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.
Dec. 28
12:09 a.m.
Public assistance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies made contact with a pair of juveniles near U.S. Highway 2.
8:13 a.m.
City ordinance violation
Libby police officers handled a city ordinance violation near the intersection of 3rd Street and Dakota Avenue.
12:10 p.m.
Public assistance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies got word of a man flagging down passing vehicles on U.S. Highway 2.
2 p.m.
Firearms
Responding to a report of gunshots, Libby police officers determined the noise stemmed from a memorial service at the City of Libby Cemetery.
6:27 p.m.
Criminal mischief
A caller told Libby police officers that he returned to his vehicle, left on Minnesota Avenue, only to find a window broken.
6:49 p.m.
Assault
A caller reported an assault that occurred the night prior. He reported injuries to his face.
8:12 p.m.
Disturbance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report of a disturbance on Pioneer Road.
Dec. 29
2:01 a.m.
Public safety
A caller reported seeing a woman walk into traffic along U.S. Highway 2. The woman told the caller that she was looking for a ride home. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies met up with the woman at about 2:08 a.m.
8:37 a.m.
Criminal trespass
Libby police officers responded to a local fast casual restaurant for a report of a trespasser. The individuals involved agreed to move along. Officers issued a citation.
9:13 a.m.
Public assistance
An Airstrip Road resident reported hearing the sounds of a possible dogfight near her residence.
9:47 a.m.
Civil complaint
A Dakota Avenue resident told Libby police officers that she suspected her roommate took her personal items before moving out of the home.
12:05 p.m.
City ordinance violation
Libby police officers handled a city ordinance violation near the intersection of Spruce Street and U.S. Highway 2.
1:20 p.m.
Disturbance
A man was taken to a local medical facility after Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of two individuals yelling near Pioneer Road.
2:25 p.m.
Scam
A Granite Avenue resident asked to speak with a detective regarding a scam.
3:39 p.m.
Disturbance
A U.S. Highway 2 resident told authorities that their brother’s ex-wife came onto the property and began making threats.
4:10 p.m.
Criminal mischief
A Louisiana Avenue resident told authorities that an individual had shot out the window of a vehicle.
6:34 p.m.
Alarm
Authorities responded to Collins Avenue for a residential burglar alarm. The homeowner later contacted law enforcement to tell them it went off accidentally.
7:11 p.m.
Disturbance
Authorities received a report of a barking dog on Forest Drive.
8:02 p.m.
Disturbance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance on West 2nd Street Extension.
Dec. 30
1:13 a.m.
Suspicious vehicle
A U.S. Highway 2 resident alerted authorities to a truck doing brodies near her home. Authorities caught up with the suspects, who denied involvement.
7:19 a.m.
Suspicious activity
A Leonia Cutoff Road resident reported out-of-place items in his cabin. He did not notice any damaged or missing property, but still considered it suspicious.
8:31 a.m.
Missing persons
A caller reported a missing woman, telling authorities the two had not spoken in eight years.
8:56 a.m.
Burglary
Libby police officers investigated a burglary at a Utah Avenue store. A cash register was stolen in the heist.
4:01 p.m.
Warrant
Libby police officers arrested Rochelle Styles on a felony assault on a minor charge. She was held on a $25,000 bond. Officers caught her exiting the rear of a local casino.
8:56 p.m.
Public safety
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies warned a motorist against performing brodies in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
9:08 p.m.
Traffic accident
A U.S. Highway 2 resident reported a hit-and-run involving three mailboxes and several garbage cans.