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EDITOR’S NOTE: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe’s property in Airway Heights.
Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include, but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assists or transfers at press time.
PEND OREILLE COUNTY
MONDAY, SEPT. 30
INFORMATION: Coyote Trail, Newport, complainant wants to report a death threat made to her on June 13, 2023.
THREATENING: Quail Loop, Newport, complainant reports they received a threat on their lives via social media.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Warren Ave., Newport, complainant report of bull mastiff dog loose in her yard, has a rope of some sort dragging behind him.
TIMBER FIRE: Down Memory Lane, Newport, report of trees on fire about 100 feet from a building.
VEHICLE FIRE: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of fully engulfed vehicle fire near transfer station.
PROPERTY DAMAGE: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of vehicle got stuck in ditch in trying to get out, they damaged gate and road.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF:
Westside Calispel Rd., report that someone damaged mailbox.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Southshore Diamond Lake, Newport, 15-year-old male was kicked out by parents, is outside in yard.
VEHICLE PROWL: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that a kid came in and attempted to take money from a tip jar and then he got into caller’s vehicle.
RUNAWAY JUVENILE: S.
Warren Ave., Newport, report that 14-year-old male ran away one hour ago.
TUESDAY, OCT. 1
FIRE: N. Warren Ave., Newport, house fire
THEFT: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report that Madd gear bike blue and black with blue tires tie dye type taken this morning.
VEHICLE PROWL: W. 4th St., Newport, report that 2004 burgundy Ford f150 XLT was broken into and wallet taken.
THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report that phone was stolen 2 days ago.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Westside Calispel Rd., report that sometime from Saturday to Monday mailbox was damaged.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 2 & Green Rd, report of one vehicle off in the trees unknown injuries possibly 2 people in vehicle.
THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of motorcycle taken last night was chained up and no key may have on camera.
VIOLATION OF ORDER: Rocky Creek Rd., Cusick, report that son is by the house there is an order against him.
THEFT: Dalkena St., report of license plate stolen from emergency vehicle unknown time frame.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: McCloud Creek Rd., Newport, report of one vehicle rollover off the road, 1 patient.
ARREST: Hwy. 2, Daina A. Gray, 47, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.
ARREST: N. Newport Ave., Jeremy Robert Feldmiller, 40, of Camas was arrested on an out of county warrant.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report of bonfire.
AGENCY ASSIST: Oldtown, assist with altercation.
ARREST: Overlook Drive, Sydnee M Caskey, 28, of Newport, was arrested on a warrant.
ANIMAL NOISE: Green Rd., report that dog is barking nonstop for 1.5 hours.
AGENCY ASSIST: E. Eloika Lake Rd. & N. Frantz, report of officer in pursuit of vehicle.
FIRE: Buck Creek Rd. & Moose Jaw, person can see smoke and thinks she heard propane tanks explode not sure what is on fire.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
ABANDOEND VEHICLE: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of abandoned white Subaru, no plates.
THREATENING: W. Walnut St., Newport, report that subject drove by and yelled hey buddy you’re dead.
ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Cody J Sorenson, 24, of Newport was arrested on a felony warrant.
CHID ABUSE: W. Quail St., Newport, intake report of abuse received.
THEFT: Scotia Rd., Newport, report that in the last 2 weeks some trusses were taken.
THEFT: Hwy. 20, Newport, report that husbands’ credit was taken and used.
BOOK AND RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Chad William Metcalf, 35, of Beaverton, was booked and released for knowingly possessing a controlled substance.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 2, one vehicle rollover on S. bound lane, unknown injuries.
ERRATIC DRIVER: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of blue Chevy smaller SUV, all over roadway almost a head on collision.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Devils Drive, Cusick, , report of pitbull with orange collar was on property trying to attack her animals.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20
PROWLER: Valley View Drive, Newport, person thinks someone is on his property, heard dogs barking and saw flash lights down by a travel trailer on his property.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., Newport, report that persons told his stolen MC is at this address for sale.
THURSDAY, OCT. 3
Pend Oreille County SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES:
LOST PROPERTY: Southshore Diamond Lake, report that kayak went missing during the storm and unable to locate it.
ANIMAL CRUELTY: Driskill Rd., report of 30 cats were left by a renter.
HAZMAT: S. Grandview Ave., reported smell of propane in the area, possibly from construction.
THEFT: E. 5th St.
INTOXICATION: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of intoxicated female was attempting to buy more alcohol, now in car.
SEX OFFENSE: Pend Oreille County
ARREST: Scotia Rd., Amanda M Griffin, 31, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.
ARREST: Hwy. 2 & Camden Rd., David D Soelter, 43, of Spokane Valley was arrested for driving under the influence.
POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 20 & Herbs Drive, report of vehicle back, swerving all over the roadway.
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W.
Pine St., Newport, report of damage to fence.
BRUSH FIRE: Highline Rd., brush fire no structures nearby.
FOUND PROPERTY: W. 4th St., report of a found a phone in the roadway.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Harworth Rd., report of subjects burning a bunch of cardboard.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 7th St., report that ex tenant broke into the residence.
AGENCY ASSIST: W. 7th St., assist CPS with investigation.
DISABLED VEHOCLE: Deer Valley Rd., out with disabled vehicle
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Conklin Meadows Rd., Newport, report of subjects at residence loading up items.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N., Newport, complainant believes two males are harassing her.
SEX OFFENSE: Deer Valley Ln., Newport, report of sex offense.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, complainant believes juveniles are throwing items at windows.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Washington Ave., report that back door to the museum was open, no one around.
ANIMAL BITE: Northshore Diamond Lk., Newport, report of victim bit by own dog.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Qlispe River Way, Cusick, out with suspicious RV.
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Union Ave., Newport, complainant reports son was shot by a paintball gun.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Open Skies Rd., report of cow wandering in the area.
PROPERTY DAMAGE: Veit Rd., complainant believes neighbor intentionally knocked down fence.
OVERDOSE: Hwy. 2 & Allen Rd., report of possible overdose.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of truck swerving all over lanes.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 20, report of male in the middle of highway, female was trying to get him back in car.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Loop Creek Rd., report that vehicle has been sitting there with lights on, turning on and off lights.
SUNDAY, OCT. 6 DECEASED PERSON: S. 8th Ave.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 2nd St., Newport, report of unknown vehicle that has been parked around the gate all night.
THEFT: W. Circle Dr., report of BMX bike stolen from backyard.
HARASSMENT: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, complainant believes he is being harassed by neighbor and maintenance man.
FIRE, SMOKE ONLY: Hwy.
211, report of grey smoke near a residence.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Winchester St., report of unknown vehicle on backside of property, no one around.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Phay Rd., Elk, report of juvenile on the roof of building, stated she was going to run away
ANIMAL NOISE: S. Grandview Ave., report of ongoing issue with barking dog.
DISTURBANCE: W. 7th St., report of female screaming outside and a male revving his engine.
WEST BONNER COUNTY
MONDAY, SEPT. 30
RECKLESS DRIVING: Walden Lane & Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Oldtown
MISDEMEANOR WARRANT ARREST: Hwy. 57 & Fir St., Priest River
TUESDAY, OCT. 1
MOTORCYCLE THEFT: W.
Walnut St., Newport
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Priest River Rd. & Wisconsin St., Priest River
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY: Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown
ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Lauden Godsey, 33, was arrested for kidnapping, injury to a jail, resisting and obstructing and violation of a protection order.
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Blanchard
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
ANIMAL PROBLEM: 2nd St., Priest River, dog license required
RECKLESS DRIVING: Roy Lane & Hwy. 2, Oldtown
THURSDAY, OCT. 3
DISTURBING THE PEACE: Mick & Ern Dr., Priest River
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Harriet St., Priest River
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 57, Priest River
RECKLESS DRIVING: Spirit Lake Cutoff & Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake
FRAUD: Tank Rd., Oldtown MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: S. Montana Ave., Oldtown
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Benjamin Gilmore, 61, was arrested for driving without privileges, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake
BATTERY: Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake
DISTURBING THE PEACE: Spirit Lake, report of noise complaint.
RECKLESS DRIVING: Warren Ave. & 5th St., Priest River
RECKLESS DRIVING: Main St. & Hwy. 2, Priest River
RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 57, Priest River
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Eastside Rd.,
Priest River
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Main St., Priest River
VEHICLE THEFT: Main St., Priest River
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
TRAFFIC HAZARD: 4th St. & Cemetery Rd., Priest River
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Saccs Ln., Priest River
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Kelso Lake Rd., Priest River, report of animal abuse.
THREATENING: Hwy. 57, Priest River
PARKING VIOLATION: Hwy.
41, Oldtown
THEFT OF PROPERTY: E. 4th St. S., Oldtown
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Oldtown
TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Selkirk Way, Oldtown, a 40-year-old male of Spokane was cited and released for driving without privileges, as well as possession of an open container.
DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Hoo Doo Loop & Dumire Rd., Oldtown, Andrew Naccarato, 40, of Oldtown was arrested for driving under the influence.
THEFT OF PROPERTY: E. 4th St. S., Oldtown
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Blanchard
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Santiago Rd., Blanchard
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Oldtown
RECKLESS DRIVING: Spirit Lake Cutoff 7 Featherstone Rd., Spirit Lake
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: E. Jefferson Ave.,
Priest River
LOST PROPERTY: Moose Meadow Dr., Priest River
RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Bandy Rd., Priest River
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: E. Lincoln Ave.,
Priest River
