Three arrested in connection with burglary

Three people were booked into the Spokane County Jail and the Juvenile Detention Center early Tuesday after they were captured as they ran from the scene of a residential burglary in the 11000 block of East Fourth Avenue, said Spokane Valley police spokesman Sgt. Dave Reagan.

Officers were called to the home about 3:45 a.m. by a 19-year-old resident, who said a man wearing a black hooded jacket had entered his home through an unlocked mudroom doorway.

As Officer Dale Wells drove into the area, he spotted 19-year-old Deer Park resident Aaron M. Woodward running from the scene. Officer Mark Brownell picked up the chase and pulled alongside the fleeing suspect who surrendered when ordered to the ground.

The resident later came to the scene of the arrest and identified Woodward as the man who had entered his home. Woodward was booked into Spokane County Jail on a felony count of residential burglary and misdemeanor count of minor in possession of alcohol (by consumption).

Meanwhile, Wells was on foot in the area and saw a second suspect jog out of a backyard. The man ran to and entered a mini-van with California license plates. After only seconds, the man jumped out of the van and ran south on Pierce. He was last seen running through backyards.

Spokane Police Department K-9 Officer Paul Gorman arrived with his partner Maximus. As they moved into a yard, Wells spotted the suspect moving behind a barbecue. They ordered him to the ground and Wells and Officer Juan Rodriguez took him into custody. He was identified as 20-year-old Spokane Valley resident Brandon Lee Woodward. He was booked on misdemeanor counts of vehicle prowling and obstruction of a police investigation.

The third suspect, a 16-year-old Springdale, Wash., resident, was found by Cpl. Shannon McCrillis hiding beneath a car. He was removed and arrested for minor in possession of alcohol (by consumption) by McCrillis and Sgt. Kris Thompson.

Nothing was stolen during the burglary.