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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 discuss the issues and the laws. First and Commercial streets, La Conner.

7:58 p.m.: This might be a trend – Another report of cows getting out at this intersection. The caller stated the cow was out but managed to get itself back into the field by going under the fence. La Conner-Whitney / Young roads, greater La Conner.

Monday, May 13

7:08 a.m.: Loose cows again – Another report of cows getting out at this intersection. A deputy responded but all cows were inside the fence. La Conner-Whitney / Young roads, greater La Conner.

10:30 a.m.: Where are my keys? – Caller said she lost her keys and believes they may have been dropped at or near the La Conner Tavern. No keys have been turned in that match the missing set. First Street, La Conner.

Tuesday, May 14

4:09 p.m.: Who takes this junk? – A caller had questions about junk vehicle inspections and how to get vehicles removed from a property. Caller was directed to the health department, which handles junk vehicles. Fir Island Road, greater La Conner.

Thursday, May 16

11:34 a.m.: HELP! – Report of a capsized boat in Deception Pass with three people now standing on top of the boat. Multiple rescue units responded but later found this to be west of ­Deception Pass and in Island County. Island County arrived first and was able to pick up all subjects safely. Deception Pass Channel.

Friday, May 17

8:07 p.m.: Who’s calling? – A phone was found on Best Road and turned in to the Sheriff’s Office. A subject called the phone and stated he was a friend of the owner. The deputy advised how the phone could be recovered and placed it into found property. First Street, La Conner.

Saturday, May 18

11:34 p.m.: Big bang theory – Caller thought someone had fired a gun from across the river and possibly hit a tree on her property. The caller’s husband thought it was fireworks from a party. A deputy located the party but didn’t find any evidence of firearms or fireworks. Most likely came from this party and they were advised to keep it down and no fireworks. Dike Road, Conway area.

Sunday, May 19

2:08 a.m.: Enough with the ­racket – Caller wanted an area check for gunshots or fireworks. A deputy located a party down the road, but they denied any involvement. The deputy stayed in the area and did not hear any issues. Produce Lane, greater La Conner.

 

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