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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, MAY 13 VEHICLE PROWL: Bead Lake Rd., Newport, report of someone gone through RV on property, left the hatches open.
FOUND PROPERTY: Glendale Dr., Newport, report of found iPhone on property.
THREATENING: Hill Top Rd.
& Spring Hill, report of threats being made online on videos neighbor is posting.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 7th St., report of unknown people filled dumpster with garbage in the early morning.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, Newport, report of a truck with travel trailer driving at excessive speeds, wastewater coming out.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: W. 1st St., Newport, report of a parking violation.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Coyote Trail, Newport, report of neighbor’s dog came after them while they were out walking.
VEHICLE PROWL: S. Washington Ave. & W. 3rd, report of vehicle prowl.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 & Gray Rd., report of a vehicle passing caller going over 100 blew stop sign, black explorer southbound.
FIRE: Buck Creek Rd., Newport, report of a timber fire from out of control slash pile.
ANIMAL CRUELTY: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of someone walking up to house and saw multiple dogs locked in shed for a few days unknown if food or water is being provided.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Rosema Rd. & Camden Rd., Elk, report of a white Cadillac driving up and down road with subjects on the roof.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Davis Lake Rd., Usk, report of illegal burning at this address unknown further.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Northshore Diamond Lake, report of a new home possibly has trespassers or squatters.
TUESDAY, MAY 14 DISABLED VEHICLE: Leclerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of a disabled vehicle.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of a car in parking lot that’s been there since at least 6 a.m., two people inside.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: River Rd., Cusick, report of a neighbor’s dogs were on her property chasing her birds.
AUTOMOBILE THEFT: Hwy.20, Newport, report of trailer stolen from property last night between 2000 and 0800.
MISSING PERSON: Rusho Lane, Newport, report of a male left residence around 8 a.m. and took the car has medical issues.
BURGLARY: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of items moved around and the shed was possibly broken into.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Spring Valley Rd., report of a white truck in this area that’s parked strangely, leaning into the ditch slightly.
THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of gas siphoned out of the bus.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 31, report of a student found with marijuana vape pen.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Deeter Rd. & Deer Valley Rd., report of a
subject in this area shooting into the woods.
CITIZEN ARREST: Kings Lake Rd., Usk, report of subject dumped his motorcycle over in the woods and is now lost and stuck.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Walnut St., report of an older female was driving around the branch and appeared to be “casing” the property and building.
FIRE: Fan Lake, report of a possible fire Northeast of fan lake.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Fertile Valley Rd. & Hwy. 211, report of vehicle versus deer.
BOATING PROBLEM: Viewpoint Rd., report of a caller wants to report an air boat that goes “ripping” through beaver habitats.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Walnut St., report of a female trying to scam people at the pumps to give her money.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Rusho Lane, Newport, report of a grandfather getting violent, throwing things.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Pow Wow Park, Cusick, report of an animal foot found in the trash.
NOISE COMPLAINT: Hwy. 211, Newport, report of neighbors got an extremely loud generator and would like to speak to a deputy about it.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, PT report of log trucks speeding up and down one is blk with pink on it.
ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Laura L. Matinez, 63, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.
TRESPASSING: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of a female refusing to leave.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of a vehicle crashing into pole by Haans.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of one vehicle log truck roll over non injury logs over roadway.
HARASSMENT: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of subject being harassed by a known female request to speak with officer.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., Newport, report of a load of firewood dumped right by the road.
UTILITY PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of a tree on power line on pend park road.
LOST PROPERTY: Hwy. 31, Ione, report of contact is helping comp report his wallet gone.
DISTURBANCE: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of a customer yelling at manager, eating food he didn’t pay for.
THREATENING: W. Pine St., Newport, report of an automated message – subject at hospital is threatening staff members.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of a little white car off the road, unknown injuries.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Chippewa Ave., Ione, report states there is a vehicle that has been parked on the street corner late at night, there’s no houses near it and doesn’t think it should be there.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Veit Rd., Newport, report of weapons offense.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: W. 2nd St., Newport report of female strangled by male declining medical attention.
THURSDAY, MAY 16 BURGLARY: Hwy. 20, Usk, report that cabin and 2 sheds were broke into.
ARREST: Hwy. 31, Metaline, Nikki M. Mazzi-Heim, 29, of Ione was arrested for a violation of order.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH NO INJURY: W. 5th St., Newport, report of 3 vehicle mvc in high school parking lot.
FIRE: Moonlight Lane, Newport, report of tree on line, tree is smoking, no flames yet.
FIRE: Buck Creek Rd., Newport, report of slash pile starting back up.
ARREST: W Kelly Drive, Newport, Amanda Jo Keeton, 37, of Elk was arrested for fourth degree assault, domestic violence.
FRIDAY, MAY 17 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Fair View Rd., report of son making threats to wife.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Woodstock Dr., report of neighbor’s cows on property again.
DECEASED PERSON: Hwy. 20 ARREST: Overlook Dr., Isable Hayes Almeda, 28, of Sandpoint was arrested for physical control while intoxicated and concealed pistol without a license.
TRESPASSING: Qlispe River Way
BURGLARY: Vista Dr., report of a garage and a motorhome broken into.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Laurelhurst Dr., report of a suspicious vehicle parked for a week.
BURNING: Devils Dr., report of residence burning garbage.
BURGLARY: Powerhouse, report of someone in the powerhouse.
SATURDAY MAY 18 BURGLARY: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., Newport, report that someone stole medication and got into safe sometime yesterday evening.
ARREST: W. 1st St., Newport, Daniel Kokot, 62, of Newport was arrested on an out of county warrant.
HARASSMENT: E. 5th Ave., Metaline Falls, report that two subjects have been harassing complainant and wife.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, Cusick, vehicle traveling northbound was driving w hazards on now does not but heavy lane travel.
LITTERING: Woodstock Drive, Newport, report that 2 people dumped a trailer full of garbage have video.
ARREST: Calispel Trail Loop, Newport, Jamie S C Roland, 31, of Usk was arrested for driving under the influence.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Graham Rd., Cusick, respondent states her parents threatened to kill her, yelling at each other over her not doing her chores.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Box Canyon Rd, Ione, report of vehicles speeding in the area almost hit animals, poker run going on in town.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, Newport
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Balcom Rd., Newport, respondent states there are 2 people outside his house he doesn’t want there, did not ask then to leave wants a deputy to tell them, not making any sense.
NOISE COMPLAINT: Veit Rd., Newport, report of ongoing issue with very loud generator.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of kids screaming at dad to leave mom alone, dad possibly dragging mom.
AGENCY ASSIST: W. Pine St., Newport, report that husband of female that was brought in from the bar is very agitated and making staff uncomfortable, request officer.
SUNDAY, MAY 19 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Fair View Rd., report that son is making threats to wife.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Woodstock Drive, report of neighbor’s cows on property again.
DECEASED PERSOON: Hwy. 20 ARREST: Overlook Drive, Isable H Almeda, 28, of was arrested for physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated and for having a concealed pistol without a concealed pistol permit.
TRESPASSING: Qlispe River Way, Cusick
BURGLARY: Vista Drive, report of garage and motorhome broken into.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Laurelhurst Drive, Newport, report that suspicious vehicle has been parked there for a week.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Devils Drive, report that residence is burning garbage.
BURGLARY: Power House Rd., report of someone inside the powerhouse.
WEST BONNER COUNTY MONDAY, MAY 13 DEATH INVESTIGATION: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake
UNKNOWN INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River
BATTERY: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: Vay Rd., Priest River, Adina Ahlers, 40, of Priest River, was arrested on 2 outstanding Bonner County warrants, possession of controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 3rd St., Priest River
TUESDAY, MAY 14 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATON: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River, weeds and grass.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River, weeds and grass.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Larch St., Priest River, dog license required.
BATTERY: 5th St., Priest River FRAUD: Chip N Dale Lane, Priest River
GRAND THEFT: White Way, Priest River, report that ex-husband stole a cooler from garage.
RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: Poirier Rd., Blanchard
ARREST: 3rd St., Priest River, Raymond Helnore was taken into custody for disturbing the peace.
THREATENING: Shelby Rd., Priest River
NON INJURY ACCIDENT: N.
Idaho Ave. & E. 4th St. N., Oldtown
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Rusho Lane, Newport
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 FRAUD: Dufort Rd., Priest River RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2 & Louie Knotts Lane, Priest River, a 20-year-old Oldtown man was cited and released for reckless driving.
THURSDAY, MAY 16 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 8th St., Priest River, weeds and grass
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E Jefferson Ave., Priest River, Priest River, physical address
BATTERY: Dufort Rd., Priest River
HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Hwy. 2, Oldtown
ARREST: Hwy. 2 & Anselmo Lane, Priest River, Natalia T. Bennett, 37, of Spirit Lake was arrested for reckless driving.
FRIDAY, MAY 17 ACCIDENT UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 2 & Tank Rd., Oldtown
NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy.
2 & N. State Ave., Oldtown
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 2 & Hwy. 57, Priest River
ARREST: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake, Faith Spears, 45, of Spirit Lake was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, and possession of paraphernalia.
SATURDAY, MAY 18 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy.
2, Priest River
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 41 & Blanchard Cutoff, Blanchard , a 34 year old Blanchard man was cited and released for 2nd offense no insurance and possession of marijuana. A 45-year-old Rathdrum woman was cited and released for possession marijuana.
DOMSTIC DISPUTE: Wisconsin St. & Montgomery St., Priest River
SUNDAY, MAY 19 VAGRANCY: Hwy. 2, Priest River
ACCIDENT HIT AND RUN: Hwy. 41 & Old Priest River Rd., Oldtown
NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River
