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CRIME & SAFETY
Kalispell couple facing 30 years in federal prison
MISSOULA, Mont. — A Kalispell couple facing fraudulent charges appeared in a federal courtroom in Missoula on Tuesday. Mistie Lynn Knapton and Travis Ray Knapton are facing up to 30 years in federal prison. One count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. One count of social security fraud.
The Blotter: Child escapes while parent in the bathroom
June 20A woman said someone rang her doorbell at 12:24 a.m. He was caught by the camera and police took note. A woman was trespassing at apartments and harassing tenants. Another call of man ringing doorbells late at night. June 21Dog bit a kid riding past it on a bike. Kid had puncture wounds.June 22A guy punched the mirror out on his rig and left debris in the road. Report of someone going 60 mph down 8th Avenue. June 23Two females had a vicious argument about the rent. Report of a guy destroying a woman’s car. A person stung by a bee...
Kalispell, Flathead Co. law enforcement to increase patrols over 4th of July weekend
KALISPELL, Mont. — Law enforcement agencies in Kalispell and Flathead County will increase patrols during the Fourth of July weekend. The Fourth of July falls into the 100 Deadliest Days, which is the period with the most traffic fatalities and crashes nationwide. Officials encourage Montanans to plan for a...
Blotter: Fuel spill in Bigfork Bay
Reports from Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, based in Bigfork. June 19 A man reported he was chased on his bike by a neighbor’s dog. June 20-23 No reports. June 24 A dog was reported left in a car with the windows rolled up. Later in the day another caller confronted a man about his dog left in the car, which turned into a verbal dispute. June 25-27 No reports. June 28 A black bear was reported in the caller’s yard. June 29 A motor vehicle extrication was requested for a crash off Highway 35. June 30 An ongoing issue of off-leash dogs on a Bigfork trail was reported. A boat was reported leaking gas near the Swan River access off Bigfork Bay; two quarts of drive oil were found spilled and cleared from the water by Fish and Game. A bar on Electric Avenue was reported for a noise disturbance due to loud music; the caller was informed there is no noise ordinance in the county. July 1 A verbal dispute between a man and a woman was reported. A caller reported reckless drivers revving their engines. A suspicious vehicle was reported seen on the caller’s security camera.
Police Calls: R is for reverse, D for drive
The police calls section is presented for entertainment purposes and does not reflect the nature or the volume of the calls received by local law enforcement.June 9The caller was walking by the bank on Baker Avenue and heard a loud, high-pitched noise coming from the building.A man who appeared woozie and had a bleeding head injury was buying alcohol at a location on Highway 93.A small black bear was getting into trash on Dakota Avenue.A gray truck was seen driving 80 mph on a 30 mph turn on Edgewood Drive.The caller said it appeared that the driver intended to go...
Looking Back: Railroad trestle fire likely caused by spark
A look back at past Pilot articles by Julie Engler50 Years AgoJuly 3, 1974No bids were received for the construction of the Birch Point sewer project. Upon recommendation from Dennis Carver, engineer for the city, the council decided to re-advertise the specifications. Benjanson and Black Construction Company of Helena withdrew their bid for the downtown store storm sewer project. The bid was then awarded to Lyford Plumbing and Heating of Kalispell. In other news, Emil Ferkovich, owner of the Happy Hunky, requested the council reevaluate the wine license fee it established at the last meeting. 40 Years AgoJuly 5, 1984The exact...
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