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Sirens & Gavels archive for Aug. 12, 2010

THURSDAY, AUG. 12, 2010

Fugitive 'jackrabbits' police; tips sought

A Coeur d'Alene man wanted since January on an assault charge is being targeted by Crime Stoppers after eluding police at least twice recently. Adam Sabastian HIll, 38, "jackrabbits from us every time we get near him," said Sgt. Christie Wood, spokeswoman for the Coeur…

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Despite deal, murder witness doesn't testify

COLVILLE – Spokane County prosecutors ended their first-degree murder case against Christopher H. Devlin without calling the only person they believe witnessed the killing. Defense attorneys Mark Vovos and Roger Hunko implored Superior Court Judge Jerome Leveque to allow them to tell jurors that prosecutors…

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CdA police chief chases down fleeing man 

Coeur d’Alene’s police chief chased down a man suspected of stealing a motorcycle and arrested him at gunpoint this week. Chief Wayne Longo (left) was backing up Officer Hank Dunham on a stolen vehicle stop when Daniel W. Bisher, 35, took off on foot through…

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Father, daughter wanted for theft, burglary 

A father and daughter suspected in a series of burglaries late last year is wanted by Crime Stoppers after failing to show up for court. The burglary spree included thefts at a barn, several units at Valleyway Self Storage and a Spokane Valley landscaping company.Sara…

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Idaho farmer unwittingly tends to pot crop

JEROME, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a southern Idaho farmer unknowingly watered and fertilized more than 300 marijuana plants while tending to his corn field. The Jerome County sheriff's office says the farmer found the plot of pot growing between his tall, green stalks of…

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