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Tuesday, July 16, 12:17 a.m.: A teen prank with a water gun went from splashy to smashy when the “friend” behind the wheel turned out to be a relative with no chill. After a brief confrontation, the soggy situation escalated — ending with a shattered rear window for the shooters and a malicious mischief charge for the soaking mad victim. Moral: never bring a squirt gun to a family feud. Chilberg at Morris Street.

Tuesday, July 16, 11 p.m.: A concerned caller requested a welfare check on a heavily intoxicated woman seen walking and soliciting rides. Deputies searched the area but couldn’t locate the wandering wine enthusiast. First Street.

Wednesday, July 17, 8:10 p.m.: A driver confused the gas for the brake and gave their vehicle an impromptu off-road adventure — straight over an embankment and into the rocks. Towed and grounded. South First at gravel parking.

Thursday, July 18, 10:52 a.m.: A formerly evicted tenant with a trespass warning decided to audit their old residence uninvited — claiming stored belongings. Case of selective memory or just trespassing? Investigation pending. First Street.

Friday, July 19, 11:55 a.m.: A wallet was found and turned in at Channel Lodge. Thanks to the ID inside, the rightful owner was contacted and reunited with their cash and cards — identity crisis avoided. Channel Lodge.


The police blotter is a summary of recent law enforcement activity in La Conner.