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Sirens & Gavels archive for March 22, 2011

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011

Alleged child molester assaulted in cell

A convicted robber jailed on federal gun charges is accused of assaulting an alleged child molester at the federal courthouse. James D. Bacon, 23, (pictured) is charged with misdemeanor assault for punching Darrel W. Monzingo, 44, as the men shared a holding cell at the…

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Man in '97 slaying gets 7 years for gun

A convicted killer arrested in a widespread methamphetamine investigation was sentenced to seven years in prison Monday for a gun charge. Christopher Clay Gober, 32, was on probation when a search was conducted on his hotel room in Coeur d'Alene last April. Investigators say they…

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Meth dealer nabbed by chief sentenced

A Coeur d'Alene methamphetamine dealer arrested at gunpoint by the city's police chief was sentenced Monday to 14 years in federal prison. Daniel W. Bisher, 36, was arrested in a sweeping methamphetamine investigation that has resulted in prison sentences for several North Idaho residents. He…

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Jewelry store owner tracks theft suspect

A jewelry store owner tracked down a theft suspect and Idaho fugitive Monday by warning nearby pawn and jewelry shops to be on the lookout for someone selling a gold wedding band. Donald Jack Seed, 23, of Liberty Lake, was arrested on a misdemeanor third-degree…

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2 teens arrested in Northside purse theft

Two 19-year-old men are accused of attacking a woman outside her north Spokane home and stealing her purse. Jonathan R. Crisler and Andrey A. Murray each face a charge of second-degree robbery after a woman said Crisler stole her purse after she exited her car…

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Undercover probe nets meth, 6 firearms

An undercover police investigation Saturday led to the seizure of six firearms as well as methamphetamine, scales and packaging materials at a north Spokane home. Jeffery S. Finney, 30, is accused of selling two of the guns to a confidential informant being followed by members…

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Pot advocates speak to City Council 

Medical marijuana supporters on Monday urged the Spokane City Council to support local dispensaries after a jury convicted an owner last week of felony drug charges. Representatives from Spokane Indicare and other dispensaries said they fear being shut down after Scott Shupe was found guilty…

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