Liberty Lake police blotter: Officers chase two suspects, both arrested

Liberty Lake police were involved in two chases recently that led to arrests and one minor injury for an officer.

Officers were assisting the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office with a call in the 5500 block of North Campbell Road just before 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 8 when a man reportedly gave a false name before running off. The man was caught and arrested on multiple charges, but one officer received minor injuries after falling during the chase, said Liberty Lake police Chief Brian Asmus.

An officer spotted a car going 80 mph in a 35 mph zone at Country Vista Drive and Liberty Lake Road shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 9. The car sped off and the headlights were turned off as the driver attempted to escape.

Sheriff’s deputies and the Air 1 helicopter helped track the car down, and the driver was stopped and arrested at Trent and Starr Road.

Other calls

from Sept. 5-12

Sept. 6: A business in the 21000 block of East George Gee Avenue reported a vehicle stolen. The car had been missing for 67 days.

Sept. 7: A resident in the 2100 block of Oakland Lane reported that someone had tried to open a bank account with her name and social security number.

Sept. 9: Garbage dumping was reported in the 1300 block of North Liberty Lake Road.

Sept. 10: A wallet was found in the 1300 block of North Liberty Lake Road and turned in to police. The owner was located.

Sept. 11: A burglary was reported in the 22000 block of East Country Vista Drive.

Arrests: Police made three arrests for driving with a suspended license and one on a warrant.

Citations: Officers gave out citations for expired vehicle registration, failure to show proof of liability insurance, no stop lights or turn signal and defective tires.