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  • Cheney calls for law enforcement service

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    CHENEY — The Police Department responded to the following calls from June 17-23: June 17 Approximately $800.00 worth of tools was stolen from a garage on the 400 block of Buena Vista. Gold ring was found and taken into the CPD evidence for safekeeping on the 100 block of West Sixth St. A 2-year-old was found wondering around alone, neighbors were able to locate the family on the 1000 block of Betz Road. A female and male suspect stole $80.00 in merchandise and fled on the 2700 block of Fist St. Crisis on the 300 block of C...

  • Medical Lake dispatch calls

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    MEDICAL LAKE — The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from July 1 - 7: July 1 12:11 a.m. – Medical call at 423 East Lake St 8:02 a.m. – Crisis on 2320 South Salnave Road. 10:21 a.m. – Welfare check on 850 West Maple St. 3:42 p.m. – Assault on 2320 South Salnave Road. July 2 1:22 a.m. – Suicidal person on 623 East Barker St. 8:24 a.m. – SCOPE needed on 124 South LeFevre St. 9:53 a.m. - Welfare check on 821 North Stanley St. 10:35 a.m. – Trespassing complaint on 2320 South Salnave Road. 12:...

  • Airway Heights arrests

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The Police Department responded to the following calls from July 4- 7: July 4 Jonathan A. Bryant was arrested for criminal trespassing in the first degree at 14300 block of Highway 2 Jennifer L. Simonds was arrested for assault in the fourth degree at the 12500 block of West Frank Street. July 5 Michael J. Wilson was arrested for possession of a controlled substance on the 10400 block of West Highway 2. July 7 John A. Knudson was arrested for driving while license was suspended in the first degree on South L...

  • Public Records

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 3, 2024

    Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police reported the following arrests for June 22 to June 30: June 25 Travis W. Ashby, arrested for second-degree assault in the 1900 block of South Lawson Street. Cheney CHENEY — Police responded to the following calls for service from June 24-30: June 24 Joabidiah Crandall arrested for a felony warrant for theft of a motor vehicle in the 1300 block of Third Street. June 25 A $500 bicycle was stolen in the 1000 block of Betz Road. Carlos Herrera arrested for third-degree driving while lic...

  • Medical Lake dispatch log

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jun 26, 2024

    MEDICAL LAKE — The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 21-23: June 21 9:44 a.m. – Prowler check on the 1386 South LeFevre St. 10:42 a.m. – Domestic violence protection order served on the 850 West Maple St. 11:42 a.m. – Medical call on 515 South Silver Lake Avenue. 3:48 p.m. – Traffic stop on North LeFevre St and North Jefferson St. 4:30 p.m. – Traffic stop on South LeFevre St and South Green Gate. 5:01 p.m. – Domestic violence call on 214 South Washington St. June 22 9:45 a.m. – Bur...

  • Airway Heights arrests

    Keely Fournier, CheneyFree Press|Updated Jun 26, 2024

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police arrested the following individuals between June 16-24: June 16 Aaron J. Leigh was arrested for violation of a domestic violence protection order on the 14300 block of West Highway 2 June 20 Nichole M. Bentley arrested for fourth-degree assault-domestic violence on the 12500 block of West Highway 2. Risen Jabjulan arrested for fourth-degree assault-domestic violence) on the 1700 block of South Hayford Road. June 21 Justin R. Anderson arrested for first-degree criminal trespass in the 1200 block of S...

  • Cheney police log

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jun 26, 2024

    CHENEY — The Police Department responded to the following calls from June 17-23: June 17 Approximately $800.00 worth of tools was stolen from a garage on the 400 block of Buena Vista. Gold ring was found and taken into the CPD evidence for safekeeping on the 100 block of West Sixth Street. A two year old was found wondering around alone, neighbors were able to locate the family on the 1000 block of Betz Road. A female and male suspect stole $80.00 in merchandise and fled on the 2700 block of First Street. Crisis on the 300 bl...

  • SkyFest set for Saturday, Sunday

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jun 20, 2024

    By KEELY FOURNIER Cheney Free Press FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE - Fairchild Air Force Base opens its gates to the public for the SkyFest airshow this weekend. Parking and admission are free. The tarmac will feature numerous static displays for the public's inspection. These include aircraft such as the B-52 bombers, T-33 jet trainer, F-35 combat aircraft, C-130 transport aircraft, KC-46 Pegasus refueling and strategic transport, T-1 Jayhawk twin-engine jet aircraft and CT-156 pilot training craft. On the show side, the A-10C...

  • Public Records

    Compiled by Keely Fournier|Updated Jun 20, 2024

    Airway Heights AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police arrested the following indivduals between June 11-16: June 10 Melanie J. Hargrove arrested for third-degree theft-shoplifting in the 10800 block of West Highway 2. June 15 Brendan M. Tachell arrested for first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, controlled substance manufacture with intent to deliver, and making a false statement to a public servant on West 21st Avenue near South Lawson Street. John C. Bevins arrested for fourth-degree assault-domestic violence in the 900 block o...

  • Records

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jun 19, 2024

    Cheney May 20 Subject turned in a unwanted firearm on the 200 block of G St. Jeffry Boughter, 37, arrested on a warrant for a trip permit violation. Danielle Garcia, 42, arrested on a warrant on the 2800 block of First Street. A 1998 Dodge Durango was stolen on the 200 block of South Cheney-Spangle Road. Agency assist on the 200 block of Simpson Parkway. May 21 Sexual assault on the 1400 block of Third St. Verbal dispute no probable cause found on the 700 block of West First St. May 22 Recovered a stolen Chevrolet Silverado...

  • Public Records

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jun 13, 2024

    Airway Heights Airway Heights police arrested the following indivduals between June 2-10: June 2 Christopher D. Haffner arrested for third-degree assault and first-degree criminal trespassing in the 14300 block of West Highway 2. Ashley N. Rychalski arrested for second-degree criminal trespassing in the 14300 block of West Highway 2. Kari L. Hays arrested for third-degree theft (shoplifting) in the 12800 block of West Highway 2. Allen R. Slater arrested for violation of a order of protection in the 12500 block of W. Frank...

  • Cheney police log for May 6-13

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated May 16, 2024

    CHENEY — Police responded to the following calls for service from May 6-13: May 6 Mental health issue in the 200 block of South Cheney Spangle Road. Verbal dispute at 1600 First St. Michael Wilson, 36,arrested for second-degree burglary in the 2600 block of First Street. Attempted break-in at a business in the 0 block of Cheney Spokane Road. Assault reported in the 0 block of Cheney Spokane Road. Violation of a court order in the 1300 block of Pineview Street. May 7 Vehicle egged in the 200 block of South Cheney Spangle R...

  • Medical Lake law enforcement dispatch log for May 10-13

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated May 16, 2024

    MEDICAL LAKE – Police responded to the following calls for service from May 10 – 13: May 10 8:59 a.m. – Domestic violence order of prote4ction violated on 214 South Washington St 9:06 a.m. - Domestic violence order of prote4ction violated at 722 E. Carrie Drive. 12:12 p.m.- Abuse reported at 110 S. Hallett St. 1:26 p.m. – Unknown guest at 210 E. Campbell St. 3:53 p.m. – Medical call a 204 N. Jefferson St. 9:57 p.m. – Domestic violence at 719 N. Howard St. 10:12 p.m. – Medical call at 719 N. Howard St. May 11 11:57 a.m. ...

  • Airway Heights arrests April 26-30

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated May 13, 2024

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police arrested the following individuals from April 26-30: April 26 Christina M. Burubeltz was arrested for theft in the third degree (shoplifting) on the 12800 block of West Highway 2. John M. Daigneault was arrested for criminal trespassing in the first degree, obstructing a law enforcement officer, assault in the third degree, and burglary in the second degree on the 14300 block of West Highway Two. Troy W Madera was arrested for assault in the fourth degree on the 14300 block of West Highway Two. C...

  • Cheney dispatch log April 29-May 5

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated May 13, 2024

    CHENEY — Police responded to the following calls for service from April 29-May 4: April 29 Anthony Weatherman, 44, was arrested for assault in the second degree on the 1600 block of First St. April 30 Classified case on the 300 block of Cocolala St. A silver 2020 Nissan Altima was stolen from the roadway on the 100 block of North Ninth St. Verbal dispute, no probable cause on the 200 block of South Cheney Spangle Road. May 1 Crisis on the 300 block of Fourth St. Verbal dispute, no probable cause on the 200 block of Cheney S...

  • Medical Lake dispatch log

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated May 13, 2024

    MEDICAL LAKE — The Spokane County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls for service from May 2-6: May 2 2:20 a.m. – Welfare check at 623 East Lake St. 5:57 a.m. – Information call at East Lake St and South Silver Lake Avenue. 6:44 a.m. – Prowler check at 1318 South Lefevre St. 8:36 a.m. – Welfare check at 623 East Lake St. 9:17 a.m. – Fraud reported at 500 East Campbell St. 10:27 a.m. – Abuse reported at 850 West maple St. 8:20 p.m. – Suicide on 416 North Hallett St. May 3 6:44 a.m. – Commercial alarm activated o...

  • Cheney police investigate rash of vehicle prowls

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Apr 4, 2024

    CHENEY - Local police are investigating a rash of vehicle prowls in an apartment complex in teh 1400 block of Second Street. As of March 27, detectives were still trying to identify three suspects. The Police Department released pictures of the suspects, as well as a black SUV believed to have been driving by them. A firearm and other objects were stolen March 18 from an unlocked vehicle in the apartment complex, police said. Social security cards, insurance cards, banks...

  • Cheney Building Permits

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Mar 21, 2024

    CHENEY — The city reported the following building permits for the month of February: Feb. 2 Sweet, 717 North Eight St, replacing a toilet, sink and furnace, $0.00. Feb. 3 Spencer, 705 Sunrise Drive, bathroom remodel, $3000.00. Feb. 5 Dauterman, 320 Union St, replace upper roof and front porch roof, $9000.00. Mainstream Feb. 6 Eastern Washington University, 501 Quad Lane #taw, rebuilding steps to loading dock at Tawanka Hall, $12,000.00. Feb. 7 Mainstream Electric, 2608 Wheaton Lane, replacing furnace and AC, $0.00. Feb. 8 B...

  • Jury found Stephen H. Yohler guilty on all counts

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 30, 2023

    Spokane Valley- Stephen H. Yohler 21, was found guilty on multiple charges by jury on November 21st. Charged with the counts of aggravated murder first degree, murder first degree with aggravating circumstances. Yohler was also charged with conspiracy to commit murder first degree, with a firearm enhancement found, and tampering with a witness. According to reports on March 29, 2021, Yohler asked Daisy Redthunder who was 17, to lure Preston Grzogorek who was 15 at the time, out of the Village apartments in the 9700 block of...

  • Deputies stop attempted suicide

    Keely Fournier|Updated Nov 30, 2023

    Spokane Valley- Deputies P. Nelson and C. Horton stopped a woman from trying to take her life in the back of a van. The woman’s friend reported her as seeming depressed and worried for her well-being thinking she might try and take her own life. Deputy Nelson was on the phone with the caller and began identifying the person in crisis location or possible address. With Deputy Horton assisting they found a possible location. Both Deputies saw a van and after checking the license plate, realizing it was the woman’s van they imm...

  • Local business promotional vehicle stolen

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 16, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Justin J. Jaquith was arrested and booked into Spokane County Jail for possession of a stolen motor vehicle on Nov. 12. He was also charged for a misdemeanor warrant for not having a valid license and operating a vehicle without a valid title. Morning of November 12th a bright green advertising truck for No-Li Brewery's Big Juicy IPA, was reported stolen. Approximately 1:30 pm Spokane Valley deputies responded to a tip regarding the stolen vehicle at 147000...

  • Spokane Valley Department Re-accredited

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 16, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - the Spokane Valley Police Department has Successfully Completed a rigorous program. The program is administered by the Washington association of sheriff and police chiefs. Involving an eight phases, thorough process over several months of evaluation. The benefits of the accreditation, includes administrative and operational effectiveness, fair recruitment and employment practices, better record management, improved use of technology. Health and safety training...

  • Two suspects arrested, and two victims injured

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 16, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Reports of fighting led to Sebastian. R. Nyffler 21 and Elizabeth. M. Lorrekovich was arrested for felony assault charges. Nyffler remails in jail with a bond set at $2,500 by Spokane County Superior Court Judge, M. Szambelan. Lorrekovich was released by Judge Szambelan on her own recognizance on November 11, at approximately 1045pm. November 10th, approximately 10:15 pm, Deputies responded to reports of a fight involving a knife at 15600 block of E. 4th. Caller said several objects were involved and one...

  • Two charged with drug possession immediately released

    Keely Fournier|Updated Nov 16, 2023

    SPOKANE- Jordan G. Swanson 32, and Stacie L. Zimmerman 32, were suspects for possession of illegal drugs. The two were booked but before the deputy could leave both Swanson and Zimmerman were released. November 9th, approximately 10:00 am, Deputies were dispatched to the parking lot of Fred Meyer, 12120 N. Division Street. A caller reported seeing two people passed out inside a white Pontiac. When deputies arrived they contacted store security, which were aware of the incident and stated the female was in the store. Deputies...

  • State lawmakers draft legislation for fire victims

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Nov 9, 2023

    SPOKANE COUNTY - Representative Mike Volz and Representative Suzanne Schmidt are proposing legislation for the upcoming 2024 legislative session to make building homes after wildfires easier. The two state representatives represent th 6th and 4th legislative districts. Districts 6 and 4 include areas that suffered by the Grey Fire and the Oregon Road Fire. Many residents who lost their homes and facing the realization new state building regulations mean more time and money goes into building homes. In many cases, citizens...

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