Cheney blotter

CHENEY – Police drew there guns April 1 and ordered three juveniles to lay on the ground after officers spotted what looked like a gun in the waistband of one of the suspect’s pants. It turned out the juveniles were playing with Airsoft guns – realistic-looking guns that shoot plastic BB-like projectiles.

Police were responding to a call of three people in dark clothing acting suspiciously in the 800 block of West First Street. When they were approached by officers, the three turned and walked away. That’s when one of the officers spotted the Airsoft gun, police Lt. Dave Mather said.

The juveniles cooperated with police and were taken into custody to be returned to their parents’ care. No one was charged. Mather said that having a projectile weapon in Cheney is prohibited.

Here is a roundup of other crime activity during the week of March 27 through April 4:

March 27

Officers responded to a possible marijuana growing operation at the 1800 block of First Street. The operation turned out to be legal and the growers had the proper prescription and were complying with the proper terms of a legal marijuana growing operation.

March 28

A 15-year-old boy ran away from the 700 block of West First Street. The boy was recovered and taken home.

There was an assault in the fourth degree reported at the 2800 block of Eton Lane. The case is still under investigation.

Jose A. Tanguma, 22, was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence at the 600 block of Fifth Street. Police also charged him with driving with a license suspended in the third degree and not having an ignition interlock, which Mather said he is required to have.

Also in the car with Tanguma was Nicholas D. McMillan, 19, who was charged with suspicion of being a minor in possession of alcohol.

March 31

There was a report of malicious mischief in the third degree at the 200 block of West Third Street. There was a report of vehicle prowling and the officers responding said that someone tried to punch the ignition of a car.

There was a hit and run reported at the 400 block of First Street. According to police reports, a Dodge van had turned the wrong way down a one-way street and hit a blue car. There was damage done to the driver’s side of the van and some of the blue paint from the car that was hit probably transferred to the van.

A residential burglary was reported at the 200 block of West Second. Mather said there were five juveniles involved. Police arrested a 16-year-old male, two 15-year-old females and a 15-year-old male. The fifth suspect was still at large as of Friday, but Mather said the juvenile has said he is willing to turn himself in.

“We’ll catch him eventually,” Mather said. “We know who he is.”

Police assisted the Eastern Washington University Police Department in a possible theft and burglary at Pierce Hall when a credit card was taken from one of the rooms. The investigation was turned over to EWU police.

A telephone harassment case was reported at the 1600 block of Second Street. The case has been closed.

April 1

There was a harassment case reported at the 200 block of Simpson Parkway. The case is still under investigation.

Felton N. Tate, 26, was arrested at the 700 block of Fifth Street. Police said that Tate also had two outstanding warrants in Cheney and one from Spokane.

Jasper L. Warren, 21, was arrested at the 600 block of Second Street for a violation of a no-contact order.

April 2

There was a report of malicious mischief in the third degree at the 700 block of Third Street.

Someone painted graffiti on a city stop sign and on a post office box for an apartment complex.

There was a report of indecent liberties from October 2006 at the 200 block of Simpson Parkway. The case is under investigation.

There was a report of domestic violence at the 000 block of North Eighth Street. Two roommates were involved.

April 3

A theft in the third degree was reported at Safeway at the 2700 block of First Street. Dennis J. Myers, 56, was arrested for suspicion of stealing a flashlight, a combination lock and some iodine.

Brandon M. Gallagher, 24, was arrested under suspicion of reckless driving at the 1500 block of First Street.

Three minors were arrested at the 000 block of Erie Street for suspicion of being minors in possession of alcohol. Stephanie N. Simon, 19, Grant R. DeBeaumont, 19, and Shawn M. Bishop, 20, were arrested.

April 4

Mallory E. LaPlante, 21, was arrested at the 900 block of First Street for suspicion of driving with a suspended license in the third degree.

Accidents

Along with the hit-and-run reported on March 31, there was also an accident at Betz and Washington. A car slid across the center lane on March 28 and hit another car. There was one minor injury and the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. The driver that slid into the other lane was cited for lane travel.