May 1, 6:40 p.m. — Deputy Vang checked a report of a loose dock cushion on County 58. Cushion belonged to a dock, though not the dock first accused.
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The Blotter
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Sheriff’s Blotter
Selected calls from the week. The Pilot-Independent prints these with gratitude to deputies and restraint toward scanner gossip.
May 2, 9:12 a.m. — Trailer lights checked at Tim’s Bait & Liquor. Three worked, two were encouraged, one was described as “good enough for town.”
May 3, 4:18 p.m. — Caller reported a suspicious man measuring the landing lot. It was public works repainting lines.
May 3, 8:03 p.m. — Noise complaint near Whitefish Lake traced to an outboard being started for the first time since October. No citation.
May 4, 7:30 a.m. — Dog located sitting in a boat on Birch Street. Dog returned home; boat owner notified of muddy paws.
May 4, 2:17 p.m. — Two youths warned for skipping rocks toward, rather than away from, a canoe.
May 5, 10:05 a.m. — Wallet found at fire hall breakfast signup table. Owner identified by fishing license and three bait receipts.