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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, AUG. 5
NON INJURY MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: S. State Ave. & E.
4th St. S., Newport
FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Conger Pond., Cusick, person reports seeing a white collum of smoke in the area of Conger Pond or Tacoma Creek.
THREATENING: Phay Rd., person reports speaking with client who said someone threatened to kill her.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of blue Chevy truck blocking roadway, been there for 3 hours, female inside vehicle.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Roberts Drive, Newport, person states subject is shooting guns on her neighbor’s property and at her.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Fan Lake Rd., Elk, report of fridge dropped off recently on side of road near driveway, duct tapped shut.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Sullivan Lake Rd., report of multiple gunshots fired in direction of caller’s house.
ARREST: Nicholas Oneil Lubahn, 26, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.
TUESDAY, AUG. 6
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Westside Calispel Rd., report that internet line was intentionally cut from the junction box.
PROWLER: Westside Calispel Rd., report that person saw someone on the property on their cameras snooping around, checked all the doors on the house.
SUSPICIOSU CIRCUMSTANCES: Sullivan Lake Rd. & Sullivan Creek, person was flagged down by a man asking for water, he was acting paranoid and said people were trying to hurt him.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Washington Ave. & W. 1st, Newport, report of large black dog roaming around the street in that area has a collar and tags.
TRESPASSING: Hwy. 20, report of someone breaking into location last night; lock was cut.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of someone caught on video dumping household garbage in dumpster.
WELFARE CHECK: Trillium Rd., Cusick, report of request to check on husband and kids; caller left after verbal argument.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., report of caller seeing smoke in the area from a campfire.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Majestic Lane, Newport, report of a man coming onto property claiming to be from PUD, PUD said they didn’t send anyone.
DISORDERLY: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of a naked male crouched behind building.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Kelly Dr., report of a caller harassed by ex via text.
UTILITY PROBLEM: Deer Creek Lane, Newport, report of a 90 foot tree on power lines, broke poles, lines on ground.
AGENCY ASSIST: W. Pine St., Newport
ILLEGAL BURNING: Northshore Diamond Lake Rd., report of a campfire.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Ione Park, report of a woman yelling at someone to stay away, seems distressed.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Yergens Rd., Newport, report of a bonfire close to the water.
INOXICATION: W. 7th St., report of five subjects on the side of the road, drinking and being very loud.
JAIL HOUSING: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of released inmates.
ARREST: Cedar Lane, Newport, Ariel Brianne Rose, 35, of Newport was arrested for fourth-degree assault.
WEDNESDAY. AUG. 7
ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Newport, report of a single-vehicle accident.
DOMESTIC VIOLANCE: Trillium Rd., Cusick, report of husband home with kids acting crazy, made caller leave.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 4th St., Newport, caller believes voter fraud is going on.
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Coyote Trail Rd., Newport, report of a motorcycle falling off a trailer, damaged.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: N. Newport Ave., Newport, report of a subject giving caller’s son alcohol.
DISTURBANCE: LeClerc Rd., Cusick, report of a disturbance in the courtroom.
THEFT: N. Central Ave., Ione, report of caller unable to find purse.
DECEASED PERSON: Suther Lane, Elk, report of a deceased person.
MOTOR-VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 211, report of a vehicle in the ditch.
DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20, Cusick
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd., Newport, report of a male causing a disturbance at a residence.
ARREST: W. 4th St., Newport, Jared Bailey, 44, was arrested for DUI.
DISTURBANCE: Calispel Trail Loop, Newport, report of a landlord on scene screaming and yelling at caller to leave changed locks.
ASSAULT: Monumental Way, Cusick, report of a female assault victim who came into ER.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Qlispe River Way, Cusick
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: LeClerc Rd., Cusick, report of a male subject sitting in roadway.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Bergen Rd., report that stepdad grabbed mom around the neck yesterday.
ARREST: S. 8th Ave., Chad David Teeter, 49, of Ione was arrested in a local warrant.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Trask Rd., report of subject burning weeds near road with propane torch.
BURGLARY: Sullivan Lake Rd., report that someone broke into a shed breaking lock and took some sodas.
THEFT: E. Blackwell St., report that caller put wallet down on bench and it was taken.
ARREST: Mountain Bluff Lane, Lucas Michael Allen, 19, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant.
FIRE: Casey Court, report that moss caught fire and is smoldering.
DISTURBANCE: Spring Valley Rd., person can hear screaming between male and female on the property.
SEX OFFENSE: Roberts Drive SUSPICIOUS PERSON: River Rd., report of suspicious male walking in this area.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Spring Valley Rd., report of street bike speeding.
ERRATIC DRIVER: W. 5th St., Newport, report that vehicle was partially driving on sidewalk in this area.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 1st St., Newport
HARASSMENT: W. 1st St., Newport, report that subject is screaming vulgarities and threatening to fight caller.
FRIDAY, AUG. 9
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St., Newport, report of male yelling about killing people.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Sullivan Lake Rd., report that someone knocked mailbox off post yesterday.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle swerving in lane and inconsistent speeds.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Boundary Rd., report that subjects are
shooting rifles towards the picnic area and tables.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W. 4th St., report that someone painted the business sign.
FIRE SMIOKE ONLY: Rocker Box Lane, report of bark black smoke in the area.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Monumental Way, Cusick, report of vehicle speeding up and down roads.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle with lane travel issues.
FOUND PROPERTY: W. Walnut St., Newport, report that subject left medications in the lobby.
MISSING PERON: Horseshoe Lake Rd., report that subject has not been seen for hours.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Geophysical, report that subject hit caller’s dog with vehicle and killed him.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: S.
Newport Ave., report that someone hit mailbox.
SATURDAY, AUG. 10
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 6th St., report of male wandering in the roadway acting crazy.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle all over the road.
DISOURBANCE: W. Kelly Drive, report of person outside throwing a fit.
FOUND PROPERTY: Box Canyon Rd., report of found bicycle.
ILLEGAL BURING: Rocky Gorge Rd., report of slash pile is being burned.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 211, report of burning in yard.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of truck with lane travel issues.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Spring Valley, report of two subjects speeding on street bikes.
ILLEGAL BURING: N. Craig Ave., report that subject has a fire going in yard.
FIREWORK: W. 3rd St., report of subjects shooting off fireworks.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report of bull running around on highway.
ILLEGAL BURINGIN: Fir Lane, report that homeowners have a fire going.
SUNDAY, AUG. 11
SEX OFFENSE: N. Fea Ave., Newport
ILLEGAL BURNING: Quail Loop, Newport, report that neighbor is burning grass.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Scotia Rd., report of one vehicle in the ditch.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Sullivan Creek, report that subjects are shooting nonstop.
ASSAULT: 2nd Ave., report of assault with no injuries.
ANIMAL BITE: Cusick, report that juvenile was bitten on face.
WEST BONNER COUNTY
MONDAY, AUG. 5
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Old Priest River Rd., Priest River
NON INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy.
57, Priest River
NON INJURY ACCIDENT: S.
State Ave. & E. 4th St. S., Oldtown
PARKING VIOLATION: Sherwood Beach Rd., Coolin
SHOPLIFTING: Tank Rd., Oldtown
TUESDAY, AUG. 6
NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS
WEDNESDAY. AUG. 7
ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, report of an accident with unknown injuries.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 6th St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Larch St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
HUNTING & FISHING VIOLATION: Albeni Cove Rd., Oldtown
MARINE INCIDENT: E. Twin Island Shore
AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, Priest River THURSDAY, AUG. 8
ARREST: Klein Lane, Oldtown, Karma Stokes, 52, was arrested on warrants, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
UNKNOWN INJURY ACCIDENT: Reeder Creek Rd., Nordman
FRIDAY, AUG. 9
RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River SATURDAY, AUG. 10
ARREST: Hwy. 2, Priest River, Christopher Collison, 38, of Sandpoint was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia.
ARREST: Eastshore Rd., Coolin, Jeffrey Dezort, 18, of Great Falls, Mont., was arrested for aggravated battery.
INFORMATION: Hwy. 57, Priest River PREVIOUS INCIDENT FOLLOW UP: Kaniksu St., Priest River
MARINE INCIDENT: Outlet Bay Rd., Priest Lake SHOPLIFTING: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake ANIMAL PROBLEM: Church St., Priest River CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE: Old Priest River Rd., Priest River
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: W. Hummingbird Lane, Blanchard, report of a family offense.
FATAL ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Blanchard VAGRANCY: Hwy. 2, Priest River ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Justyne Browne, 30, of Sagle was arrested for possession of fentanyl, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
SUNDAY, AUG. 11
LITTERING: Dickensheet Rd. and Hwy. 57, Coolin MARINE INCIDENT: W. Lakeshore Rd., Priest Lake RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 57, Priest River DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake, Alexander Elmore, 24, of Spirit Lake was arrested for attempted strangulation.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake
