Whitefish Police Blotter
Whitefish police blotter coverage, Flathead County jail links, and recent public safety reports for one of northwest Montana's highest-interest city searches.
Recent Activity Reports
17 totalDaily Activity Report - Mt Assist Whitefish With The Illinois Police Department
The Mt Assist Whitefish With The Illinois Police Department responded to 25 incidents on 08/01/26. Below is the full log: 07:56:07 – Check at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00007130) 08:47:05 – Hangup at 911 IRON HORSE FROM E LAKESHORE DR (Cat: other — CFS: 00007131) 12:05:04 – Glacier Peak W at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00007132) 12:07:26 – Abandoned at WASHINGTON AVE (Cat: other — CFS: 00007133) 12:26:34 – Other at AVE (Cat: other — CFS: 00007134) 13:02:47 – Other at Traffic W 13TH ST / (Cat: other — CFS: 00007135) 13:15:30 – Citizen at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00007136) 15:35:57 – Wf City at Whitefish, MT (WF CITY Extra Patrol; BEACH — Cat: other — CFS: 00007137) 15:41:07 – Check at HIGHWAY 93 S (Business HIGHWAY 93 S Check — Cat: other — CFS: 00007138) 17:28:28 – Wf City at Whitefish, MT (WF CITY Parking; SUBJ MOVED VEH - BEACH — Cat: other — CFS: 00007139) 18:37:12 – Markus at HIGHWAY 93 S / (Cat: other — CFS: 00007140) 19:04:56 – Police Incident at NORTHERN DR (Traffic Stop; GREAT NORTHERN DR — Cat: other — CFS: 00007141) 21:17:27 – Stop at HIGHWAY 93 S (Cat: other — CFS: 00007142) 21:19:59 – Stop at HIGHWAY 93 S (Cat: other — CFS: 00007143) 21:26:39 – Vehicle at Disabled BAKER AVE / E (Cat: other — CFS: 00007144) 22:15:33 – Police Incident at QUARRY RD (Traffic Stop; AVE / THE RFS SPEED, WARN, RW; QUARRY RD — Cat: other — CFS: 00007145) 22:26:04 – Baker Ave / W at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00007146) 23:04:51 – Hazard at Traffic BAKER AVE / W (Cat: other — CFS: 00007147) 23:24:38 – Physical at Disturbance CENTRAL AVE / (Cat: other — CFS: 00007148) 23:35:47 – Physical at CENTRAL AVE PURSUE ANYTHING, ADVISED TO MOVE (Cat: other — CFS: 00007149) 23:57:11 – Spokane Ave / at SPOKANE AVE / (Cat: other — CFS: 00007150) 00:08:13 – Police Incident at BOAT ON BEACH BLASTING MUSIC (Cat: other — CFS: 00007152) 00:12:04 – Hangup at Location: WISCONSIN AVE, Whitefish (Cat: other — CFS: 00007151) 00:28:35 – Beach Music And People Talking Loud at SKYLES PL / (Cat: other — CFS: 00007154) 00:28:40 – Police Incident at AVE (Traffic Stop; WISCONSIN RFS not tail light. Rcode w ; AVE — Cat: other — CFS: 00007153) // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Whitefish, Mt Police Department
Business checks and vehicle inspections were the most common incident types. Notable incidents include a reported walk-in card on Highway 93 S and multiple extra patrols in Whitefish City. Peak activity occurred during lunch hours (12-1 pm). // Historical Perspective: Fraud and public-integrity cases in Montana are often read against the Copper Kings era, when mining money distorted state politics and helped produce the 1912 Corrupt Practices Act.
Daily Police Activity Report - Flathead County Sheriff's Office
Multiple MVA and reckless driving incidents reported, with most occurring during lunch hours. Notable incident: Highway 93 S has been involved in multiple accidents and calls. // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Whitefish Police Department
Disturbances and traffic stops were the most common incidents, with multiple reports of animal-related calls. Notable incident at GLEN RD involving a police incident. Time-of-day patterns show peak activity during morning hours. // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Whitefish Police Department
Traffic stops and parking enforcement were common incidents. A repeat location for traffic stops was Spokane Ave. Notable items include a traffic stop with a speed warning, and multiple wildlife sightings. // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Whitefish Police Department
Multiple reports of property damage (sticker vandalism), vehicle issues, and non-injury MVA. Notable incident: Peddlers Medication With Cash reported at 09:22:20. Repeat locations include Edgewood Pl and Whitefish MT. // Historical Perspective: Fraud and public-integrity cases in Montana are often read against the Copper Kings era, when mining money distorted state politics and helped produce the 1912 Corrupt Practices Act.
Daily Police Activity Report - Whitefish Police Department
Notable incidents include multiple reports of cat-related issues, a year-long investigation, and door frame damage. Time-of-day patterns show peak activity during morning hours. // Historical Perspective: Fraud and public-integrity cases in Montana are often read against the Copper Kings era, when mining money distorted state politics and helped produce the 1912 Corrupt Practices Act.
Daily Police Activity Report - Flathead County Sheriff's Office
Animal-related incidents dominated the day with 34 reports, including cat sightings. Notable incidents include a MVA on Wisconsin Ave and an extra patrol at Whitefish City Beach. Peak hours were between 10am-12pm. // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Police Activity Report - Whitefish Police Department
34 incidents reported in Whitefish, MT. Most common incident types include 'Police Incident', 'Check', and 'Service'. Notable items include a hangup call at 12:03:18 and multiple police incidents on GLEN RD. // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
Daily Activity Report - Male Advd Rp Was Sent Post About Dogs Being At Whitefish Police Department
The Male Advd Rp Was Sent Post About Dogs Being At Whitefish Police Department responded to 46 incidents on 07/10/26. Below is the full log: 08:40:51 – Rfs at CT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006167) 08:50:05 – Nature Trl / W at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006168) 09:45:00 – Blvd The Loc By Rps Tenant at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006169) 12:26:53 – Police Incident at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006170) 12:42:25 – Ref Mva Non Inj at city beach sidewalk. Did not know what they (Cat: other — CFS: 00006172) 13:12:45 – Mischief at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006173) 13:25:05 – Police Incident at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006174) 15:33:38 – Baker Ave / at BAKER AVE / (Cat: other — CFS: 00006175) 15:42:11 – Hazard at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006176) 15:52:14 – Driver at HIGHWAY 2 E (Cat: other — CFS: 00006177) 16:11:28 – Citizen at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006178) 18:11:06 – Flathead at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006179) 18:19:19 – pawn shops around the county at ST (Cat: other — CFS: 00006180) 18:36:37 – Violation at E 2ND ST (Cat: other — CFS: 00006181) 19:26:58 – Whitefish at SENT POST ABOUT DOGS BEING AT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006184) 19:28:27 – W at 10TH ST / (Cat: other — CFS: 00006182) 19:36:22 – Police Incident at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006183) 19:47:16 – Baker Ave / at BAKER AVE / (Cat: other — CFS: 00006185) 20:03:16 – Hangup at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006186) 20:03:51 – Driver at Reckless HIGHWAY 40 T-SHIRT BLUE JEANS WHITE GRAY SKATE (Cat: other — CFS: 00006187) 20:06:03 – W at 6TH ST / (Cat: other — CFS: 00006188) 20:06:28 – Found at E 2ND ST (Cat: other — CFS: 00006190) 20:19:14 – Baker Ave / at BAKER AVE / (Cat: other — CFS: 00006189) 20:24:03 – Cruelty at BLVD / (Cat: other — CFS: 00006191) 21:36:46 – Check at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006192) 22:11:53 – Police Incident at PL (Cat: other — CFS: 00006193) 22:25:21 – Citizen at E 7TH ST (Cat: other — CFS: 00006195) 22:30:25 – Lost at E 2ND ST (Cat: other — CFS: 00006194) 22:39:49 – Police Incident at Whitefish, MT (Traffic Stop; HIGHWAY 93 warning for speed, RW; S — Cat: other — CFS: 00006196) 22:41:19 – S / Jp Rd Rw at HIGHWAY 93 RFS (Cat: other — CFS: 00006197) 23:27:44 – Patrol at Whitefish, MT (Extra Patrol — Cat: other — CFS: 00006198) 23:38:07 – Vehicle at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006199) 23:39:33 – Vehicle at Whitefish, MT (Out With WF CITY MOVING ALONG ; Vehicle; BEACH — Cat: other — CFS: 00006200) 23:59:37 – Highway at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006201) 00:01:56 – Hangup at ASPEN CT YELLING BECAUSE THEY CALLED 911 (Cat: other — CFS: 00006202) 00:20:32 – Possibly A Female Driver at AVE (Cat: other — CFS: 00006203) 00:55:18 – Pheasant at HIGHWAY 93 (Cat: other — CFS: 00006204) 00:58:25 – Patrol at Whitefish, MT (Cat: other — CFS: 00006205) 01:31:30 – Stop at Whitefish, MT (Pedestrian CENTRAL MALE LAYING DOWN Stop; AVE — Cat: other — CFS: 00006206) 01:38:55 – E at 2ND ST / (Cat: other — CFS: 00006207) 01:53:18 – Pl / W at PL / SLOWLY MOVING EB THEN LEFT ON (Cat: other — CFS: 00006208) 02:25:33 – Patrol at Whitefish, MT (Extra WF CITY Patrol; BEACH — Cat: other — CFS: 00006209) 02:26:42 – Check at Business HIGHWAY 40 (Cat: other — CFS: 00006210) 02:39:06 – Heard at SKYLES PL LIGHT FROM A MORTAR IN THE AREA (Cat: other — CFS: 00006211) 04:26:37 – Premises at Unsecure HIGHWAY 93 (Cat: other — CFS: 00006212) 04:46:28 – Burglary at Alarm HIGHWAY 93 (Cat: property — CFS: 00006213) // Historical Perspective: Montana's alcohol enforcement history is unusual: the state stepped back from Prohibition enforcement in 1926, and impaired driving was often treated as a 'folk crime' until stricter 1983 reforms reshaped DUI law.
About the Whitefish Police Department
Whitefish is one of northwest Montana's highest-interest local search terms thanks to tourism, seasonal traffic, and regional nightlife. This page gives Whitefish its own blotter landing page separate from the broader Flathead County archive.
Whitefish has stronger search demand than its archive depth because visitors and residents often search for city-specific police activity rather than countywide records.
This page exists to capture that city-first search intent and then route readers into Flathead County jail and warrant tools when they need broader or more official follow-up resources.
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08/01/26
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What Is the Whitefish Police Blotter?
A police blotter is the official daily log of calls for service, arrests, and incidents handled by a law enforcement agency. The Whitefish Police Department publishes a daily activity report — sometimes called a media log or call log — that records every significant incident officers responded to in Whitefish.
Montana Blotter receives these reports directly from participating agencies and uses AI to summarize them into plain-English entries that are easy to read and search. All records are public information under Montana's public records laws.
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