Bonners Ferry Officer Fired After Probe

Thu., Aug. 14, 1997

From Staff And Wire Reports

A nine-year veteran of the Bonners Ferry police force was fired for alleged misconduct after an internal investigation.

Rob Braniff was terminated July 31. Police Chief Dave Kramer would not give the specific reason for Braniff’s firing, saying it was a personnel matter.

The findings of the internal investigation by the city and the Idaho Bureau of Investigations have been turned over to the Boundary County prosecutor to see if there is grounds for criminal charges against Braniff.

“We called in the state and prosecutor because we wanted to make sure everything was above board so no one thought we were trying to sweep anything under the carpet,” Kramer said. “She (the prosecutor) can do an independent investigation to see if there is any merit for criminal charges.”

, DataTimes MEMO: IDAHO HEADLINE: Bonners Ferry officer fired after investigation

IDAHO HEADLINE: Bonners Ferry officer fired after investigation

Local journalism is essential.

Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible.

Meet Our Journalists

Jesse Tinsley

Meet Jesse Tinsley. As a certified drone pilot, this veteran Spokesman-Review photographer often can be seen capturing beautiful aerial photographs of our region. Sometimes though, the job requires getting down with the dogs.
Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan is no stranger to Zag Nation. As the lead writer covering the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, he tells the stories behind the game and gets fans a bit closer to their favorite players.
Molly Quinn

There is no artist in Spokane like Molly Quinn. Her whimsical style is instantly recognizable to readers of The Spokesman-Review. She has painted gorgeous illustrations that instantly elevate the journalism accompanying it. She brings to life the stories that defy photography. She makes our pages better.
Rob Curley

Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley loves to talk with people and learn about their lives, whether it's a best-selling author or a stranger he meets downtown on his walk to lunch. It's that inquisitive nature combined with a playful sense of storytelling that helps make our newspaper different than most.