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Sunday, May 26 5:29 p.m.: Swerve and run – Report of a van swerving that almost hit the caller. A deputy checked the area but did not locate the van. Best / Valentine roads, greater La Conner. Tuesday, May 28 11:39 a.m.: Wealth assumes privilege – A 40-some-foot sailboat was tied to a private dock and the dock owner wanted them to move on. The boat had also been there a few weeks prior but did not pay the moorage fee before leaving. An occupant was contacted and she said the boat would be moved when the owner returned. S. First St., La Con...
Sunday, May 19 7:26 p.m.: More loose cows – Caller said cows damaged a fence and were roaming the yard. The caller was advised to contact the farmer (who’s also the landlord) to fix the fence and recover the cows. La Conner-Whitney Road, greater La Conner Monday, April 20 3:48 p.m.: Possible puppy mill – At least 20 dogs were found to be malnourished at the location. Animal control is currently investigating. Young Road, greater La Conner Tuesday, May 21 7:42 a.m.: Guess what? Cows loose – Cattle loose again at the intersection. The farmer...
Sunday, May 12 7:38 a.m.: Hoax or mirage, maybe – Report of multiple cows in the road. A deputy checked the area and did not find any loose cows or issues with the fence. Highway 20 / La Conner-Whitney Road, greater La Conner. 1:32 p.m.: You can’t have a hot dog – Dog reported in a vehicle with no water and the interior getting hot. A deputy arrived and found the vehicle to be unlocked. The dog was removed from the car and the door left open to air out the inside. The dog was provided water. The deputy found the owner and was able to discu...
Sunday, April 28 8:43 p.m.: Hey, hey, let’s calm down – Dispute between neighbors escalated as one man got a handgun to protect himself, which caused the other to call 911. Both sides were able to calm down and no crime was committed. Rawlins Road, greater La Conner area. Monday, April 29 1:49 p.m.: Possible vehicle prowl – A caller believed that someone had been in her car as items were moved around but nothing seemed to be missing. No other reports in the area and unknown if when or if someone had been there. S. Third Street, La Conne...
Sunday, April 21 3:02 p.m.: Old hearts still hope – Elderly female had met someone online and started a “romantic” relationship. She has sent the subject $800 over the past few months and wants to believe it’s a real relationship. She only called because friends were concerned that he could show up and may be dangerous. This is a common Facebook scam and there is little concern of the subject showing up. La Conner-Whitney Road, greater La Conner. Monday, April 22 2:55 p.m.: Caller in distress – Caller reported two dogs locked in a car that...
Sunday, April 14 1:59 p.m.: That was loud – There was a report of a possible gunshot heard in town. Town was very busy and there was only one call that came in on this. Area checked but no problems found. S. Fourth Street, La Conner. Monday, April 15 7:48 a.m.: On the loose – A reporting party called in that his neighbor’s dog was running loose. There is no leash law for the county and the reporting party did not want the neighbor contacted. McLean Road, greater La Conner. Tuesday, April 16 8:51 a.m.: Malicious mischief – Tulip Valley Farms h...
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 Con...
Sunday, March 31 2:20 p.m.: Lookie loos? No – There was a report of vehicles blocking the road to look at flocks of geese. A deputy checked the area but did not locate any cars over the line or blocking. Fir Island Road, Conway. Tuesday, April 2 7:55 a.m.: Off-road excursion – Report of a vehicle that left the road and drove into the bushes near the La Conner-Whitney Road Shell Station. No damage to the property, no sign of the vehicle. La Conner-Whitney Road, Mount Vernon. 5:01 p.m.: Mail theft – Reporting party mailed a check to a vendo...
Sunday, March 24 11:04 a.m.: Home, home on the range – Report of loose cows in the road. A deputy checked the area but was unable to locate them. Skagit City Road, Conway area. Tuesday, March 26 7:23 p.m.: They’ll go racin’ in the street – Report of cars racing on McLean Road. A deputy responded but found no cars racing and no suspects. No other reports came in. McLean Road, Mount Vernon area. Thursday, March 28 12:41 p.m.: Free rides for owner and dog – An arrest was made on a suspect who also possessed an aggressive and injured dog. The subje...
Sunday, March 17 12:42 p.m.: Picturesque roadblock, part 1 – Deputy responded to reports of vehicles blocking the road to look at and photograph snow geese. All cars moved along or moved off the roadway. Fir Island Rd. 2:50 p.m.: Picturesque roadblock, part 2 – More calls of subjects blocking the road to photograph the geese. A deputy made a PA announcement to move the cars and all subjects complied. Fir Island Rd. Thursday, March 21 9:27 a.m.: Vehicle collision – A driver turning south onto La Conner-Whitney Road did not see oncoming traff...
Tuesday, March 12 4:08 p.m.: Hot dog? No – Report of a dog left in a vehicle parked outside of Maple Hall. A deputy checked and found a window was open and the dog was fine, other than barking a lot. Commercial St., La Conner. Wednesday, March 13 12:14 p.m.: What rules of the road? – Report of an erratically driven vehicle entering town. The caller told dispatch the car had crossed the bridge. The call was transferred to Swinomish PD. La Conner-Whitney Rd. Greater La Conner. Thursday, March 14 6:39 p.m.: Is this yours? – Retailer found a walle...
Tuesday, March 5 9:33 p.m.: They followed Wile E. – Caller reported her two dogs ran off after coyotes. She wanted the sheriff’s office to know and advised it was OK to give out her information if someone found her runaway dogs. Ring Lane, La Conner. Thursday, March 7 10:45 p.m.: Unwelcome surprise – Caller left work and came outside to find her car had been covered with red spray paint. It was randomly sprayed all over the whole exterior. Deputies are investigating possible leads on who was involved. Morris St., La Conner. Friday, March 8 6:5...
Monday, Feb. 19 8:01 a.m.: Plowing with a car – A line of cars was stopped on McLean Road at La Conner Whitney for the stop sign. A driver traveling west was not paying attention and ran into the back car causing a chain reaction of 3 cars being shoved into one another. This was a 4 car collision caused by the first car not stopping.McLean / La Conner Whitney Rds., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, Feb. 27 4:21 p.m. Finally taken away – Deputies again responded to the abandoned van on Downey Road that had been there for several weeks. The Owner had f...
Sunday, Feb. 18 6:54 p.m.: Bad dog owners – Aggressive dogs keep getting loose and being a problem for neighbors. The dogs were in a driveway and not allowing the homeowner to exit her car. The owner was contacted and animal control is working on the issue. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner. Monday, Feb. 19 6:43 p.m.: Drinking and speeding – Vehicle was stopped on Maple Street for 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. The driver was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Maple Ave. / Caledonia St., La Conner. Thursday, Feb. 22 5:5...
Thursday, Feb. 15 11:19 a.m. Be cautious about calls – Medicare scam where someone called and stated they needed to issue a new card, but the victim would need to verify all the personal information first. The victim did not fall for this and did not provide any information. Finley Ln., La Conner. Friday, Feb. 16 4:59 a.m. Dog taken in – Deputy on patrol found a dog running loose that was dragging a leash. The deputy could not locate an owner and the dog was transported to the humane society. La Conner Whitney / Flats Rds., greaterLa Con...
Monday, Feb. 5 1:42 p.m. Crime prevention lesson – Owner of the business had questions on the trespassing laws and how to handle situations in the future. Specific problems with juvenile trespassers. Questions answered and laws explained to the caller. S. Second St., La Conner. 3:02 p.m. How money grows – Caller reported that she had written a check a couple years ago for $50 that had just resurfaced and was cashed for $500. She is not sure who had found and forged the new amount, but the bank was aware and had reimbursed her money. The ban...
Monday, January 29 11:23 a.m. Slow ‘em down – Extra patrol requested for speeding vehicles on Channel Drive during morning and evening hours. Several cars speeding well above the posted limit. Channel Dr., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, January 30 1:25 p.m. Fake phone cop – Phone scam with a subject claiming to be law enforcement and demanding money be paid to clear warrants issued out of state. This is a common scare scam and the victim was advised not to send any money and to ignore future calls. S. 3rd St., La Conner. Wednesday, January 31 11...
Sunday, January 21 11:01 a.m. Ditched— Subjects left the roadway and got stuck in the ditch. Deputies arrived and contacted two subjects who were trying to get the car out but could not move it. The driver was contacted and arrested for DUI. Best Road, Greater La Conner. 11:58 p.m. Clean up—Dead animal in the roadway. La Conner public works was sent a request for removal. Maple Ave., La Conner. Tuesday, January 22 14:43 pm. Phone fraud—Online fraud call where caller was requested to give information over the phone. Report for info only as calle...
Tuesday, January 16 11:14 a.m. Horses in winter – Another report of the horses at the polo club not being fed or watered. We checked the horses and found adequate food and water on site with all horses being fed. La Conner Whitney Rd., Greater La Conner. 5:47 P.m. Big talk, no action – Call of a verbal argument at the La Conner Shell Station between an employee and a customer. The argument did not get physical and cooler heads emerged and were able to solve the situation. La Conner Whitney Rd., Greater La Conner. Thursday, January 18 8:14 a.m...
Monday, January 8 8:04 a.m. Vehicle prowl – Caller’s car was entered and gone through at about 3 a.m. Caller had ring cam video, but it did not show enough to ID anyone involved. Vehicle was unlocked and nothing was taken. Park St., La Conner. 8:54 a.m. Vehicle prowl number two – Caller had two vehicles on his property prowled. The first had nothing missing and no damage. The second vehicle had an amplifier and sub-woofer taken. The caller had a camera, but the prowl happened just off screen and no subject information was obtained. Myrtle St.,...
Sunday, December 31 5:20 p.m. Out of gas — Car driving slow and weaving in the lane of travel. A deputy arrived and found the vehicle and driver parked on the shoulder. The driver had run out of fuel and was just coasting to a stop. The driver walked to the gas station and was able to get gas and continue on his way. La Conner Whitney Rd., La Conner. Monday, January 1 8:11 p.m. Helping paws — Two dogs loose near the boat launch and seemed to be staying at one truck. It was determined the dogs had gotten free from the truck while the owner was o...
Sunday, December 24 9:40 p.m. Weaved away— Erratically driven vehicle on Mclean Road and then into the town of La Conner. Vehicle turned on to Maple Avenue and the caller stopped following. No plate provided and no further complaints.. Morris St. / Maple Ave., La Conner. Monday, December 25 1:35 a.m. Dog ran free — Small dog running loose in the middle of the road. Caller was off duty officer but advised they could not catch it and it kept running away. Unknown owner and no response from a deputy. Summers Dr. / Best Rd., Greater La Conner. Wed....
Sunday, December 17 11:50 a.m. Deer lost — Car vs. deer in front of the Rexville Grocery. Deer was deceased and driver continued on. Best Rd., Greater La Conner. 11:51 a.m. Hunting season — Reporter called in a person with a gun walking near the road. Deputy found this to be a hunter and no problem. La Conner Whitney Rd., Greater La Conner. 3:13 p.m. Hit and run — Hit and run MVA where the car took out a fence and a street sign before being stuck in the mud. Driver got free and sped off before a plate was obtained. Moore St., Conway. 5:41 p.m....
Sunday, December 10 9:08 p.m. Just chillin’ — Reporter called in over a concern of dogs left in a vehicle. A deputy responded and found it was two small dogs that were not in any distress and the owner had only left them while attending a dinner function. No problem. 2nd St., La Conner Monday, December 11 8:09 p.m. Your turn — A semi dropping off equipment on Center Street had taken the corner wide and partially driven into a yard. A deputy saw this happen and contacted the driver. A case was created and the company advised they would conta...
Sunday, December 3 9:23 p.m. I spy – Deputy identified a stolen vehicle as it left the Shell station. The Deputy tried to stop the vehicle which then accelerated to speeds over 100mph. The Deputy chose not to pursue. Suspect info was confirmed and charges will be filed. La Conner Whitney Rd., La Conner. Monday, December 4 7:26 a.m. Block party – Subject had parked her vehicle in the road while removing trash from her driveway. Vehicle was blocking and the subject was told this was not an option and the car needed to be moved. Maple Ave., La...
