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Meghann M. Cuniff

Meghann Cuniff is a reporter for The Spokesman-Review in the Local news department. She covers police and fire agencies in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

How to contact Meghann

Email: meghannc@spokesman.com
Phone: 509-459-5534
Fax: 509-459-5482

Recent stories by Meghann

Idaho convict caught in Spokane

March 17, 2010 in City on Page A5 An escaped killer from Idaho was arrested in north Spokane Tuesday.
Boy-for-sale ad triggers investigation

March 17, 2010 in City on Page A1 For sale: One 4-year-old boy. That recent advertisement on a popular classifieds Web site has triggered a sheriff’s investigation into who was behind it.
Spokane youths honored for service at Chase awards

March 12, 2010 in City on Page A7 One is so dedicated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation that he asked for charity donations instead of birthday presents. Another can perform everything from classical ballet to gymnastics and break dancing. 2
Hayden shooting suspect found dead

March 11, 2010 in City on Page A1 When Ryan William Taylor showed up at a Hayden apartment Tuesday afternoon, he was there to confront his ex-wife’s husband – a man he believed had been abusing her. But … 4
Family mourns bicyclist killed in crash

March 11, 2010 in City on Page A5 David Squires had been riding his bike for years. He didn’t drive, and his 18-speed bicycle was the longtime electrician’s way of getting around Spokane. Squires, 56, was riding that … 1
Paperwork snag freed rape suspect in Spokane

March 10, 2010 in City on Page A5 When federal agents arrived at the Truth Ministries homeless shelter last week, Director Marty McKinney was surprised to learn of a guest wanted on a $3 million rape warrant out … 2
Spokane home invasion participant, 18, sentenced

March 10, 2010 in City on Page A6 A teenager will spend about 5 1/2 years in prison for a violent home invasion robbery last fall that targeted the mother of his alleged accomplice’s child. Cocaine addiction drove …
Baby abuse suspect pleads not guilty

March 10, 2010 in City on Page A5 A Spokane man accused of assaulting his infant daughter pleaded not guilty to the charge Tuesday. Daniel S. O’Brien, 23, was arrested Feb. 10 after he and his girlfriend, Jordan … 2
Spokane homicide case ‘not a simple investigation’

March 9, 2010 in City on Page A5 Witnesses to Spokane’s only homicide this year share a common theme, police say: All were there, but all say they know nothing about the early morning shooting that left a … 1
Ex-lover tells police about fraud ring

March 9, 2010 in City on Page A6 A main witness against a Spokane Valley man accused of running a check fraud ring agreed to cooperate with police after ending a sexual relationship with the suspect and his … 2
Suspect denies leading fraud ring

March 6, 2010 in City on Page B1 A convicted methamphetamine maker accused of masterminding a multistate check fraud ring that bilked Spokane businesses out of thousands of dollars strongly denies the allegations. “I understand what they’re accusing …
Massive check fraud ring uncovered in Valley

March 5, 2010 in City on Page A8 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. 2
Hit-and-run victim was father of six

March 5, 2010 in City on Page A9 The bicyclist killed Monday in downtown Spokane was an electrician and father of six known for his sense of humor. David L. Squires, 56, was known as “The Sheik” at …
Last dogs rescued at rural ‘killing yard’

March 5, 2010 in City on Page A8 Neighbors saw the carnage firsthand. Older dogs ganged up on younger dogs. Dogs mauled each other regularly, sometimes leading to death.
Officer legally drunk in crash

March 4, 2010 in City on Page A5 A Spokane County Sheriff’s lieutenant arrested after an early-morning rollover crash was legally drunk when he was driving, according to newly filed court documents. Stephen P. Jones, 53, was charged … 11
Stranded SUV leads to stolen goods

February 26, 2010 in City on Page A6 A drug and stolen property crime spree was uncovered this week when a Spokane County sheriff’s deputy stopped to check on a stranded SUV. Investigators think 24-year-old Yan Yefremov – …
Spokane wedding crasher now has jail date

February 26, 2010 in City on Page A1 She showed up at weddings uninvited, mingled with guests and never left empty-handed. But a Spokane woman’s wedding-crashing scheme unraveled last summer when an old high school classmate – and … 6
DNA revives murder probe

February 25, 2010 in City on Page A5 An elderly woman beaten to death in her home. Her apartment ransacked and several silver coins missing. Few clues left behind to identify her killer. The 1984 murder of Ruby …
Hoopfest, Bloomsday come together

February 24, 2010 in City on Page A6 Bloomsday and Hoopfest are joining forces. For the first time, teams can compete in both events this year to win the first Bloomsday-Hoopfest Team Championship. 2
Vehicle thefts part of wide web

February 24, 2010 in City on Page A1 The truck engine began rumbling at about 5 a.m., and Carlyne Tabler ran outside her Spokane home to find a thief inside her truck. It had been stolen just weeks … 38