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Sirens & Gavels archive for April 2010

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010


Ex-dspatcher sues Adams County over Taser

It started with a Taser.Soon, an Adams County Sheriff’s dispatcher was the target of relentless harassment that led to her resignation and still affects her today.Those allegations are contained in a recent complaint against Adams County filed by Jeanette Ivan, a former dispatcher who claims…

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Alert neighbor helps nab burglary suspects

An alert neighbor in the Five Mile Prairie area helped Spokane police catch two juveniles in connection with three home burglaries overnight. The neighbor reported seeing two suspicious males running from the area as police responded to the 8700 block of North Cherry Lane for…

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THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010

Calif. meth-ring bust has Washington ties

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…

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Robbery targeted suspect's ex-boyfriend

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…

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Nurses and others now can OK pot use, too

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,…

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Man shot by police had fired pistol w/ laser

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…

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Trio of burglary suspects faces 30 felonies

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…

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Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips that solve two recent Coeur d'Alene church burglaries.
Cash, keys, food, guitars and tools were stolen from the First Christian Church, 610 N. 4th St., and the St. Thomas Catholic Church, 919 E. Indiana Ave., between Wednesday evening and this morning, according to Crime Stoppers. Police say the man pictured was involved in at least one of the burglaries. (Crime Stoppers)

Suspect named in CdA church burglaries

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,…

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2 charged in Hanford credit-card scheme

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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