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Police arrest woman in Orofino slaying case

She was remanded to the custody of the Clearwater County Jail and bond was set at $500,000.

Clearwater County public defender William J. Fitzgerald, of Lewiston, was appointed to represent Colpitts.

She was arrested about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday and charged in connection with the Monday death of Fignani. Orofino Police Chief Jeff Wilson was not available for comment on the case Wednesday. A spokeswoman at his office said he is continuing to investigate the case. The police department is being assisted by the Clearwater and Idaho County sheriff’s offices. More here. Kathy Hedberg, Lewiston Tribune



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