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Monday, November 27 9:12 a.m. ASPIRING BANKSY – Over the holiday weekend, graffiti was painted on buildings at Pioneer Park and one of the cooktop firepits was damaged. Unknown suspects; believed to be kids in the area. 4th St., La Conner. 12:02 p.m. MICRO HOME – Movers noticed items in a shed that they believe indicated someone may be living in the shed. A deputy checked the property and found it was just storage items and had not been used in a long time. 3rd St., La Conner. 12:27 p.m. BOAT BANDITS – A sailboat at J dock had items stolen from...
Sunday, November 19 2:23 p.m. What a drag—A sailboat had dragged anchor and was not on the rocks off Skagit Island. Nobody was in danger and a tow vessel was headed out to assist. No action by sheriff’s office.Greater La Conner. 5:58 p.m. Cold dog— Caller had found a shepherd type dog that seemed to be lost and cold. The caller just wanted dispatch to be aware in case anyone called in and needed her information. Caller was keeping the dog until an owner could be found. Morris St., La Conner. Monday, November 20 2:59 p.m. Hissy fit —Repo...
Sunday, November 12 4:38 p.m. Pile up— Multiple vehicle collision with several injuries. Two car head on with both cars totaled and subjects transported to the hospital. Best Rd., Greater La Conner. Monday, November 13 1:06 p.m. Bored—Caller complained of a motorhome that speeds in the area and has visitors at all hours. No others complained on this vehicle and a deputy was unable to locate. Caller has a history of unfounded complaints. Park St., La Conner. Tuesday, November 14 11:26a.m. Pick up—Caller found a dog and wanted it picked up. C...
Tuesday, November 7 08:45 a.m. Unsealed—Seal taken off the election box located at the library. The box had no damage and the lock was still in place. Reported in case there were future issues. La Conner 1:18:p.m. Left alone—Abandoned vehicle tagged for removal after 24 hours. The area was checked the next day and the vehicle was gone. Greater La Conner 1:11 p.m. Handed off—Report of a stolen vehicle. The call was determined to be in the city limits and transferred to Anacortes PD. 14:25 p.m. Unyielding— One vehicle was in the roundab...
Sunday, October 29 7:29 p.m. Unleashed—Caller was out with her small dog when a pit bull style dog came from a different address and attacked her dog. The owner of the pit bull was able to pull it off and there were no obvious puncture wounds to the small dog. The dog may have an internal injury as it was limping badly and had difficulty breathing. Case sent to animal control for follow up. La Conner. Monday, October 30 5:55 p.m. Ain’t nothing but a hound dog—Caller located a loose hound dog and advised they would keep it until an owner was l...
Sunday, October 15 6:06 p.m. Gave up license – Subject leaving the area of the marina hit another car and left the area. A Deputy tracked down the driver who was an older male who did not know he had hit anything. It was determined that the driver would be put in for a retest for his driver’s license. The driver later called back and stated that after talking with family, he would voluntarily give up his license and quit driving. Morris St., La Conner. Friday, October 20 4:35 p.m. Lucky penny plus – Subject found a $100 bill on the groun...
Sunday, October 8 8:30 p.m. Dog lost; owner found – Lost dog found in La Conner. Owner was found on the reservation and the dog was returned. Morris St., La Conner. Tuesday, October 10 9:14 a.m. Busted memory– Employee of the Conway Pub called in a burglary and stated a window was broken and there was damage to the lock on the door. The owner arrived and stated it was him who had broken in after forgetting the code to the new lock box. No crime as it was his property. Main St., Conway. 10:12 p.m. Burned –Deputies responded to a vehicle fire...
Sunday, October 1 12:26 p.m. Dog watcher – Report of a dog left in a vehicle that the caller thought might be in distress. The dog was checked on and found to be in good health and was ok in the car. S. 1st St., La Conner. 12:59 p.m. No longer lost – A subject who appeared to be confused and possibly on drugs was walking up people’s driveways and seemed to be lost. A deputy contacted the subject who thought he was in Mount Vernon and did not know what he was doing. Warrants were confirmed on the subject and he was arrested and trans...
Monday, Sept. 18 2:47 p.m. Really fast driver – Traffic stop for speeding vehicle with citations issued for speed and driving while LICENSE suspended 1st degree. Beaver Marsh / McLean Rds., Greater La Conner. Wednesday, Sept. 20 10:45 a.m. Bad choices – A motorhome tried to drive down First street and found the lane was too narrow. The driver tried to turn around in a parking lot and hit another parked car. Info was exchanged between the owners. S. 1st St., La Conner. Thursday, Sept. 21 6:08 p.m. Not abandoned – The restaurant owner calle...
Monday, September 11 9:34 a.m. Phone scam – Caller received a collection notice saying that she owed $200 on a past due Verizon bill. The victim had never had an account with Verizon and found that someone had used her information to open one. This was an out of area account with no suspect information. N 1st St., La Conner. 10:29 p.m. Timeless teens – Marina security called regarding a group a juveniles hanging out on the property at night. A deputy was able to contact them and learned they were not doing anything wrong and they agreed to mov...
Sunday, Sept. 3 10:00 a.m. The real deal – Subject at Shawn O’Donnell restaurant paid with a $100 bill that they believed was fake. A deputy arrived and found all the water marks and believed the bill to be real. The customer paid with other cash and advised he would contact his bank for verification on the $100 bill. No crime. La Conner Whitney Rd., Greater La Conner. 11:58 a.m. Struck and got away – Vehicle prowl at the Conway boat launch while a subject was out fishing. The back window of his truck was broken out and a backpack conta...
Sunday, Aug. 27 10:17 a.m. Gassing off? – Report by farm owner who believes some of his vehicles are low on gas and believes someone may be stealing it at night. No suspect information and no obvious signs of theft. Caller wants extra patrols at night. Moore Rd., Conway. 2:51 p.m. Watering the bushes – Hit and run MVA with a vehicle left behind. Deputies arrived to find a car in the bushes and a water line broken. Deputies searched the area but did not locate the driver. Tow removed the vehicle and further investigation needed to find the drive...
Wednesday, Aug. 23 12:43 p.m. Hole opened – Manhole cover was open creating a traffic hazard for vehicles. La Conner public works staff were able to fix it. Maple Ave. / Caledonia St., La Conner. 8:12 p.m. California spending spree – Person called to report that his credit card information had been stolen and was being used in Southern California. Funds were replaced by the bank and there is no suspect information or idea how the credit information was obtained. Farm to Market Rd., Edison. 8:55 p.m. Designated driver – Deputies were calle...
Tuesday, Aug. 15 10:07 a.m. Roasted RV – Fully engulfed RV fire at N. First and Morris. Driver stated they believed it had started near the refrigerator unit and they were unable to put it out before it was out of control. A deputy and Swinomish PD arrived on scene with fire extinguishers but ultimately it was La Conner Fire that arrived and put out the fire. N. First / Morris Sts., La Conner. Friday, Aug. 18 6:31 p.m. Out of mind – Subject waved down a deputy and advised he had lost a backpack somewhere in town and wanted contact if it was...
Sunday, August 6 1:20 p.m. Big truck gone – A person called in to report a stolen Ford F-350 truck taken sometime in past two days. Truck was black in color with a canopy and has not been recovered. 2nd St., La Conner. Tuesday, August 8 8:00 p.m. Mom check – A person was unable to reach her mom and nobody was answering at the center. Deputies were able to make contact and pass on the info. N. 1st St., La Conner. Wednesday, August 9 1:25 p.m. Callers, kids and dog – A person reported that a male subject had approached her children and yelle...
Sunday, July 30 3:47 p.m. Stuck in town – Subject called to report that he had lost his rental car keys and wanted to know if they had been turned in. No reports of found keys and still missing with Enterprise Rental tag on them. Douglas St., La Conner. 4:43 p.m. Yelling off – Swinomish PD requested assistance with a subject on the bridge who was in the road and yelling at passing cars. When Deputies arrived the situation was under control and Swinomish PD had calmed the subject down. Rainbow Bridge, La Conner. Monday, July 31 11:49 a.m. Cit...
Sunday, July 23 4:17 a.m. Prowler, maybe not – Reporting person called in for the homeowner after learning of a subject who may be prowling in the area. Subject described as riding a bike and wearing a backpack. Subject also said to have neck tattoos. Multiple calls on same subject but no crimes found and subject not located or ID’d. N.1st St., La Conner. Monday, July 24 7:27 a.m. Kids got away – Report of kids racing ATVs on the road and in farm fields. Area was checked but no ATVs located and no damage seen at any fields. Bradshaw Rd. / Sum...
Sunday, July 16 5:47 a.m. Backyard intruder, maybe – Reporting person called in for the homeowner after learning that someone may have been walking on her property behind her house. Deputies arrived but did not locate anyone. This may have been a previous event and not currently happening. Whatcom St., La Conner. Monday, July 17 3:05 a.m. Loud car early morn – Complaint of a loud vehicle in the area of the La Conner Marina. Deputies were on a priority call and the area was checked by Swinomish Police. No issues found and reporting person bel...
Monday, July 10 9:56 a.m.: Road rage fight – Deputies responded to a fight in progress being reported by a SKAT bus driver. The physical altercation was the result of a road rage incident. Both involved drivers did not want to pursue charges. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner. 10:40 a.m.: Left high and dry – Deputies responded to a boat equipment theft. Deputies determined a 15hp Suzuki outboard motor had been stolen off the back of the victim’s boat during the night. Washington Ave., La Conner. 4:49 p.m.: Dropped their shopping, cart – Deputie...
Breaking: Somewhere between June 30 and July 10 people known to have been working for the La Conner Weekly News left town for the last time, transitioning to new employment. At the same time, staff from the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office settled into the office at La Conner Town Hall. Said staff then deployed, perhaps on vacation. Conclusion: No Blotter in the July 12 Weekly News. More next week....
Sunday, June 25 10:29 a.m.: What noise? – Report of subjects playing loud music outside, disrupting the neighborhood. Deputies did not hear anything. Beaver Marsh Rd., Greater La Conner. 10:29 a.m.: What truck? – Report of a stolen truck from the street in front of the residence. Caller stated the truck had been there the night before and was now gone. Described as a spare vehicle that the keys were left in and the windows were most likely down. Vehicle was signed stolen and has not been recovered. Road. St, La Conner. 7:4 p.m.: Closer loo...
Monday, June 19 3:12 p.m.: Car accident – 2 car motor vehicle accident. Driver 1 was stopped at the intersection and started to travel eastbound and did not see driver 2 and collided with driver 2. Calhoun Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, June 20 3:28 p.m.: Lost keys – Caller advised they had lost their car and house key within the last week. Nothing has been turned in at this time. La Conner. 10:27 p.m.: Abandoned motor home – Report of an abandoned vehicle. Deputies contacted a male subje...
Sunday, June 11 10:51 p.m.: Heard but not seen – Report of subject lighting off fireworks. Area checked but nobody found and no further calls. Third/Caledonia St., La Conner. 11:07 p.m.: Possible accident – Report of a loud noise and a possible car accident at north fork bridge. Deputies checked the area and found fresh marks on the guard rail but no significant damage and no vehicles in the area. Best Rd., Greater La Conner. Tuesday, June 13 1:29 p.m.: Accident without insurance– Car accid...
Sunday, June 4 8:07 p.m.: Utility pole crash – One vehicle non-injury collision. The driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. Fir Island Rd., Greater La Conner. Wednesday, June 7 3:41 a.m.: Suspicious flashing car – Report of a dark colored sport utility vehicle driving around the area of the La Conner Marina with its flasher on. Law enforcement checked the area, and the vehicle already left. Pearle Jensen Way, La Conner. 6:48 a.m.: Candy thief – A male entered the Pio...
Sunday, May 28 11:08 a.m.: Dog ran free – Report of a loose dog running around Waterfront Park. Law enforcement checked the area and couldn’t locate the dog. Conner Way, La Conner. Wednesday, May 31 11:57 a.m.: Suspicious male – Caller reported seeing a male she didn’t recognize and didn’t belong at the house next door. When she confronted the male, he advised he was lost and left the area. A door was found open, but the homeowner reported nothing was disturbed. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner Fri...
