In brief: Man dies in fall from pickup
A Spokane Valley man died Sunday after falling from a pickup bed and hitting his head on the parking lot. Police identified Daniel R Taylor, 22, as the victim.
The accident occurred after a wedding reception at CenterPlace in Spokane Valley’s Mirabeau Park. Police were called to CenterPlace, 2421 N. Discovery Place, about 9:30 p.m. Saturday for what was originally reported as a two-car accident in which Taylor fell.
But police learned there was no collision. The victim and a friend were at the wedding reception. Both were reportedly drinking alcohol at the reception and in the parking lot.
As people were leaving, Taylor apparently climbed into the bed of his friend’s 2006 Dodge Ram. The driver, who police are not identifying, accelerated, and the victim fell to the asphalt, striking his head.
The driver moved the truck to another part of the parking lot before officers arrived. Later, he and a female acquaintance hid the pickup at an apartment complex where the driver’s grandmother lives. Witnesses identified the driver and the passenger to police. Both were asleep at the woman’s residence when police found them. Officers seized the pickup and had it towed to the sheriff’s impound lot as evidence. No arrests were made, but an investigation continues and criminal charges are possible.
Cash offered for news on fugitive
Secret Witness is offering a cash reward for information that results in the capture of a fugitive wanted for methamphetamine possession.
Michael R. Boniecki had a pill bottle containing meth in his pocket when he was caught stealing from the Spokane Valley Wal-Mart in October 2005, according to Spokane County Sheriff’s Office reports.
He claimed at the time that he was holding the drug for a friend, the reports said.
Boniecki, 42, is white, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has brown hair, blue eyes, and last gave 1526 E. Houghton Court as his home address. He also may frequent a home in the 4200 block of East Frederick.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should call the Secret Witness, 327-5111. Callers do not have to give their name to collect the cash reward, but should leave a code name or number with the operator.
Info on escaped fugitive wanted
Secret Witness is offering a cash reward for information that results in the capture of a fugitive wanted for escape from community custody.
Curtis Neil Beito has a number of convictions for controlled substance possession, theft and driving while license suspended. He was serving a sentence for dangerous drugs when he absconded from probation.
Beito, 44, has martial arts training and is considered dangerous by law enforcement. He is Caucasian, 190 pounds, and 6 feet tall. He has brown eyes and hair, and last gave 3108 S. Mount Vernon No. 25, as his home address.
Persons with information regarding his whereabouts should call the Secret Witness, 327-5111.
Cash offered for woman’s location
Secret Witness is offering a cash reward for information resulting in the capture of a fugitive wanted for prescription drug possession.
Bambi Jean Ford is charged with possessing lorazepam, methadone and hydrocodone. The felony charges stem from March 2006. Ford’s warrant carries a $20,000 bond.
Ford, 40, is a 135-pound, American Indian, 5 feet 6 inches tall. She has black hair and brown eyes. Her last known address is 614 E. Broad Ave. Information regarding Ford’s whereabouts should be given to Secret Witness 327-5111.
Man wanted in July knife attack
Secret Witness is offering a cash reward for information about a Joseph Lee Schreurs, who is wanted for a knife assault last July.
Schreurs, 39, is Caucasian, 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. His last known address is 6901 N. Wiscomb Drive No. 2.
Information regarding Schreurs’ whereabouts should be given to Secret Witness 327-5111.