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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, JUNE 30
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Woodstock Dr., Newport, report that neighbor’s cows were on caller’s property again.
THEFT: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of items stolen from jobsite.
ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Seth Foster Ueltzen, 48, of Cusick was arrested on an out-of-state warrant.
DECEASED PERSON: Beaver Valley Rd., Newport, report of male deceased.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St., Newport, report of two white males laying under a tree at church hollering at people asking if they wanted to buy a gram.
LITTERING: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report that caller passed large rusty garbage truck headed to dump that was dropping boxes and garbage all down Deer Valley Road; verbal warning issued.
THEFT: Gray Rd., Newport, report that caller was advised by neighbor that people kept coming onto property and stealing things.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Overlook Dr., Newport, report of older Chevy van at end of roadway possibly dumping garbage.
VIOLATION OF ORDER: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of respondent violating order by attempting third-party contact with protected person.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Graham Rd., Cusick, report that caller believed her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend was in her home, taking her clothes and other items.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report that vacant house next door might have squatters, subjects were driving erratically.
ILLEGAL BURNING: S. Warren Ave., Newport, report of unattended campfire.
AGENCY ASSIST: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River, report of mutual aid for fully engulfed motorhome going to structure and vehicles.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Laurelhurst Dr., Newport, report of suspicious van in parking lot.
AGENCY ASSIST: Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown, report of mutual aid requested for brush fire.
TUESDAY, JULY 1
FIREWORKS: Jorgens Rd., Newport, report that neighbors just started lighting off fireworks.
ARREST: W. 7th St., Newport, Ryan William Bujko, 24, of Newport was arrested for malicious mischief third-degree domestic violence.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Doreen Dr., Newport, report of video of black pit bull mix and brown dog with floppy ears on property again.
HARASSMENT: Camden Rd., Newport, report that brother-inlaw kept harassing caller.
THEFT: Middle Fork Rd., Usk, report that white 2001 Timberland trailer was stolen.
THEFT: Sullivan Lake Rd., Ione, report that someone possibly took around 300 logs from two properties June 29.
FIRE: Misty Ridge Lane, Newport, report of small brush fire that was out, but caller wanted a check to make sure.
CIVIL: Fair View Rd., Elk, report that neighbor put speed bumps on caller’s street.
TRESPASSING: Elmers Loop, Newport, report of a cold trespassing of suspicious vehicle on caller’s property.
THEFT: Harworth Rd., Newport, report that caller’s neighbor was taking dirt and gravel from his property.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy.
2, Newport, report of cows on highway.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
CIVIL: Woodard Rd., Newport, report that caller had agreement with male he hired and provided money for tools and training, then male stopped working for him after a week.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Rocky Gorge Rd., Newport, report that neighbor’s cows on caller’s property were doing damage.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Barber Rd., Cusick, report that caller found spot on corner of his house where it appeared someone shot and hit his plastic drain spout.
LITTERING: Middle Fork Rd., Usk, report that someone had attempted to burn garbage in a campsite, plus dumped food and a couch.
PURSUIT: Yergens Rd., Newport, report of pursuit of vehicle failing to stop.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Larch Lane, Cusick, report that neighbors were burning brush again.
CIVIL: Carole Lane, Newport, report that someone was screaming at caller from their window.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Devils Dr., Cusick
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy.
2, Newport, report that caller hit deer, and it needed to be dispatched.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Woodland Dr., Newport, report of illegal burn on beach.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
COLLISION: Telephone Rd. E., Newport, report of vehicle versus tree.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Hwy.
211, report of male and female pushing and yelling at each other.
FIRE: Sandy Shores Rd., Newport, report of white smoke coming from area.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: LeClerc Rd. N., report of suspicious male asking people for ride.
COLLISION: Hwy. 2 & Fertile Valley Rd., Newport, report of two-vehicle, non-injury accident blocking one lane.
THEFT: W. Wisconsin Ave., Ione, report of tires taken off vehicle.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Conklin Meadows Rd., Newport, report that deer needed dispatched.
ANIMAL NOISE: Wildflower Lane & Coyote Trail, Newport, report of dogs barking for several hours straight.
TRESPASSING: River Rd., Cusick, report that caller wanted subject trespassed.
ARREST: N. Newport Ave., Newport, Terry Lee Verhaag, 61, of Valley was arrested for physical control while intoxicated, resisting arrest and obstructing a public servant.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Spring Valley Rd., Newport, report of arguing with boyfriend in car.
AGENCY ASSIST: W. Pine St., Newport, report of assist Spokane Police Department with taking report .
NON-INJURY COLLISION: Best Chance Rd., Usk, report of unoccupied vehicle down embankment.
ANIMAL NOISE: Wildflower Lane, Newport, report of ongoing issue with neighbor’s dogs barking.
FIRE: Cunningham Rd., Newport, report that fireworks started small grass fire, out now.
ANIMAL NOISE: Yergens Rd., Newport, report of ongoing issue with dogs barking.
FIRE: N. 7th Ave., Ione, report of explosion about 1 kilometer away with smoke coming from mountains.
ARREST: Qlipse River Way, Cusick, Jason Wesley Leal, 52, of Newport was arrested for third-degree driving with license suspended or revoked, displaying a non-match license plate and first-degree criminal trespassing; Tiffany Machelle Gaertner, 45, of Newport was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., Newport
ILLEGAL BURNING: Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., Diamond Lake
VEHICLE PROWL: N. Main Ave., Metaline, report that someone
was stealing something from caller’s car.
FIREWORKS: West Branch LeClerc Creek, Cusick, report of large group of people setting off fireworks in forest area.
PHONE OFFENSE: Hwy. 2, report that someone was calling in and harassing caller.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: E. 5th St., Newport, report of subject driving with baby in their lap.
FIRE: Davis Lake Rd. & Hwy. 211, Davis Lake, report of tree on fire.
DISTURBANCE: 1st Ave., report of juveniles fighting at park.
ASSAULT: Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., Diamond Lake, report of fight over fireworks on dock.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 3rd St. & Washington Ave., report that caller believed two people were car prowling, looking in cars.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
FIRE: Boundary Rd., Diamond Lake, report of plume of smoke on other side of river.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: W. 5th St., Newport
NOISE COMPLAINT: Hazel St.
& Hwy. 20, Cusick, report that neighbors made loud explosion that rattled windows.
THEFT: McGowen Rd., Newport, report of mountain bike stolen sometime overnight.
CITIZEN DISPUTE: Calispel Ave., Newport, report of neighbors yelling at each other.
BOATING PROBLEM: Bead Lake Dr., Bead Lake, report that boat was harassing people on paddle boards.
ARREST: Camden Rd., Newport, Elvin Leon Bell, 79, of Newport was arrested for harassment threats to kill.
ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Kelly James Miller, 36, of Priest River was arrested on an out-of-state warrant.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: W. 6th St., Newport, report of female out of control.
INTOXICATION: W. Pine St., Newport, report of intoxicated male throwing backpacks around in street.
THEFT: River Rd., Cusick, report that one-wheel scooter was stolen.
FIREWORKS: Calispel Ave., Newport, report that neighbor was shooting bottle rockets off over caller’s residence.
FIREWORKS: Southshore Diamond Lake Rd., Diamond Lake, report of juveniles setting off fireworks, started fire in dumpster.
NOISE COMPLAINT: N. 1st Ave., Ione, report of loud music.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: 1st Ave.
& Timber St., Cusick, report of vehicle speeding in area.
SUNDAY, JULY 6
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Bartlette Rd., Usk, report that subjects claimed to be broke
down on side of road.
ARREST: Roberts Dr., Newport, Geoffrey Michael Whittall, 40, of Newport was arrested for harassment.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: W.
2nd St., Newport, report of rocks thrown through windows of several cars in area.
DISTURBANCE: Hwy. 2, report that male subject was highly agitated and yelling at customers.
ASSAULT: Dilling Dr., Cusick, report that assault occurred last night.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: N.
Craig Ave., Newport, report of rocks thrown through several house windows last night.
TRESPASSING: Qlispe River Way, Cusick, referral for prosecution made.
HARASSMENT: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report that neighbor kept harassing caller over fence and videotaping her.
FIRE: Davis Lake Rd., Davis Lake, report of illegal burn pile.
THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of bicycle stolen from bike rack.
TRESPASSING: Westside Calispel Rd., Usk, report of trespassers refusing to leave caller’s property.
WEST BONNER COUNTY
MONDAY, JUNE 30
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake, report of non-injury crash at 6200 block.
AGENCY ASSIST: Stone Rd., Blanchard, report of case for agency assist in 1500 block.
FIRE STRUCTURE: E. Jefferson Ave., Priest River
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: E. 3rd St. S.,
Oldtown
TUESDAY, JULY 1
UNATTENDED DEATH: Eastriver Rd., Priest River
BATTERY: Hwy. 41 & Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake
VEHICLE THEFT: Cherokee Trail, Priest River
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: S. Iowa Ave., Oldtown, report of family offense.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: S.
Iowa Ave., Oldtown
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: W. Jefferson Ave., Priest River, report of weeds and plants.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E. Jackson Ave., Priest River, report of weeds and plants.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River, report of weeds and plants.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River, report of weeds and plants.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION:
Larch St., Priest River, report of weeds and plants.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E. Jefferson Ave., Priest River, report of weeds and plants.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Larch St., Priest River, report of weeds and plants.
BATTERY: N. Hess Point Rd., Coolin
AGENCY ASSIST: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport
TRESPASSING: Hwy. 41, Oldtown
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Hwy. 2, Priest River MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake, report of malicious injury to property in 5000 block.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 4th St., Priest River, report of weeds and plants.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: Harriet St., Priest River, report of weeds and plants.
MARINE INCIDENT: W. Lakeshore Rd., Priest Lake
FRIDAY, JULY 4
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Mick And Ern Dr.,
Priest River
AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 57, Priest River
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Old Priest River
Rd., Oldtown
TRESPASSING: Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown
ARREST: Summer Haven, Priest Lake, Corine Brown, 27, of Spokane and Shiaynn Hobbs-Schulke, 29, of Spokane Valley were arrested for battery.
ARREST: S. Por Shore, Priest River, Brendon Reeves, 22, of Priest River was arrested for operating a vessel under the influence on the Pend Oreille River on the south side of Strong Island.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Pinehaven Rd., Spirit Lake
DISTURBING THE PEACE: Walden Lane, Spirit Lake
SATURDAY, JULY 5 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Elicia Lane, Priest River
MISSING PERSON: Hoo Doo Mountain Rd., Priest River
SMOKE: Lower Bear Creek Bay Rd., Coolin
SUNDAY, JULY 6
VEHICLE THEFT: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake
FIREWORKS VIOLATION: Tree Root Court, Spirit Lake
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Cougar Run, Priest Lake
