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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. 11
SMOKE: Sacheen Southshore Rd., Newport, report of smoke column seen on ridge.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Harworth Rd & Grouse Rd., Newport, report that set of mailboxes was pried open sometime overnight.
AGENCY ASSIST: S. Spokane Ave. & W. 4th St., Newport, report of assist with getting vehicles moved.
THEFT: Pines Rd., Newport, report that 1993 Chevy flatbed was stolen around 2:47 a.m., caller had video of it being taken.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 1st St., Newport, report of female out in front of office screaming and yelling.
VIOLATION OF ORDER:
Panhead Hill Rd., Newport, report that caller believed ex-husband was violating order by keeping her and any guests to her property under surveillance.
PROPERTY DAMAGE: Hwy.
20, report that caller believed a vehicle went through his fences the night of Saturday, Aug. 9.
ASSAULT: Cusick Boat Launch, Cusick, report of two to four subjects fighting.
TRESPASSING: Willms Rd., Elk, report that neighbor was starting up a recreational vehicle park and had been telling people they can go onto caller’s property, so caller was getting people trespassing.
ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Christopher Eugene Damrill, 41, of Elk was arrested on a local warrant.
ANIMAL CRUELTY: Pleasant Dr.
W., Newport
TRESPASSING: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report that mother was trespassing at property.
ANIMAL CRUELTY: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that mix breed dog across the street had been outside all day, no food or water.
DRUGS: Pines Rd., Newport, report that subject turning in found drugs.
FIREWORKS: Yergens Rd., Newport, report of little children lighting off bottle rockets.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Silver Birch Court, Newport, report that 7-year-old was being violent and hit his 5-year-old brother over the head with a tape measure.
ILLEGAL BURNING: McKay St., Ione, report of homeowner burning plastic in 55-gallon burn barrel.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy.
20, Cusick, report of subject on the tracks wearing black shorts, was bald.
TUESDAY, AUG. 12
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Moine Rd., Newport, report that diesel truck with car trailer went up to neighbor’s house and left in a hurry with a piece of equipment on the trailer.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Rocky Creek Rd., Cusick, report that son was at residence, throwing things, yelling at caller.
ANIMAL CRUELTY: Valley View Dr., Newport, report of four to five dogs on the property that were not being taken care of.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Main St., Ione, report that male was going around town looking in vehicles and business windows.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Hwy.
20, report of people vandalizing campers last night at fairgrounds.
THEFT: Fertile Valley Rd., Newport, report that someone stole a plate off one of caller’s vehicles.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Hwy. 20, report of caller concerned that there had been shooting around a vehicle that was previously reported abandoned, and now there was an additional vehicle there.
ARREST: N. Newport Hwy., Newport, Ryan Christopher Tharp, 40, of Spokane was arrested on a local warrant.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Willms Rd., Elk
TRESPASSING: Bennett Rd., Usk, report that someone was living on caller’s property in a house of tents.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hummingbird Lane, Newport, report that caller’s neighbor’s dogs were at large on his property.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Spring Valley Rd., Newport, report of late ‘90s red Dodge pickup, no plates.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: W. Kelly Dr., Newport
ILLEGAL BURN: Snow Berry Lane, Usk
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Grizzly Loop, Newport, report of minors who caller believed were on drugs.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13
FIRE: Willms Rd. & Camden Rd., Elk, report of brush fire.
VIOLATION OF ORDER: Rocky Creek Rd., Cusick, person reports that last night son was at the residence watching television and he is not supposed to be there.
ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Brandon L. Wright, 24, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant.
FRAUD: Pines Rd., Newport, report of known individual fraudulently taking money from account.
THEFT: Tacoma Creek Rd., Cusick, report that someone stole 2 circuit breakers and pipe for a pump from her residence.
BRUSH FIRE: Brownsea Rd., person reports locating a campfire started by possible transient, extinguished the fire but concerned it will start up again.
AGENCY ASSIST: N. Washington St., Metaline Falls, report of elderly male being harassed by subjects and these subjects keep coming onto his property stealing things.
TRESPASSING: LeClerc Rd. S., Newport, report of male parked in driveway arguing with her.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Spring Valley Rd., report of vehicle – biker collision.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Yergens Rd., Newport, report of dogs running loose.
FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Rocky Gorge Rd., Newport, person reports seeing smoke in the area.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Central Ave., Ione, person wants to speak to a deputy regarding a suspicious love note left on her fence.
THREATENING: Lehigh Ave., Metaline Falls, person reporting that the neighbor threatened to shoot his dog.
THURSDAY, AUG. 14
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 20, report of trailer unhooked and in the ditch.
VEHICLE FIRE: E 5th St., report of loader fully engulfed near firewood deck.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W.
1st St., Newport, report of male exposing himself to everyone.
FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Box Canyon Dam, report of column of smoke up the hill.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report that vehicle ran complainant off the road.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Telephone Rd. E., report of trespassing and vandalism.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Yergens Rd., report of dog running off leash across lawns.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: S. Scott Ave., person believes dog was taken.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of possibly high male acting strange and wandering onto properties.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Four Mile Lane, report that someone broke into mailbox.
PROWLER: Audrey Lane, report of subject reading complainant’s mail.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Southshore Diamond, person reports of possibly hearing a female being beaten up.
BURGLARY: Harworth Rd., report that person believes someone is breaking into her property.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., report of juvenile female hitting complainant.
FRIDAY, AUG. 15
BOOK & RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Cody James Sarff, 36, of Newport and Kathaleen Lynn Truax, 45, of Newport were booked and released for third-degree theft.
THEFT: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of medication stolen in last few days.
COLLISION: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of vehicle rear-ended by a logging truck.
AGENCY ASSIST: Valley View Dr., Newport, report of Child Protective Services referral.
AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 41, report that Bonner County requested resources from South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue.
RECOVERED VEHICLE: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of stolen vehicle on property.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: N. Washington Ave., Newport
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Camden Rd., Newport, report that neighbors were shooting.
FRAUD: S. Washington Ave., Newport
VIOLATION OF ORDER: Rocky Creek Rd., Ione, report of respondent in order at residence.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Schaefers Beach Dr., Newport, report that someone was having an open fire on their deck.
NON-INJURY COLLISION: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle rear-ended.
SATURDAY, AUG. 16
NOISE COMPLAINT: Valley View Dr., Newport, report of loud noises coming from area.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Pines Rd., Newport, report of large slash pile burning.
BOOK & RELEASE: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Russell Earl Schaffer, 55, of Ione was booked and released for driving without required interlock.
DECEASED PERSON: N. Washington Ave., Newport
VIOLATION OF ORDER: Rocky Creek Rd., Ione, report of respondent on his way to residence.
THEFT: Lada Dr., Newport, report of several snowmobiles stolen last year.
ANIMAL NOISE: Yergens Rd., Newport, report of dogs barking non-stop.
MISSING PERSON: Boyer Ridge Rd., report that elderly male went missing while huckleberry-picking.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSANCE: Hwy. 20
CITIZEN DISPUTE: W. 1st St., Newport, report of parties yelling about dogs.
THEFT: W. 5th St., Newport, report of items stolen.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Cass Ave., Newport, report of small child riding around alone.
NOISE COMPLAINT: Cardone Court, Cusick, report of loud boom sounds in area.
SUNDAY, AUG. 17
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Yergens Rd., Newport, report of dog running loose; notice of infraction issued.
ILLEGAL BURNING: Middle Fork Rd., Usk, report of illegal campfire.
BOATING PROBLEM: Mountain View Dr., Newport, report of two jet skis racing near docks.
NON-INJURY COLLISION: Hwy. 2 & Gray Rd., Newport, report of two-vehicle, non-injury collision.
TRESPASSING: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report that male subject came onto property, not leaving.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Qlispe River Way, Cusick
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Valley View Dr., Newport, report of four-wheelers and dirt bikes speeding up and down roadway.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Lehigh Hill Rd., Metaline Falls, report of someone possibly camping in van on side of road.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: W. 4th St., Newport, report that subject was high, asking people for drugs.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of lights shining in caller’s bedroom window.
WEST BONNER COUNTY
MONDAY, AUG. 11
SHOPLIFTING: Hwy. 2, Oldtown MARINE INCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY: Hwy. 41 & Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Pend Oreille Dr., Spirit Lake
AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Flying Geese Way,
Blanchard
TUESDAY, AUG. 12
AGENCY ASSIST: Clagstone Rd., Blanchard
AGENCY ASSIST: Songbird Way, Spirit Lake
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Kaniksu St., Priest River, report of dog running at large.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: E. Jefferson Ave., Priest River, report of barking dog.
FRAUD: E. Settlement Rd., Priest River
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Peterson Rd., Priest River
ARREST: E., Lakeview Blvd., Priest River, Daniel Fouts, 55, of Spokane, was arrested on his fugitive from justice warrant.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 57, Priest River
THURSDAY, AUG. 14
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: 2nd St., Priest River, weeds and grass.
MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River, weeds and grass.
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Washington
St., Priest River
FRIDAY, AUG. 15
INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 41 & Blanchard-Elk Rd., Blanchard
SATURDAY, AUG. 16
ARREST: Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Peggy Hill, 48, of Deer Park was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, driving without privileges and second-offense no insurance.
BURGLARY: Shale Rd., Priest River
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 & 4th St., Priest River
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE: Moonstar Lane,
Spirit Lake
SUNDAY, AUG. 17
NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.
