SPOKANE VALLEY – Alan D. Kintner, aged 68, found himself in handcuffs following the development of probable cause implicating him in a recent burglary at a residence near West Crosscut Road and North Monroe Road on March 10.
According to statements from the victim and property owner, she had permitted Kintner to reside in a camper on her property for several months. However, Kintner was forbidden from entering the victim’s residence. On February 21, when she returned to the property, she witnessed Kintner exiting her residence through the front door. She surmised that Kintner may have gained access to the home through an open window intended for feline ingress. Alarmed for her safety, she summoned a friend, who corroborated witnessing Kintner departing from the residence with a .22 rifle and a .38 revolver belonging to her, which he left at her front door.
Subsequently, Kintner left an apologetic note and exhibited erratic behavior, including screaming and erratic movements, before leaving in his vehicle.
During the investigation, Spokane County Deputies ascertained that Kintner, a convicted felon, was prohibited from possessing firearms under the law. Probable cause was established to charge Kintner with two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, residential burglary, and two counts of firearm theft.
Given Kintner’s whereabouts were unknown, a warrant for his arrest on these charges was sought.
On March 10, around 3 o’clock, the victim reported Kintner’s return, prompting Deputies to respond promptly. Kintner was located, safely detained, and apprised of his legal rights. He confessed to entering the home under the pretext of searching for his cat but denied removing the firearms. However, he admitted to relocating them while inside the residence.
Subsequently, Kintner was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail to face charges on all counts.
Clare is an Eastern Washington University graduate and a reporter at Free Press Publishing.
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