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.
Sept. 23
12:53 a.m.
Suspicious vehicle
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jeffrey Kreiger, 25, on a felony warrant out of Idaho after responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Commerce Way. Kreiger was held on a $10,000 bond.
1:33 a.m.
Theft
Libby police officers investigated an alleged theft at a storage facility.
7:43 a.m.
Public safety
Montana Highway Patrol troopers responded to U.S. Highway 2 for a report of a six-year-old child walking along the roadway.
11:33 a.m.
Public assistance
Libby police officers performed a wellness check at the behest of Troy Public Schools.
12:19 p.m.
Criminal trespass
Authorities investigated a trespassing report on Gray Stone Pass.
1:29 p.m.
Traffic violation
A caller reported a vehicle speeding down U.S. Highway 2 in Libby. The vehicle, which had North Carolina plates, pulled into a local gas station.
2:20 p.m.
Criminal trespass
A convenience store clerk told authorities that a woman previously trespassed from the business had returned. The woman left before law enforcement personnel arrived on scene.
4:13 p.m.
Disturbance
Officials with Child Protective Services called regarding a domestic dispute in August.
4:20 p.m.
Animal complaint
A Doak Creek Road resident told authorities his dog attacked a friend’s dog. He wanted to speak with the county animal control officer regarding the incident.
4:38 p.m.
Animal complaint
A Sheldon Flats Road resident reported three missing calves.
7:02 p.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
A caller told Libby police officers that a man was harassing her. She had told him to stop contacting her, but he is continuing to do so, using Internet-based phone numbers.
7:57 p.m.
Theft
Libby police officers investigated a stolen firearm case that originated in Troy.
9:42 p.m.
Probation violation
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Summer Jacobsen and Natasha Haines on probation violation charges.
11:19 p.m.
Suspicious activity
An Enders Road resident told authorities he suspected a prowler on the property. The caller said the family dog was “freaking out.”
Sept. 24
12:57 a.m.
Drugs, drug paraphernalia
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a drug case on Mountain View Drive.
10:22 a.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
A local business owner reported that his cleaning lady found a threatening note slipped underneath the front door. The note was from a customer who claimed to have lost money in a machine. The individual agreed to come into the Mineral Avenue business so that the owner could reimburse him.
10:48 a.m.
Traffic violation
The manager of a local veterans organization told Libby police officers that it appeared as though a motorist struck the front of the building. Several bricks were knocked out of place and there were other signs of damage. Officers took photos of the damage.
11:18 a.m.
Suspicious activity
Authorities investigated suspicious activity on Beaver Creek Road.
11:43 a.m.
Criminal trespass
Libby police officers responded to a local supermarket after a manager reported the presence of a woman previously trespassed from the store. Officers were unable to find her, leading them to suspect she left before they arrived.
12:10 p.m.
Assault
The employee of a Libby business saw a woman receive a series of blows after getting into a motor vehicle on West 9th Street.
12:42 p.m.
Assault
A caller reported spotting a man beating up a woman on the side of U.S. Highway 2 near Cedar Creek Road. One individual was taken to the emergency room of a local medical facility while the other was transported home after authorities arrived on scene.
1:17 p.m.
Fraud
A West Larch Street resident received a phone call claiming he owed $500 to a bank.
1:43 p.m.
Fraud
A Kootenai River Road asked to report a fraud case.
1:50 p.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
Libby police officers investigated a possible stalking complaint at a local restaurant.
4:14 p.m.
Agency assistance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to verify information received by an unidentified outside agency that a woman and her autistic child were living in a storage shed with no running water.
5:11 p.m.
Civil complaint
A caller told authorities that she entered into a verbal agreement with her neighbors to take and sell items left behind after the neighbors moved. She was concerned she might be accused of theft in the future.
5:39 p.m.
Theft
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated the possible theft of a forklift. The piece of machinery was left on a jobsite with the keys inside. The individual who reported the theft called back later to say the forklift had been found.
5:47 p.m.
911 call
Search and rescue teams descended upon the Kootenai Falls area after receiving a report of hikers struggling to extricate themselves.
6:05 p.m.
911 call
A caller reported seeing a fire near the bleachers at Libby Middle High School. Authorities determined the blaze was the bonfire lit for the annual homecoming celebration.
9:08 p.m.
Probation, parole violation
Libby police officers responded to U.S. Highway 2 for a probation or parole violation.
10:02 p.m.
Suspicious activity
Libby police officers responded to J. Neils Memorial Park for a report of loud noises potentially from automobiles. The caller thought it sounded as if someone was performing donuts. Responding officers could not find any vehicles.
10:49 p.m.
Disturbance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a local veterans organization for a report of a fight.