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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Man crashes drug awareness class

An uninvited guest came to a recent drug awareness class designed for parents of teenagers hosted by the Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council and the Liberty Lake Police Department.

The class on Aug. 25 was being led by one of the department’s officers who is a drug recognition expert, said Liberty Lake Police Chief Brian Asmus.

A man came to the class with a box stuffed full of Internet research and said he should lead the presentation because what he had to share was “more relevant and important than what our officer had to share,” Asmus said.

Other officers arrived and escorted the man out. “He was moved along,” Asmus said.

Other incidents from Aug. 24-31

Aug. 25: Two people were reportedly camping on private property at County Vista Drive and Legacy Heights. An officer told them to leave the premises.

A wallet full of cash was found in the 19000 block of East Broadway Avenue. It was returned to its owner.

An officer drove by an RV dealer in the 19000 block of East Cataldo Avenue and found the gate open and several RVs unlocked, but nothing appeared to be missing. A manager was alerted.

Aug. 29: A resident reported arranging to buy a Samsung Galaxy 6 cellphone via Craigslist, but said the phone was not the type advertised.

A domestic violence incident was reported in the 23000 block of East Broadway Avenue. A window was broken during an argument. Officers will request a charge of fourth-degree domestic violence assault against the woman involved in the incident.

Aug. 30: A man in the 23000 block of East Colony Court reported several items were taken from his pickup, including a rifle.

Arrest: Officers made one arrest for driving with a suspended license.

Citations: Police handed out two citations for speeding. Additional citations were given for failure to show proof of liability insurance and defective headlights.