Sheriff's Blotter

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 Conner.

Wednesday, May 29

2:49 p.m.: Wealth without shame – Same sailboat, different dock. The owner of Channel Lodge called to report a sailboat tied to the dock that was not a guest and had not paid. Deputy contacted a female occupant and gave her options for public moorage. She again said they’d move when the owner returned. N. First St., La Conner.

7:44 p.m.: Driving way too fast – Female driver hit a power pole doing damage to the pole and her car. Deputies arrived to investigate and arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI. Calhoun / Penn roads, greater La Conner.

8:02 p.m.: Sight to behold – Multiple sport bikes racing at high speeds on McLean Road. The bikes left quickly and were not located. McLean / Bradshaw roads, greater La Conner.

Friday, May 31

12:51 p.m.: Scratched, dented and ran – Caller parked her car at the marina overnight and returned to find someone hit it. The rear bumper had a large scratch and a panel was dented. The unknown perpetrator left no note. N. Second St., La Conner.

Sunday, June 2

12:04 p.m.: Close to home – Caller reported a dead deer on his property. The information was forwarded to code enforcement for removal. Whatcom St., La Conner.

3:32 p.m.: Strip-n-dump – Two subjects dumped a stripped vehicle on the side of the road and fled in another vehicle. Deputies found the abandoned car but not those who dumped it. Fir Island Rd., Conway