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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
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PEND OREILLE COUNTY
MONDAY, APRIL 14
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Pines Rd., Newport, report from complainant who heard his neighbor yelling, believed he was yelling at his wife.
LITTERING: Scotia Rd. E., Newport, report of garbage all over roadway, including pill bottles.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., Newport, report of several items spray-painted.
ARREST: N. State Ave. & W.
Pine St., Newport, Jeremy L. Self, 53, of Newport was arrested for driving with license suspended.
ANIMAL BITE: W. Circle Dr., Newport, report of child bit by neighbor’s dogs.
COLLISION: Boundary Rd., Metaline, report that complainant’s fiancé flipped her truck, hung up without further details.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report that complainant saw some subjects unloading a dirt bike out of back of truck, not sure if it was stolen or what was going on.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
PROWLER: 1st Ave., Cusick, report from complainant who thought there was someone outside her residence.
FISH & GAME: Westside Calispel Rd., Cusick, report of cougar depredation with dogs.
THEFT: Monumental Way, Cusick, report that complainant’s Ford truck was taken sometime since October.
VIOLATION OF ORDER: Panhead Hill Rd., Newport, report that female respondent in order is on property taking items.
COLLISION: Bead Lake Rd., Newport, report of one-vehicle rollover, female still inside vehicle.
FIRE: Spring Valley Rd., Newport, report of fire in woods, unknown size, complainant not sure exactly what was on fire.
FIRE: Leclerc Rd. N., Ione, report of brush on fire, approximately 50 feet.
MISSING PERSON: Greenhood Rd., Usk, report of 69-year-old missing from residence.
TRESPASSING: Hwy. 20, Cusick, report of male subject on camera walking around subject’s property around 5 p.m. April 14.
FIRE: W. Wisconsin Ave., Ione, report of house on fire.
FIRE: Carole Lane, Newport, report of deck of logs on fire.
ARREST: Main St., Usk, Jamie Sue Cheryle Roland, 32, of Usk was arrested on a warrant.
THEFT: Qlispe River Way, Cusick
ARREST: E. 5th St., Usk, Dale Owen Fitch, 50, of Sandpoint was arrested for assault fourth-degree domestic violence.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: LeClerc Rd. N., Ione, person says neighbor is going to kill her and steal her paperwork for her inheritance.
INMATE TRANSPORT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Norman E.
Cull, 69, of Valley was arrested on a warrant.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Suther Lane, Elk, report of male in 30s acting out of it.
BURGLARY: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report that sometime in the last year a survey station was taken.
ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, William A. Rex, 45, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Warren Ave., Newport, person reports on showed up with a vehicle, not sure if it was stolen and it is blocking the alley.
ERRATIC DRIVER: LeClerc Rd.
S., Usk, report of blue Chevy SUV all over the road.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of subject rear-ended by another vehicle.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W.
Chippewa Ave., Ione, report that person believes someone is trying to break into her garage.
GRASS FIRE: Hwy. 20, Newport, report of grass on fire moving into the yard.
FIRE: Hwy. 211, Newport, report that person heard transformer blow can see smoke, grass possibly on fire in PUD transfer station.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. State Ave., Newport, person reports hearing nonstop screaming from inside of a residence.
LITTERING: Coyote Trail, Newport, report that someone dumped a bunch of items on state land.
ANIMAL BITE: Ashwood Lane, Cusick, report of a man bitten by neighbors’ dog behind the left knee, is going to clinic.
UTILITY PROBLEM: Scotia Rd., Newport, report that top of a tree in the powerline, in this area.
AGENCY ASSIST: W. 7th St., Newport, person requesting welfare check on male who has been suicidal, children possibly there.
SEX OFFENSE: W. 4th Ave., Metaline Falls, juvenile states he was sexually assaulted.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Casey Rd., Newport, report that neighbor’s dog came over and killed 10 chickens.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Lenora Drive, Usk, person reports seeing a car driving around taking pictures of everything.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON:
Thomas Lane, Newport, person reports seeing someone on the Ring camera walking around and ringing doorbell.
BURGLARY: Davis Lake Rd., Usk, report that a bunch of stuff was stolen from a garage on the property.
ARREST: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, Alexey Kuropatkin, 40, was arrested for physical control with intoxication.
FIRE: Camden Rd., Newport, report that subjects at residence are possibly burning garbage.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
HARASSMENT: W. 4th St., Newport, report that male tenant was being aggressive last night.
TRESPASSING: Graham Rd., Cusick, report of subjects in motorhome trespassing on property.
THREATENING: Pines Rd., Newport, report from complainant who believed ex was making threats against him.
VEHICLE PROWL: S. Newport Ave., Newport, report of items stolen out of vehicle.
FOUND PROPERTY: Public Utility District Substation, report of BB gun found.
AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, report that agency assisted Department of Corrections with contact.
AGENCY ASSIST: Turtle Rd., Cusick, report that agency assisted Counseling Services.
ARREST: Garrett Rd., Newport, Domingo C. Alvarado Jr., 55, of Newport was arrested for driving with license suspended and no ignition interlock device.
FIRE: Hwy. 31, report of halfacre fire with small flames.
NON-INJURY COLLISION: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle off roadway with hazards on.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
AGENCY ASSIST: W. Walnut St., Newport, report that agency assisted Bonner County Sheriff’s Office on traffic stop.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Beaver Creek Lane, Metaline, report from complainant who believed loose wolf dogs took complainant’s ducks.
ARREST: Rusho Lane, Newport, Lori Ann Rusho, 39, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Hwy.
2, report that subject called Family Crisis Network, possible domestic violence situation.
TRESPASSING: Suther Lane, Elk, report that subject told not to go on property is back out on property.
THEFT: E. 5th St., Newport, report from complainant who believed son stole money from him.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Deeter Rd., Newport, report that homeowner fired two warning shots.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hummingbird Lane, Newport, report of dog running loose down roadway.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Pend Oreille Homes Rd., Newport, report from complainant who believed public information was being released to dark web.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
AGENCY ASSIST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report that agency assisted with corrections.
ANIMAL NOISE: Lehigh Ave., Metaline Falls, report that neighbor’s dogs barked at complainant constantly.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Beaver Creek Lane, Metaline, report that neighbor was threatening to shoot dog after it got out.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: River Rd., Cusick, report of three side-bysides driving up and down road very fast.
ARREST: Black Rd. N. & W. 5th St., Usk, Leslie Dawn Moug, 60, of Newport was arrested for failure to transfer title.
ARREST: Hwy. 2, Arthur Joe Harp, 45, of Newport was arrested on a local warrant.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Shadows Dr. N., Cusick, report of someone shooting off guns at bonfire.
BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report that known subject cut lock on motorhome and stole items.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Phay Rd., report from complainant unable to control juvenile.
AGENCY ASSIST: W. Pine St. & N. State Ave., Newport, report of agency out with Bonner County Sheriff’s Office on stop.
HARASSMENT: Village St., Metaline Falls, report that neighbor was harassing and yelling at complainant.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Kelly Dr., Newport, report from complainant who believed neighbor came onto her property and released her dog.
WEAPON OFFENSE: Beaver Creek Lane, Metaline, report that neighbors are shooting at guests.
ARREST: Conklin Meadows Rd., Newport, Dominic Cattadoris, 41, of Usk was arrested for disorderly conduct.
CIVIL: Regal Rd., Elk, report of civil issue over items left at residence.
FIRE: Leclerc Rd. S., Newport, report of structure and brush on fire.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. Wisconsin Ave., Ione, report from complainant who believed someone was trying to break into residence.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES:
Conklin Meadows Rd., Newport, report of children screaming.
TRESPASSING: Telephone Rd. E., Newport, report that known subjects broke gate and have vehicle blocking roadway.
WEST BONNER COUNTY
MONDAY, APRIL 14
INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41, Spirit Lake, report of injury accident in 2000 block.
AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, Priest River
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
FRAUD: Happys Lane, Priest River, report of case for fraud in 100 block.
UNKNOWN-INJURY ACCIDENT: Blanchard Cutoff, Blanchard
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
AGENCY ASSIST: Greenhood Rd., Usk
ANIMAL PROBLEM: E. Beardmore Ave., Priest River, report of prohibited animals.
FRAUD: Sleepy Hollow, Oldtown
SEX OFFENSE: Priest River CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Squaw Valley Cutoff & Hwy.
57, Priest River, a 50-year-old Priest River man was cited and released for possession of paraphernalia.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
SHOPLIFTING: Hwy. 2, Laclede ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, Priest River
WEAPON OFFENSE: Tundra Ave., Priest River
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
TRAFFIC VIOLATION: W.
Walnut St., Newport, report of traffic offense in Oldtown.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Gold Spur, Newport
CITE & RELEASE: E. Valley St.
S., Oldtown, William Higgins, 53, of Newport was cited and released in Oldtown for driving without privileges.
CITE & RELEASE: Tank Rd., Oldtown, Camden Donahey, 21, of Deer Park was cited and released for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia in Oldtown.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
HUNTING & FISHING VIOLATIONS: Peninsula Rd., Priest
River
AGENCY ASSIST: Bandy Rd. & Kelso Lake Rd., Priest River
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ CIRCUMSTANCES: Dill Place, Priest Lake
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
MISSING PERSON: Williams Dr., Priest Lake
BURGLARY: Moose Creek Rd., Priest River
