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Man accused of soaking woman, self with gasoline

A 38-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning on an assault charge after police found him and a woman with him soaked in gasoline, the Spokane Police reported.

Officers were called at about 12:30 a.m. to an apartment in the 900 block of E. Sharpsburg after someone reported that a man had doused himself and a woman with gas, police spokesman Dick Cottam said in a press release.

When police arrived, they found Jeremy S. James inside a car, Cottam said. A woman, whose clothes were soaked in gas, was outside of the car that was registered to her.

A gas can, lighter and ashes from burned paper were found by police just outside the driver’s door.

Officers persuaded James, who also was soaked in gas, to leave the auto. He was booked into the Spokane County Jail on a domestic violence-related first-degree assault charge. Bond has been set at $150,000.

Suspect in drive-by shooting sought

Secret Witness is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a man wanted on two attempted-murder charges.

Spokane Police seek Bryan M. James, 24, who has convictions for drugs, assault and possession of stolen property, police spokesman Dick Cottam said in a press release.

According to witnesses, James was driving a car early on the morning of June 27 near Crestline Street and Marietta Avenue, and fired a handgun at two pedestrians. A female passenger was in the car with James at the time, Cottam said.

Both men were shot and James drove away, witnesses said. The two men required surgery but neither suffered wounds that were life-threatening.

Police call James a known gang member. He stands 5-foot-7, 135-pounds with black hair and brown eyes. A warrant has been signed charging him with two counts of attempted first-degree murder.

Anyone with information is asked to call Secret Witness at 327-5111. Callers are asked to use a code name or a number and do not have to use their own name to be eligible for the reward.

Lockes welcome baby Madeline

Seattle Gov. Gary Locke and first lady Mona Lee Locke became the parents of a third child Saturday – baby girl Madeline Lee Locke, born at Swedish Medical Center.

The governor reports that his wife feels fine, and the baby is healthy.

The baby, who arrived at 4:40 a.m., weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Like her older siblings, Madeline arrived early. She was not due until Wednesday.

“Mona and I are thrilled to welcome a third child to our family,” Locke said. “Emily and Dylan are very excited about their baby sister! We appreciate the interest and best wishes of everyone who has contacted us.”

Emily is 7 and Dylan is 5.

This is the first time in state history that a governor and first lady have had three children born while the governor was in office, Locke’s office said in a release.

CdA Indians to offer free movies

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe is scheduling free movies, either made by Native Americans or showcasing American Indians, to celebrate Native American Heritage Month during November.

The films will be shown in the Coeur d’Alene Casino event center near Worley on U.S. Highway 95, said Bob Bostwick, a tribal spokesman.

The series begins Tuesday evening with “Geronimo, an American Legend,” with Wes Studi in the title role, and also starring Jason Patric and Robert Duvall.

The series continues on Tuesdays through November with a documentary “More than Bows and Arrows” on Nov. 16; and “Silent Enemy: an Epic of the American Indians,” a restored classic from the 1930s, on Nov. 23.

Film times are 5 and 7 p.m. Popcorn, pizza and beverages will be available.

“More than Bows and Arrows,” narrated by author N. Scott Momaday, traces the contributions made by Native Americans to the development of the United States and ranges from the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, Jamestown colony, Iroquois League land, arctic tundra and buffalo-filled plains.

“Silent Enemy” depicts life among the Ojibwa peoples before white contact along what is now Hudson Bay.

“This could lead to more, maybe to a film festival,” Bostwick said. “We are going to continue to do this. With free admission, this is a way to give back to the community. … This is a chance to share something with the community as our guests.”

For more information, call (800) 523-2464 and ask for Bostwick or Christina Crawford.