Noble County Recorder
A calm returns to Bay Street following what residents now call “Porch Goose Friday.”
UPDATE: No Charges Filed in Granny’s Gifts Black Friday Incident
By staff writer, The Noble County Recorder
Authorities confirmed this week that no charges will be filed following the widely reported Black Friday disturbance at Granny’s Gifts, bringing official closure to what many residents are still referring to as “Porch Goose Friday.”
After reviewing witness statements, store security footage, and medical reports, officials determined that while the incident involved elevated emotions, minor injuries, and what one report described as “excessive holiday enthusiasm,” no criminal wrongdoing occurred.
Off-duty officer Captain Craig Everette, who was passing by at the time, helped calm the situation as tempers cooled.
“There was no theft, no assault, and no intent beyond seasonal competitiveness,” Everette said.
Granny’s Gifts has since resumed normal operations, and owner Louise “Granny” Carter confirmed that no customers have been formally barred from the shop.
“Everyone lost their minds for a hot minute,” Granny said. “That happens when elves are involved.”
As Previously Reported
The incident occurred early on Black Friday when Granny’s Gifts unveiled a Door Buster Special featuring Limited Edition Porch Goose Elf Costumes, handcrafted by the monks of Sandpoint Abbey.
The monk-sewn costumes sold out in under a minute, leading to raised voices, jostling near the counter, and multiple disputes over striped stockings and pointed hats.
Mayor Lulu, who was present during the incident, confirmed that while tensions ran high, no physical altercations took place and the situation remained under control.
Nearby onlookers gathered along Bay Street, and the shop closed early that day “to regroup.”
Several minor injuries were treated on scene by Noble County Coroner Dr. Tate Sawyer, who was present at the shop with former deputy and event decorator Holly Daye. Injuries included glitter inhalation, a twisted knee, and emotional distress attributed to what one patient described as “elf costume scarcity.”
Community Update
Granny’s Gifts reports that the monks of Sandpoint Abbey have completed Advent and are “considering” another production run, though no timeline has been announced.
Residents are reminded that Porch Goose accessories are limited holiday items and that patience remains, technically, a virtue.
