Sheriff's Blotter

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 was contacted by animal control and advised that one-strand wire was not working and more fencing was needed. The farmer put up two more stands for a 3-wire fence. La Conner-Whitney and Young roads, greater La Conner

Thursday, May 23

4:59 p.m.: Lost and found? – Report of an abandoned vehicle. When the deputy arrived, the vehicle was gone and no longer an issue. Best Road at North Fork Bridge, greater La Conner

Friday, May 24

8:12 a.m.: More lost and found – Report of a black Audi abandoned near the intersection. A deputy arrived and found the car had no license plates and the VIN code had been scratched from the dash, door and engine block. Vehicle was impounded and believed to be stolen. Fir Island and Best roads, greater La Conner

10:25 a.m.: What’s loud and fast? – Report of a white Subaru with a loud muffler driving over the speed limit on Maple. Deputies have been working the area and several citations have recently been written. Maple Street, La Conner

1:46 p.m.: Fighters flee – Report of a fight on the Rainbow Bridge between two males. Both subjects left prior to law arrival and the call was transferred to Swinomish Tribal Police as it happened on the north side of the bridge.

5:50 p.m.: Still loud, still fast – Another report of the speeding white Subaru. Deputies are watching the area and trying to locate the driver. Pioneer Parkway, La Conner

7:14 p.m.: Gotcha – Another report of the Subaru yielded a license plate number. The deputy was able to leave a message for the owner about the complaints of speeding and to slow down. Laurel Street, La Conner

Saturday, May 25

8:37 p.m.: Suspicious barking dog – A caller reported a barking dog near a barn. The caller thought this was suspicious as nobody should be in the area. A deputy checked the barn and found it secure with no dog around. McLean Road, greater La Conner