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Sirens & Gavels archive for March 5, 2010

FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010

Accused fraud leader: charge 'prepostrous'

A convicted methamphetamine maker accused of masterminding a multi-state check fraud ring that bilked Spokane businesses out of thousands of dollars denies the allegations“I understand what they’re accusing me of,” said Ronald R. Foreman in Spokane County Superior Court Friday. “I just think it’s preposterous.”The…

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Suspected police eluder arrested at home 

A Colbert-area man was arrested Thursday evening at home after Spokane County sheriff’s deputies traced the registration of a car whose driver had been chased by deputies earlier in the evening. Bryce Kottke, 20, was booked into Spokane County Jail for reckless driving and attempting…

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Last dogs rescued at rural 'killing yard'

Neighbors saw the carnage firsthand.Older dogs ganged up on younger dogs. Dogs mauled each other regularly, sometimes leading to death.This scene, detailed over three days of testimony in a Stevens County courtroom, led to a Deer Park woman’s recent conviction on four charges that sent…

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Meth maker accused of check fraud ring

A multi-state check fraud ring police say was masterminded by a convicted methamphetamine maker led to the SWAT-team arrest of the suspect Thursday night. Ronald R. Foreman, 43, is to appear in Superior Court today on one charge of leading organized crime via video feed…

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