Clear case of theft
8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 A homeowner reported several pieces of glass yard art vanished overnight, about 10 items in all, valued between $2 and $1,600. Though the residence has cameras, none managed to capture the culprits in this clear-cut case. No other thefts were reported in the area, and the missing art remains unrecovered. Authorities note this is one situation where transparency has truly gone missing. 200 block N. Sixth Street.
Lesson not learned in the school zone
3:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 A deputy conducting traffic enforcement near La Conner School pulled over a vehicle for expired tabs. The driver’s record revealed more than just overdue paperwork — their license was suspended, and they were required to have an ignition interlock from a prior alcohol-related incident. The driver was cited for both offenses. Sometimes the test you fail isn’t in the classroom. Morris at Maple.
No vacation from the law at the RV resort
5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 Deputies responded to reports of a disturbance where witnesses saw a man pull a woman into a car and strike her several times. A deputy quickly located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop to investigate domestic violence. Although both individuals denied any physical altercation, evidence at the scene supported witness accounts and confirmed an assault. Deputies also discovered an active no contact order between the suspect and victim, which was being violated. The man was arrested for domestic violence assault and felony violation of the no contact order — proving that ignoring the rules will always put the brakes on freedom. La Conner Marina & RV Park.
Nothing exhibited in museum alarm
10:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 A deputy responded when both the front and back doors triggered an alarm at the museum. After contacting a call-out, it was confirmed to be a false alarm — nothing was taken — and that’s no fabrication. Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum.
The police blotter is a summary of recent law enforcement activity in La Conner.
