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Articles with the Tag: Polson Police Department

Drug bust made in Polson Drug bust made in Polson

News from the Polson Police Department POLSON – On the afternoon of March 10, the Polson Police Department executed a residential search warrant at 501 Ninth Avenue West. Multiple items were seized as evidence including baggies of methamphetamine, marijuana and various items of drug paraphernalia....

Community members honored at Chamber Awards Gala

 News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON – The members of the Polson Chamber of Commerce gathered on Jan. 13 to celebrate a successful 2017 and to honor members of the community who had a special impact during the past year. Awards were given to:  – Not-for-Profit Busine...

Six arrested during ‘Operation Blue Christmas’

POLSON — Six people were arrested in a combined operation between local law enforcement agencies on Monday night, Dec. 18. Dubbed “Operation Blue Christmas,” the short-term investigation focused on rescuing children from homes with drugs and drug dealers and abusers, a press release from...

State of the city: Mayor, city manager give update to Polson Chamber State of the city: Mayor, city manager give update to Polson Chamber

POLSON – The state of the city was on the agenda at last week’s Polson Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Mayor Heather Knutson and City Manager Mark Shrives gave attendees at KwaTaqNuk Resort a rundown on goings-on in the city since Jan. 1. Shrives said that the city’s $17 million wastewa...

Elks Lodge donates $2,752 for new drug dog Elks Lodge donates $2,752 for new drug dog

News from Elks Lodge 1695 The Elks Lodge #1695 in Polson has partnered with the City of Polson Police Department to raise funds for the purchase of a replacement of the K-9 drug dog, Brody. Chad Komiofiske, Exalted Ruler and Bev Barrett, Drug Awareness Chairman presented Captain Allan Booth and Detectiv...

Cause of Polson modular home fire under investigation

POLSON — Polson Fire Department responded to a modular home fire at 305 Fourth Ave. E. the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 29.  Fire Chief Clint Cottle said the initial call from dispatch came in at 12:45 p.m.  Firefighters were able to put down the fire in about 25 minutes, he said, addin...

Hamilton man arrested after high-speed chase Hamilton man arrested after high-speed chase

POLSON — A 28-year-old Hamilton man faces multiple charges following a high-speed chase, according to the Polson Police Department. Jay Donovan Vallejo was charged on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, theft of residential property, fraud, deceptive practices, reckless driving, driving while sus...

Holiday Kettle bell ringers needed

News from the Salvation Army LAKE COUNTY – The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is just around the corner and we are looking for your support again this year to ring the bell. There will be locations in the Mission Valley at Pablo Family Foods, Ronan Harvest Foods and Rod’s Harvest Food in ...

Polson man survives, reflects on Vegas shooting Polson man survives, reflects on Vegas shooting

POLSON — A Polson native and 2008 Polson High School grad made it out alive from the shootings that claimed the lives of 59 in Las Vegas on Oct. 1.  Cody Doyle, 28, who has been a Polson Police officer for 13 months, had gone to the three-day event with two friends he met in college at Montana ...

Public safety building, taxes topics of budget talk 

POLSON – After considerable discussion, Polson City Commission approved a $19.55 million budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 last week. The previous budget was for $14.24 million. City Finance Officer Cindy Dooley said the increase is largely due to the wastewater treatment project, which is represente...


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