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Catching the red eye

8:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5 — A pair of women’s red glasses with a silver chain turned up in Gilkey Square. They were turned in to Town Hall before being transferred to the sheriff’s office. Perhaps the owner will miss seeing red and go looking for them. Gilkey Square

Pill chill

8:59 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Several medications belonging to someone else were turned in by a La Conner resident to the sheriff’s office for proper destruction. A prescription for peace of mind. Douglas Street

Thorny encounter

11:28 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Tire tracks and a damaged rose bush were the only evidence suggesting someone drove over the edge of a sidewalk and into a yard. The bush is expected to recover. The clues to the driver just scratched the surface. Maple Avenue

Alarmed

2:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Deputies and a representative showed up to investigate when an alarm at a commercial location went off. Apparently a package delivery set off the sensitive alarm. 2nd Street

Dear deer

2:07 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 — A deceased deer was reported. The caller told deputies a friend was on the way to pick up the animal, and a deputy reminded the caller to complete the proper paperwork with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Even a final send-off comes with a little paperwork. Park Street