Dec. 7

7:11 p.m. A citizen in the 25700 block of Hoehn Road, Sedro-Woolley, called to ask about the noise ordinance. There is a neighborhood band that is very loud when they practice. Deputies offered to talk to the band members and encourage them to be good neighbors. The caller said they would call back if the music continued after 11 p.m.

9:06 p.m. Skagit County Sheriff deputies received a report of hazardous materials in the 41300 block of Lower Finney Creek Road, Cape Horn. A homeowner had recently installed a propane tank and said he could hear a hissing sound and his dogs were sick. He was advised to call the propane company who installed the tank. The problem appears to have been resolved.

Dec. 8

11:15 a.m. A burglary was reported in the 24900 block of Hoehn Road, Sedro-Woolley. A propane heater and extension cord were stolen from a storage shed. The hasp on the shed was bent to gain entry. No description or value was given for the missing property. There are no suspects at this time.

12:05 p.m. An 89-year-old female reported that her home in the 9400 block of Prospect Street, Sedro-Woolley was burglarized while she was in the hospital with broken hip. When she returned home she found her jewelry box had been stolen. Entry was made through a slider door. Value of the loss is unknown. There are no suspects.

Dec. 9

4:06 a.m. An animal problem was reported in the 7600 block of Center Court, Cape Horn. A citizen called saying his neighbor was kicking the caller’s brother’s dog just because the dog went onto the neighbor’s property. The caller felt the kicking was excessive. Animal control has taken witness statements and the investigation is continuing.

7:36 a.m. Deputies received a report of a vehicle prowl in the 900 block of Burlingame Road, Big Lake. The citizen reported his car and pickup truck were both broken into over night while they were parked in his driveway. A $200 stereo and some change was missing from the car. A wallet and debit card were missing from the pickup. There are no suspects at this time.

11:25 p.m. A deputy on routine patrol located a pickup parked on McDaniels Drive, Grassmere. While checking the vehicle as a possible traffic hazard, the deputy discovered the passenger window was broken and it looked as though the vehicle had been prowled. The registered owner could not be contacted, so the vehicle towed as a road hazard.

11:42 p.m. A citizen called to report that a neighbor in the 11500 block of Martin Road in Rockport has seven horses that are starving. Animal control is investigating possible charges of animal cruelty.

Dec. 10

1:04 p.m. A citizen on Ranger Station Road, Marblemount called to report that when her neighbor moved out they may have abandoned two alpacas. Animal control is checking their status.

2:30 p.m. A theft was reported in the 8200 block of Davis Lane, Lyman. The house was burglarized while the residents were gone. Stolen items include a camera, camcorder, 1/2 gallon of ice cream and the batteries to the TV remote. There are no suspects at this time.

6:09 p.m. A citizen reported a theft in the 22600 block of Amick Road, Big Lake. Someone came on their property and stole about $100 worth of firewood. There are no suspects at this time.

Dec. 11

9:51 a.m. A citizen in the 22500 block of Cully Road, Sedro-Woolley reported the driver of a red Subaru was trespassing on their property. Another citizen in the area reported a red Subaru speeding. A deputy contacted the owner of the Subaru and issued a verbal warning.

1:24 p.m. Two men were stopped in the 41400 block of Cape Horn Drive. The men were cutting a dead maple snag on county property. The county had not given authorization for men to cut timber on county land. They were told to cease. The deputy is checking with the county to see if they want to pursue possible theft charges.

Dec. 12

9:37 a.m. Deputies received a report of a vehicle prowl in the 700 block of Skagit Street, Hamilton. Sometime over night someone entered a car parked outside the home and took a lap top computer, iPod and a cell phone. There are no suspects at this time.

11:28 a.m. Deputies responded to the Lake Tyee community on Kullah Trail in Concrete regarding attempted burglaries. Sometime Saturday, Dec. 8 someone attempted to break into five different RVs. Entry was gained in two of them. Missing is a TV and some food. There are no suspects at this time.