Sheriff’s Office Blotter
The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.
March 13
7:29 a.m.
Public safety
Authorities received a 911 call reporting two men for walking down U.S. Highway 2 on opposite sides of the road. One of them was wearing headphones and dancing, the caller said.
9:41 a.m.
Animal complaint
A pet owner reported that their red husky had escaped from their fenced-in yard on Conifer Road.
9:46 a.m.
Animal complaint
An Avenue C resident asked for help in removing a stray cat.
9:48 a.m.
Animal complaint
A local medical clinic reported finding a large cat colony near the facility.
2:15 p.m.
Suspicious vehicle
Authorities investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near the 18 mile marker of Fisher River Road.
3:51 p.m.
Drugs, drug paraphernalia
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Sarah Alyea on a possession with intent to sell charge on Missoula Avenue.
4:58 p.m.
Probation, parole violation
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jeremiah Steves on a probation violation near U.S. Highway 2.
5:31 p.m.
Public safety
A motorist reported another driver for passing at excessive speed in a no passing zone along U.S. Highway 2. The other vehicle kicked rocks up into the air, which damaged the caller’s windshield, while performing the maneuver.
8:16 p.m.
Probation, parole violation
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested an unidentified individual near Crest Street for a probation violation.
8:58 p.m.
Public assistance
A motorist at a local fast casual restaurant requested a police officer check her windshield wipers. The window was frozen and the wipers not functioning properly, she said. The call was disconnected.
8:59 p.m.
Traffic stop
Libby police officers detained a man and a woman, both unidentified, during a traffic stop near the intersection of 10th Street and Main Avenue. They arrested at least one individual on a parole violation.
9:33 p.m.
Traffic stop
Libby police officers arrested an unidentified individual for driving with a suspended license near the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Dakota Avenue.
10:01 p.m.
Public assistance
Authorities investigated a report of a vehicle having jumped the curb near a local ballpark and causing damage to a fence there.
10:09 p.m.
Probation, parole violation
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a possible parole or probation violation near Park Street.
March 14
11:03 a.m.
Traffic accident
A motorist reported that another driver intentionally hit their vehicle in the parking lot of a local supermarket.
11:42 a.m.
Public assistance
Authorities investigated an unoccupied vehicle parked near J. Neils Park.
12:24 p.m.
Suspicious activity
Authorities pulled over a motorist after the individual was spotted allegedly driving around with blankets pulled over the windows.
12:31 p.m.
Civil complaint
A caller requested a civil standby while they picked up a vehicle on their brother’s property.
1:18 p.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
A U.S. Highway 2 resident reported her sister-in-law harassing her and her husband over property.
4:52 p.m.
Animal complaint
Authorities received a report of a light grey and white dog running along Bull Lake Road near mile marker 30.
7:50 p.m.
Disturbance
A U.S. Highway 2 resident reported a disturbance.
11:10 p.m.
Assault
Libby police responded to a report of a man assaulting other passengers on a train, but the depot was vacant when officers arrived. They later learned that the train had left the station and was headed out of the county.
11:19 p.m.
Public assistance
Authorities responded to a report of a bonfire near Pipe Creek.
March 15
5:21 p.m.
Hazmat, environmental
An individual on U.S. Highway 2 near the county shop reported an oil spill of between two and three gallons over the course of a mile. The caller told authorities he planned to clean it up himself.
6:36 p.m.
Public safety
Authorities attempted to track down a female motorist accused of driving under the influence near a local truck stop.
7:16 p.m.
Animal complaint
Libby police investigated a report of a dog left in a cage in the bed of a pickup truck. The caller did not know how long the dog had been there, but reported that it looked “miserable.”
9:03 p.m.
Theft
A caller reported a theft of $9,900 that occurred over the past week.
9:54 p.m.
Disturbance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a trespasser on Avenue B. The trespasser was attempting to fight the individual who had called 911. When the caller threatened to shoot, the trespasser told him he would be getting his gun.
March 16
Theft
8:24 a.m.
Authorities investigated the alleged theft of fuel from a local truck stop. The fuel was later paid for, officials said.
12:02 p.m.
Suspicious activity
A Mary Lane resident reported that her security system had picked up noise activity overnight.