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.
Feb. 1
1:14 a.m.
Suspicious vehicle.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies asked a motorist at J. Neils Memorial Park to move along.
3:08 a.m.
Disturbance
A Libby apartment dweller told police officers that a couple had broken into her home. The pair left and went to a different apartment, she told authorities. Responding Libby police officers cited at least one individual and served a no trespass order.
3:31 a.m.
Suspicious activity
A Sheldon Lane resident told authorities his Facebook account potentially was hacked. A woman was threatening to blackmail him. Dispatchers helped the man file a complaint with the tech giant.
11:09 a.m.
Public assistance
Authorities launched a search for an 11-year-old who ran away from their grandmother.
11:38 a.m.
Probation violation
Cory James was arrested on an alleged probation violation.
12:07 p.m.
Disturbance
A caller reported an argument earlier in the day with an ex-employee.
1:21 p.m.
Public safety
A man concerned about a woman flagged a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy down near the Flat Iron trailhead. She had not returned to her vehicle, the man told authorities. They later located the woman.
9:04 p.m.
Disturbance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Rivers Edge Court for a welfare check after an individual saw a man verbally abusing another woman. Deputies made contact with the woman, who was OK and did not want to leave the area.
Feb. 2
12:55 a.m.
Public assistance
Libby police officers checked in with a motorist after spotting a vehicle on the side of the road with running lights. The motorist was warming up the vehicle.
8:23 a.m.
Assault
An individual reported an assault that occurred earlier in the day.
9:59 a.m.
Public assistance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated the disappearance of a family that left a rental on Lower Quartz Creek about three months prior. The individual who requested the welfare check told authorities that the family left clothing and vehicles behind.
10:56 a.m.
Fraud
A Pine Court resident reported possible identity theft. Someone opened up a bank account in her name, she told authorities.
11:20 a.m.
Criminal mischief
Vandalism was spotted at the basketball courts at J. Neils Memorial Park.
11:51 a.m.
Public assistance
Crews responded to a report of boulders in the roadway on U.S. Highway 2 just west of the Kootenai Falls.
12:45 p.m.
Disturbance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Lincoln County Attorney’s Office for a report of a man pounding on the door.
2:14 p.m.
Civil complaint
An Airstrip Road resident told authorities that her son and daughter-in-law were staying with her. They had overstayed their welcome.
4:43 p.m.
Theft
An Alpine Road resident accused her daughter of entering her home and stealing money.
5:53 p.m.
Public safety
A 911 caller told authorities that when he passed a slow moving vehicle on U.S. Highway 2, the other motorist flashed a firearm at him.
6:51 p.m.
Disturbance
Libby police officers headed to a local medical center after relatives of a patient became disruptive. Officers helped ease tensions.
7:40 p.m.
Civil complaint
A tenant asked to file a complaint against their landlord for entering their home without permission.
9:01 p.m.
Suspicious person
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a possible suspicious person report near a local gas station.
Feb. 3
1:51 a.m.
Suspicious person
A Parkway Drive resident reported a woman for yelling and screaming on their property. The woman left, but was not dressed for the weather. Authorities were unable to locate the woman.
7:24 a.m.
Theft
A manager reported that a former employee stole goods from the U.S. Highway 2 business after being let go. The ex-employee refused to give the stolen items back.
8:56 a.m.
Public assistance
Libby police officers cited a man for trespassing after responding to reports of a heavily intoxicated male wandering around near Lincoln County Justice Court. The man was struggling to walk, leaving public employees concerned. Officers caught up with the man at a nearby casino where they learned he had a court date that day.
10:26 a.m.
Animal complaint
A Sheldon Flats resident reported hearing dogs barking.
2:02 p.m.
Fraud
A Terrace View Road resident told authorities that an individual had stolen their personal information and was using it to get prescription drugs.
4:02 p.m.
Public assistance
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies got a call from an out-of-county woman, who sounded heavily intoxicated, reporting a murder a decade ago. Authorities were unable to make much sense of the information. They contacted authorities in her home county to perform a welfare check.
4:07 p.m.
Harassment, threat, intimidation
Dispatchers in Troy referred a man reporting receiving threats from another individual to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The victim said the other man threatened to kill his dog.
4:47 p.m.
Drugs, drug paraphernalia
Drugs allegedly were found at a local retailer.
6:47 p.m.
Theft
Libby police officers trespassed a man after he allegedly picked up an air compressor from a Nevada Avenue home without permission. A neighbor of the victim reported the incident to law enforcement.
10:35 p.m.
Civil complaint
A Minnesota Avenue resident told Libby police officers that a woman had absconded with his vehicle. He had loaned it to her for several days, but requested that the car be returned on a Saturday. Saturday came and went, the man said, as did Sunday and Monday.
Feb. 4
12:17 a.m.
Public safety
Libby police officers responded to Mineral Avenue for a report of two vehicles racing in the area.
1:24 a.m.
Motor vehicle theft
Libby police officers recovered a stolen motor vehicle.
1:28 a.m.
Motor vehicle theft
A woman reported the theft of her Dodge Dakota from her driveway. Asked for an address, the woman swore and hung up. Repeated attempts to call her back failed.