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SPOKANE VALLEY – During the first week of April, burglars struck a storage facility in the 3700 block of East 55th Avenue, stealing an estimated $10,000 - $15,000 worth of property from at least five victims. The suspects arrived in a Nissan 4-door sedan, believed to be an Altima, with visible front-end damage to the driver's side hood and bumper area. Although the cameras failed to capture the suspects' faces clearly, investigators are confident that individuals familiar w...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives apprehended 29-year-old Brendon M. McCullough, a repeat felon, following his involvement in a shooting incident on March 8. McCullough faces multiple felony charges in connection with the altercation. According to ongoing investigations, McCullough and the deceased, 16-year-old Nathaniel Byers, purportedly ventured to an apartment on S. Bowdish Road to carry out a drug-related robbery. McCullough, accompanied by an adult female, engaged in the robbery within the a...
Hearing examiner rules changed SPOKANE VALLEY – At the April 30 city council meeting, a new amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code was passed with a vote of six to one. Kelly Konkright, the city attorney, clarified that this amendment was crucial for enforcing chapter five of the municipal code, ensuring smoother proceedings in the future. The changes focus mostly on code of conduct violations, and gives council members who’ve been accused of violating that code the ability to to demand a hearing before the City Hea...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Spokane Valley deputies responded to an attempted burglary and a suspicious vehicle call near the same location, determining the vehicle was an unreported stolen car used in the burglary attempt. The suspect, 20-year-old Damien D. Ocacio, matching the description from store surveillance footage, was arrested shortly afterward. Deputies were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle at the junction of North Farr Road and East Main at 6:30 am on April 24. They found a black Toyota Camry partially blocking the...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Deputies responded to a domestic violence call involving a suspect threatening four victims with a handgun at 5:00 pm on April 26. After fleeing toward I-90, the suspect, Michael M. McCoy, was located by Air 1 Flight Crew during a scheduled patrol flight and safely apprehended with the assistance of ground units, including a K9 team. According to the caller, McCoy was believed to be armed and had threatened to kill four family members, last seen sitting on the north side barrier wall of I-90. The victims r...
ORCHARDS – Spokane County Deputies responded to the 26000 block of East River Road to aid bail bond enforcement agents following an incident where a man backed into one of their vehicles. The individual, identified as 34-year-old Ryan M. Folger, reportedly displayed aggressive behavior and was armed with a pistol. However, he was eventually safely apprehended by the agents. Upon arrival, deputies placed Folger in handcuffs and retrieved a loaded black semiautomatic pistol from his possession. A background check on Folger u...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – A man wanted for allegedly abducting a woman from a home here was apprehended and booked into the Spokane County Jail on Tuesday evening, April 30. Joseph Parisian, 51, was being detained without bail in the jail on a U.S. Marshall's Office hold at press time. Parisian was the subject of a two-day manhunt inconnection with the alleged kidnapping of Amanda Pakootas, 38, who was reported missing April 27. Airway Heights police said she was located safely in t...
CHENEY - Following an extensive interview process, Sara McKennon has been chosen as the next principal of Sunset Elementary School, pending board approval. The selection comes after a rigorous evaluation involving various stakeholders, including district administrators, staff and students. Superintendent Ben Ferney expressed satisfaction with the outcome. "The pool of candidates for the Sunset principal position was strong, and Sara rose to the top throughout the interview...
SPOKANE — Political hopefuls can officially file for office next week to compete in the August primary election. Candidate filing opens at 8 a.m. Monday, May 6, and continues until Friday, May 10. Depending on the office being sought, candidates will be able to file with Spokane County or the state; candidate may be done in person or online. Fees may also be paid in person or online. The Top 2 candidates in each race advance to the November general election. Congressional District No. 5, where incumbent Republican Cathy M...
The annual Red-White game at Eastern Washington University on April 26 provided fans with a spring glimpse of what's to come next fall when the Eagles take to Roos Field. The defense started with a 31-point lead, and ultimately won, 41-20. Above, quarterback Kekoa Visperas puts his feet to work signaling a first down. At right, under pressure by Trevor Thurman,Visperas launches the ball downfield. The Eagles will open the 2024 season Aug. 29 against Monmouth University of New...
CHENEY – A break—in reported to the Police Department on April 27 has local officials asking questions. The caller reported an intruder in their home in the 200 block of North 11th Street, prompting a swift response, police said. Upon reaching the scene, police found the door ajar and heard cries from inside. Identifying themselves as law enforcement, they entered the residence, police said. Inside, they found only the caller, who declined help from the authorities, records show. Due to minor injuries sustained by the cal...
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