Meghann M. Cuniff

Meghann M. Cuniff covers police and fire agencies in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. She also writes the Sirens & Gavels Blog.

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Recent stories by Meghann

Human trafficking suspects released

May 30, 2012 in City on Page A5 Four people arrested in what investigators believe is Spokane County’s first human trafficking case were released this weekend because no charges had been filed. Spokane County sheriff’s investigators are working … 1
Ex-cop admits ‘bad mistake’

May 26, 2012 in City on Page B1 A Spokane police officer fired for lying to a co-worker to obtain the address of a woman he met at a bar told investigators he was going through personal problems … 23
Human trafficking case opens

May 25, 2012 in City on Page A5 A frightened young woman’s descriptions of being held captive and sold for sex at drug houses and motels over the past year has led to several arrests in what’s believed … 3
Home invasion arrests made

May 25, 2012 in City on Page A6 Two men have been arrested for the investigation of a north Spokane home-invasion robbery in which the victims were bound with zip ties and one was pistol-whipped. Nathan W. Day, …
Chronic eluder arrested for second time in three weeks

May 24, 2012 in City on Page A6 A Spokane man arrested at gunpoint after a police chase three weeks ago was picked up again Tuesday morning after another chase with law enforcement. A profusely sweaty Michael S. … 1
Homicide suspect arrested

May 23, 2012 in City on Page A5 A suspect was arrested Tuesday in Spokane Valley for the May 12 shooting death of a 44-year-old man. Shane Caleb Smith, 38, is accused of killing Warren Scott Flinn, who …
Woman found dead feared for safety

May 22, 2012 in City on Page A6 A 20-year-old woman found dead of what police say was significant trauma told a confidant days before she disappeared that she was worried and concerned for her safety. Kala Williams …
Officials hope swift punishment will deter probation violators

May 20, 2012 in City on Page A1 The young woman insisted she hadn’t smoked marijuana recently. A urine test given by her probation officer came back positive for the substance, but she was sure it must have … 12
Fugitive found with marijuana, cash

May 19, 2012 in City on Page B3 Spokane police are investigating why an Oklahoma fugitive ended up here with a large amount of marijuana and cash. Police on Friday obtained a search warrant for Mitchell R. Green …
78-year-old pleads guilty in pot case

May 19, 2012 in City on Page B2 A 78-year-old man who allowed drug traffickers to use his property just south of the Canadian border in Ferry County has pleaded guilty. Alvin Oliver Shields had 700 pounds of … 4
Assault victim dies of injuries

May 18, 2012 in City on Page A5 A man found assaulted in Spokane Valley on Sunday has died, and investigators are asking for help finding his killer. Warren Scott Flinn, 44, died Wednesday at a local hospital …
No holds barred

May 18, 2012 in City on Page A5 Kim Imel held back tears as Spencer, a 1-year-old dachshund mix, sniffed around his new home and played with his new companions. The dachshund was in prison – literally.
Sunset Hill body ID’d; homicide likely cause

May 16, 2012 in City on Page A5 A body found Sunday is that of a 20-year-old Spokane woman reported missing April 2. Police are investigating Kala Williams’ death as a homicide but declined to release further details … 1
Man shoots, kills armed intruder

May 15, 2012 in City on Page A1 Doug Snarski knew someone was going to die when he realized his girlfriend’s ex was inside their home early Sunday. The intruder, Sean Parsons, was armed with a shotgun, a … 17
EWU football player dismissed from team after gun incident

May 12, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 An Eastern Washington University football player was dismissed from the team Friday after he allegedly drew a pistol during a confrontation with police. Chandler Gayton, 21, a reserve defensive back, …
Three Gonzaga students attacked near campus

May 11, 2012 in City on Page A5 A Gonzaga University graduate student was beaten unconscious when he tried to stop two women from stealing his friend’s purse early Thursday. Spokane police tracked the suspects using a GPS … 6
Police caution against racial profiling

May 10, 2012 in City on Page A5 Police believe a tip from a community member will help them find the man who killed a woman along the Spokane River last week, but they’re urging people to use … 21
Police say pastor exposed himself

May 8, 2012 in City on Page A5 A pastor and volunteer sheriff’s chaplain exposed himself to a former church member after showing up at her home in a long orange skirt and telling her he’d lost a … 8
Cars seized in stabbing investigation

May 8, 2012 in City on Page A6 Police on Monday seized two cars near the scene of last week’s homicide as part of an ongoing effort to find any possible evidence related to the case. “At this …
Border patrol expands in area

May 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 Federal agents have increased their presence in the Spokane area in what some believe is an overreaching effort to combat illegal immigration at a local level. Officials with the U.S. … 18