By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Federal authorities said 31 people faced drug charges in a crackdown Thursday targeting a large-scale ring that funneled methamphetamine from Mexico to California and Washington using fake vehicle batteries. The suspected ringleader, Jesus Marquez-Marquez, is believed to be…
The second murder trial for a former Spokane photographer accused of killing his wife in California more than 25 years ago will be postponed, officials said today. William G. Mordick, 64, was arrested in Spokane on Feb. 11, 2008, and has been in custody in…
A home-invasion robbery in north Spokane early Wednesday targeted the ex-boyfriend of one of the suspects.The victims told police they were attacked by a group that included a woman who was 8 months pregnant. That suspect, who has not been arrested, used to date on…
OLYMPIA (AP) — Some nurses and other medical professionals will be allowed to authorize the use of medical marijuana for qualified patients under a measure signed into law by Gov. Chris Gregoire.Gregoire signed the bill Thursday and it takes effect June 10.It adds physician assistants,…
The gunman shot and killed by police Friday had fired four shots at officers from a semi-automatic pistol equipped with a laser-sighting device, law enforcement officials announced today. Officer Trevor Nollmeyer, who joined the forced in 2003, shot and killed Todd E. White, 46, at…
Three people arrested for burglaries in early February are believed to be responsible for a string of break-ins throughout Spokane County that began in November, the Spokane Valley Police Department announced today.Police are recommending 30 felony charges against Michael Yamaguchi, 29, Stephen Victor, 19, and…
A suspect has been identified in two burglaries at Coeur d'Alene churches last fall. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips that help arrest Scott Anthony Osborne, 39. Osborne is accused of stealing cash, keys, food, guitars and tools from the First Christian Church,…
A former Hanford manager and his wife are facing criminal charges for allegedly using a company credit card to spend $487,000 on personal items. Paul F. Kempf and Anita M. Gust are charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and criminal wire fraud in U.S. District…
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