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Sirens & Gavels archive for June 2, 2009

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009

Anyone missing any sheep heads? 

Two sheep heads were found in Spokane Valley this morning. The heads were found in the middle of Sprague Avenue just after 2 a.m., at different cross streets, Spokane County Sheriff's Sgt. Dave Reagan told reporter Sara Leaming. Reagan said deputies think the heads may…

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Courthouse watch: 6.2.09 

Suspects on the first appearance calendar today included a 62-year-old man accused of a brazen, daylight burglary at a Spokane Valley convenience store. James R. Clemons appeared in Spokane County Superior Court via video today to hear his charges: first-degree theft and second-degree burglary. Judge…

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'I'm ashamed to be an officer of this court'

A high-profile OxyContin robbery case that drew sanctions against the Spokane County Prosecutor's Office and allegations of a state witness framing the defendants earned a young man nearly 26 years in prison today. It was an emotional day in court as Tyler W. Gassman's lawyer,…

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