Cop Report

For the week of July 10 to July 16 there were 20 motor vehicle stops, 11 reports of loose cattle, six reports of loose dogs, and one parking violation.

Monday, July 10

2251 – Caller reported that a loud diesel truck flew by their residence. She stated that the vehicle pulled up in front of her residence and flashed its lights into her house. She was unable to get a license plate number.

Tuesday, July 11

0535 – Caller called stating that someone had a car accident the night before. The vehicle was wrapped around his tree. He said that there is no one in or around the vehicle but it looked like the driver had tried to leave at some point as the vehicle had backed up slightly from the tree.

0901 – Caller reported that they would like an officer to come and pick up a backpack and boots that have been left in a church parking lot for about four days. She stated that the backpack and boots were of good quality, looking expensive, but she had not gone through the contents. When the police were on the scene they opened it up to find drug paraphernalia.

1214 – Caller reported say that he hit a deer. His vehicle is still drivable and the accident was white formed.

1611 – Caller reported to state that the vehicle that was flashing its lights and cruising around the night before at her residence was at the Valley Event Center. She is willing to sign a complaint and knows at least two other people who will do the same.

1803 – Caller reported to state that he had an emergency. He is elderly and was locked out of his house. He said that maintenance has a key but is unable to be reached. Someone unlocked the door an hour later.

Wednesday, July 12

0833 – Caller reported report that there was an auto theft at the residence which he is supposed to be watching for a man in Arizona. Caller received the call from a female who told him that the truck was gone and was taken to the old hospital by another truck.

1115 – Caller reported that someone had hit a deer. He stated that the deer was in the ditch on the north side of the road near the Milk River Bridge.

1128 – An IRS scam call was made, the victim lost $300.

1245 – Caller reported asking if anyone has found a side by side somewhere near his location as they had lost some of their property after it fell out of their trailer. The vehicle was found two days later.

1250 – Caller reported a theft at one of their trailers out at The Pines. He states that there was a break in and a bunch of tools were stolen. He doesn't have any information on who did it as he wasn't there at the time and discovered it this morning.

1342 – Caller reported that someone had stolen her orange 50-foot long extension cord.

1356 – Caller reported that there was a pickup with antennas on top speeding up and slowing down. There was a man and a woman in the truck with a description provided of the male. Every time the caller tries to pass the pickup it speeds up.

1513 – BNSF Railroad advised that there was a trespasser in one of their train cars. They did not have a description of the individual but they did give the car number he was in.

2104 – Caller reported a missing set of camper keys, stating they lost them somewhere between Park Grove and the below-dam campground. He was told to check the lost and founds at the Park Grove Bar and the Fort Peck Marina.

2339 – Caller called that there was a a campsite which is playing really loud music. They stated that there was a noise curfew of 2200, and that she said she usually doesn't mind but this is a work night and she has to wake up in the morning.

Thursday, July 13

0046 – Caller called saying that he could see two men creeping up on a house. He knows the people that live there and he is pretty sure that they are already asleep. A half hour later they were gone and a deputy wanted to know the path of travel of the suspects.

0349 – Caller reported stating that someone set fire to his camper. He is parked at the Cottonwood.

0940 – Caller reported having her medication stolen, one bottle was empty and others were around half full. She filled the prescription the day before. There were several different medications stolen and they were hormone medications.

1031 – Caller reported that on July 6 their daughter called stating that someone called her to tell her that he was from the IRS and she owed him $300. The daughter didn't have the money so she asked the caller to borrow the money and then took it to the courthouse. She met the man there, he was dressed in a suit and did not have a badge or credentials, but said he had some papers that said she owed $300. She didn't look at them and just gave him the $300.

1125 – Caller reported an abandoned vehicle that was blocking his approach. He provided a description of the vehicle, stating that he wanted it removed so he could go haul hay.

1711 – Caller called saying that they received a report of a fire in the Fort Peck Marina basement. They thought that it was out but were unsure as the wall was hot. They turned off the breaker to the area and think it was an electrical fire. It was all handled within 20 minutes of the call.

Friday, July 14

0059 – Anonymous caller reported that someone was trying to get into their neighbor's back door. They turned the lights on and scared them off but wants there to be a patrol of the area just in case.

1529 – Caller said that she reported that her medication was stolen yesterday. She needs there to be a report sent to the hospital so that she can get her medication refilled.

1726 – Reporting party stopped in to report that someone had tampered with the motorhome belonging to someone she was taking care of. She found that the pressure hose for the cooling system was cut, which she brought with her. She accused two people of possibly doing it stating that it was a gut feeling that one of, if not both of them, cut the radiator line and skinned his dog.

Saturday, July 15

0911 – Caller wanted to let dispatch know of a man who was on their property when he shouldn't be. He suspects that it is the person who cut the radiator line on his father's motorhome the day before and mentioned the dog that was skinned. He was told that it was reported the day before and was asked if he had proof or further information. He stated that he did not know it was reported already and stated he was concerned about the presence of this person.

1247 – Caller stated that his dog was attacked by another dog and was injured. He called the vet for emergency services but wanted to know if there was anything else he could do. The deputy in charge of the call got in contact with the people who owned the attacking dog. The deputy was informed that the dog was fully vaccinated. The attacking dog saw the other playing fetch with a frisbee and wanted to join. The two dogs got to the frisbee at the same time and fought over it. The owner will keep the dog on a leash and is wanting to pay the vet bill for the injured dog.

Sunday, July 16

0517 – Caller hit a deer. There was no injury to her but the deer is dead and off the road. The car is leaking fluids everywhere. Her husband is going to come and see if it needs towed. He arrived 45 minutes later. The deputy on scene stated that they are trying to figure out how to get it towed.