Sheriff's Office Blotter
The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.
Nov. 13
1:27 a.m.
Suspicious activity
A Eureka-area resident reported hearing what sounded like two people having sex underneath a trailer.
9:47 a.m.
Animal complaint
Authorities responded to West Cedar Street for a report of two dogs chasing and attacking deer. The dogs were captured and taken to the animal shelter. Authorities later warned the animals’ owner.
11:44 a.m.
Criminal trespass
A caller alerted Libby police officers to a woman trespassing and panhandling near a local fitness studio.
12:03 p.m.
Public safety
A caller reported reckless driver near Louisiana Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard. The motorist was in a blue pickup truck adorned with flags and taking corners “irresponsibly.”
12:06 p.m.
Criminal mischief
Libby police officers responded to a local automobile dealer after vandals struck a vehicle left at the site for mechanical work.
1:31 p.m.
Missing person
First responders searched the Bobtail Ridge area for a potentially lost hunter. It had been two hours or more since the hunter was last in contact. The individual boasted outdoors experience, but was not dressed for an extended stay in the wilderness. The man turned up OK.
2:07 p.m.
Motor vehicle theft
A riding lawnmower was reported stolen from Granite Avenue.
4:12 p.m.
City ordinance violation
Libby police officers responded to a city ordinance violation on East 6th Street.
6:27 p.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Elijah Drive after a resident’s intoxicated neighbor began yelling and making threats.
6:46 p.m.
Suspicious activity
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies headed to a U.S. Highway 2 business near Libby after a caller spotted two individuals trying to open the store’s doors.
11:5 p.m.
Disturbance
An employee of a local lodging house asked for law enforcement assistance in removing customers from a room. The couple was fighting and arguing with other lodgers. The pair, along with their children, agreed to leave after Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived on scene.
11:37 p.m.
Suspicious activity
An individual at the Libby train station reported hearing strange noises coming from the women’s bathroom. Libby police officers asked the woman inside the restroom to move along.
Nov. 14
7:21 a.m.
Disturbance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a woman screaming and slamming doors.
3:29 p.m.
Drugs, drug paraphernalia
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a drug case.
3:40 p.m.
Theft
A hunter near Jackson Creek told authorities that an unknown individual had broken into his vehicle and stolen his firearm. The hunter later called back to say he found the weapon.
4:04 p.m.
Animal complaint
A caller reported spotting an old bus or mobile home parked within city limits. The caller was concerned about two dogs tied up to the vehicle. Responding Libby police officers were unable to find the vehicle.
4:59 p.m.
Civil complaint
A Holly Drive resident asked for law enforcement’s help in regards to a woman squatting on private property.
6:27 p.m.
Theft
Libby police officers responded to a Mineral Avenue business after receiving a report about a woman rifling through objects left near the rear door.
7:46 p.m.
Fish and game
A Farm to Market Road resident reported poaching near his home.
8:23 p.m.
Theft
Authorities received a report regarding a stolen license plate.
11:35 p.m.
Suspicious person
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies asked two individuals to leave a local gas station after determining that they were loitering.
Nov. 15
2:13 p.m.
Theft
A caller reported spotting two individuals stealing from a downtown Libby loading dock.
6:02 p.m.
Animal complaint
An anonymous tipster report several pygmy goats left without food, water or shelter near mile marker 30 of U.S. Highway 2.
7:06 p.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
A caller asked to speak with a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy about an incident that happened at a rental property involving several ex-tenants.
8:35 p.m.
Animal complaint
A Louisiana Avenue resident reported finding an injured cat near his home.
8:45 p.m.
Public safety
A caller reported finding an engine in the roadway.
Nov. 16
6:58 a.m.
Traffic accident
First responders headed to U.S. Highway 2 for a vehicle accident in the Troy area.
10:02 a.m.
Animal complaint
A Parmenter Drive resident reported finding a deer stuck in a fence.
12:13 p.m.
Suspicious person
Libby police officers investigated a report of a young man sitting on a pillar on private property.
1:32 p.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
A caller told Libby police officers that the son of a resident at an assisted living facility was harassing the staff.
3:46 p.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
A Vicks Lane resident reported suffering harassment from her father-in-law.
5:53 p.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
A U.S. Highway 2 resident told authorities that a man was causing issues at her mother’s home.
8:08 p.m.
Suspicious person
A Mineral Avenue business owner reported two individuals for loitering.
10:16 p.m.
Suspicious activity
A caller asked to speak with Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies because he suspected an individual had put bug poison in his cup.
10:34 p.m.
Disturbance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies were summoned to a noise complaint near Rustic Road. Responding deputies reported only barely being able to hear noise.
Nov. 17
8:40 a.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
A woman reported getting threatened by her brother-in-law.
10:43 a.m.
Suspicious activity
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies received second-hand information regarding tampering with a propane tank.
12:07 p.m.
Animal complaint
A Lake Creek Road resident reported seeing German shepherds chasing deer in the area.
2:43 p.m.
Restraining order violation
A woman reported that a man had violated a temporary restraining order by stalking her and making threats.
4:34 p.m.
Animal complaint
A caller reported finding horses living in inhumane conditions along U.S. Highway 2.
6:53 p.m.
Traffic violation
A U.S. Highway 2 resident told authorities that a sports utility vehicle had driven onto his yard and nearly hit a tree.
7:11 p.m.
Unattended death
A caller reported checking on a friend along Farm to Market Road and finding them dead on the couch.