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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 15 ABANDONED VEHICLE: W.
Wisconsin Ave., Ione, report that vehicle parked at end of her driveway, been there for a week and her dog is missing too.
FISH AND GAME: LeClerc Rd.
N., Ione, person reports seeing see a bear walking in the road possibly injured.
VIOLATION OF ORDER: Allen Rd., Elk, report of subject was caught on camera going by business, closer than 500 ft.
LITTERING: Carpenter Drive, Newport, report that someone dumped bags of garbage, tires, and beer cans on property.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of purple Ford Taurus all over the road.
THEFT: Tacoma Creek Rd., Cusick, report that car was towed home, and someone traded tires on her car for other tires.
ARREST: Allen Rd., Elk, Christopher A. Rowe, 25, was arrested on a felony warrant.
THEFT: Southshore Diamond Lake, report that dump truck had fuel stolen out of it.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Conklin Meadows Rd., person believes known subject came into residence and took wallet.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 2 & Hwy. 211, report of vehicle - motorcycle collision, subject lying in the road.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, report of silver Ford Focus is speeding, illegal lane travel.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hummingbird Lane, Newport, report of neighbor’s German shepherds on property again.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Sacheen St., Cusick, person reports male subject in the alley saying he’s going to kill her.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: W. 6th St., Newport, report that male subject assaulted her, threw items at her and stole some items.
NOISE COMPLAINT: Davis Lake, Usk, report multiple calls of subjects on beach blaring crude rap music around small kids.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRAS: McCloud Creek Rd., report that vehicle flipped trying to swerve around deer.
TUESDAY, JULY 16 ILLEGAL BURNING: Smackout Pass Rd., someone with a large campfire.
NOISE COMPLAINT; NORTHSHORE DIAMOND LAKE, REPORT THAT GROUP OF POSSIBLY TEENAGERS DRINKING AND PLAYING LOUD MUSIC.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Allen Rd., Elk, report of 4 dogs barking non stop.
THEFT: Eastshore Rd., Newport, furniture was stolen from the deck sometime in the last 3 weeks.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Scotia Rd. E., Newport, report that ex-boyfriend is moving her camper, and he stole the title after she bought it.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Graham Rd., Cusick, report of weapon offense that occurred in May.
DISTURBANCE: Scotia Rd. E., Newport, report of disturbance in the driveway.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Hwy.
211, Newport, caller says a female hit her boyfriend and then boyfriend hit her back.
PROWLER: Spring Valley Rd., Newport, report that female is prowling his shop.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 211 & Deer Valley, report that near power station there were 2 dark pickup trucks parked in the road way on the turn, caller almost hit them in the turn due to not seeing them.
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED: Deer Valley Rd., law enforcement out with a suspended driver.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of Tahoe blocking the roadway.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 JUVENILE PROBLEM: S.
Garden Ave., Newport, law enforcement with a juvenile in the lobby.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: River Rd. N., Cusick, report of 2 large dogs tied up and owner is said to not be there and not feeding or watering them.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Amherst Lane, Newport, report of bullet hole in lawn chair on porch.
INTOXICATION: Davis Lake, Usk, report that 2 subjects came in a white truck, they are intoxicated, female was said to be peeing all over.
FRAUD: Hwy. 20, Cusick ASSAULT: Hwy. 2, Newport, report that subjects damaged caller’s car, pepper sprayed caller and her female friend. Rammed caller’s car when leaving.
DISTURBANCE: hwy. 20, Newport, report of uninvited female causing a disturbance.
THURSDAY, JULY 18 TRESPASSING: Hwy 20, Newport, person wants female trespassed.
FOUND PROPERTY: S Union Ave., Newport, report of found plate at the carwash.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Horseshoe Lake Rd., Deer Park, report of dog at large.
FRIDAY, JULY 19 ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Wendy Starr, 53, of Newport was arrested on a local felony warrant.
THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report complainant’s card was used at store.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, person wants to speak with a deputy about speeding vehicles.
VEHICLE FIRE: Calispel Ave., Cusick
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of erratic driver in this area, almost had head on collision.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Hwy. 211, Newport, report of 2 dirt bikes on the roadway, one driver had a baby with them.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Tacoma Creek Rd., Cusick, caller reports finding what looks like the start of a forest fire in this area.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report of illegal burning in this area.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of unoccupied vehicle.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 BURGLARY: Driskill Rd., report of a house being ransacked.
HARASSMENT: W. 7th St., report of ex keeps harassing complainant through many sources.
THEFT: McGowen Rd., report of an electric bicycle taken from campsite.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Boat Launch Rd., report of a male sitting in car at swim area.
NOISE COMPLAINT: Vista Dr., report of loud music.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Middle Fork Rd., report of multiple campsites with fires.
DECEASED PERSON: Boundary Rd., report of a deceased person.
THEFT: Davaz Carlton Rd., report of a theft at this location; unsure of timeline or exact location.
ARREST: Hwy. 20, Krisstarah Tianna Bennett, 33, of Newport was arrested for second-degree criminal trespass.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Coyote Trail, report of a vehicle speeding and doing donuts.
POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle weaving in and out of incoming traffic.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Otter Lane, report of illegal burn.
MISSING PERSON: Spring Valley Rd., report of a caller who hasn’t been able to get in touch with their family.
POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of a vehicle swerving and speeding.
SUNDAY, JULY 21 BURGLARY: Conklin Meadows Rd., report that someone broke into house last night.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Tacoma Creek Rd., report that subject has a campfire on side of road.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle swerving all over speeding up and slowing down.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Spring Valley Rd., report of port bikes racing.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Leclerc Rd. N., report of two horses running in the middle of the road.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Overlook Drive, report that vehicle has been parked in the area unoccupied.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of deceased deer partially blocking lane.
WEST BONNER COUNTY MONDAY, JULY 15 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Priest River
RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2 & Le Clerc Rd., Oldtown
TUESDAY, JULY 16 ARREST: Diamond Heights Rd., Oldtown, Jocelyn Barker, 16, of Priest River was arrested for resisting arrest, obstructing an officer and battery.
HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS: Whitney Way, Priest River
NON INJURY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT: Tank Rd., Oldtown
ACCIDENT HIT AND RUN: Bayview Drive, Coolin
UNKNOWN INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 & Wisconsin St.,
Priest River
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 7th St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 5th St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 3rd St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Cottonwood Rd., Priest River
THURSDAY, JULY 18 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Gregory St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
Hwy. 57, Priest River ACCIDENT UNKNOWN INJURY:
THREATENING: Newport FRIDAY, JULY 19 AGENCY ASSIST: Vacation Ct., Coolin
ARREST: Laclede Shores Rd., Laclede, Malaki Smith, 27, of Sandpoint was arrested for malicious injury to property.
SHOPLIFTING: Tank Rd., Oldtown, report of a complaint and summons issued in the Oldtown area.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 DISTURBING THE PEACE: Krupps Rd., Spirit Lake
DUI, ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Hwy. 2, Priest River
RECKLESS DRIVING: Cavanaugh Bay Rd. and Dickensheet Rd., Coolin
INFORMATION: Duvage Rd., Newport
INFORMATION: Hwy. 2 and Gray Rd., Newport
ARREST: Laclede Ferry Rd., Brenden Reeves, 21, of Priest River was arrested for aggravated boating under the influence.
SUNDAY, JULY 21 CITIZEN’S AREST: Sierra Lane, Spirit Lake, Tyler A. Badertscher, 27, of Athol was placed under citizen’s arrest.
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Peninsula Rd., Priest River
DOMESTIC DISOUTE: Grizzly Bear Rd., Nordman
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY: Mason Rd., Blanchard
