If It Smells Like a Fish …
Monday, July 1, 3:30 p.m. Caller received a letter that smelled more like a scam than snail mail. A deputy took the report and suggested contacting the “sender” before clicking anything sketchy. Park Street.
Running in Place
Monday, July 1, 1:15 p.m. An unattended vehicle left idling in the street sparked concern. Before a deputy could respond, the rogue ride vanished like it had somewhere better to be. South 4th Street.
Unbridled Concern
Tuesday, July 2, 9:30 a.m. A motorist spotted a horse in distress with its tail tangled on a fence post. A short time later, the equine was freed — no horsing around needed. La Conner Whitney Road.
Returned to Sender
Tuesday, July 2,10:30 a.m. A purse left behind at La Conner Tavern found its way to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office. The owner later reconnected with her long-lost leather.
First Street.
Paw and Order
Wednesday, July 3, 4:15 p.m. Caller was barking mad about a pup left alone in a car. Before the deputy arrived, the owner showed up and hit the road — pooch in place. First Street.
Sound and the Fury (But Mostly Just Sound)
Wednesday, July 3, 12:30 p.m. Caller complained about loud music, but when a deputy arrived, the neighborhood was as silent as the mob. No disturbance found. Park Street.
Key Problem, No Clue
Thursday, July 4, 5 p.m. A pair of car keys vanished somewhere near Sempre Italiano. Caller just needed to tell someone, ever hopeful the wayward keys might return. First Street.
Paddle, Paddle … Plop
Friday, July 5, 3:30 p.m. A kayaker’s cell phone went overboard during a paddle session. The current situation? Still lost. No distress signals sent, no phone calls have surfaced. Rainbow Bridge.
Gone in 60 Seconds
Saturday, July 6, 3 p.m. A car was reported blocking the roadway, but the obstruction pulled itself together and cleared out before law arrived. South 4th Street.
The police blotter is a summary of recent law enforcement activity in La Conner.
