Police Calls: Mistaken shot of bear spray makes man a hot mess

The police calls section is presented for entertainment purposes only and does not reflect the nature or the volume of all the calls received by local law enforcement.

August 26

8:04 a.m. The caller was walking her kids to school and was almost hit by a car, the male driver of which got out and yelled at them “like it was their fault.” Reckless drivers is an ongoing issue on Park Avenue.

10:06 a.m. Someone called to complain about a green, turtle-looking vehicle that has been parked for a long time on Somers Avenue.

12:15 p.m. Two girls walking to the beach with a white dog raised suspicions because they took some packages out of the mailboxes somewhere near Birch Point.

3:35 p.m. Reckless drivers on Fir Avenue are troublesome, especially now that school is back in session, according to one caller.

9:19 p.m. Reportedly, a bear who was minding his own business on Third Street, ran up a tree after being harassed by neighbors who were throwing sticks at him.

9:33 p.m. A small, black sheepdog ran into a store on Highway 93.

11:35 p.m. A very intoxicated male was lying down in the alley near the parking garage and although he appeared to be unable to stand, he was walking away shortly thereafter.

11:52 p.m. There was a complaint of a fight behind a location on Central Avenue.

1:14 a.m. People yelling, screaming and swimming at the boat launch prompted a noise complaint.

August 27

3:49 p.m. Four young men were messing around on a building site on Haugen Heights, putting tools into their car, peeing on things and tearing some things apart.

7:15 p.m. A handful of kids at the skate park had to be told to keep the music and the cursing down.

12:37 a.m. A bear was reportedly walking into a driveway on Seventh Street.

1:06 a.m. The owner of the maroon truck was counseled for at least a second time about leaving two dogs in the vehicle.

August 28

8:30 a.m. Someone lost a wallet one week ago on Spokane Avenue.

3:14 p.m. A man asked the police department if a black, carry-on suitcase had been turned in.

5:17 p.m. Some kids drove a pickup truck to the skate park and were grilling burgers. It was unclear if they intended to camp.

9:58 p.m. The caller said a man wearing a backward-facing baseball cap was yelling and calling him names. The yeller was counseled on his behavior.

August 29

8:29 a.m. A passerby called to report a burst pipe on Baker Avenue that was spraying water near a utility box.

8:54 a.m. A large, shaggy dog was loose on Baker Avenue.

9:21 a.m. A red SUV was passing unsafely on Armory Road and almost caused a head-on collision.

9:27 a.m. A dark-colored Chevy was swerving toward the ditch and into the oncoming traffic on Highway 93.

2:35 p.m. The caller on Karrow Avenue said a small black bear almost walked into his garage.

6:50 p.m. The black Lab that was reported lost and was missing for a couple hours, came back.

7:04 p.m. The caller says the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder punched his car and broke the side window on Baker Avenue.

9:14 p.m. On O’Brien Avenue, a man felt his eyes were burning a bit after he sprayed himself with bear spray.