Liberty Lake Blotter

The Liberty Lake Police Department was busy between Feb. 25 to March 3, with several arrests and numerous citations. Lamont A. Brooks, 28, of Spokane was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and speeding on March 2 on I-90. One of his passengers, Justin S. Walden, 27, of Seattle, was arrested for giving a false name to police. He was also wanted on two warrants, including one from Everett for failing to register as a sex offender.

Rex J. Benham, 47, of Cheney was arrested on a warrant from Spokane and 39-year-old Shane D. Huntsucker of Mead was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rodney W. Knight, 43, of Liberty Lake was arrested on charges of driving with a suspended license, failure to show liability insurance and license and plates required, while Todd S. Neff, 39, of Post Falls was arrested on a charge of driving with a suspended license. David A. Perrin, 29, of Liberty Lake was arrested for driving with a suspended license and license and plates required.

Citations were handed out for attachment of plate to vehicle, driving in violation of a restriction, defective muffler, violation of a posted road restriction, failure to obey a traffic control device, improper lane usage, failure to stop/yield at an intersection, second-degree negligent driving and failure to wear a seat belt. There was also an additional citation for license and plates required, six citations for failure to show liability insurance and five for speeding.

Police also responded to calls for medical assistance, an animal problem, vandalized property, domestic violence and a commercial vehicle inspection.