Skagit Co. Sheriff's Office POLICE BLOTTER

Monday Dec 15

10:20 a.m.: DUI – Someone was arrested for driving under the influence atLa Conner Whitney Road and Highway 20, but not due to alcohol. The driver was under the influence of prescription drugs. Many people don’t realize that a person can be arrested for operating a motor vehicle if their driving ability is impaired due to being under the influence of medication prescribed to them.

11:21 a.m.: Loose boat – A boat drifted off on its own away from the Swinomish Tribal dock onSouth First Street in La Conner waterfront. It was captured by other tribal fishers.

10:22 p.m.: Alarm – An alarm went off at Pioneer Market in La Conner, but the building was secure.

Saturday Dec 20

2:23 a.m.: Suspicious – There was a vehicle with three people standing around it in the parking lot atConwayElementary School in the middle of the night. They were gone when deputies arrived.

8:04 p.m.: Vehicle prowl – A laptop computer was reported missing from a car parked at La Conner Elementary School.

Sunday Dec 21

8:23 a.m.: Info please – Someone onDodge Valley Road east of La Conner had questions regarding child custody.

10:38 a.m.: Weapon worry – A person traveling through the area called to report that they saw armed men near a vehicle parked at a field near La Conner Whitney and Chilberg roads near La Conner. Deputies believe it was likely hunters returning. They were gone when the deputy got there.

4:40 p.m.: Oops! – Someone was accidently locked in the public restroom onMorris Street in La Conner.