Car stolen, shots fired, one arrested

A 39-year-old man was jailed Thursday for allegedly stealing a car with two dogs inside, and another man could face charges for shooting at the vehicle and injuring one of the animals, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department said Friday.

Steve Callaway was arrested on suspicion of grand theft and aggravated assault after authorities responded to a reported shooting in the Athol area.

Investigators say Callaway stole a vehicle belonging to George Bomar Jr., of Athol, and drove to the home of a friend, Darrell Montee.

Montee told investigators he did not recognize the car and yelled for the driver to leave. When the driver didn’t respond, Montee said, he fired several shots at the vehicle.

Bomar later confronted Callaway at Montee’s home and told investigators Callaway displayed a gun, so he called authorities. Deputies found Callaway hiding in Montee’s shop with a loaded gun, according to a press release.

One of Bomar’s dogs was injured, officials said.

Investigation is ongoing, and authorities say Montee could also face charges.

– Taryn Hecker

Cataldo

Public to discuss waste repository

A waste repository being built near Cataldo will be discussed at a public meeting 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Canyon Elementary School, E. 27491 School House Loop, in Cataldo. The meeting is hosted by the Citizens’ Coordinating Council, which is involved in the Silver Valley cleanup effort.

Representatives from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will give an update on the East Mission Flats repository and discuss how public comments are influencing design of the site.

– James Hagengruber

Coeur d’Alene

Women’s group hosts RNC official

The co-chairman of the Republican National Committee will speak Monday at the Kootenai County Republican Women in Red Luncheon in Coeur d’Alene.

Jo Ann Davidson, who helped the Bush-Cheney campaign win in Ohio in 2004, will appear at the 11:30 a.m. luncheon at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Davidson will talk about women in politics. She was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for 20 years and served as speaker of the House from 1995 to 2000.

Also addressing the group will be Debbie Field, director of the Idaho Office of Drug Policy.

For information, call (208) 762-3603.

– Staff reports