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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, JULY 8 ILLEGAL BURNING: Duck Lane, Newport, report of smoldering burn pile in the area.
NOISE COMPLAINT: Doreen Drive, Newport, report of male subject playing music loud again.
THEFT: Yocum Lake Rd. & LeClerc Rd. N., person reports a tool box full of hand tools stolen off a harvester that was parked there.
PROPERTY DAMAGE: LeClerc Rd. N., Ione, report that someone hit mailbox.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Pine St., Newport, report of strange guy talking to himself acting agitated outside of school.
THEFT: Lillijard Rd., Newport, report of dog stolen an hour ago.
FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Green Rd.
& Scotia Rd., Newport, person reports seeing dark gray smoke in that area.
BRUSH FIRE: Telephone Rd. E., Newport, report that back corner of property is on fire.
ANIMAL CRUELTY: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of dog in car no windows down, vehicle off, has been 20 minutes at the least.
BURGLARY: W. 7th St., report that ex-husband came into apartment and broke into caller’s safe in callers’ closet.
VIOLATION OF ORDER: Harworth Rd., Newport, report that subject was back at the property, was trying to break into mother’s house.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Best Chance Rd., Usk, report of red 90s Camaro with no plates, possibly doing drugs, male and female inside.
AGENCY ASSIST: Camden Rd.
& Allen Rd., report of occupied stolen vehicle, dark blue PT Cruiser.
DOMESTIC VILENCE PHYSICAL: Houghton St., Ione, person heard female scream “you hit me
first” occurring outside.
TRESPASSING: Deeter Rd., Newport, report of subjects on property.
INTOXICATION: 1st Ave, Cusick, report of red 90s dodge truck at boat launch, driver is intoxicated, rummaging through things yelling to himself and stumbling.
TUESDAY, JULY 9 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20 & Lilac Lane, male in black shorts green shirt heavier set appears to be hitch hiking but swaying back and forth and stumbling a bit.
THEFT: Turtle Rd., Cusick, cold (old) theft report.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 31, Cusick, report of vehicle off the road maybe one injured.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Bobier Rd. S., Newport, husband is out of control screaming throwing things tried to hit her a few times.
FRAUD: N. Washington Ave., Newport report that male has been impersonating customers and took out $8,600 yesterday.
FRAUD: Jorgens Rd., Newport, report of fraudulent text message.
ANIMAL CRUELTY: W. 3rd St, Newport, report of a dog that’s leashed up in the yard, unknown if it has food and water.
HARRASMENT: Berry Rd., Usk, neighbors harassing them.
THEFT: Sacheen Terrace Drive & Hwy. 211, report of subject stealing signs from this location.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: S.
Central Ave. & E Blackwell, hit and run reported, vehicle ran through the stop sign and hit the caller.
INTOXICATION: Qlispe River Way, report of intoxicated male walking south.
GRASS FIRE: LeClerc Rd. S. & Berry Rd., report of grass fire in this area, 200 ft diameter, 1,200 yds from structure, in a hayfield.
AGENCY ASSIST: E. 4th Ave., Metaline Falls, report of assaultive behavior towards victim from father/caregiver.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy.
20, Cusick, State Route 20, report that male subject covered in tattoos, no shirt red shorts baseball cap, yelled at him and stopped a van in the highway.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, Elk, report that blue van pulled into driveway, not supposed to be there.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., report that 6 to 8 kids went into camper that is not theirs, no noise just lights on snuck in from roadway.
AGENCY ASSIST: Solar Rd., Oldtown, fully engulfed structure fire, single family home, everyone out but fire is spreading.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 ANIMAL PROBLEM: Woodstock Drive, Newport, report that neighbor’s cattle are tearing up callers yard it is a closed range area.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report that white truck hit pole.
NOISE COMPLAINT: Doreen Drive, Newport, report of noise complaint about music.
FOUND PROPERTY: Marshall Lake, Newport, report of found item on lake.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Bead Lake Drive, Newport, report of gunshot through back of car, sometime since Friday while parked at residence.
ARREST: LeClerc Rd. S., Cusick, Christopher Bacha, 48, of Newport was arrested four fourth degree assault domestic violence.
NOISE COMPLAINT: S.
Scott Ave., Newport, report of extremely loud music for at least an hour.
FOUND PROPERTY: Hwy. 20, Usk, person found wallet with money in it.
THURSDAY, JULY 11 ARREST: LeClerc Rd. S., Kayci Lee Carol Gould, 48, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 31, report of truck down on railroad tracks.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Spring Valley Rd., report that two women came to house and threatened caller’s children.
TRESPASSING: Sunset Drive S., report of trespassing.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: S.
Garden Ave., Newport, report that two vehicles were hit.
NOISE COMPLAINT: Doreen Drive, report of noise complaint for this area.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES:
Graham Rd., report that ex-boyfriend is at residence without permission.
THEFT: Scotia Rd., report that jewelry was stolen 2 months ago.
FRIDAY, JULY 12 NOISE COMPLAINT: Doreen Drive, report of loud music again.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Open Skies Rd., report of vehicle and trailers blocking roadway.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Spokane Ave., injuries to juvenile reported.
TRESPASSING: N. Warren Ave., report of subject sleeping in a vehicle.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Allen Rd., report that vehicle was spinning doughnuts in parking lot.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Snow Berry Lane, report that residents have a campfire going.
FIREWORKS: Fertile Valley, report of subjects shooting off fireworks.
SATURDAY, JULY 13, NOISE COMPLAINT: Doreen Drive, Newport, report of subject playing extremely loud music again also heard gun shots last night from that residence.
SUSPICIOUC CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Washington St., Metaline Falls, person reports that someone unlocked his door while away did not get in on going issue.
FRAUD: W. 6th St., Newport, report of fraud, hacked phone, got into bank and took money.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy.31, Ione, report of tree blocking the north bound lane.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Warren Ave., Newport, report of large black dog walking around in this area.
ARREST: Middle Fork Rd., Usk, Rick C. Jones, 58, of Spokane Valley, was arrested for second degree assault by strangulation.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: LeClerc Rd. N., Ione, report that neighbors are screaming at each other, physically fighting.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 211, Newport, report of truck w/ trailer in ditch.
BOOK AND RELEASE: Russel Earl Schaffer 54, of Ione was booked and released for driving while intoxicated.
SUNDAY, JULY 14 MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 2 and Scotia Road, report of single vehicle rollover non-blocking.
BURGLARY: Larch Lane, Cusick, report that items were taken some time during the 4th of July weekend.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Deer Valley Rd. & Hwy. 211, report of black sedan heading south bound, swerving into the opposite lane of traffic.
AGENCY ASSIST: E. Valley Lane, Elk, agency assist for structure fire.
INTOXICATION: Qlispe River Way, report of intoxication at casino.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: S.
Spokane Ave & W 2nd St, Newport, report of hit and run, 2019 brown and red Ford truck unsure who did it.
TRESPASSING: Hwy. 31, Metaline Falls, report that subject was asked to leave and will not leave.
TRESPASSING: Bergen Rd, Newport, report that subjects caught multiple times trespassing, in a small black truck.
TRESPASSING: Bergen Rd., Newport, report of 90s black Nissan no plates, 2 females inside.
WEST BONNER COUNTY MONDAY, JULY 8 STRUCTURE FIRE: Hwy. 57, Priest River
TUESDAY, JULY 9 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: S. Bobile Rd., Newport
MARINE INCIDENT: S. Pend Oreille River shore, Priest River
TRESPASSING: That A Way, Spirit Lake
THEFT: Peninsula Rd., Priest River
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Priest River
STRUCTURE FIRE: Solar Rd., Oldtown
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: W. Jefferson Ave., Priest River, weeds and grass.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: E.
Jefferson Ave., Priest River, dog running at large, dog license required.
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY: Hwy. 2, Priest River
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a 39-year-old Longview, Washington, man of was cited and released for possession of marijuana.
THURSDAY, JULY 11 MUNICPAL COURT VIOLATION: 3rd St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 4th St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: High St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
BURGLARY: Larch Lane, Oldtown
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, a 17-year-old male was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, and possession of paraphernalia.
Emily Price, 27, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.
ACCIDENT INJURIES: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake, deputies responded to an injury accident in Priest Lake.
ACCIDENT INJURIES: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a 54-year-old Gig Harbor, Washington was cited and released for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2 & Tank Rd., Oldtown, a 53-year-old woman was cited and released for possession of Marijuana.
RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River
ARREST: Vacation Court, Coolin, Erin Wilson, 45, of Coolin was arrested for trespassing.
FIREWORKS VIOLATION: Gold Cup Mountain Rd., Priest River
RECKLESS DRIVING: Spirit Lake Cutoff & Ediah Rd., Spirit Lake
ARREST: Hwy. 57, James Israel, 29 of South Carolina was arrested for possession of marijuana over 3 ounces and possession of paraphernalia. A 29-year old woman was cited and released for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.
NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Peninsula Rd., Priest River
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 VEHICLE FIRE: Sherwood Beach Loop, Coolin
RECKLESS DRIVING: Spirit Lake Cutoff & Edgemere Cutoff, Priest River
DUI: E. Priest Lake Shore, Coolin, A 30-year-old Coolin man was cited and released for boating under the influence.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Hwy.
2, Oldtown, Teal Sutherland, 35, was arrested for domestic battery.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown
ARREST: Vay Rd., Priest River, Troy Stewart, 60, of Priest River was arrested for driving under the influence-excessive.
ACCIDENT UNKNOWN INJURY: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake
ARREST: Hank Allen Way & Hwy. 41, Blanchard, Breana Anderson, was arrested for driving under the influence.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, a 40 year-old Rice WA woman and a 32-yearold of Post Falls man were both cited and released for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 HARASSMENT: E. Settlement Rd., Priest River
BURGLARY: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY: N.
Riley Creek Rd., Laclede
NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Blanchard, report of a hit and run accident.
ACCIDENT HIT AND RUN: Tank Rd., Oldtown
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Le Clerc Rd., Oldtown
CHILD NEGLECT: Nordman, report of child abuse.
