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Sunday, April 3 1:29 p.m.: Guns make noise – Several reports were made about a loud explosion and then gunshots in the Milltown area. Deputies contacted an individual, who owns the property, and they admitted to doing some shooting. Skagit City Rd., Conway. 3:03 p.m.: Was it cashed? – Possibly fraud involving bitcoin.. A market, Morris St., La Conner. Tuesday, April 5 12:11 p.m.: Family heirloom left – This was an abandoned fifth wheel trailer and the registered owner was deceased. Snee Oosh / Reservation Rds., Greater La...
Monday, March 28 2:56 p.m.: Inn trespasser – A person who has previously trespassed was on the premise but was gone when deputies arrived. An hour and a half later, she returned. She was contacted and removed from the area. La Conner Country Inn, La Conner. Tuesday, March 29 5:02 p.m.: Bridge blocker – Caller reported a trailer blocking the Rainbow Bridge. Nothing was found when law enforcement arrived. Rainbow Bridge, La Conner. 5:48 p.m.: Truck bed thief – Caller left his truck in a lot for several hours. When he returned,...
Monday, March 14 4:05 p.m.: Prescription theft – Report of a doctor’s prescription pad being stolen. Fir Island Rd., Greater La Conner. 4:56 a.m.: Car accident – Deputies responded to a semi-truck vs pickup truck accident blocking one lane. La Conner Whitney Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, March 15 12:20 p.m.: Suspicious – Caller reported someone knocking on his door when his daughter is home alone. The caller thinks it may be a process server for the previous owner. 3rd St., La Conner. 3:34 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle – C...
Monday, March 7 11:24 a.m.: Tied up cows– Concern for some cows tied to a fence. Moore Rd., Greater La Conner. 1:15 p.m.: Vehicle prowled again – A vehicle was broken into for a second time. Multiple items were taken and the caller reported the catalytic converter was missing. It appears that subjects continue to return to this vehicle. Avon Allen Rd., Bow. Tuesday, March 8 12:19 p.m.: Mistaken contact – Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle striking another vehicle in the parking lot. Deputies determined that no actual...
Tuesday, March 1 10:23 a.m.: Photographer blocks road – Report of a man standing in the middle of the road taking pictures of vehicle traffic. No one was located. Rainbow Bridge, La Conner. 4:37 p.m.: Bay View prowl – Caller was parked at the south trailhead of Padilla Bay. When they returned they found their vehicle window broken and a couple membership cards missing. Bay View Edison Rd., Bay View. Wednesday, March 2 12:15 p.m.: Boat fire – Deputies responded to a boat fire in the La Conner Marina. It was extinguished prior...
Sunday, February 20 3:43 p.m.: Stolen car – Caller reported his wife’s key was stolen a couple months prior, and her vehicle was just stolen. Beaver Marsh Rd., Greater La Conner. 5:27 p.m.: Car rollover – Deputies responded to a one car roll over accident. The driver was arrested for physical control and the collision was investigated by Washington State Patrol. Beaver Marsh Rd., Greater La Conner. Monday, February 21 6:03 a.m.: Erratic driver– Deputies were advised of an erratically driven silver passenger car heading s...
Sunday, February 13 2:17 p.m.: Took walking out option – Deputies responded to a reported trespassing. Deputies contacted a female who had already been trespassed from the hotel. Deputies told the female that she would need to leave, or she could be cited. The female chose to leave on her own. 2nd St., La Conner. Monday, February 14 10:56 a.m.: Window breaker – Caller returned from a walk to find her window broken on her car. There was nothing missing from her vehicle. It is unknown if this was a prowl or a malicious mischief. Bay...
Sunday, February 8 8:31 p.m.: Road rage – Caller reported that 7 hours earlier a black Bronco had began following him and ended up road raging at him as the Bronco passed. Calhoun Rd, Greater La Conner. Monday, February 7 2:24 a.m.: Boat intruder– Caller reported a male in a green coat entered his boat while he was sleeping. The boat owner woke up and confronted the male, yelling at him to get off his boat. N. 1st St., La Conner. Tuesday, February 8 1:06 p.m.: Border Patrol Scam – Caller reported a phone scam. Caller said a...
Monday, January 31 10:44 a.m.: Broken windshield – Caller reported their windshield broke while driving. It is unknown if something was thrown at the vehicle or not. Bay View Edison Rd, Edison. Tuesday, February 1 10:12 a.m.: Wine thief – Caller reported someone had rummaged through her vehicle over the weekend. The only item missing was a case of wine. Center St., La Conner. 11:02 a.m.: No visibility – Complaint of semi trailers being parked at the intersection of Rainier St. and Maple Ave., blocking visibility. Rainier St....
Monday, January 24 1:41 p.m.: Hot off rack – Report of a jacket theft worth $185. The caller described the suspect as thin wearing a puffy jacket. S. 1st St., La Conner. Thursday, January 27 12:47 p.m.: Broken window – Report of a cold vehicle prowl. The caller said a window was broken, but nothing was taken. Beaver Marsh Rd., Greater La Conner. 12:49 p.m.: Birders birding – Report of a parking problem. The caller said people are parking in the no parking area looking at the geese. Fir Island Rd., Conway. 4:14 p.m.: Cash in...
Monday, January 17 12:50 p.m.: His hot news – Caller reported a cold vehicle prowl. The caller parked his vehicle and left for a walk with friends. When the caller returned, the vehicle window was broken, and several items were missing. Bay View Edison Rd., Greater La Conner. 5:29 p.m.: No spitting – Deputies responded to a removal of a female subject that was threatening to spit water on employees. Deputies completed a trespass admonishment form and transported the female back to her residence. An inn, S. 2nd St., La Conner. Tuesda...
Monday, January 10 3:10 p.m.: Abandoned after steal – Deputies responded to an abandoned vehicle call. Deputies determined the license plate did not match the VIN number and located a second license plate in the bed of the truck. A registration check showed the truck had been stolen out of Camano Island approximately one week earlier. Dry Slough Rd., Conway. 7:22 p.m.: Letting dog go – Caller reported a stray dog that he had picked up and taken in was becoming aggressive and requested it be picked up. S. 1st St., La Conner....
Monday, January 3 5:58 p.m.: Nip from a stray – Caller calling about a stray dog he took in that had tried to bite him. The caller was advised he could surrender the dog to the Humane Society. N. 2nd St., La Conner. Tuesday, January 4 1:08 p.m.: Tracking a thief – Caller reported a retail theft from the same suspect in a prior retail theft at their store. The caller was advised to call 911 if the suspect attempted to return to her store. S. 1st St., La Conner. 6:14 p.m.: Cautious caller – Report of a suspicious vehicle in...
Wednesday, December 29 7:57 a.m.: Kids vs adult – Caller reported an ongoing issue with sledders on the hill running into his vehicle and moving his potted plants. A deputy responded and sat in the area to monitor the sledders. The deputy spoke to the sledders, advising them to sled on the opposite side of the roadway. The deputy did not observe any reported property damage. Story page 3. Washington St., La Conner. 3:45 p.m.: After theft report – Caller reported an individual in a white camo hoodie that has come onto his porch and...
Monday, December 20 1:13 p.m.: Treasure, not trash – Report of a dumped 5th wheel RV. Deputies found out that the tenants scrap out old trailers. Bradshaw Rd., Greater La Conner. Wednesday, December 22 12:33 a.m.: Good deed done – Deputies responded to assist a male that had missed his ride to the cold weather shelter and had been walking for a long time. Deputies provided a courtesy transport to Skagit Valley Hospital at the male’s request. Beaver Marsh Rd., Greater La Conner. 11:21 a.m.: Mail lost, found – Caller reported t...
Monday, December 13 6:31 p.m.: Slow and fast – Report of a grey Ford F150 driving at inconsistent speeds towards La Conner. La Conner Whitney Rd / Ring Ln., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, December 14 12:57 p.m.: Hit and ran – Un-occupied vehicle hit and run accident. Suspect vehicle was a white passenger car. Morris St., La Conner. Wednesday, December 15 6:30 p.m.: Lost, not found – Caller reported losing her debit card in the area of the post office. Deputies walked the area of the post office and were unable to locate. S. 1st...
2 p.m.: Problem or not? – Report of suspicious individuals in dark clothing hanging around Pioneer Park. S. 4th St., La Conner. Tuesday, December 7 8:04 a.m.: Evidence lacking – Initial report of a subject who had shot a deer on the property. Deputies contacted a work crew at the property and they did not see or hear anyone shooting. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner. Wednesday, December 8 4:05 a.m.: Not sealed tight – Caller found their door open in the middle of the night. Deputies checked the residence and did not locate anyone...
Tuesday, November 30 3:57 p.m.: Bad car deal – Caller reported a motor vehicle taken without permission. The caller said he sold the vehicle to a friend on payments and now the friend has quit paying him. S. 4th St., La Conner. 4:35 p.m.: Five finger discount – Caller reported a theft from their outside sales rack of the store. Deputies were able to get surveillance video of the suspect. Investigation continuing. A clothing store, S. 1st St., La Conner. 8:19 p.m.: Raising dust – Caller reported people doing “doughnuts” und...
Monday, November 22 4:17 p.m.: Horse sense – Caller believed the horses at the polo farm are being fed moldy hay and a shelter. A deputy responded and observed dry hay stored behind the barn. La Conner Whitney Rd., La Conner. Tuesday, November 23 4:51 p.m.: Close call – Two car, non-injury accident. One driver was eight months pregnant. La Conner Whitney Rd., La Conner. 10:30 p.m.: Got one – While patrolling the Padilla Bay trail parking area, deputies located a suspicious vehicle. Deputies discovered the vehicle was stolen...
Monday, November 15 10:25 a.m.: Ripped off – Caller reported a theft of Amazon packages from her residence. The caller reported two ripped open boxes were turned into the post office with her address on them, but nothing inside. Ring Ln., La Conner. 5:29 p.m.: Water, water everywhere – Report of water over the roadway and cars speeding through it. Public Works was requested to put warning signs out. Farm to Market / T Loop Rds., Edison. 3:00 p.m.: Knocked down – Report of a down stop sign, Public Works notified. Calhoun /...
Monday, November 8 3:38 p.m.: Car be gone – Reporting person’s vehicle abandoned on private property. Property owner notified and making arrangements for removal. S. 3rd St., La Conner. 4:12 p.m.: Painful call – Report that a dog sounded like it was in distress throughout the day. County Animal Control notified. Calhoun Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, November 9 6:03 p.m.: Got away – Report of a vehicle driving over the lines. Deputies checked for the vehicle, but were unable to locate it. Maple Ave. / Park St., La Conner. 7...
Monday, November 1 12:38 p.m.: No harm no call – Caller reported a vehicle parked in their parking lot with the window broken. Deputies were advised nothing was taken and the owner never called in. Bay View Edison Rd., Bay View. 4:04 p.m.: Called too late – Deputies responded to a report of a cold vehicle prowl. Bay View Edison Rd., Bay View. Wednesday, November 3 2:45 p.m.: Truck rolled – Deputies responded to a one car roll over accident. The vehicle involved was a semitruck and trailer. Bay Channel Dr., La Conner. Thursday,...
Monday, October 25 8:40 p.m.: Left after lit – Caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked on their property. The vehicle left the area after the homeowner shined a light on it. Deputies checked the property and area for the vehicle, but were unable to locate it. Valentine Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, October 26 2:18 p.m.: Prowler tracked down – Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle prowl, where a window was broken and items taken out of two vehicles. One of the items taken had a GPS tracking device in it and deputies...
Monday, October 18 4:24 p.m.: Ounce of prevention– Caller wanted to discuss safety measures that could be taken at Padilla Bay Trail south parking area. Bay View Edison Rd., Bay View. Tuesday, October 19 10:51 a.m.: Harvest/rainy season – Caller concerned about mud being left on the roadway by farm trucks leaving the fields. McLean / La Conner Whitney Rds., Greater La Conner. Wednesday, October 20 12:13 p.m.: Power tools unplugged – Caller reported a burglary of power tools from their carport. Valentine Rd., Greater La...
Monday, October 11 11:34 a.m.: “Only” window gone – Caller reported his vehicle’s passenger side window had been broken out, nothing taken. Park St., La Conner. Wednesday, October 13 12:12 p.m.: In broad daylight – Caller reported their 2017 black Toyota Corolla stolen. Beaver Marsh Rd., Greater La Conner. 3:38 p.m.: Chased prowler – Caller interrupted a vehicle prowl and chased the suspects and vehicle westbound on Fir Island Rd. The suspect vehicle was described as a black passenger car. Fir Island Rd., Conway. 4:04 p.m.: Go...
