Alarm turns out to be false
June 26, 11:38 p.m., First Street — A glass-break and motion alarm prompted a deputy to check on a local building. Everything was found secure, and there were no signs of trouble.
Deputy can’t restore the power
June 25, 10:52 p.m., Maple Avenue — A caller reported a power outage, but deputies had to deliver the unfortunate news that electrical repairs fall outside the sheriff’s job description.
Van asked to move along
June 25, 9:51 p.m., First Street — A caller reported a van parked overnight in a no-parking area. After speaking with the occupants, a deputy found no other issues, and the vehicle was soon on its way.
Nine-month search comes up empty
June 25, 9:20 a.m., Douglas Street — A resident stopped by the sheriff’s office hoping a necklace lost about nine months ago had been turned in. Deputies checked their records, but no matching item had ever been reported or recovered.
Scooter finally heads out of town
June 25, 8:30 a.m., Douglas Street — An electric scooter found abandoned by La Conner Public Works had been sitting in storage at the sheriff’s office for about two years without anyone claiming it. It has now been transferred to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office in Mount Vernon.
Three-week mystery solved
June 24, 11:28 a.m., Maple Avenue — An anonymous caller reported what appeared to be an abandoned truck that had been parked for several weeks. Deputies determined it belonged to the property owner, bringing the mystery to a quick end.
Seal pup gets a second chance
June 22, 11:05 p.m., Sherman Avenue — A caller reported a seal pup resting at the boat launch. A marine mammal rescue organization responded and determined the pup was malnourished but not injured. The young seal is expected to recover and be released back into the wild. Officials remind the public to keep their distance from seal pups and report sightings to the Marine Mammal Stranding Network, as approaching them can cause mothers to abandon their young.
Fire extinguisher disappears from park
June 22, 2:22 p.m., Pioneer Park — Public Works employees discovered a fire extinguisher and its wall mount missing from the picnic shelter. While rental groups had used the facility over the weekend, there was no indication they were connected to the theft.
