May 8, 5:02 p.m. — Deputy Vang responded to two vehicles attempting to occupy the same landing stall. Both drivers agreed the painted lines were “new.”
Vol. CXXIX — No. 19 · Archive Section
The Blotter
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Fishing Opener Recap · Full weekly section page with current issue material, standing notices, and back-page items.
Sheriff’s Blotter
Selected calls from the week. The Pilot-Independent prints these with gratitude to deputies and restraint toward scanner gossip.
May 9, 4:41 a.m. — Coffee spill reported on Fire Hall steps. No injury, but one pancake was lost.
May 9, 11:36 a.m. — Caller reported boat circling slowly near Big Pelican. Boat operator stated he was “looking for where they were yesterday.”
May 10, 1:15 p.m. — Dock light mistaken for distress signal on Whitefish. Light was solar, blinking, and emotionally misleading.
May 10, 4:50 p.m. — Cooler found near access. Ownership established after caller named the mustard brand.
May 11, 7:07 p.m. — Barking dog complaint delayed by dog falling asleep before deputy arrived.
May 12, 8:20 a.m. — Report of smoke near Birch Street traced to toaster at Daybreak, operating within its usual range.