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.
June 16
12:15 a.m.
Suspicious activity
A Timber Lane resident reported hearing a noise akin to a human screaming or a wounded animal.
1:57 a.m.
Animal complaint
Authorities learned of a black Labrador retriever, possibly a stray, wandering Hidden Cove Road and barking. A resident attempted to shoo it away, but the dog became aggressive.
7:20 a.m.
Suspicious activity
A resident out on his deck spotted what looked like a plume of smoke rising between Libby and Troy. Authorities alerted the Forest Service.
8:32 a.m.
City ordinance violation
Libby police officers handled a city ordinance violation on Utah Avenue.
9:14 a.m.
Motor vehicle theft
A Hamann Avenue resident reported a stolen vehicle.
9:43 a.m.
Fish and game
A local business reported the presence of a troublesome bear.
12:02 p.m.
Criminal trespass
Authorities responded to a trespass report on Commerce Way.
2:14 p.m.
Criminal trespass
Libby police officers investigated a report of trespassers at an abandoned house on Utah Avenue. The trespassers turned out to be juveniles. Officers warned the juveniles to stay out of the house.
4:14 p.m.
Disturbance
A caller reported a man drinking and yelling at children across the street from him. He also threatened to physically harm the children.
5:01 p.m.
Public safety
Montana Highway Patrol troopers mounted an unsuccessful search for a light blue Toyota Prius on Farm To Market Road. The motorist reportedly was driving recklessly, speeding and crossing the traffic lines.
5:26 p.m.
Public safety
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies cited a motorist for careless driving. A 911 caller alerted authorities to the vehicle, a truck towing a trailer, after it was seen allegedly speeding and passing unsafely.
7 p.m.
Sex crime
A caller reported spotting “potentially inappropriate” photographs of her children on a friend’s social media page.
7:13 p.m.
Disturbance
A motorist abandoned his car and fled on foot near Vicks Lane after authorities responded to a report of a man speeding through the neighborhood.
9:50 p.m.
Public assistance
Libby police officers responded to a report of an intoxicated man near the intersection of Larch Street and Montana Avenue.
June 17
12:50 a.m.
Disturbance
Libby police officers responded to a report of two men yelling and screaming while throwing objects at signs. Officers found the pair, who agreed to head home. The two were instructed to keep the noise down.
7:50 a.m.
Suspicious activity
Authorities learned of a group of people living on Forest Service property about a mile up Pipe Creek Road.
11:53 a.m.
Disturbance
An East Cedar Street resident reported a neighbor’s barking dog. The animal barks day and night. The caller said they had alerted authorities about the problem previously, but had seen no change in behavior as a result.