Driver speeding at 70 mph in 35 mph zone, officer says

Liberty Lake police arrested a reckless driving suspect on Christmas Day.

An officer spotted a car driving at 70 mph in the area of Mission Avenue and Drummond Road where the speed limit is 35 mph, said Police Chief Brian Asmus. The car actually passed the officer.

When the officer attempted to pull the car over, it was heading toward a couple walking their dog, Asmus said. The car slowed suddenly and then turned, driving up on the curb. The driver refused to speak to police and was booked into the Spokane County Jail on a charge of reckless driving.

Other calls from Dec. 22-29.

Dec. 23: Maids at a motel in the 2300 block of North Madsen Road reported finding a gun in a room. The person staying in the room had told the maids as he was leaving to throw away his clothes. The gun turned out to be an Airsoft pistol.

A resident in the 22000 block of East Country Vista Drive called police to report that someone had stolen her garbage.

Dec. 24: An officer patrolling the 19000 block of East Shannon Avenue spotted a car with its door open and dome light on. The registered owner could not be reached.

Arrests: Police made two arrests for driving with a suspended license, one for driving under the influence and one on a felony warrant.

Citations: Officers handed out citations for expired vehicle registration, failure to move left for an emergency vehicle and making a false statement.