakes – A vehicle traveling on Alverson Road was approaching the stop sign for Chilberg Road when his brakes failed and would not allow him to come to a complete stop. H...
Tuesday, July 16 9:03 a.m.: Hit and run – Caller said her car was hit while parked on S. First Street. There was a dent and white paint transfer but there were no witnesses or suspect vehicles. S. First Street, La Conner 4:32 p.m.: Hit and run again – Employee reported someone hit the rear of his car. There was a broken taillight and some paint transfer to the rear panel. A deputy checked around town but did not find a vehicle with similar damage or cameras that faced the area. Morris Street, La Conner 10:43 p.m.: Hit and float – A sailb...
Sunday, July 7 3:15 p.m.: Animal problem not a problem – A deputy was dispatched to a report of a vehicle with two dogs inside and no one around. While he was responding, the reporting party called back and said the vehicle left the area. S. First Street, La Conner. Monday, July 8 10:19 a.m.: Stolen bike – A caller said their bicycle was parked in their front yard and they forgot to lock it up. It had been taken within the last week and there was no suspect information. Center Street, La Conner. 1:53 p.m.: Malicious mischief – Deputy respo...
Sunday, June 30 11:28 p.m.: Dog bites dog – Caller reported that a neighbor’s dog attacked his dog and this led to an $1,800 bill at pet emergency. This is not the first time this dog has bit a person or animal and the case is being investigated by animal control. Young Road, greater La Conner. Monday, July 1 10:55 a.m.: Here’s a story – Caller found a set of carpet installing tools hidden in the bushes and believed they may be stolen. A deputy collected the found items and saw it was labeled with a company name out of Kent. The items were co...
Sunday, June 23 4:50 p.m.: Phone caution needed – Caller was caught in a scam where the subject posed as someone from the bank. The caller had shared banking information and now was locked out of the account. Its unknown if any money was taken and the caller will be contacting the bank as soon as they open. S. Second St., La Conner Monday, June 24 9:46 p.m.: Who you gonna call? – Caller called to advise she had left a phone in the public bathroom that locked when she left. Public works was able to let her back in to retrieve the phone. S. First...
Thursday, June 20 6:57 a.m.: Lock, loaded or not – Caller called to report a handgun stolen from his truck overnight. The caller was already out of the area and could not provide info on the truck or serial numbers for the gun. He stated it was loaded and he was unsure if the truck was locked. Caller will provide more info when he returns home. Best Rd., greater La Conner Friday, June 21 9:31 a.m.: Just hang up – Phone scam with someone stating they owed money and were going to be arrested if they did not pay. The caller was advised that thi...
It was a slow week for crime in La Conner. So slow, in fact, that there’s nothing noteworthy to report in the Police Blotter. But please, do not feel compelled to commit a crime just to make the blotter....
Sunday, June 2 1:26 p.m.: Wealth squats again – Same sailboat from the previous week docking at private docks and not paying. The owner was again asked to move and may be looking at fines. Pioneer Pkwy., La Conner Wednesday, June 5 2:52 p.m.: Closer look needed – Caller was upset that a website for a local hotel used a third party booking site that had hidden fees. I advised this was not fraud as I went to the site myself and saw all the fees were listed on the booking prior to paying. Maple Ave., La Conner 4:33 p.m.: Dog gone hot – Calle...
