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Monday, April 12 1:36 p.m.: Witnessed getaway – Caller witnessed a hit and run non-injury motor vehicle accident. S. 1st St., La Conner. 1:43 p.m.: Speed stoppers wanted – Caller requested extra patrol on Park Street for speeding vehicles. The caller also requested speed bumps. They were referred to Public Works staff. Park St., La Conner. 3:28 p.m.: Long term parking – Caller reported an abandoned vehicle on the side of the roadway. Caller said the vehicle had been parked there for several months. Whatcom St., La Conner....
Monday, April 5 1:37 p.m.: Stash found – Public works staff located a black plastic container containing several rolled cigarettes and one suspected marijuana cigarette. S. 1st St., La Conner. 5:04 p.m.: Business break-in – Caller reported a burglary over the weekend. Cash and other items were removed from the business. Morris St., La Conner. 5:19 p.m.: No fooling – Caller reported several robo calls stating she has a federal warrant. Caller was advised to block the number and report it to IC3.gov. Maple Ave., La Conner....
Monday, March 29 3:26 p.m.: Geese were here – Report of people parking on the roadway taking pictures of the geese. Best / Calhoun Rds., Greater La Conner. 7:42 p.m.: Rainbow rumor – Report of people walking “on top” of the rainbow bridge. Deputies could not confirm if this occurred. Pioneer Pkwy., La Conner. Tuesday, March 30 10:02 a.m.: Paint spray – Report of gang graffiti spray painted on an observation deck. Bay View Edison Rd., Bay View. 11:56 a.m.: Blowing smoke – Report of a box van that was weaving and blo...
Monday, March 22 12:22 p.m.: Bad dog owner – Report of a suspicious vehicle in the area. Deputies checked, but were unable to locate it. Bradshaw Rd. / Summers Dr., Greater La Conner. 1:34 p.m.: Eager learner – Caller reported a student was able to invite a non-student to a school Zoom class. The school will be working on tightening up security restrictions on Zoom classes. N. 6th St., La Conner. 7:50 p.m.: Burglary attempt – Caller reported an attempted burglary at his shop. No entry made or items taken. N. 3rd St., La...
Monday, March 15 2:26 p.m.: Bad dog owner – Report of a dog lunging at people. Referred to Washington State Patrol since it was in the state park. Bay View Edison Rd., Bay View. Tuesday, March 16 9:15 a.m.: How loud?? – Caller reported a loud vehicle by his mailbox at 2:00 a.m.. Dodge Valley Rd., Greater La Conner. 1:08 p.m.: Federal offense – Report of someone damaging a locking mail box, trying to get into it. Valentine Rd., Greater La Conner. 2:30 p.m.: Scam report – Caller reported a phone scam. Flats Rd., La...
Monday, March 8 6:30 p.m.: Sped away – Report of a speeding motorcycle. Deputies were unable to locate it. Calhoun Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, March 9 12:09 p.m.: Broken into – Deputies responded to a burglary complaint. Deputies located a broken window and a rock inside the building. The caller was not sure if anything was taken and wanted a case number for their insurance. Fir Island Rd., Conway. 3:09 p.m.: Weaved away – Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle with erratic lane travel. Deputies checked the area,...
Monday, March 1 1:29 p.m.: Can’t go back – Deputies responded to a possible vehicle prowl. Deputies contacted the suspect and determined there had been no crime. The suspect was issued a trespass admonishment from the Farmhouse Inn. La Conner Whitney Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, March 2 5:53 a.m.: Not the first time – Complaint of speeding vehicles on 3rd street. N. 3rd St., La Conner. 2:08 p.m.: Another speeder – Deputies responded to a report of a Porsche speeding on Fir Island Rd. Deputies checked the area, but were u...
Monday, Feb. 22 11:02 a.m.: Theft of tools – Caller reported a burglary with tools taken. Deputies are continuing their investigation. Town Public Works shop. N. 3rd St., La Conner. 2:47 p.m.: Dangerous bird – Report of a white Ford pickup driving at a high rate, tailgating and passing in a no passing zone. Deputies were unable to locate the vehicle. Fir Island / Maupin Rds., Conway. 7:59 p.m.: Stealing the dregs – Report of a theft of a tip jar. The caller then decided they did not want to report the theft at this time....
Monday, Feb. 15 10:33 a.m.: Cold, hard facts – Caller reported a cold theft sometime after the incident. Maple Ave., La Conner. 11:24 a.m.: Larger, hard fact – Caller reported his 2006 Toyota Avalon stolen sometime after the 13th. Maple Ave., La Conner. Tuesday, Feb. 16 10:01 a.m.: Lost, not stolen – Report of lost keys. Maple Ave. / Washington St., La Conner. 4:39 p.m.: Vehicle probably won – Vehicle versus fence, hit and run motor vehicle accident. Best Rd., Greater La Conner. 8:32 p.m.: Caller suspicious –...
Monday, Feb. 8 11:59 a.m.: Late prowl call – Caller reported a cold vehicle prowl. Caller said his debit card was stolen. Park St., La Conner. Wednesday, Feb. 10 4:28 p.m.: Con call – Caller reported being called by a scammer claiming to be with the sheriff’s office, saying she had a warrant. The caller gave the scammer no information and hung up. Channel Lane, Greater La Conner. 8:30 p.m.: Caller suspicious – Caller reported a suspicious vehicle in the Rexville Grange parking lot. Deputies contacted the vehicle. The driver w...
Monday, Feb. 1 2:08 p.m.: Dog gone – Report of a black dog walking in the roadway. Deputy checked the area, but were unable to locate. Best / Chilberg Rds., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, Feb. 2 3:17 p.m.: Nervy thief – Caller reported the theft of a portable security camera from inside their home. Bradshaw Rd., Greater La Conner. Wednesday, Feb. 3 9:56 a.m.: Prowling around – Caller reported a vehicle prowl. The caller said her purse was taken from her unlocked vehicle and there was no damage to her car. State St, La Conner....
Monday, Jan. 25 12:49 p.m.: Hole in road – Deputies investigated a reported a motor vehicle accident where the caller hit a large pothole and did damage to his vehicle. SR 20 / Bay View Edison Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, Jan. 26 4:18 a.m.: Here and gone – Deputies responded to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies were unable to reach the registered owner by phone and tagged the vehicle. The vehicle had been removed the next day. Best / Chilberg Rds., Greater La Conner. Wednesday, Jan. 27 12:46 p.m.: Dog not gone – Caller...
Monday, Jan. 18 11:55 a.m.: No fooling – Caller reported a delivery driver who was requesting upfront payment for delivering local goods. The caller said this is not normal and wanted to report it. The caller did not pay the driver. Skagit City Rd., Conway. 12:01 p.m.: Slipped away – Caller reported his plastic storage shed and contents stolen from his slip at the La Conner Marina. N. 2nd St., La Conner. Tuesday, Jan. 19 10:17 p.m.: Not all cracked up – Deputies responded to an alarm call. The alarm company said they were...
Sunday, Jan. 11 7:18 p.m.: Unwanted entry – Caller reported she rents a room and an unknown male had entered her room while she was away. The incident was captured on a security camera. Bradshaw Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, Jan. 13 12:33 a.m.: Accurate assessment – Caller reported a large tree that had fallen on his truck and fence. The falling tree caused extensive damage. Photo, page 1. State / N. 5th Sts., La Conner. 12:58 a.m.: Log jam – Down tree blocking the roadway. La Conner Whitney / Flats Rds., La Conner. 2:20...
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Monday, Jan. 5 11:37 a.m.: Went which way? – Report of a speeding vehicle. Deputies conducted a patrol check. Maple Ave. / Morris St., La Conner. 12:18 p.m.: Not left behind – Report of an abandoned truck towing an RV. Deputies tagged the vehicle for removal. Deputies returned the next day to check on the vehicle and it was gone. Fir Island / Dike Rds., Conway. Tuesday, Jan. 6 7:59 a.m.: Right with God – Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious “Environmental Services” van. The van was last seen in the parking lot of...
Monday, Dec. 28 10:25 a.m.: Flocking together – Deputies responded to a report of bird watchers parking in the middle of the roadway. Dry Slough Rd., Conway. Tuesday, Dec. 29 12:24 p.m.: Cows cold – Animal Control responded to a report of neglected cows. Investigation continuing. Moore Rd., Conway. 2:02 p.m.: Federal offense? – Caller reported her neighbors had found her mail a few blocks away from her residence. Deputies will be conducting additional patrols in the area. Channel Dr., La Conner. Thursday, Dec. 31 1:30 p.m.:...
Monday, Dec. 21 10:18 a.m.: Out of here – Vehicle was tagged and towed as an abandoned vehicle. Whatcom St., La Conner. Tuesday, Dec. 22 12:48 a.m.: Asleep at wheel – Deputies investigated a non-injury motor vehicle accident. The driver had fallen asleep and struck the center curbing of the roundabout. McLean / Best Rds., Greater La Conner. Wednesday, Dec. 23 8:46 a.m.: Stealing energy – Caller reported a theft. The suspect entered a secure area and took a generator; investigation continuing. Bay View Edison Rd., Bay View....
Monday, Dec. 14 3:45 p.m.: Ducks and cover – Report of duck hunters in the area possibly hitting a residence. The call was transferred to Wash. Department of Fish and Wildlife. Rawlins Rd., Conway. Tuesday, Dec. 15 1:39 p.m.: Slept tight – Hotel reported that a guest left a firearm under a pillow. The guest was on their way to pick up the firearm. N. 1st St., La Conner. Wednesday, Dec. 16 11:31 a.m.: Junk left behind – Request for assistance with a junk vehicle. Bradshaw Rd., Greater La Conner. 4:26 p.m.: After the fact...
Monday, Dec. 7 3:20 p.m.: Cows in dispute – Deputies responded to a civil issue over livestock that were involved in a dissolving business relationship. Skagit City Rd., Conway. Tuesday, Dec. 8 7:28 a.m.: Stuck truck – Deputies responded to a traffic hazard. Deputies located a box truck partially blocking the roadway. Deputies stood by until the vehicle could be removed. La Conner Whitney /McLean Rds., Greater La Conner. 11:06 a.m.: Spitting, not in wind – Deputies contacted the caller who stated a male walking over the...
Monday, Nov. 30 11:48 a.m.: Can’t get past – Report of a motor home blocking a driveway. The caller was trying to move some supplies through the driveway. Bradshaw Rd., Greater La Conner. 12:34 p.m.: Good cow care – Caller reported cow neglect. Animal Control Office is familiar with the animals and said they are in good health. Moore / Skagit City Road., Conway. Wednesday, Dec. 2 3:18 p.m.: Out of here – Deputies contacted a male who had been making inappropriate comments to the staff at Pioneer Market. The male was t...
Monday, November 23 12:30 p.m.: Stolen – Garmin Map 4000 marine GPS stolen from a boat in the marina. A marina, N. 2nd St, La Conner. 1:15 p.m.: Fraud call – Caller received a call stating that he was being investigated and needed to comply. He called the number back and discovered that phone number was being investigated for fraudulent calls. Caledonia St., La Conner. Tuesday, November 24 5:16 p.m.: Drunk in ditch – Deputies responded to a one car in the ditch, non-injury MVA. Deputies determined the driver had been consuming...
Tuesday, November 17 7:47 a.m.: Drug pick up – Deputies collected a small baggie of suspected drugs that was found by Public Works staff in the public restrooms. S. 1st St., La Conner. 9:00 a.m.: Less than meets eye – Deputies responded to a report of people taking parts off of a vehicle. Deputies checked the area and did not contact any suspects on scene. The owner of the vehicle was notified to respond and remove the vehicle. Calhoun / Kamb Rds., Greater La Conner. 10:18 a.m.: Nothing here either – Report of a suspicious...
Monday, November 9 4:36 p.m.: Shot downtown – Report of a large dead Blue Heron. The call was transferred to the Department of Fish and Wildlife to handle. Washington Ave. / S. 1st St., La Conner. Tuesday, November 10 9:36 a.m.: Stealing from a realtor – Caller reported that his office window had been pried open and the office door was locked from the inside. Deputies checked the building and unlocked the office door, nothing appeared to be disturbed or taken inside the building. Morris St., La Conner. 4:27 p.m.: Need kindness to...
Monday, November 2 11:04 a.m.: Heart and bank broken – Caller reported that she had been asked by a male that she had met online to deposit a large check he had sent her and in turn purchase several gift cards with the deposit and give him the gift card numbers. The caller found that the check was no good and the money on the gift cards had already been withdrawn. Talbott St., La Conner. 2:17 p.m.: Good deed deputies – Caller requested an occupied vehicle that had been parked in their lot for a couple days be removed. Deputies conta...