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Articles with the Tag: Polson Police Department

Lake County law enforcement to target drunk drivers

LAKE COUNTY— From Aug. 13 – Sept. 1, 2014, the Montana Highway Patrol, Lake County Sheriff Office, and Polson Police Department will be out in force as part of the annual nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk driving. The crackdown will include increased high-...

Police dog delights kids, finds illegal substances Police dog delights kids, finds illegal substances

POLSON — One of Polson’s newest police officers is also one of the furriest. His name is Llop (pronounced Yop), and he’s a 2 1/2-year-old Dutch Shepherd. Llop means wolf in Catalonian.  Polson Police K-9 Officer Juan Maso is Llop’s handler, trainer and best buddy.  On ...

Counterfeit bills circulating in Polson

  POLSON — Multiple businesses in the Polson area have accepted counterfeit money recently. Business owners have been urged to protect their businesses and be on the lookout for these recognizable signs: • All bills being spent are reported to have been $20 dollar bills, and all of thes...

Seatbelt wearers honored after surviving wreck Seatbelt wearers honored after surviving wreck

POLSON — Two men who survived a three-car wreck north of Polson on Feb. 25 were honored on Friday with a Saved by the Belt award, presented by Diana Schwab, representing Montana Department of Transportation’s Buckle Up program, and Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Terry Rosenbaum.  Robert R...

Man assaults 2 Polson men with hammer

POLSON — Two men were injured in an alleged attack by Polson resident Desmond Mackay, 35, on March 5. Mackay allegedly assaulted the two men with a hammer at approximately 7:15 p.m. in the alley behind 509 Fourth Street.  One of the victims, a 67-year-old man, was unresponsive when Polson Polic...

Polson school lockdown ends well

POLSON — An external lockdown at all Polson schools on Jan. 28 had students, staff and parents concerned, but the situation was resolved quickly by the Polson Police and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.  “The Polson school district has policies and procedures in place to protect th...

Burglars attempt rash of break-ins, Ronan business hit hard Burglars attempt rash of break-ins, Ronan business hit hard

Authorities responded to a rash of burglaries and attempted burglaries in the early morning hours of Jan. 21.    Would-be thieves used a sledgehammer in an attempt to break the door to Ronan Sports and Western at approximately 4:30 a.m. Store management said the shatter-proof glass door w...

Buckle up for Thanksgiving

News from Lake County Buckle Up Coalition and Clint Cottle, Polson Police Department POLSON — Thanksgiving is one great American holidays that involves a lot of travel. Family and friends traveling across Montana, to the airport to fly to another state or country or just across town take to the road...

Police officer involved in alleged assault

POLSON — Polson Police officer Cory Anderson was placed on administrative leave after an alleged assault at Swanee’s Bar and Grill on Aug. 25.  Law enforcement responded to an assault call at approximately 11:15 p.m. Anderson was not on duty and was not arrested Polson Police Chief Wad...

No alcohol in Polson parks without a permit No alcohol in Polson parks without a permit

POLSON — Ordinance No. 664 went into effect on July 17, and it bans alcohol in all of Polson’s city parks without a permit. Individuals or groups can purchase a permit for alcohol in the parks for $40 for one use, such as a wedding or a get together at one of the shelters. Groups, such as a leagu...


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