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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.
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, SEPT. 22
FIRE SMOKE ONLY: S. 7th Ave., report of dark-colored smoke about one-fourth of a mile south of this location.
TIMBER FIRE: McGowen Rd., Newport, report that tree was possibly struck by lightning and there were flames but now the tree is smoldering.
THEFT: Westside Calispel Rd., report that black Suzuki Verona was stolen this morning sometime between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Hwy.
20, report that person had heard subjects screaming and yelling at each other for the last half hour.
ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Chad D. Cotter, 47, of Elk was arrested on a local conference.
SMOKE: Deer Valley Rd., Newport, Department of Natural Resources aircraft spotted a small column in the area they are sending an engine.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23
ILLEGAL BURNING: Hwy. 2 & Allen Rd, report that subject has a fire in the medium.
ARREST: Stateline Cutoff Rd., Newport, Ethan J. Reimer, 45, of Newport was arrested for fourth-degree assault domestic violence.
ARREST: W. 5th St., Newport, a wanted juvenile was arrested.
TRESPASSING: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of several subjects on back dock, would like them removed.
ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Joshua L Gilbert, 46, of Newport was arrested on a Department of Corrections detainer.
THREATENING: Coyote Trail, Newport, report that subject placed a gate across a shared easement without permission and threatened to shoot her when gate was left open.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Down Memory Lane, Newport, report that a dog came from the neighbor’s house and attacked their chickens and killed one.
FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Valley View Drive & Coyote Trail, report of smoke coming from the trees, smells like pine needles, 100 feet from intersection, behind the mailboxes.
FIRE SMOKE ONLY: Reynolds Creek Rd., report of smoke coming from possible residence in the area.
LITTERING: Pow Wow Park, Cusick, report of illegal dumping at tribal landfill.
TRESPASSING: Creek Side Drive N., Ione, report that male was in a vehicle in the area and was asked to leave because he was trespassing.
JAIL HOUSING: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of inmate transport.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
AGENCY ASSIST: Colville WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 20, Newport, report that male was said to have pointed rifle at caller.
THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport THEFT: Boat Launch Rd., Diamond Lake, report that yesterday pain medication was taken from caller’s van.
FIRE: Scotia Rd., Newport, report that something was smoldering by trees.
VIOLATION OF ORDER: E.
Blackwell St., Ione, report that ex had been riding dirt bike closer than 1,000 feet.
PHONE OFFENSE: Newport, report of caller getting death threats from Newport phone number.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Thompson Rd., Elk, report that caller made hole in wall of residence again to try to get into dad’s office.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 4th St., Newport, report of stolen vehicle in area.
AGENCY ASSIST: W. Pine St., Newport, report of check location for vehicle.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Old LeClerc Rd., report that person could hear people running around on the property taunting him.
BURGLARY: Riverside Ave., report that garage door was broken and person could hear someone inside.
SMOKE: Boyd Lane, third-party report of smoke in the area.
THEFT: Lake of the Woods, report of canoe stolen in last few weeks.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: LeClerc Rd. N., report of about 30 head of cattle in yard, stock restricted area.
RECOVERED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20 & Hwy. 211, report of recovered stolen motorcycle.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: N.
Washington Ave., Newport, report of suspicious male.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Newport Ave., Newport, report that subjects were taking pictures of his kids playing in the yard.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 1st St., Newport, officer out with suspicious vehicle.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of multiple subjects on backside of property.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
TRESPASSING: Reynolds Creek Rd., report that vehicle trespassed onto property yesterday.
ERRATIC DRIVER: W. 5th St., report of possible DUI.
THEFT: Spring Valley Rd., report that backhoe was stolen several days ago.
VEHICLE PROWL: 2nd Ave., report of rear window broken.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: Hwy. 2, report of two-vehicle accident.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Deer Valley Rd., report that person was run into the ditch by another driver.
SMOKE: Westside Calispel Rd., DNR responding to fire in area.
VEHICLE PROWL: N. 1st Ave., report of license plates missing and car vandalized.
RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Thompson Rd., report that juvenile ran away from home.
THREATENING: LeClerc Rd. S., report that person was threatened by individual squatting on his property.
ILLEGAL BURNING: N. 7th Ave., person believes neighbors were burning.
ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle with lane travel issues.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle dragging chains and throwing sparks.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Yergens Rd., report of golf cart in the yard with kids.
NOISE COMPLAINT: W. 7th St., report of loud noise coming from apartment.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Old LeClerc Rd., complainant was hearing voices.
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: S Warren Ave. & W. Kelly, report of vehicle accident by railroad tracks.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
ASSAULT: Phay Rd., Elk, juvenile arrested.
JUVENILE PROBLEM: Hwy. 2, report that juvenile was breaking into caller’s bedroom and stealing her underwear.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Dads Lane, Newport, report of vehicle parked in woods at end of road.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
ARREST: Coyote Trail, Rock Scott Hendry, 46, of Newport was arrested for violation of order.
COLLISION: Proctor Lane & Deer Valley Rd., Newport, report of two-vehicle accident.
ARREST: Hwy. 2, Jillian Christine Twiggs, 39, of Newport was arrested for assault fourth-degree domestic violence.
THREATENING: LeClerc Rd. N., report that subjects staying on property were threatening caller.
WEST BONNER COUNTY
MONDAY, SEPT. 22
DISTURBING THE PEACE: Harriet St., Priest River, report of noise complaint.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23
FOUND PROPERTY: Hwy. 41 & Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake
FRAUD: Shelby Rd., Priest River WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
AGENCY ASSIST: S. Marian Ave., Oldtown
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Cemetery Rd., Priest River
AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
FOUND PROPERTY: Eastside Rd., Priest River
ILLEGAL DUMPING: Albeni Cove Rd, Oldtown
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT: Mud Gulch Rd., Priest River, report of traffic accident.
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Blanchard-Elk Rd., Blanchard
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
UNKNOWN-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 & Gray Rd.,
Newport
AGENCY ASSIST: Edgemere Cutoff & Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River, report of traffic offense.
MARINE INCIDENT: Hidden Cove Rd., Coolin
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
AGENCY ASSIST: Sanborn Creek Rd., Priest River
RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41 & Spirit Lake Cutoff, Spirit Lake
HUNTING & FISHING VIOLATIONS: E. Cobb St. S., Oldtown
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Edgemere Cutoff, Priest River
